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Galo Novo CruisinvsSternglas Taiga GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
52mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$237

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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