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Galo Novo CruisinvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold

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The bottom line

Profile favors the Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold at 7.2mm thick versus 11.5mm on the Novo Cruisin, so it slips under a cuff with less fuss.

What people say

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its Bauhaus aesthetic, clean, minimalistic, and timeless design, and the beauty of its in-house DUW 3001 movement. Owners note the rhodium-plated accents as a positive design element. One owner found the original strap stiff, while another reported the 39mm model's clasp chafes the strap. Both sources mention the lack of lume. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its timeless design and attractive in-house movement.

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Galo Novo Cruisin
Galo Novo Cruisin
MSRP $488
NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold
NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold
MSRP $4,430
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold38.5mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold50m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold$4,430

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
7.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
DUW 3001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
43 hoursh
Jewels
24
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$4,430

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