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Galo Novo CruisinvsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

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Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
The Cincinnatus Blue$695

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10.2mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Caseback
Screw Down Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Cream
Blue
Texture
Layered sector dial
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
24
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$695

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue for its versatile design, pleasant manual winding action, and the value offered by its Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, especially considering its USA assembly. The textured dial, often described as a "sandpaper dial" that shines in the sun, along with applied numerals and dark blue hands, are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Its 38mm or 39mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions are noted for good wearability on smaller wrists, though one owner found it necessary to remove four links for a proper fit. The lume is described as legible but dim. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue highly for its distinctive dial and value at the price point.

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