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Galo Novo CruisinvsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$399

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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.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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