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Galo Novo CruisinvsZelos Nova 37

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

Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
11.5mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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