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Boldr BOLDR Venture (Legacy)vsGalo Novo Cruisin

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BOLDR Venture (Legacy)
BoldrBOLDR Venture (Legacy)
MSRP $149
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)38mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)40h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)100m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)$149
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.5mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Jungle Green
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 802
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$488

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What people say

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BOLDR Venture (Legacy)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the BOLDR Venture (Legacy) for its excellent value proposition, particularly its titanium 38mm case and sapphire crystal. The watch is frequently recommended as a top choice in its price segment, with its modern design and AR-coated crystal being highlighted. Some owners note that the titanium case, while lightweight, scratches more readily than steel, and the lume is considered merely adequate. Overall, the consensus is that the BOLDR Venture (Legacy) is highly regarded for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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.

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