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CWC 6BB-WRvsGalo Novo Cruisin

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

6BB-WR
CWC6BB-WR
MSRP $1,875
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
6BB-WR42mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
6BB-WR40h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
6BB-WR100m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
6BB-WR$1,875
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
CWC 6BB-WR
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$488

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What people say

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CWC 6BB-WR

The CWC 6BB-WR is widely praised for its legible matte black dial, strong lume, and crisp chronograph operation. Owners and reviewers note its military heritage and rugged, confidence-inspiring build with a screw-down crown and pushers. The Sellita SW510 BH b automatic movement kept time within COSC range in testing. However, its 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make it wear large, and the cam-lever movement lacks the satisfying click of a column wheel. Fixed bars limit strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 6BB-WR highly for its legible dial and robust pilot chronograph design 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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