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CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - NavigatorvsGalo Novo Cruisin

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British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator
CWCBritish Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator
MSRP $274
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator36.5mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator40h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator50m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator$274
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
36.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

7 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator (with Date)
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.412
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$274
$488

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What people say

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CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator

The CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator is praised for its legible, heritage-inspired design and robust, bead-blasted 316L stainless steel case with welded spring bars. Owners report it is tough and suitable for everyday wear, with one noting very little wear after extended use. Lume performance is considered adequate by reviewers, and its 50m water resistance is an improvement over vintage issued models. The watch is noted for its practicality and military history. Some owners feel it lacks the "soul" of vintage models, and the rotor of its Sellita SW200-1 movement is described as noticeably audible. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator highly for its functional, heritage-inspired design and robust build 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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