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Farer Discovery OlivevsGalo Novo Cruisin

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

Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.5mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Green
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$488

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What people say

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Farer Discovery Olive

Owners widely praise the Farer Discovery Olive for its unusual dial color, crisp indices and hands, and versatile wearability, with one owner noting its fit and finishing punches above its price point. The optional bracelet design is praised, though one owner observes it does not sit flush with the case. Accuracy is reported at +8 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery Olive highly for its surprising quality and distinctive aesthetic at its price.

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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