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Sternglas KantonvsGalo Novo Cruisin

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Thickness
10mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.5mm
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
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$488

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What people say

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable 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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