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Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMTvsGalo Novo Cruisin

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Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
MagretteMoana Pacific Waterman GMT
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT42mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT500m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.7mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
500m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA Caliber 2893-2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488

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What people say

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Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT for its attractive, retro-inspired design and excellent value. The 42mm case size is noted as appealing for those who find larger watches uncomfortable. Some find the second hand style visually perplexing, and one owner dislikes the unidirectional bezel. Accuracy figures range from -5s/d. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

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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