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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVDvsGalo Novo Cruisin

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MR Classic - Gold PVD
BalticMR Classic - Gold PVD
MSRP $589
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Miyota 9039
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$488

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What people say

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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

Owners widely report the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's movement winds smoothly, and the 36mm case, while small, does not feel cheap. Reviewers note the gold PVD coating, paired with black dials and applied Breguet numerals, evokes a vintage aesthetic. One owner points out the acrylic crystal, while another reviewer flags the Hangzhou micro-rotor movement as rattly and loose on the wrist. The movement features a gold-toned rotor, blue screws, and pink jewels, and the case has vertical brushing on the bezel and circular brushing on the lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's vintage aesthetic and smooth winding action, despite some concerns about the micro-rotor movement's rattle.

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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