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Galo Novo CruisinvsCincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

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Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Caseback
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Cream
Black
Texture
Layered sector dial
Lume
None
X1 C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-2
Power Reserve
42h
65h
Jewels
24
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$895

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What people say

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

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