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Galo Novo CruisinvsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Cream
Blue
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$485

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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.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

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