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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Roue TPS

Owners widely praise the Roue TPS for its fun, eye-catching, and motorsport-inspired design, with many singling out its resplendent dial colors and retro-funk aesthetic. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is noted for its functional chronograph and AM/PM indicator sub-dial, offering good value under 300 euro. Some owners find the watch wears larger than its 40mm case size, and there are mixed opinions on the domed mineral crystal, with some preferring a sapphire alternative. One owner reported significant condensation issues. Overall, owners rate the Roue TPS highly for its distinctive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The triple-layer dial construction and value at the price point are strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
TPS40mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
TPS
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
TPS50m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
TPS$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Cream
Orange and grey
Texture
Layered sector dial

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko VK63
Type
Automatic
Mecaquartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$420
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