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Galo Novo CruisinvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$795

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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