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Galo Novo CruisinvsRZE Resolute 36

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Resolute 3636mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Resolute 3640h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Resolute 36200m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
11.5mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
42.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Cream
Black
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$689

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

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