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Galo Novo CruisinvsNodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

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Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
Sector II Pilot - DLC
NodusSector II Pilot - DLC
MSRP $675

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Sector II Pilot - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Sector II Pilot - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Sector II Pilot - DLC100m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Sector II Pilot - DLC$675

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Box
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI NH36 (day/date)
Power Reserve
42h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$675

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC for its beautiful, comfortable tool watch design, highlighting its thin 11.7mm case, box sapphire crystal, and DLC coating. Its textured dial center and satin sunburst perimeter are noted as complementary, with the neon green lume described as long-lasting. The build quality, weight, movement, and look are consistently commended, and the date display is considered appropriately sized. The bi-directional bezel action is described as perfectly balanced, and the bracelet with its proprietary quick adjust is a significant highlight. Accuracy is reported as great, and the watch is considered excellent value at $625. However, one owner expressed general dissatisfaction, and the red "SECTOR" text on the copper dial is noted to blur and lack contrast. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC highly for its exceptional build quality and value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and well-executed design elements.

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