Which is cheaper, the Galo Novo Cruisin or the Sheffield 1A 38?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 is the cheaper of the two at $238, against $488 for the Galo Novo Cruisin — a $250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Galo Novo Cruisin or the Sheffield 1A 38?

The Galo Novo Cruisin wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Galo Novo Cruisin or the Sheffield 1A 38?

The Sheffield 1A 38 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Galo Novo Cruisin.

What movement does the Galo Novo Cruisin run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Galo Novo Cruisin uses the Miyota 9039 and the Sheffield 1A 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Galo Novo Cruisin

novo-cruisin

MSRP $488

Sheffield 1A 38

1a-38-blue

MSRP $238

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Novo Cruisin39mm

1A 3838mm

Power Reserve

Novo Cruisin42h

1A 38—

Water Resistance

Novo Cruisin100m

1A 38200m

MSRP

Novo Cruisin$488

1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Cream

Blue

Texture

Layered sector dial

—

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

42h

—

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$488

$238

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