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Galo Novo CruisinvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

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Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition39.5mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition$1,150

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44.5mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Cream
Black
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$1,150

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition is praised for its vintage racing concept, applied markers, and dial that shifts from cream to silver with orange accents. Owners appreciate the Datsun logo, dual crowns, and internal countdown bezel, with some noting Seiko's finishing is top-notch. However, some find the dial text cluttered, particularly "automatic 3 days," and consider the price point too high. The watch features a 42mm black-coated stainless steel case, an external tachymeter bezel, and Seiko's 8R48 automatic chronograph movement with a 45-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition well for its unique vintage concept and quality finishing, though price remains a point of contention for some.

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