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Galo Novo CruisinvsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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

Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$1,099

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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