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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 Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)

Owners praise the Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies) for its clean, professional look and unique herringbone dial with thin Roman numerals, finding it suitable for various occasions. One owner notes the date complication with Roman numerals and a red marker for Sunday aids readability. The watch is also described as lightweight and wearable for daily use. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies) highly for its elegant dial design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)29.6mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)50m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
39mm
29.6mm
Thickness
11.5mm
6.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 6N01
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$350
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