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Galo Novo CruisinvsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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

Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Cream
Green
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$349

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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.

Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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