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Galo Novo CruisinvsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm

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Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm
NorqainWild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm
MSRP $6,158

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm42mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm41h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm200m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm$6,158

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Cream
Black
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NORQAIN NN08S
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$6,158

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm is lauded for its lightweight, shock-resistant 42mm Norteq composite case, contributing to a comfortable wear. Reviewers highlight its good legibility despite the skeletonized dial and its robust 200m water resistance, positioning it as a versatile sports watch. It is powered by a COSC-certified NB08S automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. Some find its price of €5,550 high for what they perceive as a whimsical design. Overall, reviewers praise the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm for its innovative case construction and comfortable, legible design.

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