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Galo Novo CruisinvsNorqain Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition

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Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition
NorqainWild ONE Spartan Limited Edition
MSRP $5,932

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition70h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition$5,932

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
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
Blue
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Manufacture Calibre NN20/1
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$5,932

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition

The Norqain Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition is praised for its lightweight NORTEQ carbon composite case, which offers a silky texture and thermal conductivity akin to titanium, making it feel surprisingly light and durable. Owners note its detailed dial and comfortable 42x12.3mm size, with one owner finding its unique technology justifies the cost. However, some find the skeleton hands lack sufficient lume, and concerns exist regarding future servicing. The price point, even used, is considered high by some given the competition. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Norqain Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition highly for its innovative case material and lightweight, durable construction.

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