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Galo Novo CruisinvsZelos Eagle 2

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Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$899

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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