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Galo Novo CruisinvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novo Cruisin39mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Novo Cruisin42h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Novo Cruisin100m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Novo Cruisin$488
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
40mm
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
Bronze
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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