Galo Super200 First Edition dive watch
Starting from 427 €The Galo Super200 First Edition is a micro-brand dive watch that channels the spirit of vintage divers while adopting modern construction. Its 39 mm 316L stainless steel case has a slim 11.5 mm profile including the crystal, topped by a domed sapphire crystal and a coloured sapphire bezel insert. Powered by the Japanese Miyota 9039 automatic calibre, it claims 200 metres of water resistance and Super-LumiNova BGW9 luminescence spread across the bezel, dial and crown. Offered in four combinations pairing two bezel colours with two dial layouts, it comes standard with a steel beads of rice bracelet and a black tropical rubber strap.
Galo Super200 First Edition dive watch
Galo is a micro-brand founded by Zeca Amendola, who says he launched it five years ago with no watchmaking heritage or preset design brief. The name means rooster in Portuguese, a symbol claimed from day one and present in the house's visual identity. The founder often cites two personal triggers: his first childhood Casio and the Seiko SKX007 given to him by his father. This lineage says everything about the brand's positioning, which claims a culture of accessible dive watches rather than manufacturing heritage.
Galo presents the Super200 as its own take on the dive watch. The brand speaks of skin-diver roots and inspiration drawn from vintage divers, summed up in one line: built like before, worn like today. The case lines are softened, the profile stays restrained, and the open caseback reveals a customised oscillating weight, a rare detail at this price point.
The First Edition is the model's first series, distinct from the Dark Edition sold separately. It has evolved notably since launch: after the first drop, demand for a steel bracelet became clear, and the brand developed a beads of rice bracelet now supplied with every piece. Production has been organised into two successive batches, a sign of manufacturing in runs rather than permanent stock, which reinforces the sought-after nature of this first edition.
Technical specifications Galo Super200 First Edition
- Brand: Galo
- Model: Super200 First Edition
- Reference: SKU Blue / Red - Siesta3 / Classic3
- Indicative price: 427 €
- Movement: Automatic
- Power reserve: 42 h
- Calibre: Miyota 9039
- Diameter: 39 mm
- Thickness: 11.5 mm (crystal included)
- Water resistance: 200 m / 20 ATM
- Materials: 316L stainless steel
- Crystal: Domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating
- Dial: Black, Super-LumiNova
- Strap: Steel beads of rice bracelet, rubber, leather
- Warranty: 24 months
- Box contents: Watch, straps
The Galo Super200 First Edition dive watch
The Super200 First Edition follows in the tradition of compact divers, with proportions designed for everyday wear. The 316L stainless steel case measures 39 mm in diameter for a thickness of 11.5 mm including the crystal, a restrained figure that lets the watch slip under a cuff with ease. Lug-to-lug is listed at 47 mm on the product sheet and at 46.5 mm on the specification visuals, a modest value suited to a wide range of wrists. The 20 mm lug width also makes swapping straps easy. The design plays the soft card: fluid case lines, no aggressive angles, and above all a domed "hat domed" sapphire crystal with a colourless anti-reflective coating that heightens the overall retro character.
The bezel insert is made of coloured sapphire, a material that adds depth and scratch resistance. The open caseback reveals the movement and its customised oscillating weight, an unusual touch on a diver at this price segment. The dial, oil-pressed and circularly brushed, carries applied hour markers and Super-LumiNova BGW9 luminescence that also covers the bezel and crown. Night-time legibility is consistent, down to the crown marker, which remains rare at this level.
Four versions for a first series
The First Edition comes in four combinations, all offered at the same price of 426.95 €. Two bezel insert colours are available: a blue version and a red version, the latter adopting a two-tone contrast according to the official visuals. Added to this choice are two dial layouts, Siesta3 and Classic3. The design is identical in both cases: only the orientation of the number 3 changes, angled on the first, upright on the second. That detail alone is enough to shift the watch's personality, more casual on one side, more traditional on the other.
On the mechanical side, the Super200 relies on the automatic Miyota 9039 calibre, a Japanese movement with a sweeping seconds hand that offers a 42-hour power reserve. This choice favours reliability and ease of servicing over technical showmanship, in keeping with a watch meant to be worn. The 200 m / 20 ATM water resistance and screw-down crown place the watch firmly among genuine divers, beyond a mere styling exercise. Each piece is delivered with two straps: the steel beads of rice bracelet, developed after the first drop at customers' request, and a black tropical rubber strap in vulcanised natural rubber. Both feature a quick-release system.
Galo Super200 First Edition dive watch: the vintage diver reinterpreted
The Galo Super200 First Edition combines a 39 mm 316L steel case, a controlled 11.5 mm thickness including the crystal, and 200 metres of water resistance. Its domed sapphire crystal, coloured sapphire bezel insert and open caseback revealing a customised oscillating weight mark it out as a carefully finished diver. The Japanese Miyota 9039 automatic calibre provides a 42-hour power reserve and a sweeping seconds hand. The oil-pressed, circularly brushed dial carries applied hour markers and Super-LumiNova BGW9 extended to the bezel and crown. Four combinations are offered, and each watch comes with two straps.
Movement
The Super200 First Edition is powered by the automatic Miyota 9039 calibre, a Japanese movement known for its reliability and ease of servicing. It stands out for its sweeping seconds hand, a mark of visual smoothness, and for a 42-hour power reserve that allows an overnight rest without resetting the time. This technical choice fits the brand's positioning: favouring a proven base, easy to service worldwide, over a showy mechanism. The open caseback also allows the movement and its customised oscillating weight to be observed.
Diameter and materials
The 316L stainless steel case measures 39 mm in diameter for 11.5 mm of thickness including the crystal, with a lug-to-lug listed between 46.5 and 47 mm and a 20 mm lug width. The domed "hat domed" sapphire crystal features a colourless anti-reflective coating that reinforces the retro character. The sapphire bezel insert comes in blue or red depending on the version chosen, while the oil-pressed, circularly brushed dial is available in Siesta3 or Classic3 layout.
Water resistance
With 200 m / 20 ATM of water resistance, the Super200 First Edition comfortably exceeds the threshold of a sports watch to enter the register of a genuinely usable diver. The screw-down crown locks the case and also carries a luminescent fill, a rare detail at this segment. Super-LumiNova BGW9 covers the bezel, dial and crown, ensuring consistent legibility in darkness or murky water. The case's restrained profile therefore does not compromise the watch's real underwater capabilities.
Accessories
Each piece is delivered with two straps. The steel beads of rice bracelet tapers from 20 mm to 18 mm and offers six micro-adjustments to fine-tune the fit on the wrist, an unusual refinement at this price. It is paired with a black tropical rubber strap in vulcanised natural rubber, cut for water and daily use. Both feature a quick-release system that allows switching between them without tools. Additional leather straps and rubber options are sold separately in the catalogue.
Warranty
Galo covers the Super200 First Edition with a 24-month warranty running from the shipping date. This coverage applies to defects found under normal use and expressly excludes damage resulting from misuse, negligence or accident, as well as failure to follow the maintenance instructions provided by the brand. Return, exchange and refund terms are detailed in the site's dedicated sections. A standard duration, consistent with the practices of independent micro-brands.
Galo Super200 First Edition The pros
and cons
- 200 metres of water resistance
- Slim, comfortable profile to wear
- Two straps included as standard
- Four bezel and dial combinations
- Open caseback with custom rotor
- Entry-level Miyota calibre
- Power reserve limited to 42 hours
- Possible waiting times
- Fairly modest 39 mm diameter
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