Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Spinnaker Popeye?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Popeye is the cheaper of the two at $395, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $3,855 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Spinnaker Popeye?

The Spinnaker Popeye wears larger at 43mm versus 39mm for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Spinnaker Popeye?

The Spinnaker Popeye is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude 39 Date run compared to the Spinnaker Popeye?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the Spinnaker Popeye uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsSpinnaker Popeye

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

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MSRP $4,250

Spinnaker Popeye

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MSRP $395

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Popeye43mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

Popeye40h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

Popeye150m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Popeye$395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Popeye Blue

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$395

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

The Spinnaker Popeye is a fun, playful dive watch with extensive lume and a dramatic, ultra-domed sapphire crystal. Owners are drawn to the nostalgia and playful styling, though some find the cartoon theme cheapens the look and the 42mm case too thick. The rubber strap can be stiff, and some owners report poor customer service. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Spinnaker Popeye for its unique, nostalgic design and extensive lume.

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