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Citizen Eco-Drive OnevsSpinnaker Popeye

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Eco-Drive One
CitizenEco-Drive One
MSRP $4,995
Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eco-Drive One38.6mm
Popeye43mm
Power Reserve
Eco-Drive One40h
Popeye40h
Water Resistance
Eco-Drive One50m
Popeye150m
MSRP
Eco-Drive One$4,995
Popeye$395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.6mm
43mm
Thickness
3.88mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Popeye Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8826
SII NH35A
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,995
$395

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What people say

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Citizen Eco-Drive One

The Citizen Eco-Drive One is widely celebrated for its groundbreaking thinness, with multiple sources confirming a case thickness of 2.98mm, making it the world's thinnest light-powered watch. Owners and reviewers alike praise its "wow factor," describing it as "svelte" and "beautiful" with a titanium case and bracelet that feels exceptionally light on the wrist. The Eco-Drive quartz movement offers a power reserve of up to 100 days, and its miniaturization is considered impressive. However, the price is noted as a significant barrier for some, and one owner finds its aesthetic too plain or dated. Servicing is restricted to authorized centers due to proprietary construction. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Eco-Drive One highly for its extreme thinness and lightweight titanium construction.

Spinnaker Popeye

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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