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Spinnaker PopeyevsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Orange

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$3,520

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What people say

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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