Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Popeye is the cheaper of the two at $395, against $1,575 for the Farer WORLD TIMER — a $1,180 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

The Spinnaker Popeye wears larger at 43mm versus 39mm for the Farer WORLD TIMER — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

The Spinnaker Popeye is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Farer WORLD TIMER.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

The Farer WORLD TIMER carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Popeye.

Side by side

Spinnaker PopeyevsFarer WORLD TIMER

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

Spinnaker Popeye

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MSRP $395

Farer WORLD TIMER

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MSRP $1,575

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Popeye43mm

WORLD TIMER39mm

Power Reserve

Popeye40h

WORLD TIMER56h

Water Resistance

Popeye150m

WORLD TIMER100m

MSRP

Popeye$395

WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Popeye Blue

Green

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Sellita SW331-2

Type

Automatic

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Power Reserve

40h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$395

$1,575

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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.

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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Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

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