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Spinnaker PopeyevsHamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Khaki Field King Day-Date
HamiltonKhaki Field King Day-Date
MSRP $845

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Khaki Field King Day-Date40mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Khaki Field King Day-Date80h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Khaki Field King Day-Date100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Khaki Field King Day-Date$845

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
H-40
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$845

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date

Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date owners widely praise its classic styling, 80-hour power reserve, and excellent value. Opinions on water resistance are split; some express concern over the 50m rating, while others find it sufficient for daily wear and swimming. One owner notes the stock strap can be stiff. Service costs range from $55 for routine maintenance to $220 for full service with movement replacement. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date highly for its classic aesthetics and impressive power reserve at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 automatic movement is a significant strength. The 50-meter water resistance is considered a limitation for a field watch.

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