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Spinnaker PopeyevsZelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Tantalum LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,499

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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