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Spinnaker PopeyevsMaen Manhattan 40

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Manhattan 4040mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Manhattan 4040h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Manhattan 40100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Manhattan 40$799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
M3.1.1

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$799

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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.

Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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