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Spinnaker PopeyevsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto41mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto60m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto$1,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Sellita SW220-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,400

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto is praised for its durable construction, featuring a sandblasted steel case with improved lugs, a bi-directional bezel with excellent action, and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the constant visibility provided by self-illuminating tritium gas tubes and the precision of its ETA F06.412 quartz movement, which offers accuracy to about 10 seconds per year. The watch includes a GMT bezel for dual timekeeping and a synthetic sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto highly for its robust tool-watch design and reliable tritium illumination.

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