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Spinnaker PopeyevsMarathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Popeye$395
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
46mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,550

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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 TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its ISO 6425 certification and practical, everyday wearability, with one owner noting the movement sets and ticks fine with expected quartz accuracy. The bezel and crystal are also described as great. One owner reports the 41mm TSAR wears small and has a field watch aesthetic, while another notes the TSAR Medium, listed at 12mm thick, visually appears thicker. Overall, owners rate the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its robust build and practical design.

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