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Spinnaker PopeyevsPagani Design PD-1693 GMT

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Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
PD-1693 GMT43h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
PD-1693 GMT200m
MSRP
Popeye$395
PD-1693 GMT$145

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Pearl DG5833A
Power Reserve
40h
43h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$145

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

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