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Spinnaker PopeyevsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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