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Spinnaker PopeyevsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
43mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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