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Spinnaker PopeyevsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
MSRP
Popeye$395
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$215

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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.

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

Owners praise the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz as a sturdy, versatile tool watch at $215 USD, noting its precise Ameriquartz movement. However, some owners report unpolished lugs, random timekeeping errors ranging from 5-15 minutes off, premature battery death, and difficulties with battery replacements and customer service. The canvas strap is also noted as being very long, and the crystal is sapphire-coated K1 mineral. On balance, owners find the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz a capable daily beater despite these specific concerns.

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