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Spinnaker PopeyevsPinion Pure Bronze

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Pure Bronze38mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Pure Bronze45h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Pure Bronze100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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