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Spinnaker PopeyevsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
41.8mm
Thickness
13mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46.8mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$375

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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.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

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