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Spinnaker PopeyevsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
38.4mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
43.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
VS213
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$265

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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 Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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