Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Popeye or the RZE Urbanist?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $395 for the Spinnaker Popeye — a $96 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Popeye or the RZE Urbanist?

The Spinnaker Popeye wears larger at 43mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Popeye or the RZE Urbanist?

The Spinnaker Popeye is rated to 150m versus 100m for the RZE Urbanist.

What movement does the Spinnaker Popeye run compared to the RZE Urbanist?

The Spinnaker Popeye runs a automatic caliber (SII NH35A), while the RZE Urbanist runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Spinnaker PopeyevsRZE Urbanist

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

Spinnaker Popeye

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MSRP $395

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Popeye43mm

Urbanist36mm

Power Reserve

Popeye40h

Urbanist40h

Water Resistance

Popeye150m

Urbanist100m

MSRP

Popeye$395

Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Popeye Blue

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$395

$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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Fratello

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