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Spinnaker PopeyevsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
40mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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