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Spinnaker PopeyevsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
SBGA481200m
MSRP
Popeye$395
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
44.5mm
Thickness
13mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$11,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

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