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Spinnaker PopeyevsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$3,100

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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 SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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