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Spinnaker PopeyevsGrand Seiko SBGX359

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Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
SBGX35933mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
SBGX35940h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
SBGX359100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
SBGX359

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
33mm
Thickness
13mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
39.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
15mm
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
9F51
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395

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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 SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

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