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Spinnaker PopeyevsGrand Seiko SLGB023

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Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
SLGB02340.8mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
SLGB02372h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
SLGB023300m
MSRP
Popeye$395
SLGB023$12,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
40.8mm
Thickness
13mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
9RB1
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$12,400

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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 SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

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