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Spinnaker PopeyevsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
43mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$375

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

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