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Spinnaker PopeyevsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
47.4mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,099

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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