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Spinnaker PopeyevsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8001

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Tourbillon Master SU8001
SugessTourbillon Master SU8001
MSRP $999

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Tourbillon Master SU800141mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Tourbillon Master SU800140h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Tourbillon Master SU800150m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Tourbillon Master SU8001$999

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
10mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Seagull ST8000
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date, Power reserve indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$999

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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.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8001

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its accessible tourbillon complication and value, with one owner noting an initial accuracy of +2 seconds per day. However, community feedback flags a winding stem that feels flimsy and straps that are considered poor, featuring a comically large buckle. Some owners report a degradation in accuracy to around -20 seconds per day after a month, and the steel case edges are described as rounded with the material proving soft and prone to scratching. On balance, owners view the Sugess Tourbillon Master as a remarkable value for its tourbillon feature, despite concerns regarding strap quality and long-term material durability.

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