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Spinnaker PopeyevsNivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic

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Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic
Nivada GrenchenSuper Antarctic 35mm Automatic
MSRP $945

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic35mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic36h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic$945

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
43mm
35mm
Thickness
13mm
10.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
41.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Sellita SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
36h
Jewels
25
18
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$945

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic

The Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic is praised as a fantastic time-only release with excellent legibility due to its large indices and hands, and a comfortable 38mm case. Reviewers highlight its vintage-accurate 10.1mm thinness and 200m water resistance. An owner reports accuracy gains of +6 to +9 seconds per day, and one reviewer notes the "cream" lume color appears too yellow for faux patina. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic highly for its comfortable size and excellent legibility at its price point.

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