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Spinnaker PopeyevsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Pelagos Ultra65h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Pelagos Ultra100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
MT5612-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$6,900

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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.

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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