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Spinnaker PopeyevsVaer Atlas

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Cream

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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