Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Longines CONQUEST?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Popeye is the cheaper of the two at $395, against $2,850 for the Longines CONQUEST — a $2,455 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Spinnaker Popeye wears larger at 43mm versus 30mm for the Longines CONQUEST — a 13mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Spinnaker Popeye is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Longines CONQUEST.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Longines CONQUEST carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Popeye.

What movement does the Spinnaker Popeye run compared to the Longines CONQUEST?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Popeye uses the SII NH35A and the Longines CONQUEST uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Spinnaker PopeyevsLongines CONQUEST

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

Spinnaker Popeye

fleuss-automatic-popeye-bronemies-limited-edition-popeye-blue-sp-5161-02

MSRP $395

Longines CONQUEST

L3.320.4.97.6

MSRP $2,850

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Popeye43mm

CONQUEST30mm

Power Reserve

Popeye40h

CONQUEST45h

Water Resistance

Popeye150m

CONQUEST100m

MSRP

Popeye$395

CONQUEST$2,850

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

Popeye Blue

Blue

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$395

$2,850

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Longines CONQUEST

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines CONQUEST for its high-quality finishing, versatile design, and exceptional value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability and solid build. Accuracy figures are generally positive, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day. However, several owners note that the bracelet lacks micro-adjustment, which can affect fit, and some find the lume to be weak or inconsistently applied across variants. One owner also mentioned the crown rubbing against the wrist. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines CONQUEST highly for its blend of elegant design and robust build at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The perfectly balanced case size is a key strength of the Longines Conquest. A notable weakness is the somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one preferring 38mm and the other 39mm.

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