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Spinnaker PopeyevsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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The bottom line

The 25.5mm ELEGANT COLLECTION wears 17.5mm narrower than the 43mm Popeye — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

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Spinnaker Popeye
Spinnaker Popeye
MSRP $395
Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION
Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500
Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Popeye$395
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
25.5mm
Thickness
13mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
29.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
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
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$2,500

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