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Spinnaker PopeyevsZelos Nova 37

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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