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Spinnaker PopeyevsZelos GT

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
GT40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
GT100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
42mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
SS - Azzurro

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9133

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$499

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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.

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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