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Spinnaker PopeyevsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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