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Oris Big Crown DiamondsvsSpinnaker Popeye

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Big Crown Diamonds
OrisBig Crown Diamonds
MSRP $3,300
Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Big Crown Diamonds34mm
Popeye43mm
Power Reserve
Big Crown Diamonds42 hoursh
Popeye40h
Water Resistance
Big Crown Diamonds50m
Popeye150m
MSRP
Big Crown Diamonds$3,300
Popeye$395

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
34mm
43mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
17mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Popeye Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
531
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$395

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What people say

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Oris Big Crown Diamonds

Owners widely praise the Oris Big Crown Diamonds for its timeless design, vintage charm, and recognizable details like cathedral hands and the pointer date function. Reviewers highlight the stunning gradient dial and the "Bullseye" tuxedo dial as particularly beautiful. The 38mm case is considered versatile, and the watch offers remarkable value. However, some owners note the standard Sellita movement has a short power reserve and plain finishing, and the strap is not durable. A reviewer points out slightly imperfect Super-LumiNova printing on the hour numerals, and one owner finds the two-tone bracelet overly flashy. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Big Crown Diamonds highly for its unique design and value at its price point.

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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