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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsSpinnaker Popeye

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Popeye43mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Popeye40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Popeye150m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Popeye$395

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Popeye Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
SII NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$395

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

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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