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Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-TvsSpinnaker Popeye

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Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Atomic Perpetual A-T41mm
Popeye43mm
Power Reserve
Atomic Perpetual A-T40h
Popeye40h
Water Resistance
Atomic Perpetual A-T200m
Popeye150m
MSRP
Atomic Perpetual A-T
Popeye$395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Popeye Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H800
SII NH35A
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395

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What people say

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Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T

Owners widely praise the Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T for its handsome appearance, solid fit and finish, comfortable bracelet, and intuitive world time function. Its perpetual calendar and atomic timekeeping are highlighted as major conveniences, maintaining accuracy within 0.5 seconds even without syncing, and owners appreciate its "set & forget" nature and solar charging. The watch features a modest, stylish blue dial with delicate design details and a clutter-free layout, along with high water resistance without a screw-down crown and light titanium construction. Some find the dial unnecessarily busy, and its time zone functionality is noted as less useful outside the US, with atomic sync being less compelling below the equator. Accuracy is reported as +/-15 seconds per month if not syncing, but +/-0 seconds if it syncs via radio signal. Some find the watch a bit on the large side.

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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