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Spinnaker PopeyevsSternglas Kanton

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Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$971

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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.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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