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Spinnaker PopeyevsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white

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Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Ludwig 38 enamel white50m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
37.5mm
Thickness
13mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$2,530

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white for its striking, glossy dial with multiple lacquer layers, Roman numerals, and blued steel hands, alongside the in-house Alpha manual-winding movement. One owner notes its proportions make it appear larger in photos than in reality. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white highly for its blend of traditional and modern design elements on an exceptional dial.

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