Side by side

Spinnaker PopeyevsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,000

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz is widely praised for its highly accurate Swiss Made ETA F06.412 PreciDrive movement, with stated accuracy of ±10 seconds per year, and its constant low-light visibility from self-illuminating tritium tubes. Owners find the watch comfortable and impressive, noting its 41mm sandblasted steel case with an asymmetrical design, bi-directional GMT bezel with excellent action, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz highly for its robust tool watch design and exceptional accuracy at its price point.

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