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Spinnaker PopeyevsPinion Neutron Dual

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Neutron Dual
PinionNeutron Dual
MSRP $1,842

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Neutron Dual38mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Neutron Dual42h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Neutron Dual100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Neutron Dual$1,842

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
ETA 2893-2
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,842

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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.

Pinion Neutron Dual

Owners widely praise the Pinion Neutron Dual for its refined design, meticulous finishing, and exceptional dial work, with one owner calling it their favorite watch and strongly recommending it. The watch features a Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic movement, is designed and built in England, and measures 38mm in diameter, 45mm lug-to-lug, and 11mm thick. Some owners note criticism of the OEM straps, and accuracy is reported around ±5 seconds per day. Overall, the consensus is that owners love the Pinion Neutron Dual for its detailed design and high level of finishing.

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