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Spinnaker PopeyevsPagani Design PD-1778

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
PD-1778
Pagani DesignPD-1778
MSRP $159

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
PD-177840mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
PD-177842h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
PD-1778100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
PD-1778$159

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$159

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1778

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1778 for appearing more attractive in person than in promotional images, with specific commendations for its dial color, anti-reflective coating, and case finishing relative to its price. However, the dial's font and branding are frequently disliked, with a preference for a simple logo. Some owners find the watch to be slightly too large and report difficulties with strap compatibility. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1778 highly for its aesthetic appeal and finishing at the price point, despite some reservations about the dial text and case dimensions.

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