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Spinnaker PopeyevsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$485

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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.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

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