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Spinnaker PopeyevsPhoibos Leviathan

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Leviathan45mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Leviathan500m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Leviathan$309

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
45mm
Thickness
13mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
54mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
500m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
NH 35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Leviathan

Owners widely report the Phoibos Leviathan offers a vintage experience at an affordable price due to its proportions and conservative design. However, the watch is considered well-made and sturdy but quite heavy, with a 45mm x 54mm lug-to-lug case and a 15.5mm thickness, leading some owners to replace the stock band. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its vintage feel and sturdy build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

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