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Spinnaker PopeyevsOrient AA08 Diver Watch

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Popeye$395
AA08 Diver Watch$390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
41.8mm
Thickness
13mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46.8mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Grey

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$390

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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.

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners view the Orient AA08 Diver Watch as a capable weekend and vacation timepiece, with confidence in its availability through gray market sellers. The watch is noted for its pleasing wrist presence. On balance, owners find the Orient AA08 Diver Watch to be a satisfying choice for casual wear.

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