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Spinnaker PopeyevsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
Popeye$395
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
50.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Champagne

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$450

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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 AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

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