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Spinnaker PopeyevsNodus Sector II Dive GMT

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Sector II Dive GMT
NodusSector II Dive GMT
MSRP $575

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Sector II Dive GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Sector II Dive GMT41h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Sector II Dive GMT100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Sector II Dive GMT$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$575

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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.

Nodus Sector II Dive GMT

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT for its solid build, bracelet, and fit and finish for the price, with reviewers noting its well-executed finishing featuring alternating brushed and polished surfaces. The regulated Seiko NH34 movement is reported to run at +5 seconds per day. Some owners desire a Miyota 9075 movement and lume on the GMT hand, and a reviewer finds the 120-click dive bezel less ideal for GMT functions than a bi-directional 48-click GMT bezel, while the dial's dense Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some despite good legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT highly for its attractive design and build quality at its price point.

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