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Spinnaker PopeyevsNodus Sector II Sport

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Sector II Sport38mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Sector II Sport41h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Sector II Sport100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.7mm
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
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Glossy
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$525

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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 Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

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