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Spinnaker PopeyevsGrand Seiko SLGB001

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Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
SLGB00137mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
SLGB00172h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
SLGB001100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
SLGB001$39,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
44.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$39,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGB001

The Grand Seiko SLGB001 is a limited edition platinum watch in the Evolution 9 collection, featuring a 37mm case and the new Calibre 9RB2 Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, rated to ±20 seconds per year. It has an "Ice Forest" dial with a deep blue hue and a silver seconds hand, but notably lacks lume. A criticism is the absence of a micro-adjustment clasp on its leather strap. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's advanced movement and distinctive dial as key features.

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