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Spinnaker PopeyevsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
Popeye$395
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
38.6mm
Thickness
13mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
150m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$11,600

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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 SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

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