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Spinnaker PopeyevsMarloe Watch Company Solent Timer

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Solent Timer
Marloe Watch CompanySolent Timer
MSRP $507

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Solent Timer42mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Solent Timer40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Solent Timer100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Solent Timer$507

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Lume
None
Natulite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$507

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

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