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Spinnaker PopeyevsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
6R54
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,700

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch offers a 300-meter depth rating and a caller-style GMT complication powered by the Caliber 6R54 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its refined clasp with extensive micro-adjustment. However, the movement's accuracy, ranging from +25 to -15 seconds per day, is considered a drawback by some. Overall, reviewers highlight the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch as a good reminder of Seiko's value, despite the wide accuracy range of its movement.

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