Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Popeye is the cheaper of the two at $395, against $425 for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a $30 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Popeye wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Popeye is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Spinnaker Popeye run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Popeye uses the SII NH35A and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Spinnaker PopeyevsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Spinnaker Popeye

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MSRP $395

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Popeye43mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Popeye40h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Popeye150m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Popeye$395

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Popeye Blue

Dollar Diver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$395

$425

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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