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Spinnaker PopeyevsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
50mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$189

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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.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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