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Spinnaker PopeyevsStudio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Watermelon (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gWatermelon (Gen3)
MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Watermelon (Gen3)38.5mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Watermelon (Gen3)40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Watermelon (Gen3)
MSRP
Popeye$395
Watermelon (Gen3)$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
38.5mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Inside
Dial Color
Popeye Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$550

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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.

Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3) for its fun, entrepreneurial, and affordable nature, with a design described as "Bauhaus meets Bugs Bunny." However, some find its colors a love-it-or-hate-it feature and others perceive the overall quality and finishing as a tier below comparable watches. Accuracy figures are not specified, but one owner found the watch too thick for their taste. The chronograph function has been noted as potentially sticky or jumpy. On balance, owners are divided on the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3), with opinions split between its unique design and perceived value for money.

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