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Spinnaker PopeyevsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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