Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Tissot Tradition?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Popeye is the cheaper of the two at $395, against $450 for the Tissot Tradition — a $55 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Tissot Tradition?

The Spinnaker Popeye wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Tissot Tradition — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Tissot Tradition?

The Spinnaker Popeye is rated to 150m versus 30m for the Tissot Tradition.

What movement does the Spinnaker Popeye run compared to the Tissot Tradition?

The Spinnaker Popeye runs a automatic caliber (SII NH35A), while the Tissot Tradition runs a quartz.

Side by side

Spinnaker PopeyevsTissot Tradition

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

Spinnaker Popeye

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MSRP $395

Tissot Tradition

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MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Popeye43mm

Tradition42mm

Power Reserve

Popeye40h

Tradition40h

Water Resistance

Popeye150m

Tradition30m

MSRP

Popeye$395

Tradition$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

Dial Color

Popeye Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

Roman and indexes

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$395

$450

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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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Tissot Tradition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

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