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Spinnaker PopeyevsSternglas Taiga GMT

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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