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Spinnaker PopeyevsAevig Thule GMT

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Thule GMT
AevigThule GMT
MSRP $755

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Thule GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Thule GMT70h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Thule GMT100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Thule GMT$755

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$755

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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.

Aevig Thule GMT

Owners widely praise the Aevig Thule GMT for its 70s-inspired design, lightweight titanium case with a hardness coating, and the accurate NH34 movement running at 1-2 seconds fast per day. The watch also features fantastic AR coating, a quick-release bracelet, and excellent customer service. Some wish for sharper case angles and polished details to enhance its dressier appeal, and macro photos suggest potential irregularities on the hour markers. Overall, owners rate the Aevig Thule GMT highly for its vintage charm and practical features at an affordable price.

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