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Spinnaker PopeyevsAevig Thule sportswatch

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Thule sportswatch
AevigThule sportswatch
MSRP $593

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Thule sportswatch39mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Thule sportswatch41h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Thule sportswatch100m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Thule sportswatch$593

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
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 NH35
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$593

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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 sportswatch

The Aevig Thule sportswatch is widely praised for its 70s-inspired design, lightweight titanium case with a hardness coating, and comfortable wearability. Owners note the NH34 GMT movement's accurate regulation, often seeing 1-2 seconds fast per day, and appreciate the excellent anti-reflective coating, sapphire crystal, and quick-release bracelet. Some reviewers, however, express a desire for dressier styling and sharper case angles, with one owner pointing out potential irregularities on the skeletonized hour markers. Overall, owners rate the Aevig Thule sportswatch highly for its original design and value.

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