Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Popeye or the HELM Togiak Scout?

At MSRP the HELM Togiak Scout is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $395 for the Spinnaker Popeye — a $130 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Popeye or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The Spinnaker Popeye wears larger at 43mm versus 39.5mm for the HELM Togiak Scout — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Popeye or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The Spinnaker Popeye is rated to 150m versus 100m for the HELM Togiak Scout.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Popeye or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The HELM Togiak Scout carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Popeye.

What movement does the Spinnaker Popeye run compared to the HELM Togiak Scout?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Popeye uses the SII NH35A and the HELM Togiak Scout uses the Seiko Instruments NH36.

Side by side

Spinnaker PopeyevsHELM Togiak Scout

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

Spinnaker Popeye

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MSRP $395

HELM Togiak Scout

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MSRP $265

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Popeye43mm

Togiak Scout39.5mm

Power Reserve

Popeye40h

Togiak Scout40h

Water Resistance

Popeye150m

Togiak Scout100m

MSRP

Popeye$395

Togiak Scout$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Popeye Blue

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Seiko Instruments NH36

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$395

$265

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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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HELM Togiak Scout

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Scout for its impeccable build quality and top-flight customer service, noting it wears smaller than its specifications suggest and offers great visibility in water. Some owners across the HELM line flag slightly misaligned bezels, and a few find the watches unnecessarily thick. The HELM Togiak Scout is priced at $285. Overall, owners rate the HELM Togiak Scout highly for its solid tool watch construction and wearability at the price.

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