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Spinnaker PopeyevsTudor Pelagos FXD GMT

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Pelagos FXD GMT
TudorPelagos FXD GMT
MSRP $5,475

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Pelagos FXD GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Pelagos FXD GMT65h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Pelagos FXD GMT200m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Pelagos FXD GMT$5,475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Satin
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
MT5652-U
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$5,475

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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.

Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT

The Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT is a 42mm titanium tool watch with a matte black dial and beige markings, featuring a bi-directional 48-click 24-hour bezel and 200m water resistance. Reviewers highlight its legibility and the functional 24-hour bezel for timezone adjustments, noting its METAS Master Chronometer certified movement contributes to a surprisingly thin 12.7mm profile. However, some find the 42mm size and the beige lume colorway divisive. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT for its robust tool-watch functionality and advanced movement certification, despite some polarizing design elements.

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