Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Popeye or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Popeye is the cheaper of the two at $395, against $3,900 for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a $3,505 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Popeye or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Spinnaker Popeye wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Popeye or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Spinnaker Popeye is rated to 150m versus 30m for the LONGINES TUXEDO.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Popeye or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The LONGINES TUXEDO carries a 54-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Popeye.

What movement does the Spinnaker Popeye run compared to the LONGINES TUXEDO?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Popeye uses the SII NH35A and the LONGINES TUXEDO uses the L895.5.

Side by side

Spinnaker PopeyevsLongines LONGINES TUXEDO

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

Spinnaker Popeye

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MSRP $395

Longines LONGINES TUXEDO

L2.830.4.93.0

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Popeye43mm

LONGINES TUXEDO40mm

Power Reserve

Popeye40h

LONGINES TUXEDO54h

Water Resistance

Popeye150m

LONGINES TUXEDO30m

MSRP

Popeye$395

LONGINES TUXEDO$3,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Popeye Blue

Ivory

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

L895.5

Power Reserve

40h

54h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$395

$3,900

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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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LONGINES TUXEDO

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES TUXEDO for its elegant vintage-inspired design, featuring an Art Deco dial with Arabic numerals and a versatile 38.5mm polished case. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to shorter, curved lugs, and its Calibre L893 automatic movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some reviewers point to the 30-meter water resistance and the plain black leather strap as minor drawbacks, while others note a preference for more brushed case finishing. Overall, the consensus is that the LONGINES TUXEDO is a handsome, accessible retro-styled watch offering excellent value and dial execution.

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