Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Longines EVIDENZA?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Popeye is the cheaper of the two at $395, against $2,650 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $2,255 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Spinnaker Popeye wears larger at 43mm versus 38.75mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 4.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Spinnaker Popeye is rated to 150m versus 30m for the Longines EVIDENZA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Popeye or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Popeye.

What movement does the Spinnaker Popeye run compared to the Longines EVIDENZA?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Popeye uses the SII NH35A and the Longines EVIDENZA uses the L615.3.

Side by side

Spinnaker PopeyevsLongines EVIDENZA

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

Spinnaker Popeye

fleuss-automatic-popeye-bronemies-limited-edition-popeye-blue-sp-5161-02

MSRP $395

Longines EVIDENZA

L2.642.4.73.6

MSRP $2,650

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Popeye43mm

EVIDENZA38.75mm

Power Reserve

Popeye40h

EVIDENZA50h

Water Resistance

Popeye150m

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

Popeye$395

EVIDENZA$2,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Popeye Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

L615.3

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, small second at 6 o'clock and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$395

$2,650

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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 EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its unique tonneau shape, elegant and classy aesthetic, and standout dial texture, with one owner highlighting its suitability for a classic look over 16 years. Reviewers and owners alike commend its blued hands and guilloche dial for evoking panache, though some note the cut-off '6' numeral as a flaw. One owner found the date window useful and well-placed, while another suggested its absence would improve the design. Overall, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its distinctive design and elegant finishing.

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