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

At MSRP the Spinnaker Popeye is the cheaper of the two at $395, against $1,950 for the Longines PRIMALUNA — a $1,555 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Spinnaker Popeye wears larger at 43mm versus 30mm for the Longines PRIMALUNA — a 13mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Spinnaker Popeye runs a automatic caliber (SII NH35A), while the Longines PRIMALUNA runs a quartz (L257.2).

Side by side

Spinnaker PopeyevsLongines PRIMALUNA

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 PRIMALUNA

L8.142.4.97.6

MSRP $1,950

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Popeye43mm

PRIMALUNA30mm

Power Reserve

Popeye40h

PRIMALUNA40h

Water Resistance

Popeye150m

PRIMALUNA30m

MSRP

Popeye$395

PRIMALUNA$1,950

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

Popeye Blue

Blue

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

L257.2

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$395

$1,950

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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.

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Longines PRIMALUNA

Owners widely praise the Longines PRIMALUNA for its attractive style and understated 26.5mm size, with some preferring the automatic for its craftsmanship and heirloom quality. The redesigned 34mm model features an automatic movement, date complication, and polished case design, available in steel or bi-metal with various dial and strap options. Accuracy averages a loss of 1.3 seconds per day across six positions, running 3-4 seconds slower on the wrist, which is within COSC standards. Prices range from EUR 2,850 to EUR 6,600. Overall, owners rate the Longines PRIMALUNA highly for its appealing design and reliable automatic movement.

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