Side by side

Spinnaker PopeyevsYema Diver

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Diver200m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Sellita SW200

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$990

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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