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Spinnaker PopeyevsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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

Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Popeye43mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Popeye40h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Popeye150m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
Popeye$395
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Popeye Blue
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,999

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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