Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $449 for the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary — a $74 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

The Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

The Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy).

What movement does the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) run compared to the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) uses the SII NH35A and the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary uses the Seiko NH35A.

Side by side

Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)vsBoldr Merlion 50th Anniversary

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

Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)

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MSRP $375

Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary

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MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hull California (Popeye Navy)42mm

Merlion 50th Anniversary40mm

Power Reserve

Hull California (Popeye Navy)40h

Merlion 50th Anniversary40h

Water Resistance

Hull California (Popeye Navy)100m

Merlion 50th Anniversary200m

MSRP

Hull California (Popeye Navy)$375

Merlion 50th Anniversary$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Popeye Navy

Merlion 50th Anniversary

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$375

$449

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