Buships Popeye™

Nose art refers to the pictures and words painted on the noses of military fighter aircraft and bombers. Ranging from unofficial to semi-official, it has appeared in armed forces around the world. Some images express feelings for loved ones separated by war; others convey anger, humor or irony.

These images were more than graffiti. They captured feelings about war, including the loneliness and irony experienced by young airmen setting out on missions. Painted on the aircraft to which they entrusted their lives, nose art helped sustain morale.

Popeye™

On the left side of the black dial with white hour markings, an eager Popeye™ looks ready to spring into action. Having eaten his spinach, is he setting out to rescue Olive? The image captures him preparing to confront whatever lies ahead. On the right is “hooyah!”, a familiar U.S. Navy cry.

Product specifications — Buships Popeye™

Movement: Japanese-made 12-hour quartz movement. Accuracy at room temperature: 15 seconds per month (reference value).

Case: Stainless steel.

Battery: Silver-oxide SR626SW. Approximate battery life: 2 years.

Water resistance: 5 ATM. For everyday use; not a deep-water diving watch.

Crystal: Domed mineral glass.

Case dimensions: 32 mm wide excluding the crown; 42.5 mm including the crown; 39.55 mm long; 13.5 mm thick.

Strap width: 16 mm. See the fitted strap choices above. Original listed wrist ranges: cotton 16.5–20 cm; green nylon NATO 15.5–23 cm.