Alsta NautoscaphvsCooper Watches MWC 1970s/80s Pattern Automatic 24 Jewel Military Divers Watch with Sapphire

Owners widely praise the Alsta Nautoscaph for its vintage-inspired design, cinematic appearances in films like "Jaws" and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," and its "70s cool" aesthetic. Reviewers note its contrasting case finishes and functional, lumed dial, though the absence of a lumed numeral at 3 o'clock due to the date window is a minor drawback. One reviewer flags the watch's 15.1mm thickness and poor bracelet execution as significant issues, deeming it a "colossal failure" at its price point, while another owner suggests it is egregiously overpriced at MSRP but a fun summer piece in the $500-600 range. On balance, owners and reviewers are divided on the Alsta Nautoscaph's value and wearability, with its aesthetic appeal and cinematic provenance being its strongest selling points.

Owners report the Cooper Watches MWC 1970s/80s Pattern Automatic 24 Jewel Military Divers Watch with Sapphire has lume reminiscent of aircraft gauges and praise its bezel text against the matte black ceramic. One owner finds their Cooper watch solid, giving it a 7/10 and noting good construction and movements but suggests it isn't for rough handling. Another owner notes the watch is about 2mm thicker than a Rolex Submariner due to tritium vials. On balance, owners appreciate the Cooper Watches MWC 1970s/80s Pattern Automatic 24 Jewel Military Divers Watch with Sapphire for its distinctive lume and bezel text.