Cooper Watches ELVIA Day/Date Military DiversvsMovado Series 800 Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Cooper Watches ELVIA Day/Date Military Divers at true scale

ELVIA Day/Date Military Divers

Movado Series 800 Chronograph at true scale

Series 800 Chronograph

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$367

lowest

$1,495

Movement

Ronda 517

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$367
$1,495
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Reviews

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Cooper Watches ELVIA Day/Date Military Divers

Owners widely praise the Cooper Watches ELVIA Day/Date Military Divers Watch for its value, crisp bezel action, and German-made case. The lume is described as acceptable and lasting the night, with one owner comparing it to aircraft gauges, though another notes it is not as strong as Seiko's. Some owners find the 40mm case wears large and the strap fit can be too loose. Overall, owners rate the Cooper Watches ELVIA Day/Date Military Divers Watch highly for its value and build quality, with many regretting selling it and repurchasing.

Movado Series 800 Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Movado Series 800 Chronograph as a solid daily driver with zero maintenance headaches and flawless chronograph functions, noting its 200m water resistance eliminates "precious watch" anxiety. Its 42mm size is considered versatile for office or weekend wear, suitable for most wrist sizes. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its sportier, tool-watch aesthetic with a dive watch feel, featuring a sunray dial and applied markers. Some owners find the case construction nice and the watch well-made, with one owner's friend's long-owned example still looking and performing well despite constant wear. However, one reviewer noted the omission of some lumed indices and a non-color-matched date wheel as odd misses. Another owner mentions that the chronograph hands require manual adjustment to their zero positions after a battery change or error, with each button press advancing the active hand one increment.

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