Cooper Watches ELVIA Day/Date Military DiversvsRatio FreeDiver Professional Quartz

FreeDiver Professional Quartz
RatioFreeDiver Professional Quartz

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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

Ratio FreeDiver Professional Quartz at true scale

FreeDiver Professional Quartz

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$367

$96

lowest

Movement

Ronda 517

Seiko VX42

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Seiko VX42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$367
$96
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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.

Ratio FreeDiver Professional Quartz

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire Black Dial Quartz RTF005 200M Men's Watch for its exceptional value, with many highlighting its comfortable bracelet, low profile, and thin 10mm case. The watch features a sapphire crystal, all-stainless steel construction, and a screw-down crown, with reviewers noting its excellent C3 lume and precise bezel action that aligns perfectly with minimal back play. Some owners find the bracelet clasp feels cheap and suggest improvements for sapphire legibility, though the overall construction is considered solid. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire Black Dial Quartz RTF005 200M Men's Watch highly for its robust build and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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