Cooper Watches MWC 1970s/80s Pattern Automatic 24 Jewel Military Divers Watch with SapphirevsGlycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0094

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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 MWC 1970s/80s Pattern Automatic 24 Jewel Military Divers Watch with Sapphire at true scale

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

Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0094 at true scale

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0094

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$316

lowest

$515

Movement

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW200-1

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
41 hoursh
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$316
$515
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Reviews

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

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.

Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0094

The Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0094 is praised for its slim profile, measuring 10.4mm thick with inward-bending lugs that contribute to comfortable wear on smaller wrists. Owners report excellent timekeeping, with one noting accuracy around 0.01 seconds per day. The lume is noted to last longer than a Seiko SKX007, although visibility of individual markers can vary, and one owner observed slight underapplication on the 6 o'clock marker. The watch is widely available for around $300-$340, though some retailers list it significantly higher. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0094 highly for its comfortable wearability and accurate timekeeping at its accessible price point.