Cooper Watches MWC 1970s/80s Pattern 24 Jewel Military DiversvsIslander Bayport Automatic Diver

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Measurements
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MWC 1970s/80s Pattern 24 Jewel Military Divers

Bayport Automatic Diver
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
40mm
lowest
Thickness
n/a
13.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
41h
n/a
MSRP
$316
lowest
$349
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH35
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
Owners widely praise the Islander Bayport Automatic Dive Watch for its versatile 40mm case size and retro styling, featuring a unique grey dial with a framed date window and a pie pan design. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's well-executed finishing with chamfered edges, a tight 120-click bezel, and the reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement. Accuracy reports vary, with some owners seeing between -3 and +6 seconds per day, while others note that the NH36 movement in comparable models can be regulated to achieve near-zero daily deviation. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Islander Bayport Automatic Dive Watch an exceptional value proposition for the brand.
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