Cooper Watches MWC 1985 Pattern Military Divers Watch with Chromed Case and Sapphire CrystalvsEdox 1973 Date

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Measurements

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Cooper Watches MWC 1985 Pattern Military Divers Watch with Chromed Case and Sapphire Crystal at true scale

MWC 1985 Pattern Military Divers Watch with Chromed Case and Sapphire Crystal

Edox 1973 Date at true scale

1973 Date

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.1mm

11.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$380

lowest

$815

Movement

Ronda 715Li

Caliber 53 (Ronda 515)

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13.1mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Material
Chromed Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715Li
Caliber 53 (Ronda 515)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$380
$815
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Reviews

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Cooper Watches MWC 1985 Pattern Military Divers Watch with Chromed Case and Sapphire Crystal

Owners widely praise the Cooper Watches MWC 1985 Pattern Military Divers Watch with Chromed Case and Sapphire Crystal for its quality build, fantastic lume, and ideal handset and layout. Some find it a good value for the price with a minimalist look, noting solid construction and sapphire crystals. However, reviewers and owners flag that the bezel action is very stiff, and the supplied NATO straps are too thin, making the watch feel top-heavy. One user warns against the brand due to past fraudulent claims of military supply and low quality. Overall, owners rate the Cooper Watches MWC 1985 Pattern Military Divers Watch with Chromed Case and Sapphire Crystal well for its build quality and lume at its price point, despite some concerns about strap quality and bezel action.

Edox 1973 Date

The Edox 1973 Date is noted for its busy dial, with one owner disliking the script font used for "hand winding." The watch features a 41mm case and 200m water resistance, powered by a Ronda 515 quartz movement. Overall, owners find the Edox 1973 Date to be a functional quartz dive watch with a specific aesthetic that may not appeal to all.

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