Cooper Watches MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Military Divers CrystallvsGlycine Combat Sub

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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 1999-2001 Pattern Military Divers Crystall at true scale

MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Military Divers Crystall

Glycine Combat Sub at true scale

Combat Sub

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.1mm

10.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

60h

n/a

MSRP

$593

$515

lowest

Movement

Miyota 8315

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.1mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
60 hoursh
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$593
$515
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Cooper Watches MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Military Divers Crystall

Owners widely praise the Cooper Watches MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Automatic Military Divers Watch with Sapphire Crystall for its value and robust build, highlighting its stable ceramic bezel, long-lasting lume, and protective crown guard as ideal for daily wear. The Miyota 8315 automatic movement is reported to keep accurate time, with one owner noting +4 seconds per day, though another owner experienced accuracy around -20/+40 seconds per day with an NH35 movement. Some owners find the bezel action stiff and the included NATO straps too thin. Overall, owners rate the Cooper Watches MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Automatic Military Divers Watch with Sapphire Crystall highly for its durable construction and excellent specifications at its price point.

Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087 for its value, with prices ranging from $300 to $500, and its wearability on smaller wrists due to its 42mm case, thin 10.4mm to 10.5mm profile, and sharply downturned lugs. The watch's lume is noted as being longer-lasting than a Seiko SKX007's, though visibility after 15 minutes is debated, and one owner observed slight underapplication on the 6 o'clock marker. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087 highly for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability.