Cooper Watches MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Military Divers CrystallvsOrient FAA02008D9

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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

Orient FAA02008D9 at true scale

FAA02008D9

Diameter

40mm

47mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.1mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

60h

n/a

MSRP

$593

$265

lowest

Movement

Miyota 8315

Automatic

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
47mm
Thickness
13.1mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
n/a
Power Reserve
60 hoursh
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$593
$265
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Reviews

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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.

Orient FAA02008D9

The Orient FAA02008D9 is praised for its hands and dial, with owners finding it a versatile everyday and business-casual watch. One owner notes its $175 price point, while another considers its $230 price high compared to alternatives. The Pepsi bezel design is praised for its accurate representation of decompression minutes. One owner expressed concern about its mineral crystal. The D9 variant is recommended for US buyers to ensure warranty support. Overall, owners rate the Orient FAA02008D9 highly for its versatile design and dial at the price.

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