Cooper Watches MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Day/Date Military Divers in Covert Black PVDvsGlycine 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 Day/Date Military Divers in Covert Black PVD at true scale

MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Day/Date Military Divers in Covert Black PVD

Glycine Combat Sub at true scale

Combat Sub

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.1mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$331

$225

lowest

Movement

Ronda 517

515

Case

6 specs
Thickness
13.1mm
11.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Material
PVD Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Green
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
515
Beat Rate
0 vph
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
n/a
Jewels
0
1
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$331
$225
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Reviews

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Cooper Watches MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Day/Date Military Divers in Covert Black PVD

The Cooper Watches MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Quartz Day/Date Military Divers Watch in Covert Black PVD features tritium vials for illumination, which do not require external charging, and a matte black ceramic bezel with attractive text. Its 15mm thickness is noted as being approximately 2mm greater than a Rolex Submariner, a difference attributed to the accommodation of the tritium vials. On balance, owners appreciate the tritium illumination and the matte ceramic bezel as key functional and aesthetic elements of the Cooper Watches MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Quartz Day/Date Military Divers Watch in Covert Black PVD.

Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub for its slim profile, with multiple sources noting thicknesses around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, and its well-proportioned, non-homage design that wears comfortably. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional value and quality for the price, with one owner reporting accuracy rivaling COSC standards and exceptional durability. The bezel action is described as buttery smooth, and the dial features tasteful indices and crisp fonts, with one specific gold and blue variant lauded for its refined aesthetic. However, multiple sources flag the lume as sub-par and difficult to read at night, and some owners note inconsistent power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its exceptional value and slim, comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile and comfortable wearability are praised. The bezel action received criticism for having slight play and a less-than-satisfying click.

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