Cooper Watches MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Day/Date Military Divers in Covert Black PVDvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
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Measurements
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MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Day/Date Military Divers in Covert Black PVD

MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Thickness
13.1mm
lowest
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
MSRP
$331
lowest
$1,450
Movement
Ronda 517
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action. The 36mm case is described as comfortable and growing on wearers, with the watch itself considered incredibly tough and practical. Accuracy is reported within a few seconds of atomic time, and the case is considered solid with scratch-resistant crystal. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and robust, enjoyable tool watch characteristics.
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