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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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

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
13.1mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
PVD Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$331
$1,450
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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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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