Cooper Watches MWC 24 Jewel 1982 Pattern 300m Military Divers (Date)vsSan Martin Compressor Diver

Owners widely praise the Cooper Watches MWC 24 Jewel 1982 Pattern 300m Automatic Military Divers Watch with Sapphire (Date) for its value, with one owner noting it at around $300CDN. The watch features a matte black dial and bezel, improved lume that lasts until morning, and a single domed sapphire crystal. The Seiko NH35 automatic movement is present, with reported accuracy ranging from +4 seconds per day to a stated -20/+40 seconds per day, and a 41-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel case is considered a good daily wear size. Overall, owners rate the Cooper Watches MWC 24 Jewel 1982 Pattern 300m Automatic Military Divers Watch with Sapphire (Date) highly for its substantial upgrades and value proposition.

Owners praise the San Martin Compressor Diver as a favorite with a retro diver character, and one notes the big numerals grow on them, though they regret the original black dial didn't sell better. One owner reports timekeeping of only about 20 seconds gained every 12 days under daily wear with the NH35 movement, which is a strong result for an automatic. Weaker points include lume that one owner finds much weaker than expected for the brand, and a lollipop seconds hand that another considers oversized against the dial. Overall, owners rate the Compressor Diver well for its retro homage character and accuracy, with lume the most notable drawback.