Cooper Watches MWC "Depthmaster" Military DiversvsIWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer Chronograph

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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 "Depthmaster" Military Divers at true scale

MWC "Depthmaster" Military Divers

IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer Chronograph at true scale

Aquatimer Chronograph

Diameter

44mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

18mm

17mm

lowest

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

300m

Power Reserve

41h

44h

highest

MSRP

$476

lowest

$7,900

Movement

Seiko NH35

79320

Case

6 specs
Thickness
18mm
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
PVD Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
79320
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41 hoursh
44h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$476
$7,900
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Reviews

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Cooper Watches MWC "Depthmaster" Military Divers

Cooper Watches MWC "Depthmaster" 100atm / 3,280ft / 1000m Water Resistant Military Divers Watch features a 24mm strap, wider than typically seen on similar watches. Some online criticism exists regarding the brand's claims of being a military contractor and Swiss manufacturing. Overall, owners acknowledge the Cooper Watches MWC "Depthmaster" 100atm / 3,280ft / 1000m Water Resistant Military Divers Watch as a robust military diver, with the wider strap being a notable feature.

IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer Chronograph

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen IWC Aquatimer Chronograph as an underappreciated, overbuilt tool watch prioritizing engineering and reliability, with its Valjoux-derived movement offering durability and its chronograph pushers providing mechanical feedback. Reviewers and owners consistently flag its impeccable finishing, captivating appearance, dial depth, and excellent lume, with one owner noting its comfortable wearability despite its size and thickness. Some owners find the chronograph variant chunky at 17mm, and the welded lugs limit strap options to OEM choices or require specific modifications for third-party straps. One owner notes the watch's 120m water resistance, attributing the reduction from the non-chrono version to non-screw-down pushers. Overall, owners rate the IWC Schaffhausen IWC Aquatimer Chronograph highly for its robust build quality and functional design at the price.

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