This line of watches from Casio is one of the best value props in the affordable watch world, IMO. For $50 it’s hard to go wrong. It’s almost hard to believe it’s priced so low!
It is a great watch for the price. The price does seem to fluctuate though here in the UK, up to over £60 on Amazon at the moment. Thanks for watching!
I'm using a " Hooked on Straps " brand Nato strap, that replaces the resin strap.. with my MDV106A. It gives I a nice feel on the wrist, and these straps have a hooking clasp, and are a bit elastic as well. Easy on and off.
I have the blue one, which I bought on sale for just over $40 about 8 months ago. I put it on a bracelet and there are also sapphire crystals you can install, so I got one with AR coating. I probably spent as much on the extras as the watch, but that took it from being a great watch to a fantastic one.
I've got the 'Batman' on a stretchy nato strap and wear it as my weekend/holiday watch. Still love looking at it, totally worth the price. Good, accurate quartz movement too.
Caught mine on clearance for 11 bucks at Walmart.........then went to another Walmart and got the blue bezel/dial for 11 bucks also.......I love them already......and they look good on wrist.
I have the black one with "gold". I still enjoy it after 6 month nearly every morning when I put it on my wrist. It is a great watch for every day and for swimming which by the way cleanses the strap and makes it more black and not as dull as it becomes after time. I paid 71 € on ebay inclusive shipping costs and taxes. It was imported from Las Vegas. It is really worth the money. I have two little complaints: The day windows is very small and sometimes you have to guess the date depending on the light. And the strap, although it is durable and okay to wear, does look a bit cheap. But I still would recommend this watch to everybody who wants a timeless good looking beater dive watch.
I nearly went for the Black and Gold version as I think it looks different to most other Black and Gold watches. Glad you are in enjoying yours still. I definitely need to swap the strap out. Thanks for watching!
Love my Duro, it's a daily and over 2yrs old. 7" wrist, the watch wears smaller than you would think and is a strap monster. I'm very hard on watches, have NO scratches on the crystal, and it's in very good shape. The lume is not great, have no issues with the crown, and the second hand hitting the markers is hit or miss(no pun intended). It appears to get better with time, btw. Mine was good out of the box. I've spent more on straps then on the watch and Love it... Spends most of its time on a StrapCode 22mm Super-J Louis JUB Watch Band Straight End, 316L Stainless Steel Solid V-Clasp Button Double Lock.
I Googled the strap, you don't often see DURO's in metal bracelets. I bet that takes it up a notch. I would recommend this watch to anyone. Thanks for watching!
Great video, I have the same watch as reviewed and agree with everything you said. Bought mine 18 months ago and still love it, I think it looks so premium for the price. I put it on an engineer style bracelet I commandeered from another watch and it looks amazing and I think the dimensions are just perfect for my 7.25" wrist.
An engineers bracelet, again not one I had thought of. I am starting my search for a new strap for it today so will add that to the list. Thanks for watching!
Had mine for about a week now. Love the watch. Didn't think I'd like the strap cause a lot of negative feelings about it. Strap looks fine though and is quite comfortable. No need to change it
This is the most worth it watch. No matter the criteria, when someone asks about getting a watch I 100 percent of the time suggest a duro. It is built in a way you cannot break it, and even if you do, then you spend another 50 bucks and get another one. The out the box band is bad, not real bad, but if you know better its bad. The lume, not so hot. But, 200 m, a screrw down crown, rock solid movement, this is a cant miss watch. Unless there is some subjective thing going on, this is the watch. 100%. I bought one, and did the upgrades some aussie on some other (not as good) channel suggested. I cannot tell the different in sapphire or whatever, but I get that it is a lot more scratch resistant. This is a 100% purchase watch. If it was not for my Steeldive 1970, I would probably just wear the Duro all the time.
Hey Dino, I totally agree! I have swapped the band on mine for a NATO currently. They are bit hard to get hold of in the UK, the prices vary from day to day. Would definitely recommend to anyone. I have a SD1970 on the way too. I also nearly bought an Ironman the other day after we spoke. There are so many it has kind of confused me. Best one to get? You are our resident Ironman expert!
My Duro in rotation is the blue dial with brown suede single pass, great on looks, and character. As the strap ages, it will only look better with time. Plan to get an orange, or olive tropic strap for summer.
I'd replace the strap with a (single pass) Perlon strap, the adjustability is great, and it's nylon so it can withstand water. An FKM rubber strap would be idea for a dive watch, but a good one may cost more than the watch, I'd go for silicone in stead.
Nice review with great close up video! I just bought a second one, since I like it so much. It’s unbelievably accurate and the second hand hits the indexes perfectly! I immediately got a new black canvas Barton strap, that wears really comfortable and doesn’t sweat. I think it would also look good on a resin bracelet, like some G-Shocks used to have. Do you know where can I get this kind of bracelet?
I am currently considering get another Batman version. Google the Thiftygentlemen, they do a good range of straps, that is the UK mind. Thanks for watching!
I only wish they had made it in 40mm or in addition to the 44mm one. I purchased a stainless bracelet, made just for this watch, directly from Casio for mine.
Several people have mentioned they would like a sub 40mm version, you never know with CASIO, they might just. I bet it looks great on a bracelet, you don't often see them on metal bracelets. Thanks for watching!
I’ve had mine for a couple of years now. It’s been in the pool and in the sea many times. For the money it is brilliant and looks much more expensive. Allegedly Bill Gates wears one. If it’s good enough for him it’s good enough for me.
For the price it has it all.Look,functionality,value,brand & durability.You cant go wrong with this.Had it for almost 4 years.My daily beater watch.Prefer this than my g shock because look timeless & can pair with various straps especially nato
Battery about 2-3 years, the movement itself could last for 10 plus years easily if looked after. Worth buying if you don't have one. Thanks for watching!
How can A $50 dollar casio be as good as a Rolex, easy, the rolex is grossly over priced, the casio is more accurate, I used to be a watch buyer, anyone who purchases a rolex is being taken
100% Worth it! Just one of those perfect fun watches
Totally agree. Great build quality for such a great price. Thanks for watching!
This line of watches from Casio is one of the best value props in the affordable watch world, IMO. For $50 it’s hard to go wrong. It’s almost hard to believe it’s priced so low!
It is a great watch for the price. The price does seem to fluctuate though here in the UK, up to over £60 on Amazon at the moment. Thanks for watching!
I'm using a " Hooked on Straps " brand Nato strap, that replaces the resin strap.. with my MDV106A. It gives I a nice feel on the wrist, and these straps have a hooking clasp, and are a bit elastic as well. Easy on and off.
I need to research that then! Great watch all-round though. Thanks for watching!
I have the blue one, which I bought on sale for just over $40 about 8 months ago. I put it on a bracelet and there are also sapphire crystals you can install, so I got one with AR coating. I probably spent as much on the extras as the watch, but that took it from being a great watch to a fantastic one.
Where did you get the bracelet from? Thanks for watching!
Just bought one 3 weeks ago. Like it so much, just ordered the Blue Dial version. Put on the Nato Strap by Ritche. Love it even more!
I've got the 'Batman' on a stretchy nato strap and wear it as my weekend/holiday watch. Still love looking at it, totally worth the price. Good, accurate quartz movement too.
I can see why everyone raves about them now. I just need to find the right nato for it now. Thanks for watching.
I have the Pepsi, black, and gold Marlins. All on jubilee bracelets. I love them all!
Caught mine on clearance for 11 bucks at Walmart.........then went to another Walmart and got the blue bezel/dial for 11 bucks also.......I love them already......and they look good on wrist.
That is a heck of a deal! Thanks for watching!
Not just loved by "The affordable watch community", it's loved by just about anyone who's into watches!
I have the black one with "gold". I still enjoy it after 6 month nearly every morning when I put it on my wrist. It is a great watch for every day and for swimming which by the way cleanses the strap and makes it more black and not as dull as it becomes after time. I paid 71 € on ebay inclusive shipping costs and taxes. It was imported from Las Vegas. It is really worth the money.
I have two little complaints: The day windows is very small and sometimes you have to guess the date depending on the light. And the strap, although it is durable and okay to wear, does look a bit cheap.
But I still would recommend this watch to everybody who wants a timeless good looking beater dive watch.
I nearly went for the Black and Gold version as I think it looks different to most other Black and Gold watches. Glad you are in enjoying yours still. I definitely need to swap the strap out. Thanks for watching!
Love my Duro, it's a daily and over 2yrs old. 7" wrist, the watch wears smaller than you would think and is a strap monster.
I'm very hard on watches, have NO scratches on the crystal, and it's in very good shape. The lume is not great, have no issues with the crown, and the second hand hitting the markers is hit or miss(no pun intended). It appears to get better with time, btw. Mine was good out of the box.
I've spent more on straps then on the watch and Love it... Spends most of its time on a StrapCode 22mm Super-J Louis JUB Watch Band Straight End, 316L Stainless Steel Solid V-Clasp Button Double Lock.
I Googled the strap, you don't often see DURO's in metal bracelets. I bet that takes it up a notch. I would recommend this watch to anyone. Thanks for watching!
Great video, I have the same watch as reviewed and agree with everything you said. Bought mine 18 months ago and still love it, I think it looks so premium for the price. I put it on an engineer style bracelet I commandeered from another watch and it looks amazing and I think the dimensions are just perfect for my 7.25" wrist.
An engineers bracelet, again not one I had thought of. I am starting my search for a new strap for it today so will add that to the list. Thanks for watching!
the blue one is consistently the one that gets the most attention. I have gifted so many on a bracelet and they always get a rave review.
It was a toss up between the black and the blue for me too. Thanks for watching!
Had mine for about a week now. Love the watch. Didn't think I'd like the strap cause a lot of negative feelings about it. Strap looks fine though and is quite comfortable. No need to change it
I agree, the strap feels fine and I'm not fussed as and when it's knocked about.
The strap is not bad but I think it feels like a cheaper part of the watch. Great watch though. What colour did you go for? Thanks for watching!
I switched mine on to a NATO but it is because I am a big NATO fan! What colour did you go for? Thanks for watching!
Bought the black. $46 on Amazon. Free shipping. Can't go wrong
@@lardofarp Solid choice!
This is the most worth it watch. No matter the criteria, when someone asks about getting a watch I 100 percent of the time suggest a duro. It is built in a way you cannot break it, and even if you do, then you spend another 50 bucks and get another one. The out the box band is bad, not real bad, but if you know better its bad. The lume, not so hot. But, 200 m, a screrw down crown, rock solid movement, this is a cant miss watch. Unless there is some subjective thing going on, this is the watch. 100%. I bought one, and did the upgrades some aussie on some other (not as good) channel suggested. I cannot tell the different in sapphire or whatever, but I get that it is a lot more scratch resistant. This is a 100% purchase watch. If it was not for my Steeldive 1970, I would probably just wear the Duro all the time.
Hey Dino, I totally agree! I have swapped the band on mine for a NATO currently. They are bit hard to get hold of in the UK, the prices vary from day to day. Would definitely recommend to anyone. I have a SD1970 on the way too. I also nearly bought an Ironman the other day after we spoke. There are so many it has kind of confused me. Best one to get? You are our resident Ironman expert!
Looks awesome on an oyster style bracelet, that’s what I’m using.
Where did you get the bracelet from? Thanks for watching!
Great watch, great review. I’ve got a suede single pass strap from strapsco on mine
Suede eh? Never thought of that. Will check them out. Thanks and thanks for watching!
My Duro in rotation is the blue dial with brown suede single pass, great on looks, and character. As the strap ages, it will only look better with time. Plan to get an orange, or olive tropic strap for summer.
A 22mm stainless bracelet looks wonderful. Not a graduated one. One that measures 22mm all the way around.
I'd replace the strap with a (single pass) Perlon strap, the adjustability is great, and it's nylon so it can withstand water. An FKM rubber strap would be idea for a dive watch, but a good one may cost more than the watch, I'd go for silicone in stead.
Will check out the Perlon option, thanks. Thanks for watching.
Thank. Great review. I came to see if it had a screw down crown & it did not disappoint
Nice review with great close up video! I just bought a second one, since I like it so much.
It’s unbelievably accurate and the second hand hits the indexes perfectly!
I immediately got a new black canvas Barton strap, that wears really comfortable and doesn’t sweat.
I think it would also look good on a resin bracelet, like some G-Shocks used to have.
Do you know where can I get this kind of bracelet?
I am currently considering get another Batman version. Google the Thiftygentlemen, they do a good range of straps, that is the UK mind. Thanks for watching!
@@BudgetWatchReviewsthanks! They have a nice selection indeed!
Go mine on an A solid link bracelet. Bumps it up to one hundred and fifty g , making it feel even more solid
Where did you get the bracelet from? Always worried about getting the wrong diameter etc. Thanks for watching!
It's a great watch, especially given the price. Yes, I agree that the strap is it's weak point, but the rest of it makes up for that and more!
Amazon has them just barely under $50 (U.S.) as of September 2024.
I only wish they had made it in 40mm or in addition to the 44mm one. I purchased a stainless bracelet, made just for this watch, directly from Casio for mine.
Several people have mentioned they would like a sub 40mm version, you never know with CASIO, they might just. I bet it looks great on a bracelet, you don't often see them on metal bracelets. Thanks for watching!
Nice review. Thank you.
"WR 200 meters" is ok for swimming and skin diving.
For SCUBA diving you need "divers 200 meters" (ISO6425)
Absolutely agreed. I do think if you are SCUBA diving you will be using a specialised watch rather than an 'off the shelf' one. Thanks for watching!
Lol do you even scuba? You can go scuba even with f91w
And i use mrw-200
@@bluenick4577 what a pointless comment.
I am Maltese.Started scuba diving in Malta in the 70s, so, yes, I even dive.
Changed my bezel insert for ceramic and put it on a rubber rally, I really need to dig it out and wear it. This reminds mehow cool it is
For the money it is a heck of a good watch! Thanks for watching!
I’ve had mine for a couple of years now. It’s been in the pool and in the sea many times. For the money it is brilliant and looks much more expensive. Allegedly Bill Gates wears one. If it’s good enough for him it’s good enough for me.
I have seen the photo of him wearing one. Never thought to put that in the video! I am well pleased with mine. Thanks for watching!
Nice watch would really be nice with a eco drive movement
Everyone loves the DURO! Definitely investing in the Batman version. Do you own one? Thanks for watching!
Nothing wrong with the strap ,perfectly functional .
For the price it has it all.Look,functionality,value,brand & durability.You cant go wrong with this.Had it for almost 4 years.My daily beater watch.Prefer this than my g shock because look timeless & can pair with various straps especially nato
What strap have you gone with on yours? Still considering what I want for mine. Thanks for watching!
Hello.
How many years can the quartz movement last for?
Battery about 2-3 years, the movement itself could last for 10 plus years easily if looked after. Worth buying if you don't have one. Thanks for watching!
Worth every penny👍
Absolutely. Thanks for watching!
Whish they would do a smaller dimension version
Too big for your wrist? Ideal for mine and others with huge wrists! Thanks for watching!
@@BudgetWatchReviews Mine. 6 and a bit inches. Just too large for me. Otherwise I'd buy in a heartbeat
@@imonimon1984 Gutted to hear that. You never know they might just one day..
Cyclops would have been nice. Imho.
Cyclops done well can be useful but I have seen a few dodgy cyclops that make a mess a of good watch. Thanks for watching!
for the price .....its lot of watch!!!
Totally agree! So I see why it gets hyped. Thanks for watching!
Good value for money but you can get much better watches for a bit more money.
You think so? Let me know what you are thinking of and I will take a look at them. Thanks for watching!
How can A $50 dollar casio be as good as a Rolex, easy, the rolex is grossly over priced, the casio is more accurate, I used to be a watch buyer, anyone who purchases a rolex is being taken