Casio Duro Bluro MDV-106 Watch | FULL REVIEW | Is It Worth The Hype ???
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
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Hello! I'm Al.
Welcome to my channel '' Time For Another Watch ''.
In this episode, I'll be reviewing the mighty Casio Duro. This blue colour version is also known as the ' Bluro ' and the full model number is MDV-106B-2A.
I paid for the watch with my own money and received no discount for this review.
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The current price of the watch at the link above is £49.95, subject to any taxes that might apply to your location and of course the seller may change the price of the watch after this video is uploaded.
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00:00 Intro & 360 Views
00:27 Price & Seller
00:53 Dimensions
01:22 The Bezel
01:37 The Dial & Lume Test
02:32 The Case & Quartz Module
03:10 The Supplied Strap
03:28 Strap Show
03:54 Colour Versions
04:22 What I Like
05:04 Casio Could Improve ...?
05:54 Thanks and Farewell!
(I always aim to provide fair reviews. All views expressed in the video are my opinion and any information is provided to the best of my knowledge at the time of filming. Of course, always do your own research, to ensure that you make the best purchase for you. The watches in my videos are either originals or homage watches. This channel does NOT promote fake or counterfeit watches and NEVER will. Thanks!)
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The choice of watch band really transforns this watch into something above what you could expect at this price.
Thanks! Changing the strap on this watch certainly does transform it.
Blue waffle BluShark silicon strap, Sapphire crystal mod. Looks mint, wears well, great every day watch.
Applied indices on the blue, stamped on the black.
Picked up a 107, (Fish free), for 80.00€ last week. Pepsi. Had a tricolor Red, White and Blue Nato turn up just Two days later. (22mm is the correct size). I’m really pleased with it. Can’t stand a ticking clock at nighttime, but this thing is SILENT, perfect. I’ve owned Subbies before, high level ones, but this is just as good as the real McCoy without the fear of smashing it up, getting nicked, mugged etc. It’s true, the original strap is poor, who cares, pick yourself up 7 different Natos and change it’s appearance daily, or plump for a half decent bracelet off Ali-X , mod it up. Have fun with it. Received loads of comments about it, they’ve no idea how reasonable the price is. Happy customer.
Very happy with mine as well, I've still got it with no intentions of ever parting with it. Thanks for watching 👍👍
Picked up a black new version today for $99 Australian. I like that the Marlin logo is gone from the dial but it did look good engraved on the back case. Great looking and functional watch but it does need a new band for sure.
Great video. I've had a few, and they do take a beating as well as looking good. The only complaint in my experience is how easily the watch face scratches. Granted, it's a daily wear watch for me and I wear it in construction (stone masonry), hiking, camping, working on my motorbikes or cars, etc, so maybe not an issue for many. A great look and can't be beat for the price point!
Cheers! Sounds like you a watch with a sapphire crystal might be useful to you. Thanks for watching 👍👍
Hi Al. I wanted the black with gold bezel version which I got for 54 quid. I take your point about US prices compared what we pay, which seems to be the same number in pounds to what they pay in dollars, over any range of goods. Casio also give us, in the UK, limited choices in colourways on watches. The 20 quid black with white numbering resin diver, available from Argos you can get in any number of colours with the black, mostly from overseas, although Amazon have sold a few. Mine came with orange numbering (my choice) from Israel. And you're right, I too was disappointed by the size of it because it does look rather big. Now I need a shark mesh strap for it after seeing yours. I'm inspired. Thank you for an honest review.
Thanks Mark. Getting these watches for £50 is v/good value but getting them in the US for even cheaper is amazing. If I lived in the US, I'd probably buy all 3 colours. I know what you mean about Casio limiting colour versions in certain regions. There's an Edifice in a particular colour I want but I can't find it anywhere in the UK so far. You probably know this already but re-sizing a shark mesh bracelet can be a pain, as you have to cut it. Most people use either a Dremel or side-snippers. All the best.
@@TimeForAnotherWatch Hi again Al. I ordered the 22mm shark mesh for this from your affiliate link. No I didn't know about resizing them. I hope that I don't have to fit that using a Dremel. Last time I nearly took my eye out using one of those. Thinking of it, my steel and black Duro with the gold accents came from Israel too but I was struck with discrepancies in price and variation with the UK and elsewhere. Less choice and higher prices for us. The Edifice range also have variations in price sometimes according to colour. I've bought several Casios of varying ranges including Edifices from eBay from Jerusalem sellers. Delivery wasn't too slow either. Good luck with finding your Edifice grail.
@Mark Grieves Thanks for using the link , that's really appreciated. There's a few videos on YT on how to re-size shark mesh. I'd wear safety goggles with either a Dremel or side snippers, just in case.
Niiice review... 😁
I got my black version witha Bond Nato preloved, at only 20 bucks. 😁
Been my daily driver ever since... 😍🤗❤️
Might wanna emphasise that the lugs are only 48mm so it wears smaller somehow. Great fit on my 6.25inch wrist... 😁
Nice deal you got there! Yes, it wears better on smaller wrists than you might expect. Thanks for watching 👍👍
Great video, Al!
Cheers mate!
Just ordered one in the UK using your link, looks like a great watch
It's a great watch, I often go back to mine in between reviews, currently got it on a blue tropic style strap, as it gives excellent weight balance. Thanks for watching!
@@TimeForAnotherWatch Thanks! I might have to go and order a blue strap for it.
Same here! When I found out about the 'overfishing' problem, I bought a blue one and a black one. Decent watches but the straps are s#!te!
That silver band, at about 3 mins, where did you get it? That looks really nice on the watch!
I think you're referring to the mesh strap? If so, here's the link s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AYZCuu (affiliated). Thanks for watching 👍
For what it's worth the 106 version (with Marlin) is still fairly readily available new, even in Australia if you go to Amazon or Ebay. I also heard this one will continue to be available in the USA.
Regarding the price difference, you may as well order from Amazon US stock and get international shipping over buying locally. I did and saved about $30AUD.
Thanks for the info! 👍
I can't believe what they're charging for these very basic watches nowadays. I paid $CA50 for mine ~7-8 years ago, though mine dated to the days of the Miyota 2115, which retails at less than $3. The indices are definitely stamped, not applied. When mine fell apart I took it apart and was surprised at how simple its manufacture really is.
Wow, 50 Canadian dollars was a real bargain for one of these watches IMO. Thanks for the info re the indices. I guess most of the cost on this watch revolves around the steel case, rated at 200m W/R. I've found that most quartz watches are surprisingly simple inside, the exceptions being the Seiko Mecha-Quartz units and some Swiss variants. Thanks for watching!
The logo on the original version is not a marlin. The marlin's dorsal fin is tall just above its head and then tapers down to nothing quickly. The logo has a dorsal fin which peaks much further down its body. It's clearly a sail fish. Don't take my word for it: just search "marlin vs sailfish" and see for yourself. Maybe they dropped the sailfish logo because they were tired of people calling it the wrong thing.
Thanks for the info. I wonder if the "Marlin" logo name came from Casio, or from the watch community?? Thanks for watching 👍👍
Great mesh strap. Could you tell me where to buy one?
Thanks! There's a link in the video description to the mesh strap. Thanks for watching!
I am very fond of my Duro, but yes, the strap is horrible.
Love that mesh strap though. I have an 8 inch wrist so that would be perfect 🤔
Yes, I'm very happy with my Duro too. It's seems to be a common theme that the standard strap on budget watches is less than average quality, as most of the budget is spent on the watch itself.
Le boy a poner esa correa de metal a mi casio saludos desde 🇵🇦
Thanks for watching saludos desde 🇬🇧
I disagree that the watch too big. I wouldn't want it any smaller. I was very disappointed with how a Rolex Submariner sits on my wrist. That Duro is the right size.
Thanks for watching, I'm also happy with the size of the Duro but some people would like a smaller version e.g. 40mm. It would be great if Casio would make both sizes.
I have ordered one and I really hope I don't find it too large. I have a 7.5 inch (19.1cm) wrist
@@Autotrope I have a 7.25" wrist and it's very comfortable. Thanks for watching!
Casio has sold a sh*t ton of these watches and they are legendary but you disagree. Hmm.
@@Onemore59 I didn't disagree Jeff. I said that I'm happy with the size of the Duro but "some people" would like a smaller version. I love my Duro and I wear it on a regular basis.
Boy !!! We get reamed on the price here in Australia. $120-$125.
Yeah, for some reason, Casio seem to have regional pricing. I ordered mine from the US, as it was cheaper than the UK. Thanks for watching!
Not sure where you’re looking but it’s been AUD$57 from Amazon US via Amazon AU for the past few days. Mine arrives in a couple of weeks.
@@matt_arnold Yeah you're right. I tracked down the same deal on Amazon and ordered mine from them, it arrives early next month. Thanks for the tip.
Actually buddy, if that’s Australian dollars, you only paid slightly more. If this guy paid £50.00... YOU PAID £60.00 ... hope that cheers you up a bit, your watch is a winner
Do you think the site you bought it from is safe, secure and legit?
I had no problems with them and their communication was very good.
@@TimeForAnotherWatch I'm asking because other well more established companies like Amazon charge shipping to Croatia more than the watch costs itself. And with this site the shipping could be allegedly for free which sounds weird if Amazon takes like £50 for a £40 watch...
@@markogrgic4541 I understand. All I can tell you is that, in my own personal experience, I didn't have any issues with them. The delivery was slower than I expected but it was when the COVID situation was worse.
@@markogrgic4541 I'm in the UK. Have you checked with them to ensure they do ship to Croatia? (Apologies if this is a stupid question!)
@@TimeForAnotherWatch I suppose they do since it let me proceed to payment options after entering the shipping information. I will think about ordering from them a bit more. A big thank you for replying me in just a few minutes on a more than a year old video. Veryvery kind of you!
Get a stainless steel bracelet, milled clasp and a sapphire crystal - cost you about what you save ordering from the guy in Vegas that this guy got it from.
Strap 22mm or 24?
22mm
@@TimeForAnotherWatch I really want a gold mesh strap, but worried it will be a different gold than the gold on my Casio Duro.