MDV106 Series | Unisex Analog Watch | 200M WR | Stainless Steel Case | Resin Band | 2 Hand Analog (HR, Min, SEC) | Date Display | Screw Down Crown/Screw Down Caseback | 3 Year Battery

Likes: Accuracy (owned for a fortnight now and has neither gained nor lost even the tiniest fraction of a second... Build quality is superb. Being a quartz piece rather than a mechanical one, the Duro is light, a mere 92 grams on its resin strap and still only 140 grams on its "beads of rice" solid link steel bracelet as seen in the attached images and video clip. That blue face, wow! The light play on there is fabulous and matched only by a couple of much more costly watches from my collection, funnily enough both Asian rather than Swiss. The bezel action is excellent, very "fidgetable" as one well known watch reviewer says when encountering a positive, neither too loose nor too tight bezel on a review subject. There is the very slightest of free play around the check spring but this is a very good bezel action, exceptional among most sub-£300 pieces. Consider that this MDV106 was purchased from a USA based Casio specialist on Amazon for a highly acceptable sub-$65 cost and remember that many outlets across in that US of A occasionally sell these for even fewer dollars. Comfort on wrist. On the bracelet seen in the images, the female end links mean that this large watch fits perfectly on my 5¾ inch wrist. Some reviewers find the watch to be too large, but let's not forget that the shape, as well as the circumference of the wrist can be a major factor in how comfortably a watch fits. Mine was OK on the resin strap too, but the bracelet (from a well known watch industry professional whose business is based in the New York area (USA, not the place of that name between Shiremoor and North Shields😉) Dislikes: Hmm.. Nah, sorry, but at this price it has proved impossible for me to identify anything about the MDV106 that fails to satisfy in terms of form or function. It is beautiful, especially - for my taste - in the blue face + blue bezel version. OK, so the lume could be better, but I had already learnt of this from many - but not all - of the online reviews I've seen and in fact, it's not too bad, just don't expect the 106's markers and hands to last like BGW9 (a lume formulation found in many, much more costly watches), comparing with such a watch from my own collection I'm not disappointed and the 106's lume is fine at the price and better than that seen on some £500 plus watches that aren't going to be named here, but still sell well and are generally liked. Whether you're one of the Casio aficionados who still hasn't bought an MDV106, or someone who simply wants a solid, reliable watch that can work as well in daily use as it can up to 200 metres below the sea, this watch is well worth considering. Actually, just buy one, these aren't going to be available for too much longer and is likely to hold its value, not that I'm suggesting that anyone should hoard watches speculatively and if anyone asks, my 30+ Casios all see some use but this is my best yet, in spite of (because of?) it's total absence of functionality beyond telling the time accurately, looking pretty and fitting well. Highly recommended, highly likely to satisfy. Buy one while they're still available new, go on, you know you want to....... ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I was in the market for just one more watch and this true modern classic came up on sale in the less common blue face variant. Everyone who is into watches spends far too long watching review videos and pondering every tiny option and lets face they often arrive not quite what you wanted or expected. This was the rarer case where it exceeded my every expectation. The blue face is especially nice. The lume is bright and easily readable, it is on the larger side but fine for my wrist. The strap has oval holes and the stronger material means there are more of them giving finer sizing choices. It is truly waterproof with the screw down crown meaning you can actually swim with it (what I think should be the minimum spec worthy of any kind of waterproofing rating). Being quartz It keeps essentially perfect time with so little drift you really wont care. This is a cheap watch that will get compliments all the time. People who are not into watches will like the way it looks and assume it is far more expensive than it is and those that know watches will appreciate the heritage, the features and the overall value. Absolutely recommended. I will be buying other variants when they are on sale.

Likes: Amazing (watch) build quality & excellent value for the money - under £60 at time of purchase: late Oct' to Early Nov' 2023 - if it holds up to MY use over the lifetime of the battery AT LEAST TWO YEARS I hope. LOVE the Shiny Blue Dial, & style of thbeliev shed lumed hands. The Seconds hand DOES line up properly as far as I can see on ALL of the sec/min markers - except for 1 or 2 between 7pm & 10pm. Light weight - you barely know it is there (that is good for some, but maybe not others), which I LIKE in the case of THIS watch because I will NOT be using as a 'Dive' watch. It looks 'too nice' to ruin it doing that. DISLIKES: The BLACK rubber/plastic strap that it comes with - removed with minutes of trying on, even though it felt 'sort of ok', but no thanks. My comment HERE is about the look & fit of the original strap, not the 'quality' of its material. I will be keeping the original - just in case, like with ALL my 'originals'. ONLY 5 of my watch collection still wear the 'originals' (including a titanuim bracelet on one watch), since there are currently no good or better alternatives available. 16 watches have BETTER fitting for ME (& I hope long lasting) & certainly more comfortable alternatives fitted, including on THIS watch. While the seconds hand is quite nice as it is - a large arrow - it would be nice/better to have a RED version of it as that would stand out well or better against the dark shiny blue dial. For a 'dive' watch the lume is utter rubbish, so don't believe anyone who says it is ok for 'swimming'. It is so dim you would need 'Eagle Eyes' with its Ultra Violet & Infra Red Night Vision Goggles to use it successfully diving. But it is less than £60, so........whatever. Would be so much better with SAPPHIRE Glass instead of cheap mineral glass. To Casio I would say (they would not care though probably): Include Sapphire Glass & Lume that actually works. Do NOTHING else to the watch (return the Marlin Logo on CURRENT models that do NOT have it), except MAYBE inprove the stiffness of the bezel clicks - make it STIFFER so as not to move in use. KEEP the '200m' WR Double the price (to about £120) & it would still be good value. Also include a steel bracelet option - with a divers extension & more than three adjustment holes on a MILLED CLASP, plus four or five removable links at each side of the clasp - & do NOT use 'folded' links - for about £40- £50 MAX extra, when buying the watch NEW. DUMP the '50m WR' model, not worth bothering with - a 'divers' watch needs a BIG dial, with readable lume, & a good WR level. That model has NONE of it.

Great watch, providing you have a wrist of at least 7 inches. I was missing a gilt watch from my collection and this is perfect. It's the largest size I could have but I have paired it with a two tone bracelet and it looks superb in my opinion.

Ok, what do I like? It's a reliable Casio with a very easily readable face. It keeps time so far and good quality components. Although I can't see it, I'm happy knowing that it has a mineral glass crystal. What I don't like so much? I've had g-shocks before this watch and prefer their stiffer straps. This one is a bit loose, so unless I wear it tight, due to the weight of the watch body, it tends to slip around my wrist a lot. The gold is quite a gaudy gold. A brushed gold would have been better. My daughter said 'i see you've got yourself a pimp watch!' Depends what you like really but be aware. The date is on the small side, a Cyclops would have been a good addition. That said, I'm pretty happy with it. For the money, it's very good value.

Fantastic great looking true diver’s watch. Very well made given the budget price. It is still putting lots of other similarly priced watches, even Casio’s own, to shame. It’s a big watch at 44mm, but the way the case and lugs are designed it works well on even quite small wrists. My wrist is 16cm/6.3” and I absolutely get away with it. I chose an FKM rubber waffle strap over the supplied pu strap and it was a significant upgrade, making the watch look and feel even better. Try not to pay too much, they are phasing these 106s out as the non-marlin dial version, MDV 107, is the new model and prices are creeping to ridiculous levels on some models (look at the green bezel version for an example of that) I got mine around the £50 mark and even that is expensive compared to what they sell for in the USA. Come on Casio, make the 107 an international model! If you just can’t do 44mm , it’s time to start pestering Casio for a smaller Duro, I’d love them to make a 40mm version and I’m sure they could put it on a half-decent bracelet, too. Nit picks would be that the second hand doesn’t always hit the markers and the lume is terrible, but you have to consider the price here. All in a great value watch.

I was really surprised at the quality of this Casio Duro. It's been on my radar for a number of years without feeling the urge to buy. The blue one made my decision a bit easier and I'm happy with my choice. It has a classic look, obviously submariner inspired but a bit larger in the case dimensions. If there is any criticism it's the size of the thing - it's certainly not small. However, it still looks fine. In an ideal world it would be 40-42mm and would be perfect. The colour of the blue is beautiful, just dark enough to look classy rather than tacky, yet blue enough for the sunburst effect of the dial to glint very pleasingly. The hands and indices look very well finished to the naked eye and the bezel lines up perfectly. The second hand on mine even hits the indices centrally. The silicon strap is ok but I've got plenty of spares to try if I want to swap it out. I have 3 other Casio's which I wear occasionally but I'm generally a mechanical/ auto guy. This one should get a fair bit of wrist time and will definitely be my go to beater. For £59 it's a bargain.

The watch is beautiful, well made and looks a lot more expensive than it is, the only downside is the strap, quite frankly it’s ugly and cheap, but as you can see in the photos a nato strap or a metal band can make the watch look a lot more elegant and look a million dollars

As a student, back in 2010-11, I used to work in a high-end jewelry store in Montreal selling watches (at Birks). We sold Tissot (entry level), Longine, Rado, Cartier, Omega, Concord and much more. I've always dreamt of getting a nice diving watch because I liked the look and functionality. 12 years went by. Recently, I wanted to treat myself with a nice diving watch. I was looking around and thought 'why not try the 4,8 stars review diving watch on Amazon before buying an expensive one?'. If you are looking for a nice, accurate, good looking watch around 44mm, THIS IS IT! Qualilty-Price speaking; This is better quality and cheaper than Tissot if you're not looking for a chronograph watch. The band isn't the best out there, but this is easily replaceable. I wasn't expecting much for the price tag, but this one is a Wow!

安定の高コスパウォッチです。ペプシカラーのものを持っていますが、もう少しドレッシーなものをと買ってみました。ベルトを黒のレザー(尾錠はゴールド)にすると結構高見えします。 精度も高いし、満足度の高い品です。

Zu Recht wird die Casio MDV106-1A allenthalben sehr gut rezensiert, Tests stehen zuhauf im Netz. Darum nur kurze Anmerkungen zu meinem persönlichen Exemplar: Die Ausführung ist makellos und hochwertig: Finisch des Gehäuses, Drehbarkeit der Lünette, Paßgenauigkeit des Kronengewindes, Positionsgenauigkeit der Zeiger, Lackierung des Zifferblatts: alles einwandfrei und weit teureren Uhren ebenbürtig. Die Wasserdichtigkeit habe ich noch nicht getestet, sollte aber für den üblichen Badeurlaub gegeben sein (keine 200 m Tauchzertifizierung!) Das Laufwerk ist ein hauseigenes batteriegetriebenes Quartzwerk, gewöhnlich mit gewissen Tolleranzen: meines läuft jedoch sehr präzise, binnen einer Woche +1 Sekunde (gemessen mit meiner Funkuhr Casio Wave Ceptor LCW-M100DSE - meiner zweite Casio und gleichfalls eine Spitzenuhr!). Die Lieferung (mit Hermes aus den USA) klappte auch bestens - in gut einer guten Woche. Ein kleiner Wermuthstropfen war das Uhrarmband: habe es durch ein solides Natoband ersetzt und jetzt ist die Uhr für mich perfekt! - nicht nur wegen des konkurrenzlos güstigen Preises!

Muy bonito reloj , excelente calidad-precio

In a world of cheap quartz fashion watches that go for several times what the Duro is priced at this watch is a no brainer to me. It punches significantly above its weight in terms of the quality you get for the price. It is surprisingly well finished, feels solid as a rock and has really great specs. The rotating bezel feels decent, the screw down crown works well. There is nothing much to complain about in a watch that is priced for less then a tank of gas these days. Design wise it looks great, the sunburst dial looks fantastic in the light. If you are looking for an inexpensive watch as a daily reliable beater that is different then the G-shock look, this is a great call. Don’t discount this as just a generally nice watch to add to a collection as well though, it really is just nice solid piece. I think everyone should have a solid quartz option in their collection. The watch strap is functional and comfortable but I highly recommend upgrading it. I put mine on a black NATO strap and find it significantly upgraded the look and comfort. Straps are not expensive and it is not hard to switch it out. Lots of YouTube videos to show you exactly how. It is a large watch, but I think it will sit well for all but maybe the very smallest wrists. Again for the price, I can’t think of any reason to not give it a try. If by some chance you don’t like it, I am sure there is someone you could gift it to who would love it.