#1:Casio Men's MDV106-1AV 200 M WR Black Dive Watch (MDV106-1A)
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Thank you Casio Updated 4-27-21
I received this watch on 1-20-2018. I received my first Casio watch on Christmas morning somewhere around 1979. That watch, a simple, black plastic digital one, kept working for about 15 years, on the same battery. This wasn't any great feat in my mind at the time. It was just all I really knew, except for the time when I got an Armitron calculator watch at some point. Not only did the Armitron not last, it also felt like it wouldn't last. The buttons were flimsy, the edges rough, and it had an overall plasticky feel, even though it was gold. My old Casio shined by comparison. My dad got himself the same one as me that Christmas, except in stainless, and anytime it came up in later years, he'd laugh and say something like "David, I think I wore that watch for thirty years and I only replaced the battery once." So that is what Casio is in my mind.
There's a reason why the Casio "Duro" has such a stellar reputation!
After having watched multiple videos reviewing the MDV106, or "Duro" if you're a Casio geek, I just had to find out for myself. Also, after seeing a video on the YouTube channel "Just One More Watch" where it was noted that Casio have stopped adding the marlin logo to the watch face, in lieu of a plain dial with just Casio and WR200M on it
I bought mine in June 2022 and Amazon must have some stock built up because it came with the marlin logo printed on the watch face. I ended up buying a second one, exact same black and silver one, just so I'd have one to keep in tip-top shape when I want to wear it in the future.
Best overall value out there!!
How much watch did I get for $40? Actually, quite a lot! For an inexpensive watch, Casio put the money in all the right areas - a full 200m of WR, a big high-visibility 44mm case, screw down crown, crown protectors, high mirror polish on the case sides and brushed lug tops, 120 click bezel with firm crisp clicks, and a clean dial with embossed indices. The second hand and bezel both allign with the dial indicies - at least on the 2 models that I own. I've been wearing this watch during my 1/2 mile swims 2-3 times a week for about 5 months. No signs of taking on moisture. I'd guesstimate it keeps time around +10 seconds per month.
Most cost-effective water sports watch you'll ever own
I bought the Casio Duro (as it is colloquially called) because I wanted a battery-powered watch that could withstand water pressure when snorkeling and surfing. My logic was that if it survive diving, then it could survive anything from that depth up. Enter the Casio MDV106 Duro. I bought the black version because I liked the neutral, classic styling epitomized by diving watches, like the Rolex version. It goes with everything, from business suits to t-shirts. For the price of a plastic watch, I got a stainless steel case with resin strap that epitomizes adventure.
Great Inexpensive Waterproof Quartz Watch
I'm a watch snob. I hate quartz. I prefer mechanical watches. Even so, I really like this watch and I wear it now as my daily driver. I'm quite surprised that I could learn to love a cheap $40 watch like this one.
I have a collection of elegant mechanical wristwatches, that include everything from the basic stainless steel Swiss dive watch to more expensive French and German horological timepieces with power meters and moon phase complications (but no tourbillions). I bought this watch to replace my daily driver, which was a fully mechanical oyster day-date watch by a famous watch company. My previous daily driver had a band that kept failing due to a heavier than steel case and a band that allowed too much force to be transferred to the spring bars when I would bump the watch into something.
The Most Awesome Watch in this Price Range
This is the best analog watch in the world under $50. It's probably the best watch available under $150. This is the best analog watch in the world under $50. It's probably the best watch available under $150. It's nicely chunky and looks great on my 8 inch wrist. It's super easy to read and super easy to use.
It's rated for 200 M Which is far deeper than I will ever dive. Like most modern divers, I rely on a dive computer as my primary timing device. This watch is simply a backup should the computer fail. This watch is cheap enough that if it failed I wouldn't shed too many tears.
Good Surfing Watch
I'm not a diver, but started learning to surf. Need to keep track of time while in the waves. So far, I've taken this watch out four days; each day included three one-hour sessions with a 15 minute break in between. Because I'm a beginner surfer, you can imagine the wipeouts I've experienced. I know the face has scraped the beach floor several times as a result of my tumbling - scratches are slightly visible on the glass. The watch keeps on ticking and remains accurate. I chose the MDV106 model with the black background. The dial is large - it has a 44.45 mm outer diameter. The white hour marks and hands are quite visible. They are slightly visible at night; keep in mind these aren't "LED" lights, so you can't expect them to glow with "LED" intensity. Lastly, because this timepiece didn't cost me a fortune, I am extremely satisfied with this purchase.
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