But if you’re an avid swimmer or diver, and want to use the bezel on your mdv106 with wet hands, you might want to check it out first. The stainless steel case on the 106 is a decent g shock watch example of this price range. At 44 mm it might be on the larger side, but with a relatively modest case thickness of 12mm the watch doesn’t feel too chunky on the wrist.
You can use it for everyday-wear as a beater watch, or bring it along to your sporting activities, except for scuba diving. The movement that powers the Casio Duro is an in-house stock quartz module 2784. It’s a battery-powered mechanism that provides quartz precision timekeeping that is seen in many higher-priced watches. The watch is water-resistant up to 200 meters of 660 feet for a professional level for divers and swimmers. Let’s gaze beneath the crystal, to the real appeal of the Duro.
Not sure how I feel about their inherent inaccuracy, as well as the inevitable maintenance costs of $80 CAD +. You definitely need to understand the difference between quartz and autos, and the strengths of each before you lay down your money for a watch. This is a good video that you should check out before you buy a watch to help you decide if you want quartz or auto. You can also see if you can get a deal on a Citizen Eco Drive watch.
For $45 you have a decent looking 200m dive watch, that even if you destroy it, you won’t feel badly. Whilst it is a dive watch, it looks just as great with more formal clothing and even a jacket. And because of its clean and timeless monochrome design, it doesn’t scream or stand out too much which enables it to be worn even with a suit. The wearability of this watch can to some extent be attributed to the relatively short and curved lugs as they don’t overhang the wrist. Pair all of this up with a decent level of build quality and a streamlined design, and the Casio Duro provides incredible value for anyone looking for a dive watch on a budget.
My favorite watch changes with the seasons, and that’s what I love about watches. Each one doesn’t just tell the time, much more importantly, they tell a story. A Japanese quartz movement keeps the mdv106 ticking.