AETHELSOHN SunburstvsCasio MDV-106 Duro

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AETHELSOHN Sunburst at true scale

Sunburst

Casio MDV-106 Duro at true scale

MDV-106 Duro

Diameter

37mm

44.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.5mm

lowest

48.5mm

Thickness

n/a

12.1mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$129

$85

lowest

Movement

Seiko VH31

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
44.2mm
Thickness
n/a
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Brass
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
n/a
No
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$129
$85
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

AETHELSOHN Sunburst

Owners widely praise the AETHELSOHN Sunburst for its beautiful sunburst dials, with specific mentions of deep gray, brown, and exotic green variations, and its solid build quality. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the fantastic value, with one owner noting the $199 price point, excellent customer service, and a great bracelet. Some owners find the brand logo slightly too large, and a few encountered difficulty adjusting bracelet screws due to Loctite. On balance, owners rate the AETHELSOHN Sunburst highly for its stunning dial and exceptional value at the price.

Casio MDV-106 Duro

Owners widely praise the Casio MDV-106 Duro for its quality-to-price ratio and elegant design, often highlighting the Marlin logo and finishing. Many consider it a stunning first watch or a strong alternative to more expensive dive watches, with some noting its elegant diameter and build quality. One owner mentions the 44.2mm case size is preferred over a smaller sibling model. The Casio MDV-106 Duro is available for around $59-$70, and owners frequently suggest aftermarket strap or bracelet upgrades. Some owners flag the large size and weak lume as negatives. Overall, owners rate the Casio MDV-106 Duro highly for its design elegance and exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The Casio MDV-106 Duro's quartz movement demonstrates excellent accuracy. Its stainless steel case features surprisingly good finishing for its price point.

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