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Casio MDV-106 Duro

Ref. MDV-106 Duro·MSRP $85

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Lum-Tec Solar Marine

MSRP $545

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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.

MDV-106 Duro

Solar Marine

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

44.2mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

48.5mm

43.5mm

lowest

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

12.1mm

10.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

Rated in meters.

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$85

lowest

$545

Movement

What drives the hands.

Quartz

Seiko VS42

Spec

MDV-106 Duro

Solar Marine

Case

6 specs

Diameter

44.2mm

39mm

Thickness

12.1mm

10.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

43.5mm

Lug Width

n/a

20mm

Finish

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

AR Coating

n/a

Dial Color

Black

n/a

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

n/a

Seiko VS42

Type

Quartz

Solar

Power Reserve

n/a

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$85

$545

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Reviews

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

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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Lum-Tec Solar Marine

The Lum-Tec Solar Marine is widely praised for its excellent lume, robust build quality, and fantastic finishing, making it a great grab-and-go tool watch. Owners appreciate its solar-powered quartz movement for low-maintenance performance and its comfortable 39mm case size, though some feel it wears smaller. One owner notes that the PVD coating may wear and chip over time. The Lum-Tec Solar Marine is highly regarded for its exceptional lume and quality finishing at its price point.