Casio MDV-107DvsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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Casio MDV-107D

Ref. MDV-107D-1A1VEF·MSRP $120

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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-107D

Solar Marine

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

46.3mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

n/a

43.5mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

12.1mm

10.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

Rated in meters.

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$120

lowest

$545

Movement

What drives the hands.

Casio 2784

Seiko VS42

Spec

MDV-107D

Solar Marine

Case

5 specs

Diameter

46.3mm

39mm

Thickness

12.1mm

10.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

43.5mm

Lug Width

n/a

20mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

n/a

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Casio 2784

Seiko VS42

Type

Quartz

Solar

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$120

$545

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Reviews

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Casio MDV-107D

Owners widely praise the Casio MDV-107D for its exceptional value and solid, durable build, noting its clean dial design and versatility for everyday and business-casual wear. The bezel on this model rotates. Some owners find the hand lume weak and the date window difficult to read, with one owner describing the metal strap as cheap. The Casio MDV-107D is available for around $125, though the Duro line can be difficult to acquire. On balance, owners rate the Casio MDV-107D highly for its unbeatable quality and value as an everyday diver.

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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.