Casio MDV-107DvsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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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.

Casio MDV-107D at true scale

MDV-107D

Lum-Tec Solar Marine at true scale

Solar Marine

Diameter

46.3mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

43.5mm

Thickness

12.1mm

10.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$120

lowest

$463

Movement

Casio 2784

Automatic

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46.3mm
39mm
Thickness
12.1mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
43.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Casio 2784
n/a
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$463
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Reviews

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

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.

Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Solar Marine for its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. This 39mm watch is noted as a great smaller option, fitting a 7-inch wrist perfectly and suitable for extensive water activities. One owner cautions that the PVD coating may wear and chip within a year. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its rugged build and excellent lume in a compact dive watch package.