Finally! My beloved sea watch gets a review from a big channel like yours! 2 summers in a row with 70 snorkelling sessions each summer and the watch delivers on it's water capabilities. I have it on a nato as i didn't like the bracelet and it looks even better. This model sells more than the duro here in greece as it is 30% cheaper and much better proportioned. Best vfm real diver you can get hands down. Glad you made a review Ben, i spammed you about this model 3 or four times and you reviewing it means a lot to me as a subscriber!

I've had a 1053 several months, the blue dial variant & the sunray dial really pops in the the sunlight & the red minute markers to the 15 on the bezel are a real contrast. OK the bracelet is a bit jangly & only 2 micro adjusts does make it tricky to get a perfect fit year round. The value for money is spot on and it offers a different look to the standard array of 200m divers in the budget bracket. I've also got the automatic version of the Invicta Pro Diver but the Casio 1053 gets lots more wrist time than the Invicta, it's a watch that's under the radar in my opinion.

I used to own a 1st gen MDV-102 and I was kinda surprised of not hearing any reviews about it , as predecessor of the Duro, nor any reviews about this one. IMO these two are much better looking and versatile than the Duro due to their size . Great video, Ben!

I have a MTD-1053 and I absolutely love it! A real hidden gem! The bracelet articulation is the best I’ve seen on any Casio including my more expensive Edifice EQB-1000. I wore it as my work watch and it was brilliant! The reason I no longer wear it at work is that the lack of micro adjustment on the clasp meaning I can’t seem to get that “Goldie Locks” fit, particularly in summer. The other issue I had is that I have to wear shaded protective eyewear at work and due to the comparatively small hands on the 1053 I couldn’t get a good read of the time without taking my glasses off 👨🏻‍🏭 I’ve switched to a Casio MTP-VD02D which has a much larger handset so it works much better for me despite the chrome plated resin case and the far inferior bracelet when compared to the 1053.

I think the reason this model hasn't received more attention is because it is... How should I say it... An acquired taste to say the least.

Finally a watch KZfaqr covering the 1053☺️. As you mentioned it is a really good alternative to the Duro ,especially in some regions which the Duro isn't available ,like my country for example. I'm using the blue version as a daily for the last 3 years (which btw Casio was right about the battery it lasted exactly 3 years). It has been beaten and scratched due to the nature of my work (industrial ) but it has never failed me and the lume still lasts all night even with some overcast. The bracelet is the Achilles heel of that watch as you pointed out, the links after 2years became a little loose and the adjustment isn't that great although a simple link removal tool makes the job super easy For 50€ I really can't complain, most reliable watch I have possesed so far highly recommend it.

I had been having this watches for a year or so, and now one of my friends wears them. They are great! 👍 Sometimes I put red NATO strap on them for a fun look 😊

Sekonda did once produce a decent diver under the 'ONE by Sekonda' brand. 200M depth rating, 316L steel, solid links, decent bezel and lume. They don't seem to do anything comparable these days but mine's still going strong and yes, I did used to wear it whilst diving.

I got one of these three or four years ago. I’ve kept it on the original bracelet which is indeed not bad. The black bezel insert picked up scratches , I think it’s just plastic but apart from that it’s held up well. A very good watch. Edit: The bezel insert isn’t plastic but metal and upon checking it’s only got a few very minor scratches- doh! NB The bezel action on mine isn’t tinny - it’s crisp and precise with no backplay.

Really interesting find, Ben. I like the numerals, reminds me of a Longines Hydroconquest or something. For now I'm sticking with my Duro, and my Citizen Challenge. But it's good to see alternatives.

The big duro succeeds because its not bling like the others. Just a hard tool watch that does exactly what it says on the packet.

This watch used to be known as Casio Marlin MDV101, one of many Marlin series watches in the early 2000's. After they lost their right for the Marlin logo, they rebranded it under different names. Several other Marlin watches also received the same fate such as: MDV-700 = AMW-710 (with less water resist; 10 bar) MDV-102 = MTD-1048 (also 10bar WR) Also, certain model like MDV-701 has tide graph, moon phase, world time, thermometer function & auto EL backlight! Casio used to put all out into their Marlin watches.

Ben!! I've noticed how your hands are full of cuts and dry skin spots. Take care mate and I hope you'll heal soon! Thanks to you I'm wearing a Casio Lineage LCW-M170 and absolutely love it!

FairPlay for calling your arms ‘tiny’ after rudely referring to mine as enormous 😂

It would be the most underrated Casio ever if it used either a tough solar module or the module 2719 aka Miyota 2S60 where the battery is CR2012 that lasts for 10 years minimum (and yes, you could fit a CR2016 there if you're careful enough). On a 3-year SR battery, it's a bummer.

I'm happy this little guy finally gets sole attention. There are apparently a world of MTPs and MDVs that seem to be sold mostly in Russia...

I’ve just purchased this watch and changed over the bracelet for a strap.I work in construction and needed something robust without splashing the cash this is absolutely perfect working for me.

I like it. Better than the smaller gelded Duro.

Thank you for your insight Ben. I've been contemplating one of these for quite some time but now you've convinced me to pull the trigger. I think one (or both..) will look good next to my clowder(?) of Duros😋

I recently bought a Casio MDV-107,Has the similar function and look of the Duro.

Wish it had a bigger, longer lasting battery. There is plenty more room for a battery inside the case.

About time this watch got some attention. The MTD-1053 is fantastic! I have the blue and black versions. Its the perfect size and also has all the features I want.

wow it looks great! the folded links are expected and look totally acceptable

I received my Duro 14 days ago and this thing just put a spell on my. I just can't take it off. Both Casio alternatives you showed here are great, but they lack Duro simplicity and refinement that I strongly like. Even my Orient Kamasu 2 sits in the box for days!

I bought this exact watch a few months ago & put it on a "Thunderball" Bond NATO strap. It is amazing looking!!! I rarely go back to my Duro

I believe you have something here! Good looking watch! I actually like it better than the Duro.

I ended up replacing my duro with an invicta pro diver. I scored a titanium automatic for $76 CAD. You are correct about the unsightly invicta branding on the watch case, but otherwise an excellent low cost purchase.

amazing looking at your channel discovering it now and casually wearing this exact rare piece. i love it

You can buy the MTD in both colors in Germany directly from Casio for 70 € + shipping. The dial is a bit disproportional compared to the big bezel and this "ring" on the dial makes it optical smaller as it is. I like the blanc pain design. But I never would consider the MTD as a "hommage" but of course the Spinnaker Fleuss. In order to compete with a Duro I think the MTP would be the better choice although it has a fixed bezel. Having said this I don´t know a good alternative to my black and gold Duro.

I love this watch! I've had it in my collection for a couple of years. Really great watch. I have it in black and now I kind of want a blue one as well lol.

I purchased the black version back in 2017 or 2018 it's a really good watch for the price I paid for it back then at around £49 in a sale. Perfect for my small size wrist. I purchased the blue version also for around the same price and the sunburst dial is a very nice touch to the watch. Good battery life also which in my experience has been around 3 years. Both really good watches at a reasonable price.

Check out the Edifice EFV-130D. I have the white one, that's a good substitute for the discontinued white Duro. It's also slightly smaller than the Duro

That would look sharp on a black strap with red stitching.

People would probably disagree with me but I like this watch better than the Duro.

The Seiko budget brand Alba has a 200m diver for about 80 EUR, but it is as big as the original Duro: AS9S81X1 (and other colors including ice blue). You can also still find the 200m rated solar-powered Alba AEFD530 for about 110 EUR. My favorite under-the-radar Casio is the Edifice EF-121, more of an allrounder cross between dress watch and Explorer. The product photos online are horrible, in real-life it is a nice watch with a unique case shape.

Love that watch what a beast I have the duro and would love to get this on wrist

There's also the MDV-101 which is the same watch but with the iconic Marlin of the MDV-106, very rare and beautiful watch.

Here in USA, Walmart has a deal I could not resist! I totally love my ridiculously cheap Invicta 9204 for USD 32.99 (NOT the "OB' model, just the plain 9204, difference being scalloped bezel vs "coin" edge). It is dainty at 37.5mm case diameter, and at 115 grams with band feels much lighter than my automatic Invicta 8926OB and 8928, which are both roughly 150 grams, depending on how many links you remove. The quartz movement makes it as good at time keeping, as any Rolex, so why would anybody spend 2 brand new cars' worth of money on a Rolex, when you can have the Invicta for the price of less than 2 lunches at a hamburger, fish and chips, or bratwurst kiosk?

Just got the blue ktd1053d, what a beautiful watch. Now if someone reviewing this watch could show us how to do the links i'd be most appreciative. Got it figured out, its very different strap from other Casio's. It has a pin blade type key. Need enough space underneath to knock the pin out, using one of those blocks where you have large oblong holes underneath. Actually easy to do when you get going.

Wonder if it can take an oil fill to bring out the dial. Some movements are not strong enough to be oil filled. If it is, it would enhance the overall look.

You stated that the unit has ISO certified water resistance to 200m. Of course that's ISO22810, according to the spec sheet, which references "general" water resistance for all watches. Usually when one mentions ISO certification for a diver, they mean ISO 6425, which requires depth testing to 125% rated depth for at least two hours, OF EACH PIECE. ISO 22810 does not have such requirements and allows "type testing" to be performed. (translation: your individual watch more likely than not never got tested). Yes, we're talking about a Casio for less than a Benjamin, but I bristle at the idea that people intermingle "divers" with "dive watches". While these Casio "divers" sure look the part, if I need to go to depth during a dive, there's only one watch in my collection I'm taking with me. My ISO 6425 Diver's certified Citizen.

I got these around 13 years ago, still wear them sometimes. Too bad, they are cost like 3 times more than before, at least in my area 😅

The other bright side about this watch is that due to it being a Duro, it should be faring better than automatics of the same age due to the fact that it uses quartz. Another issue is the automatic reliance on escapementa and how this is a factor for wear. As much respect I have for the likes of Seiko's SNK809, the issue it has is the fact that Seiko has discontinued the 7S26 movements to make room for the "newer" 4R36 which means that if your older Seiko breaks, getting it fixed or replaced is going to be harder to do so compared to newer Seiko watches due to Seiko no longer making the movements you can replace the broken movements with. Quartz on the other hand has less wear to worry about, but its not exactly immune to issues, theres still situations like battery leakage.

Io ho il modello blu ed è il mio orologio che indosso da più di 3 anni. Prima ne avevo un altro nero che ho perso dimenticato sulla spiaggia. Io ne sono davvero innamorato per la sua personalità che non copia in modo sfacciato nessun altro orologio, la sua affidabilità e le sue dimensioni. Non ho mai amato il duro per le sue dimensioni eccessive e,almeno qui in Italia, pochi amano orologi così grandi , quindi per molti può essere un rivale del Duro, anche se è nel catalogo casio da almeno 10 anni.

Casio 1053 is perfect. i have chance . bracelet is perfect for my Wrist (no need Added or remove link) often i prefer rubber because its more adapted for close of 9 inches Perimeter.. but. here.. its perfect.. watch look not ridiculous even if my full size Mdv 107 is more in actual standart for big wrists.

Very similar to the Japanese market MDV100 though this has a stainless steel bezel. I got mine on eBay for £60 before the 2021 VAT and inflation took effect.

Best VFM casio diver watch , was the ULTIMATE MDV-102...style and practicality!!

I bought this same watch just a week ago

The markers in Duro are not applied. They are pressed.

Closely resembles my Orient Mako II. 6 9 12 numerals, hands, bezel layout and red tipped second hand.

I love my Duro but I'm also rather fond of this one, it does pop more in the Blue, I also have had troubles getting a good fit, its always a bit loose and its no lightweight so does tend to flop around a bit on the wrist, but for the £50 ish I paid I have no complaints.. You say Blancpain I reckon more Breitling Super Ocean but whatever, thanks for giving this Watch a bit of well deserved and overdue exposure ...👍

You're right Duro offers nothing to me but does get a lot of exposure. This one would be much easier to live with.

I reckon this more dominating style is going to take hold as the 2000s make a stylistic comeback. Seeing Oakley and baggy jeans coming back, so I'll expect chunkier watches in the mix. G-Shock was by accident ahead of that game

You should check out the MDV-107D series, they are exactly like the duro but without the marlin symbol, I've got the Batman in this series and believe me its beautiful

LCW M170 titanium. That's my choice forever. Amazing.

I have the blue and black variants. Just as good as the duro yet smaller

I have the original duro, I like the size. Hope your feeling well. If not , please take care.

I'd go for one of the Steel/Addie's-Dive 1970 "Captain Willard" homages, their specs blow the Casio out of the water. They are now being offered by Euro and American distributors for reasonable prices with warranties. Or you can get one from Addies for about the same price as the Casio.

I will persevere with the super size Duro for the moment. However that model on a quality rubber or sailcloth would vastly improve the fit, wear and look IMHO. Yeah okay so that adds money to the package but would surely be worth it?

Watch KZfaqr: *stumbles across random casio* “tHis Is ThE mOsT uNdErRaTeD wAtCh EvEr”

Would love to see a Sekonda review!

About time that someone speak about thee watch 😅

Duro indices aren't applied though. They are pressed in from the back of the dial.

Casio MTD-1004 , Great Watch For Small Wrests .

Casio are the Kings of cheap watches. I have a 15 year old edifice in red and it's still as bright as the day I bought it (red seems something rolex still can't manage). It's still available for £44.

I've got one on ebay, a white dial but they're discontinued and usually jdm, mine has the marlin logo too

You know what, I like it and if it’s not your cup of tea get an Invicta prodiver. You’d be surprised.

Very good watch at this price point, but not a big fan of the esthetic. But it's just me. Thanks for sharing 👍

Hi Ben! Did you saw new casio a1100? Looks so vintage and made of steel. Will you make a review of this model?

im just waiting for a 39mm orient ray/mako/kamasu release. fingers crossed

The Quartz Invicta pro Diver says it has 200m WR but it doesn't. Mine leaked in a regular swimming pool. It doesn't have a screw down crown. It's very disappointing.

It’s like a quartz Orient Mako tbh. Though much more… industrial.

Would look better with the black resin band

Another Casio diver would be MTD-125D-1A2V

Ben, the blue version appears to be cheaper on Amazon today.

3:33 "With an ISO certification.." What? where did you get that info? What dive watch with ISO certification does not say "Diver's" on the dial? Did you jist make this up?

Got one in blue 6 months ago almost half price the Duro. Changed the bracelet to a silicone as the original metal was s....

The 1053 started as a Duro model anyway.

Agreed, the Baby Duro is so disappointing. I hope they release a better version.

Pagani are greats too... i own 2 . never issues.

Hi ben, i love your video but can you review the Casio MTP-RS105D-7BVDF Solar Powered too? i think it's interesting solar powered watch under $100

What are you thoughts on the casio watch mtd 125 2av

In France, both colors are the same price of 46€.

Helloo Ben, are you going to review budget g-shocks anytime soon?

Love my Duro.

you should review the casio ef-121d

You cant realy call Sekonda a fashion brand, more an unfashionable brand but they have one or two half decent dive style watches if you're on a budget. I just picked one up that has a bright orange dial with a rubber strap and its pretty neat TBH

I actually like this one better than the Duro. The Duro, as great as it is, comes of as a obligatory Submariner Clone. This one seems to stand on its own a bit more.

Great content. All the noise about 200 m is overrated in my opinion. The average person isn't diving that deep.

That looks great, on a rubber strap it would do the job very well 👍

I own a number of Casio analogue watches including two duros. With all of my casios, the second hand hits every index. That is huge for my OCD brain. I loathe it when a second hand is poorly aligned.

Casio is the Best ❤

rare Casio's are definitely a goldmine

Casio never fails to put weird bezel notches on an otherwise normal/good looking watch

Looks like as if Longines Conquest had a child with a Duro, but then ended up with birth defects and ended up being quartz

I think the Casio looks rather nice!

Looks good to me - apart from the bracelet.

No screw crown= craps.....3/4 size wr 50m "duro" must be avoided... i have a 107. I hope a 106 with Marlin later... ( in occasion) ps: i like all 200 m WR even in little size in despite of my 22,5wrists (close of 9 inches)

How obout fossil fs5994 ( grey) ? I need a opinion

I think the Duro is stamped, not applied.