I own a Duro and also a Rolex ,and they actually look similar in design,and whenever I wear them together I have a Durex .

I have two Duro`s, one for work(marine industry) and one for play. They are outstanding, tough as nails and good looking. The style is simply perfect. There is no measurable time drift over 2 months and are accurate enough to navigate with.. Nothing comes close, everything considered.

The Casio Duro is just fantastic! It goes to prove you dont need to spend hundreds to get a good quality watch ! And the Seiko skx could only dream of the Duros accuracy! Yes Duro is quartz but at the end of the day accurate time keeping is surely why we buy a watch ?? Cheap Automatics or not so cheap with skx now a days are really junk and this watch is far better in every way !!

I've had this watch for 4 months and it's been through many torture tests with me. I've been diving, hiking, climbing, accidentally smashed it into a pole and even got into a car crash and still, this watch is alive and accurate. I didn't expect this kind of quality from a 40$ watch.

I have owned three of these watches it's a great watch! I put a skx watch band on it and I will be replacing the mineral crystal with a Sapphire.

Actually many people have "tested" the dive capability, and found it works just fine. Unfortunately the Marlin is now going away, Casio no longer has the rights to use it. So pick one up while it still has the Marlin.

Speaking of straps- I swapped in a black NATO- wears so well and looks great.

Looks like a great hard use watch, especially for someone as myself who is clumsy and always bumping into things.

Nice, honest review. The Duros are top of the hill-bang for the buck-and look and wear great in and out of the water. I don’t think the strap is the worst I’ve ever worn comfort-wise but agreed for a few extra bucks you can demonstrate why this watch is a great Strap Monster. I have five Duro variations for different looks and occasions and for the price point I can’t think of another brand that offers this versatility. Now, if Casio only offered a black face with an orange dial…😀

The Duro is definitely large for me but it's still wearable. For some reason, Casio has been making their dive watches with a 44mm or larger case. The older Casio analog/digital watch I've been wearing is also huge and takes up the entire width of my arm.

Just ordered this watch. Simple but nice!

I have Duro batman, personally I think the resin band is comfortable. And I love how the second hand is aligned well.

Good review- just got the Kermit Duro for Fathers Day- loving it so far!

I bought a Vostok Scuba Dude , It's bullet proof , but it needs to be regulated as it is almost 10 minutes in 24 hours fast . I want the Marlin in Blue exactly because it's not mechanical . no winding , no resetting the time . I still love the Scuba Dude .

The one problem is the date. It's really small. Otherwise it's really nice.

Just got the black version today. Like it so far

I have every Duro but the black and gold. Batman is on a jubilee, Starbucks is on an oyster, Pepsi is on a thickening oyster, black dial is on an oyster flex-style strap, blue dial is on a Ritche rubber strap. I wear them every day, recommend them to anyone looking for a daily wear.

I have the Pepsi bezel and after putting the watch on, the band looks great. If I replace it, it will be another stock band. I found it comfortable and a better wear if you take this in the water. And definitely take this in the water!

Got the Pepsi one last week, great watch ...

I've had mine for a few years now, and I've got it on a zuludiver black rubber deployant strap,,, It's a rock solid beater watch, that you can pick up anytime, and know it's showing the correct time, ! But yeah, it's big, but it's 100% reliable.. Also, it's the only watch, I've had a compliment on,, ha ha. (my wrist is 7 1/2 " ,,) Great review btw...

Hello from México, just subscribed to the channel, unbeatable watch. Keep up the great work

I got one today and I love the wrist band. There are lots of watches with very stiff bands with a heavy odor.

Like you said, it’s a great watch to make your own. A solid watch with a great following. It’s inexpensive and easy to mod.

It's a great every day watch, I know because I have three. Black, black/gold and the blue.but sadly it's no competitor to the SKX. If it was ISO rated, had comparable lume and an automatic movement then maybe. It's saving grace is the short lug to lug (considering the 44mm case), and the fact that it is a strap monster.

I loveeeee the duro, i have the black one and the batman one, but idk that I'd say it's better than the SKX, the SKX and seiko divers in general are pretty fairly priced for the dials and movements you get.

Love my Duro...

I own a Duro, an SKX, and a Steeldive. I love all three watches so much that on some days it poses a quandary for me as to what Watch I’m going to wear for the day! The one point that I disagree with the evaluator on is the rubber strap. I have rubber straps on all three of my watches & I find them extremely comfortable.

No... Skx has day date function. Duro is date only. Also skx has legacy.

This watch is awesome. I’ve taken it to the pool, the beach, it never leaks. it’s awesome and looks good

I love that watch. I didn't like the runner strap, so I replaced with a steel jubilee from Amazon.

I had one of these watches years ago many years ago as a young man and it was probably the best watch I ever owned.I bought it from Sears.As I got older and made more money(not a lot) I thought I would get a better watch I tried a little bit of everything in my price range,,,I didn’t have money for a Rolex or a Tudor or the Omega or anything like that However I tried different ones and they were all pretty much junk I have a citizen Skyhawk I bought probably 10 years ago or so back I’ve had to have it repaired four times and it looks like it needs to go back to California to Citizen to be repaired again each time I’ve had it out there they tell me it needs an entire movement and they’re not cheap the watch is so old now I’m not 100% sure I can find repair parts for it it may not be serviceable anymore??? This being said I’m thinking I would be better off to go back to the Casio Duru maybe get a blue dial and a custom strap if I can,,,looks like they’re making them a little smaller than the one that I had years ago though,,, however the one that I had years ago was a tough watch and it lasted a long time I had the battery changed three or four times I think.I don’t know whatever happened to it after the band broke I kept it in my pocket I just used it as a pocket watch these are good watches👍

I really wish I had the wrist to accommodate this as it's imo one of the best dive watches for the money. Congratulations on the channel growth 🥳

I have three duo's, black, blue and pepsi. Love them

Which strap is great on this watch? How do you change the strap? I do not know how to do it.

I personally like it and just picked one up at Walmart 41 bucks out the door today.

I bought two Casio Duro's and it still cost less then one Seiko SKX.....go figure ! love the watch, very accurate and stylish and looks really expensive when you put a metal bracelet on it and go flash blinging !🤑 Never say CHEAP, say Affordable !

I like the Duro but can't get a battery to last longer than a year. I've used quality Batts from different sources.

Just bought one (it’s on its way) and I plan to use one of several Natos I already have.

is it good in a leather strap?

As of June 2022, Amazon still selling the black 'Marlin' for $40!

I just seen a Casio Duro on Amazon with a Pepsi front dial and Basil and all,,,I must admit I am very tempted,,,looks really sharp.I have a very large wrist I will have to upgrade the strap right off the bat,,,does anyone have any experience with Barton watch bands???

Are the metal straps from SKX suitable for Casio Duro? Unlike Duro, there is a large selection of bracelets for SKX.

i have the mighty six colours just wished theyd re issue the white dial variant ...

got one on my wrist right now, a couple of guys who are watch guys i run into sometimes at work have seen it and asked about it and are taken by surprise when they find out its "just a casio"

I've had the original black Duro for a week now and like it a lot. I have ordered the green bezel 'kermit' now too. The black rubber strap is comfortable if a bit boring. I don't really get the concept of a 'beater' watch. What am I supposed to do, deliberately smash the watch repeatedly against a brick wall while storing my 'dress' watch on a velvet cushion? Anyway....I somehow feel it won't be long before I'm ordering the 'Batman' or the 'Pepsi'. Dangerously addictive!

Update... Marlin still appering on the Duro Love my Duro, it's a daily and over 2yrs old... FYI 7" wrist and the size really isn't a issue at all. Wears smaller than the dementions suggest. I'm very hard on watches, have NO scratches on the crystal, and it's in very good shape. The lume is not great, have no issues with the crown, and the second hand hitting the markers is hit or miss(no pun intended). It appears to get better with time, btw. Mine was pretty good right out of the boy. I've spent more on straps then on the watch and Love it... Spends most of its time on a StrapCode 22mm Super-J Louis JUB Watch Band Straight End, 316L Stainless Steel Solid V-Clasp Button Double Lock. In thes configuration I get a lot of "Is that a ________, Oh"

I own two MDV-106s, blue/blue and black/pepsi. I put both on a NATO strap after testing the stock rubber for a few hours. There has been a lot of hubbub about the marlin logo going away and changing to model 107, but I have yet to find a 107 for sale in the US. My only small gripe is the 44mm case diameter. Not a make or break, but meh. If Casio made this in 41mm and mabye even 39mm, they'd sell a million in a week.

The band is just fine ,why criticize the watch band/ strap ??

I made a SEIKO MOD and uploaded a video, but I really liked it when I bought DURO.

The only thing better on the seiko is the lume.

I came across a Casio duro and it's missing the crown stem. I'm trying to source one without buying an entire movement or another watch for parts.

I see so many reivews saying the strap has to be changed and its not comfortable. But I dont get it, the strap is not that bad and i found it perfectly comfortable. The points about the strap is way overblown.

My mdv 107 Batman on the way but bit expensive ,60 dollar 😓

Hello. How many years can the quartz movement last for?

I had it and sold it. Have a smaller wrist and it felt a bit too big, while the Citizen BN0150 wore smaller even though they are the same size. But I regret selling it and will buy it again. It is big, but if I hit it or scratch it, never mind. That's what it was made for. So it will come back to my collection eventually, great watch, especially for the price. 👏

Even two years ago, the duro wasn't competition to the SKX- I don't say that because I am a fanboy of the SKX, but because the competition to the SKX is the Citizen Promaster. The duro is better than both, and I am not a duro fanboy either- Growth young grasshopper- Focus on Growth.

….and pretty much every Duro I’ve seen, the seconds hand hits all the markers. Where else can you get THAT for $50?!

Hello , for see same diver style , i buy Seiko Z22 Band diver good quality 👍🇵🇷

If Bill had bought Casio outright he could have saved himself the USD40 on that Duro.

Where can I find it available?😢

It's rare now today's new casio duro has nothing marlin fish logo

The strap is fine. When it gets tatty, sure, Nato it. But wear it for a bit first. If you want to wear a watch hard....get a cheap Casio or a G Shock.

put mine on a mesh strap kool!!!!

It would be better if it was day date.

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If casio makes an automatic version of this plus a smaller size then it will be better than skx

this or Fossil Bannon BQ2494?

Everyone gets this wrong. That’s not a marlin; it’s a sailfish. Don’t take my word for it, look it up.

I think the strap is great, sorry.

Oh this is the old version. The license for the Marlin motif has expired and the new ones do not have that.

I thought for sure you were gonna say, "the number one reason the Duro is better than the SKX is because its not discontinued."

Its better because its 70$ if it gets smashed just get another one

Why is Duro a competitor of SKX? One is a seiko legend and automatic, the other is a Casio… I own both… don’t see any realistic comparison… seiko and citizens comparison will be more appropriate.

Your lighting is weird dude. Also, the quartz movement is not supposed to run within a second or two a month. It might but you'd be lucky. It won't keep perfect time either. Cheaper quartz like this can be off by up to 15 seconds a month. Also, the lume pretty much sucks ...doesn't last long at all

Who exactly is trying to compare this watch to an SKX? You say repeatedly that it’s a direct competitor but the two watches are not even remotely in the same class. A 40 dollar quartz Duro does not in any way compete with an ISO rated automatic Seiko. Just saying.

the duro lum is terrible

It won't stop on your wrist if your lazy

Love the band, it suits the watch perfectly, at the beach, swim in the ocean, work in the yard, what band is better than this one? Metal....no. Canvas....no. Leather.....no. The band suits it .