It's not like it even makes much sense from a cost perspective. The MRW-200H which can be had for like £20 has a rotating bezel, though all the parts are plastic.
CASIO never make a perfect watch. You can have solar powered but fixed bezels or you can have good sapphires crystals but written 10year battery on the dial or you can have the fish logo but no solar powered 🤦🏻♂️
I’ve been saying this for years… Casio needs to make a scaled down Duro. Let’s call it the Duro 2. 40 mm in diameter, 47 to 48 mm lug to lug and upgrade the the movement to a tough solar. I’d probably pay over $100 for that. And I think they’d sell like crazy.
*YES.* I don't really need solar as the battery lasts long enough, but it has to have an end of life indicator. It has to be thinner and the blue one has to have a darker shade of blue in the dial. That's what I'd like .
if casio put that movement and solar capability in the duro.... wow. as it stands i will stick by my trusty duro until i lose it, break it or casio does what i suggested.
I agree. let's make a petition for CASIO to manufacture the SUPER DURO, which will a microbrand of CASIO, like when SEAT company noticed that the SEAT LEON CUPRA car is selled like crazy, they launched the CUPRA as a seperata microbrand of SEAT... CASIO should take the duro to next level, with ceramic bezel, super titanium bracelet, 500m water resistant, original clasp with the sword fish logo, hydro mode (like SINN watches), sapphire crystal glass, day date, perpetual calender, solar powered quartz. If CASIO do so, they will sell SUPER DUROs like crazy.
@@hermeshein-yahav7247 LOL.. that would bring a $79 watch to over $500... i'd be happy with just a sapphire glass and bigger date display, which could be done inexpensively. duro is famous for it's price point s quality.
A long time ago a fixed bezel would not have bothered me as I would never use it. Now I use the bezel quite often for timing really important stuff like how long a tea bag has been stewing in a mug of hot water or how long an irritating person has used up my time on a conference call and added less than zero value to a project. I must say though the hand misalignment is way off for a Casio example in my experience. Usually these are nigh on bang on the markers, well from my experience anyway. Let's hope the alignment on your example is not a signal for a future trend. Keep up the great work Ben!
Yes, since I started wearing divers I've been surprised how often I use the bezel. It's actually handy, unlike tachymeter bezel. Also, even in my non-life-and-death situations I'm glad it's unidirectional.
@@vonkruel I must confess I do like the VHP from Longines that is on my list to consider as a set it and forget it watch that's really well finished but is more expensive as you say. There is GMT VHP version that has a clever phone flash function as well but that will add even more cost.
@@anthonystevens8683 Yes, I think that's a smart, simple way of programming it. I'm not sure whether I'd go for the GMT myself. I'm not much of a world traveler, but then again I don't go diving either. 😜 For now I'm spending too much on other things to consider it, but Longines VHP and Citizen "The Citizen" are both really tempting. Either one could be my "quartz grail".
I’m gonna stick with the duro. Mine is the blue dial and it just captivates me every time I check the time . The mtp 110 sure is good value but nowhere near as beautiful. Maybe make the euro solar and that would be the one watch to rule them all! A good review
Great show Ben! Fixed bezel?! Fixed bezel?!?! Have to admit that the Duro’s Bezel action is better than the Oris 65’s which is £1500!!!!! The dial of this is a winner for sure
There's a smaller alternative to the duro. The MDV-100D. Yeah it has a 43mm diameter but it way more affordable and has a smaller dial. Under 60 dollars. With the duro reaching 100 dollars these days the 100D is an affordable alternative. The availability is limited though. I can only buy it from a Japan seller.
It does have a nice dial, but ultimately I'm sure we'll agree the Duro is still king of the affordable true diver watches. And with six colourways to boot how can you go wrong?
I don't think my respect for Casio can go any higher. I prefer the look of the Duro but this piece is still really good looking and honestly for anyone that is not actually planning on doing any diving this seems to be a banging choice.
you don''t have to be a diver to use that rotating bezel, I use mine several times a day. If you don't need the bezel you can get good looking watches that don't carry a fake bezel
I can't stand fixed bezels! I recently got the Casio MTD-1053D and I love it. Uni-directional bezel, 200m WR, screw down crown and its smaller than the Duro so sits well on my wrist. The only disappointment I've found is the lume...I saw it once a few days after I got the watch. The sun must've charged it well but I haven't seen it since lol.
I'm of the impression that dive watches have a different coloured minute hand because minutes are critical when diving and a different colour may be easier seen. A fixed bezel therefore makes the red colouring of the minute hand totally bloody pointless. The ball was definitely dropped on this. Great review as usual Ben. 👍
I can assure you, if you are a diver (not SCUBA) you are going to be wearing a Rolex or Omega. Even in the '60s my dad wore a Rolex. Wish he had kept it tho it was a military one sold it once he gave up diving and got a solid gold one. Nice.
i believe its also useful for people that need a watch for daily activities at a heavily rained places. i would not trust a 5 bar watches in rainy situations. so this watches is better for outdoor people too
@@TonyAlloa Nowadays you won't find any divers using dive watches for anything else than fashion or nostalgia, we use dive computer that are way more reliable, accurate and feature packed.
I've never felt any overpowering desire to own a Duro. But when I saw this watch I thought "Wow, I need one of those!". Solar power, decent WR, 24 hour markings, day/date and a nice looking handset. Then they wrecked it with a fixed bezel. So close, yet still a solid "nope" from me. I'm not a diver but I probably use either a timing bezel, or a countdown timer if it's digital, several times a week.
I was reluctant to buy a Duro myself, but in person its such a good looking watch, its become my daily beater, on a white stitched crocodile strap. Love it!
Ben. With the power capacity of this solar watch, why don't manufacturers go for sweep second hands? The power supply would be there and I think it would make a great aspect. No need for advanced engineering.
If the dial is the same diameter, there just might be a way. I also wonder if the crystal is the same diameter as the Duro's, which would allow you to buy a ~$20 sapphire crystal from aliexpress and throw it on there (great Duro mod & not really hard).
You'd likely have to use the crown and stem from the Duro, which may not work given this is a day/ date complication and would potentially need trimming.
I prefer the Duro. A real diver with 200m, screw down crown, cleaner dial, bezel works perfectly. Crazy value too as they are frequently available for under $50 US.
I have both watches and I had most of the same thoughts. I'm one of those that won't use the rotating bezel, so that was ok with that. But I would have preferred the water resistance features that the Duro offer. I swapped out the band for a mesh band very similar that they used for the A700, only not signed. But I have a wrist that they both fit well. The only thing I would have liked is adding a boarder around the hour hand as they did on the minute. Same color or even black would make it easier to read. My biggest issue is which one do I wear. :)
Fixed marked bezels are pointless. At most on a "Dive Watch". I never been diving but I use the bezel on daily tasks like how much time does it take to travel from one point to another by train. It can be a very practical tool.
Whilst we won’t use the rotating bezel for its ‘intended function’ there are loads of things one does end up using it for. Fixed bezel renders the watch pointless. Now, if they could get this solar quartz module into the Duro, that would definitely work.
I have the Duro and love it. It looks beautiful and it feels solid. I have no plans on downgrading it. Solar feature is cool, but then again so is a battery that will likely last 6 or more years without touching it. I don't think it's possible to beat the Duro for the price.
The Duro is a great watch looks good feels nice on ,the only small thing for me is the date window isn't bigger . But for £58 you can't go wrong with the Duro.
What do you define as the intended function of a rotating bezel? You said that statement about 30 seconds after I set my bezel to time the pasta on the stove. I may not be a diver, but I use a dive bezel almost everyday cooking dinner. For this reason, I couldn't image trying to wear a non-rotating dive or timing bezel.
Basically make this watch but with the style and functionality of a Duro in a 40mm case. Casio would have a home run and I'd buy one in a heartbeat. I had a Duro and sold it because the case size was just too big for what it was. The small hour markers bugged me allot. I have the Casio Edifice EFM-100D-1A4V which I really like. It basically has all the features of the Duro but with a very comfortable metal band, it has a larger date display with an added day display and is a more properly scalled watch in terms of its face design. Plus it's a more original design instead of being yet another Rolex knock off. I got lucky and bought mine as new old stock for next to nothing with a dead battery. It's hands down a better watch then the Duro. It wasn't as popular because not every RUclipsr in existence pushed as being the best budget diver out there. Meanwhile it sold new for $70 lol.
I have the Duro and use the rotating bezel every day for cooking or timing something. I'll stick with the mdv106 even though its a bit large on my wrist.
If only this had a rotating bezel. I've been searching for a watch like this & was really really bummed about the bezel. I'm really hoping they listen to their customers & come out with a hybrid between the two.
Thanks for your input Ben! I would agree this is an interesting option for the money they are asking! Casio kills it once again, which they seem to be on a role the last few years.
Have you looked into the Casio MTD-1053? It's a 40mm case diameter with better lume then the Marlin, the same water resistance, screw down crown, rotation bezel and just an awesome dial.
I really enjoy watching your channel I’ve actually started a little bit of aG-SHOCK collection, i’m interested in getting an automatic… here’s a suggestion for a video “A watch that keeps ticking” I am after a Watch that won’t stop after 25 years like my dad‘s Seiko :/ perhaps he was unlucky but I’d be interested to watch. Keep it up 👍🏻
I bought the Duro on a whim, thinking I would send it back to Amazon because it would be a low price piece of junk. It is now become my daily watch I wear to work. Who would’ve thought that this watch, maybe Bill Gates, was so good, especially for its price.
While I don’t dive, I find the rotating bezel on my Duro really handy in the kitchen. Put a pot of rice on, turn the bezel and I’ve got my timer sorted. This one’s a non-starter for me. Not going for a bezel this big and chunky if it’s stationary.
My Duro is nearly 20 years old and still going only snag is no longer water resistant (surfing) despite new seals and grease so it's now just for gardening. Replaced it with a MRW-200H 4 years ago (what a watch!) So this alternate model would be great for me as I'd never need to change the battery and get Duro looks.
I know this is an older video but I just came across it and my first thought was "I need to get one of these and another Duro and see if it's possible to mash them up into a 200 meter, screw down crown, solar "MTP-106" watch that carries with it the best of both of these models".
Never dive, but love my moveable bezel. Very handy for timing things. I use mine every time I put a load in the washing machine so I know when it's ready.
Personal opinion: I think the Duro would still be the better choice since its "cleaner" / better locking and cheaper. What they would have needed to do to make this MTP-S110 absolut banger (again, personal preference): 1. Remove the additional "case bubble" on the left side 2. Consistent grooving / jimpimg on the bezel or non at all 3. better looking bezel insert...this one looks really cheap for some reason The rest of the watch i pretty much do like. Dial, hands, solar, thats all nicely done :).
I know it's 'just' a casio , but watching someone passionately going into detail about a simple 'casio' , has me hooked........and now buying that casio. 🇦🇺 ⌚ 👍
Hey Ben, just wondering if you've ever considered the Casio telememo 30 AW80V-5BV. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. I think it is right up your alley.
I hate those "fake" diver's watches. If I buy a diver's watch, I want it to be 200m water resistant and have a rotation bezel, even if I never dive with the watch. This watch is not a Duro killer. The only good thing about this watch is that solar powered movement.
Answer imo is No. It's not a diver if it's 100m . Plus, I'm biased as a Duro is my daily driver, and it's a bit more fancy looking. The Duro wins on simplicity and dive specs
Casio: Designs one of the best value Dive Watches and dares anyone to best them. Also Casio: *"Fine, I'll do it myself* 👿" (I still prefer the Duro, though lol)
I wear my Duro (Marlin) a lot. Nice looking, great build quality and accurate with spot on second hand and indices. This one has a great looking face as well so I’m becoming a huge Casio fan as well
@@topgazza That's great. Thank you! Do you think if I buy a nice Casio Duro that many ladies will look at me? I am looking for best watch for lady attraction, to help me find a nice lady. Thank you.
Gah this watch has me conflicted! At first I thought it was really handsome & thoguht "man, if I had bigger wrists, I'd probably get this!". But with the non rotating bezel and push pull crown, I think I'm out! Just like you said, it;s a bit of a missed opportunity. And I need something to fiddle with. ;)
I love my mechanicals but nothing makes me happier than my gshock 5610 square. And now.. I have been wearing a black face duro for a couple days a week recently and I freaking love it. It only needs a strap upgrade.
Do you know if the solar cell in this is the same as in the titanium Lineage model you reviewed some time ago ? If so, will it charge with ANY light source, like a Citizen, or only in sunlight ? Great review, by the way, thanks and keep up the good work. You are by far one of my favorite channels.
Looks nice I like the updated look but I honestly like the duro better & especially with the 200M water resistance puts the cherry on top I’m sticking with the Duro
I have the gold bezel version as pictured and the seconds hand is spot on, got to have a rotating bezel. I have the Armjtron Atlas multifunction and it's bezel is fixed as well, it does give it a cheap feel even though I will never use it as intended.
Dude, I seriously wouldn't be mentioning you own an Armitron on a watch collectors channel. That's like saying you've got a fibreglass Pontiac Fiero 308 replica on a Ferrari channel !
Damn, I have been hunting for a quartz watch that is exactly this for such a long time!! I’m happy that Casio finally made one!! Honestly, I really don’t mind the non-moving crown since I just like its aesthetic and not really gonna use it all that much. This is absolutely great. I wonder if it comes in black and gold like the Casio Duro? That said, thank you for reviewing this! Finally have something to look in watch shops and hunt this down.
Btw it won't charge to 8 months of battery life in 8 minutes of sunlight. I assume that the 8 minutes of sunlight is enough daily exposure to keep it topped up. However if you let it run out for 8 months in a lightless box, it will take far more than 8 minutes in the sun to recharge it to full.
I like this dial design/layout. Great looking handset and I like the skeleton feature of them as well. 24 hour markers is a nice addition. Solar is a nice touch.
Some might be attracted by the solar power, but overall i feel that the Duro will still outlast this one with its modern classic status and it's still quite a bit cheaper.
Great dial, markers and hands but the non rotating bezel is a strange decision by Casio. Agree that it’s probably rarely used but nice to have that option.
I have suggestion to make a short comparing video between, specifically, W-59 with F-91. Yes, they are identical but I noticed on others channel that W-59 has a bit better backlighting, which is ideal for me. As I am planning to buy it for practical means - for daily shift in routines. Since I haven't used watch when phone was present in my everydy life, and now I find that I leave smart phone at home more and more. Eventually I may grab compact flip-phone and nice 23 gram watch with comfortable wrist. Eluminator is too bright for me and need just a better than F-91's. I guess some people have sensetive eyes at night.
i am a sucker for day date divers, particularly quartz day date divers. before this i appreciates the complexity of automatic divers, but the more older i am, the more i appreciate the accuracy, cost savy, multi functional evergreen quartz day date divers
Hi Ben, great review as always, love the look but, yes the compromise is the issue. I have 2 Duros, the original on a Nato and the so call "batman" on a metal bracelet and love them both. That non-movable bezel would bother me along with no screw down crown I thought would make it an easy decision but, the solar battery... has also been fantastic in my Edifice that I have had for 4 years. Who knows maybe one of these in the future. Thanks again.
This watch really grabbed me at the start of the video, the fixed bezel has killed that interest stone dead though. I may never need it or use it but if it is there it has to work.
I’m new to all this. So it’s probably a silly question I ask. What kind of movement does a Casio Edifice solar watch use? It only states Japan movement on the watch’s dial. Nothing else about the movement in detail on the official website either. Is it a cheap Quartz movement being used here? Or can it be called a solar movement? Is it better than a Quartz? The watch also uses mineral glass. I wish it had sapphire! Costs about 230$! It’s one of those big and bold designs. Thanks. Pete :”)
I've been surprised by how often I use diver's bezels. The lack of screw-down crown is another problem for me. Frustrating watch, even though it's great in a few important ways.
MTP look modern compare to duro.dont mind the 10bar water resistant its good enough plus it just push crown.Duro have a classic, minimalist & rugged vibe.20bar on the duro is a plus even though I reckon many people use it as a diver watch but if you sent it to relume it has a potential to be a good diver watch
Nah I wouldn’t do this over a Duro. The dial looks better with the larger indicators, but the second hand alignment is unacceptable when compared to the Duro. Duro is cheaper and is a way better value for what you get. Nice video!
Yes, it's a nice watch, with some great features, but it's not really a Duro/Marlin divers alternative. But a combination of the two would be a real hit for sure!
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The Duro has nothing to fear from this.
Absolutely!
Ditto. A non rotating bezel
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Ditto. A non rotating bezel
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Totally agree with Alex, the Duro can openly sneer at this one 🤣
The Duro lives up to its name, enduring.
The dial definitely looks cool. I like that it's a solar but man fixed bezels really drive me crazy. If it's fake you might as well not include it😅
Exactly right. If it had a workable bezel I would get one. I have a couple of Duro's and an Oceanus - just love Japanese watches.
It's not like it even makes much sense from a cost perspective. The MRW-200H which can be had for like £20 has a rotating bezel, though all the parts are plastic.
Exactly. I like functional bezels because I think ive developed adhd as an adult and i use it to fidget. The clicks are so satisfying.
@@imMATTure They're also kind of handy for timing stuff, not just being underwater, but your meat pie and oven fries 👍
CASIO never make a perfect watch. You can have solar powered but fixed bezels or you can have good sapphires crystals but written 10year battery on the dial or you can have the fish logo but no solar powered 🤦🏻♂️
I’ve been saying this for years… Casio needs to make a scaled down Duro. Let’s call it the Duro 2. 40 mm in diameter, 47 to 48 mm lug to lug and upgrade the the movement to a tough solar. I’d probably pay over $100 for that. And I think they’d sell like crazy.
I second that. With this size it's simply not wearable for me. Bud 40mm would be nice.
*YES.*
I don't really need solar as the battery lasts long enough, but it has to have an end of life indicator. It has to be thinner and the blue one has to have a darker shade of blue in the dial.
That's what I'd like .
if casio put that movement and solar capability in the duro.... wow. as it stands i will stick by my trusty duro until i lose it, break it or casio does what i suggested.
I agree. let's make a petition for CASIO to manufacture the SUPER DURO, which will a microbrand of CASIO, like when SEAT company noticed that the SEAT LEON CUPRA car is selled like crazy, they launched the CUPRA as a seperata microbrand of SEAT... CASIO should take the duro to next level, with ceramic bezel, super titanium bracelet, 500m water resistant, original clasp with the sword fish logo, hydro mode (like SINN watches), sapphire crystal glass, day date, perpetual calender, solar powered quartz. If CASIO do so, they will sell SUPER DUROs like crazy.
@@hermeshein-yahav7247 LOL.. that would bring a $79 watch to over $500... i'd be happy with just a sapphire glass and bigger date display, which could be done inexpensively. duro is famous for it's price point s quality.
A long time ago a fixed bezel would not have bothered me as I would never use it. Now I use the bezel quite often for timing really important stuff like how long a tea bag has been stewing in a mug of hot water or how long an irritating person has used up my time on a conference call and added less than zero value to a project. I must say though the hand misalignment is way off for a Casio example in my experience. Usually these are nigh on bang on the markers, well from my experience anyway. Let's hope the alignment on your example is not a signal for a future trend. Keep up the great work Ben!
Yes, since I started wearing divers I've been surprised how often I use the bezel. It's actually handy, unlike tachymeter bezel. Also, even in my non-life-and-death situations I'm glad it's unidirectional.
I could suggest Longines VHP, if you want a quartz that hits those markers bang-on. It's a bit more expensive.
@@vonkruel I must confess I do like the VHP from Longines that is on my list to consider as a set it and forget it watch that's really well finished but is more expensive as you say. There is GMT VHP version that has a clever phone flash function as well but that will add even more cost.
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@@anthonystevens8683 Yes, I think that's a smart, simple way of programming it. I'm not sure whether I'd go for the GMT myself. I'm not much of a world traveler, but then again I don't go diving either. 😜 For now I'm spending too much on other things to consider it, but Longines VHP and Citizen "The Citizen" are both really tempting. Either one could be my "quartz grail".
I’m gonna stick with the duro. Mine is the blue dial and it just captivates me every time I check the time . The mtp 110 sure is good value but nowhere near as beautiful. Maybe make the euro solar and that would be the one watch to rule them all! A good review
US$140 for a fashion solar Dive watch isn't good value !
US$60 for a 200m Dive watch with a working bezel is !
@Time For Another Watch I’ve even got more expensive watches that sit in the draw waiting to be worn but the bluro just keeps calling me
Great show Ben! Fixed bezel?! Fixed bezel?!?! Have to admit that the Duro’s Bezel action is better than the Oris 65’s which is £1500!!!!!
The dial of this is a winner for sure
Casio should make an 38mm Duro, it would sell like hot cakes.
It would! Could even do it under the Edifice lineup
true….even is they increase the price by 20-30%, it will still sell like super hot cakes….
There's a smaller alternative to the duro. The MDV-100D. Yeah it has a 43mm diameter but it way more affordable and has a smaller dial. Under 60 dollars. With the duro reaching 100 dollars these days the 100D is an affordable alternative. The availability is limited though. I can only buy it from a Japan seller.
38mm and solar powered.
Perfect.
@@AxLWake Yes!
It does have a nice dial, but ultimately I'm sure we'll agree the Duro is still king of the affordable true diver watches.
And with six colourways to boot how can you go wrong?
Honestly thought this would have been smaller, well I was wrong. That diameter and lug to lug rules it out for me. Such a shame as I really like it.
I don't think my respect for Casio can go any higher. I prefer the look of the Duro but this piece is still really good looking and honestly for anyone that is not actually planning on doing any diving this seems to be a banging choice.
you don''t have to be a diver to use that rotating bezel, I use mine several times a day. If you don't need the bezel you can get good looking watches that don't carry a fake bezel
I can't stand fixed bezels! I recently got the Casio MTD-1053D and I love it. Uni-directional bezel, 200m WR, screw down crown and its smaller than the Duro so sits well on my wrist. The only disappointment I've found is the lume...I saw it once a few days after I got the watch. The sun must've charged it well but I haven't seen it since lol.
MTD-1053d is still pretty large at 43mm
Edifice models look great though.
Casio always has more cool designs than competitors. This one even looks significantly better than most Seiko divers.
I'm of the impression that dive watches have a different coloured minute hand because minutes are critical when diving and a different colour may be easier seen. A fixed bezel therefore makes the red colouring of the minute hand totally bloody pointless. The ball was definitely dropped on this. Great review as usual Ben. 👍
I understand that the day date window is very useful for those divers who spend the whole week under water.
Yes, because most diver watches are worn by actual divers 🙄
I can assure you, if you are a diver (not SCUBA) you are going to be wearing a Rolex or Omega. Even in the '60s my dad wore a Rolex. Wish he had kept it tho it was a military one sold it once he gave up diving and got a solid gold one. Nice.
i believe its also useful for people that need a watch for daily activities at a heavily rained places. i would not trust a 5 bar watches in rainy situations. so this watches is better for outdoor people too
Yes, THANK YOU. Finally someone that gets it. Glad awareness is being spread for people like us.
@@TonyAlloa Nowadays you won't find any divers using dive watches for anything else than fashion or nostalgia, we use dive computer that are way more reliable, accurate and feature packed.
I've never felt any overpowering desire to own a Duro. But when I saw this watch I thought "Wow, I need one of those!". Solar power, decent WR, 24 hour markings, day/date and a nice looking handset. Then they wrecked it with a fixed bezel. So close, yet still a solid "nope" from me. I'm not a diver but I probably use either a timing bezel, or a countdown timer if it's digital, several times a week.
i'm with you, Chuck: everything seems great until you hear about that fixed bezel... just doesn't make sense
@@ChristyOFaghan I'm calling it the Casio "Daniel Wellington Diver"
@@edwardfletcher7790 heh, all flash, no splash
@@ChristyOFaghan Hahahaha nice one 👍
I was reluctant to buy a Duro myself, but in person its such a good looking watch, its become my daily beater, on a white stitched crocodile strap. Love it!
Ben. With the power capacity of this solar watch, why don't manufacturers go for sweep second hands? The power supply would be there and I think it would make a great aspect. No need for advanced engineering.
Well....at least a fixed bezel is always well aligned...maybe a good idea for Seiko
I would rather have a slightly missalligned bezel rather than a stationary one but...to each their own i guess
I can't be the first one wondering if you could swap this movement and dial into a Duro am I?
I thought that too!
If the dial is the same diameter, there just might be a way. I also wonder if the crystal is the same diameter as the Duro's, which would allow you to buy a ~$20 sapphire crystal from aliexpress and throw it on there (great Duro mod & not really hard).
I wondered the same.
You'd likely have to use the crown and stem from the Duro, which may not work given this is a day/ date complication and would potentially need trimming.
I prefer the Duro. A real diver with 200m, screw down crown, cleaner dial, bezel works perfectly. Crazy value too as they are frequently available for under $50 US.
I have both watches and I had most of the same thoughts. I'm one of those that won't use the rotating bezel, so that was ok with that. But I would have preferred the water resistance features that the Duro offer. I swapped out the band for a mesh band very similar that they used for the A700, only not signed. But I have a wrist that they both fit well. The only thing I would have liked is adding a boarder around the hour hand as they did on the minute. Same color or even black would make it easier to read. My biggest issue is which one do I wear. :)
Fixed marked bezels are pointless. At most on a "Dive Watch". I never been diving but I use the bezel on daily tasks like how much time does it take to travel from one point to another by train. It can be a very practical tool.
Whilst we won’t use the rotating bezel for its ‘intended function’ there are loads of things one does end up using it for.
Fixed bezel renders the watch pointless.
Now, if they could get this solar quartz module into the Duro, that would definitely work.
Bought this one yesterday, my first diver, damn I'm in love.
You should check mtp1053, it has everything duro has with 40mm case
People complaining about the fixed bezel: EVERYONE
People who actually use the bezel: NO ONE.
Man seeing this on Ben's channel I thought it would be like a 40mm Duro. Call me when they make one, and I'll sell the rest of my collection.
Now I wish there's a solar powered duro. Even if it's a bit more expensive
Can we take a moment to thank Ben for COVERING DIFFERENT WATCHES?!?!
I have the Duro and love it. It looks beautiful and it feels solid. I have no plans on downgrading it. Solar feature is cool, but then again so is a battery that will likely last 6 or more years without touching it. I don't think it's possible to beat the Duro for the price.
It's not like we haven't toyed with solar technology in watches for generations. It's around in a niche, but never really exploded.
The Duro is still the champ. Best budget 200m dive watch. Period.
The Duro is a great watch looks good feels nice on ,the only small thing for me is the date window isn't bigger . But for £58 you can't go wrong with the Duro.
What do you define as the intended function of a rotating bezel? You said that statement about 30 seconds after I set my bezel to time the pasta on the stove. I may not be a diver, but I use a dive bezel almost everyday cooking dinner.
For this reason, I couldn't image trying to wear a non-rotating dive or timing bezel.
Basically make this watch but with the style and functionality of a Duro in a 40mm case. Casio would have a home run and I'd buy one in a heartbeat. I had a Duro and sold it because the case size was just too big for what it was. The small hour markers bugged me allot. I have the Casio Edifice EFM-100D-1A4V which I really like. It basically has all the features of the Duro but with a very comfortable metal band, it has a larger date display with an added day display and is a more properly scalled watch in terms of its face design. Plus it's a more original design instead of being yet another Rolex knock off. I got lucky and bought mine as new old stock for next to nothing with a dead battery. It's hands down a better watch then the Duro. It wasn't as popular because not every RUclipsr in existence pushed as being the best budget diver out there. Meanwhile it sold new for $70 lol.
Thanks, Ben. This is a clear, concise comparison to the 106…but another difference is that the 106 is date-only, with no day-of-week.
I have the Duro and use the rotating bezel every day for cooking or timing something. I'll stick with the mdv106 even though its a bit large on my wrist.
If only this had a rotating bezel. I've been searching for a watch like this & was really really bummed about the bezel. I'm really hoping they listen to their customers & come out with a hybrid between the two.
The bezel is a total bummer :(
Thanks for your input Ben! I would agree this is an interesting option for the money they are asking! Casio kills it once again, which they seem to be on a role the last few years.
The match cut near the beginning was bang on!
Have you looked into the Casio MTD-1053? It's a 40mm case diameter with better lume then the Marlin, the same water resistance, screw down crown, rotation bezel and just an awesome dial.
I really enjoy watching your channel
I’ve actually started a little bit of aG-SHOCK collection, i’m interested in getting an automatic… here’s a suggestion for a video “A watch that keeps ticking” I am after a Watch that won’t stop after 25 years like my dad‘s Seiko :/ perhaps he was unlucky but I’d be interested to watch. Keep it up 👍🏻
I like Ben's content. Budget focused without aex. I really like that.
I bought the Duro on a whim, thinking I would send it back to Amazon because it would be a low price piece of junk. It is now become my daily watch I wear to work. Who would’ve thought that this watch, maybe Bill Gates, was so good, especially for its price.
While I don’t dive, I find the rotating bezel on my Duro really handy in the kitchen. Put a pot of rice on, turn the bezel and I’ve got my timer sorted. This one’s a non-starter for me. Not going for a bezel this big and chunky if it’s stationary.
Damn that transition at 0:49 tho. So good.
My Duro is nearly 20 years old and still going only snag is no longer water resistant (surfing) despite new seals and grease so it's now just for gardening. Replaced it with a MRW-200H 4 years ago (what a watch!) So this alternate model would be great for me as I'd never need to change the battery and get Duro looks.
I know this is an older video but I just came across it and my first thought was "I need to get one of these and another Duro and see if it's possible to mash them up into a 200 meter, screw down crown, solar "MTP-106" watch that carries with it the best of both of these models".
Ben, thank you've solved my watch dilemma. I like a bezel ( Duro ) but bit skint , MTP in New Year sales. Great channel. Thanks
Never dive, but love my moveable bezel. Very handy for timing things. I use mine every time I put a load in the washing machine so I know when it's ready.
Me too - I take a half hour walk each day and the Duro is perfect for that as well what you said which is the ability to time anything you want.
Another great video, my $ still goes to the Duro 👍🏼
Personal opinion: I think the Duro would still be the better choice since its "cleaner" / better locking and cheaper.
What they would have needed to do to make this MTP-S110 absolut banger (again, personal preference):
1. Remove the additional "case bubble" on the left side
2. Consistent grooving / jimpimg on the bezel or non at all
3. better looking bezel insert...this one looks really cheap for some reason
The rest of the watch i pretty much do like. Dial, hands, solar, thats all nicely done :).
Looks great. Really great. But hello no on non functioning diver bezels.
What is the point of the bezel if it doesn’t move? This doesn’t beat the $59 US Duro.
I know it's 'just' a casio , but watching someone passionately going into detail about a simple 'casio' , has me hooked........and now buying that casio. 🇦🇺 ⌚ 👍
Love your honest to god content, man. Here’s to a quick 100k!!
I've got both. I've just ordered the S120 ''Green Canvas". Cant beat these at the price!!
Hey Ben, just wondering if you've ever considered the Casio telememo 30 AW80V-5BV. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. I think it is right up your alley.
I hate those "fake" diver's watches. If I buy a diver's watch, I want it to be 200m water resistant and have a rotation bezel, even if I never dive with the watch. This watch is not a Duro killer. The only good thing about this watch is that solar powered movement.
Answer imo is No. It's not a diver if it's 100m . Plus, I'm biased as a Duro is my daily driver, and it's a bit more fancy looking. The Duro wins on simplicity and dive specs
Casio: Designs one of the best value Dive Watches and dares anyone to best them.
Also Casio: *"Fine, I'll do it myself* 👿"
(I still prefer the Duro, though lol)
I wear my Duro (Marlin) a lot. Nice looking, great build quality and accurate with spot on second hand and indices.
This one has a great looking face as well so I’m becoming a huge Casio fan as well
Do you still enjoy wearing your Duro?
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I do. It’s one of my regular wears. Still keeps great time and very accurate hands.
@@topgazza That's great. Thank you! Do you think if I buy a nice Casio Duro that many ladies will look at me? I am looking for best watch for lady attraction, to help me find a nice lady. Thank you.
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Get a Rolex
Gah this watch has me conflicted! At first I thought it was really handsome & thoguht "man, if I had bigger wrists, I'd probably get this!". But with the non rotating bezel and push pull crown, I think I'm out! Just like you said, it;s a bit of a missed opportunity. And I need something to fiddle with. ;)
I love my mechanicals but nothing makes me happier than my gshock 5610 square. And now.. I have been wearing a black face duro for a couple days a week recently and I freaking love it. It only needs a strap upgrade.
Do you know if the solar cell in this is the same as in the titanium Lineage model you reviewed some time ago ? If so, will it charge with ANY light source, like a Citizen, or only in sunlight ?
Great review, by the way, thanks and keep up the good work. You are by far one of my favorite channels.
II think all the solar casio will charge in any light. I think its the energy storage capacity that may vary
Cracking dial. I wonder if the insides fit in a Duro case? Best of both worlds right!
Looks nice I like the updated look but I honestly like the duro better & especially with the 200M water resistance puts the cherry on top I’m sticking with the Duro
I have the gold bezel version as pictured and the seconds hand is spot on, got to have a rotating bezel. I have the Armjtron Atlas multifunction and it's bezel is fixed as well, it does give it a cheap feel even though I will never use it as intended.
Dude, I seriously wouldn't be mentioning you own an Armitron on a watch collectors channel.
That's like saying you've got a fibreglass Pontiac Fiero 308 replica on a Ferrari channel !
Damn, I have been hunting for a quartz watch that is exactly this for such a long time!! I’m happy that Casio finally made one!! Honestly, I really don’t mind the non-moving crown since I just like its aesthetic and not really gonna use it all that much. This is absolutely great. I wonder if it comes in black and gold like the Casio Duro? That said, thank you for reviewing this! Finally have something to look in watch shops and hunt this down.
Btw it won't charge to 8 months of battery life in 8 minutes of sunlight. I assume that the 8 minutes of sunlight is enough daily exposure to keep it topped up. However if you let it run out for 8 months in a lightless box, it will take far more than 8 minutes in the sun to recharge it to full.
Great Review. Loved the background music.
It would be really cool if you could get Amazon to cover my purchases to......
I like this dial design/layout. Great looking handset and I like the skeleton feature of them as well. 24 hour markers is a nice addition. Solar is a nice touch.
Some might be attracted by the solar power, but overall i feel that the Duro will still outlast this one with its modern classic status and it's still quite a bit cheaper.
Has Ben made a video about cutting/ shaving his hair and his transition? it would be cool to see his story.
why casio, why? so large...
Great dial, markers and hands but the non rotating bezel is a strange decision by Casio. Agree that it’s probably rarely used but nice to have that option.
Never expected to see Steven Gerrard here, thanks for that Ben
I wouldn't trust the solar cell as I've had some bad experiences with cheap Casio solar watches...They all didn't last more than a few months.
I have suggestion to make a short comparing video between, specifically, W-59 with F-91. Yes, they are identical but I noticed on others channel that W-59 has a bit better backlighting, which is ideal for me. As I am planning to buy it for practical means - for daily shift in routines. Since I haven't used watch when phone was present in my everydy life, and now I find that I leave smart phone at home more and more. Eventually I may grab compact flip-phone and nice 23 gram watch with comfortable wrist. Eluminator is too bright for me and need just a better than F-91's. I guess some people have sensetive eyes at night.
i am a sucker for day date divers, particularly quartz day date divers. before this i appreciates the complexity of automatic divers, but the more older i am, the more i appreciate the accuracy, cost savy, multi functional evergreen quartz day date divers
I really liked it until you said the bezel doesn't move. I know it's not something I'd likely use but it makes the watch seem really cheap.
Hi Ben, great review as always, love the look but, yes the compromise is the issue. I have 2 Duros, the original on a Nato and the so call "batman" on a metal bracelet and love them both. That non-movable bezel would bother me along with no screw down crown I thought would make it an easy decision but, the solar battery... has also been fantastic in my Edifice that I have had for 4 years. Who knows maybe one of these in the future. Thanks again.
surprised you didn't get the Casio Casual Watch MTP-S110-2AVCF - which as the built in LED to compare alongwith this too!
5:08 Looks like this uses a Epson VS43A solar movement.
This watch really grabbed me at the start of the video, the fixed bezel has killed that interest stone dead though. I may never need it or use it but if it is there it has to work.
Reminds me of Citizen's Eco Drive Promaster design... especially the "chipped" 12'oclock indice in the lume shot at the end!
I’m new to all this. So it’s probably a silly question I ask. What kind of movement does a Casio Edifice solar watch use? It only states Japan movement on the watch’s dial. Nothing else about the movement in detail on the official website either. Is it a cheap Quartz movement being used here? Or can it be called a solar movement? Is it better than a Quartz? The watch also uses mineral glass. I wish it had sapphire! Costs about 230$! It’s one of those big and bold designs. Thanks.
Pete :”)
You bite your damn tongue Ben; you have some of the best hair in the watch scene on youtube.
Ben hair are good but Archie has better.
I daily an MTP-VD01 and I've been very happy with it, great beater
The fix bezel kills it for me.
Rotating bezel is very useful, diving or not.
I've been surprised by how often I use diver's bezels. The lack of screw-down crown is another problem for me. Frustrating watch, even though it's great in a few important ways.
MTP look modern compare to duro.dont mind the 10bar water resistant its good enough plus it just push crown.Duro have a classic, minimalist & rugged vibe.20bar on the duro is a plus even though I reckon many people use it as a diver watch but if you sent it to relume it has a potential to be a good diver watch
Nah I wouldn’t do this over a Duro. The dial looks better with the larger indicators, but the second hand alignment is unacceptable when compared to the Duro. Duro is cheaper and is a way better value for what you get. Nice video!
I think you should make a review of the 24 hour Vostok Komandirskie. That should be interesting.
5:04 what is the difference between 'solar powered' and 'tough solar' ?? Its basically the same technology right? One is just used for G shocks
Would the dial from this fit into the Duro case 🧐, … that might look good
Yes, it's a nice watch, with some great features, but it's not really a Duro/Marlin divers alternative. But a combination of the two would be a real hit for sure!
Excellent review, I was ready to order one of these until I saw the bezel is fixed! bummer :(
Hey, Ben. Uhh can I use the ceramic coating sprays, or those ceramic coating "paints" on my watch glass? Like to make it scratch resistant?
I love that the Duro now comes with gold (which I have), Batman, and Hulk bezels.
Actually I've been looking out for a used one to see if I could transpose the movement and dial into my aging Duro... Solar Duro!