The 44mm duro was my first watch and I didn't even know that you're supposed to screw down the crown before exposing the watch to water. So for years, I showered with it and swam in the ocean with the crown unscrewed 🤡. It handled the abuse like a champ and still ticks away perfectly!
That's great that the Duro survived. I have a "more expensive" dive watch that I forgot to screw down the crown for a day while on a beach vacation. The next day, the crystal was completely fogged up. I had to send it in for a full service, which cost me about 10+ Duros. So much for "more expensive" watches. Now I obsessively check to ensure that the crown is screwed on. =)
@@kresimirpleic Many of us taking the time to watch and comment here are watch enthusiasts with collections. I regard myself as more of an enthusiast than a collector. I agree with you. I have a somewhat flat 6.75 inch wrist. The lug to lug is short enough that I can wear my Duro without overhang. To me, lug to lug is a more pertinent measure of fit and whether a watch will be too big. Diameter is important. But, it stands to reason that a tool watch like a dive watch would emphasize larger dials. That said, I would replace it with a true 40 mm diameter Duro in a heartbeat. It would simply be a better fit for my wrist and I would prefer it aesthetically. In all but a dive watch, 44mm is a nonstarter for me. I would also pay a bit more for sapphire. But, as an enthusiast, I would make a project of it and inexpensively do the mod myself if I were so motivated.
@@kresimirpleicI have a 7.5” wrist and I’m more than happy with the size of my Duro. I upgraded it with a sapphire crystal with cyclops as my eyes struggled with the tiny date aperture, and got an aftermarket bracelet designed for the watch. It’s perfect for me, as the lug to lug prevents overhang. I have plenty of watches 43mm and up and none look stupid to me. If your tastes tell you that’s too large, fair enough, but that doesn’t make others delusional or lacking taste. Try a little tact man.
I think most people are a little over critical of this watch. People were complaining for years the original Duro was too big. Casio does something not a lot of companies do, which is listen to the consumer, and produces a smaller version. No one on TH-cam has, in my opinion, appreciated what Casio does as a company in regards to listening to their fan base. The price is a little steep, that's a valid observation; the watch should probably be closer to the original Duro's price (last time I checked this watch is around $100 while the original is still around $45 or $50). All things considered, I think Casio did a great job with this watch, and I have a lot of respect for a company that will try to provide their fan base what they ask for.
3:00 This is basically the same size as the "37mm" Citizen Promaster (or the Marathon MSAR 36 for that matter), which is the ideal size for my "child"-sized wrists.
Watch Enthusiasts: "The perfect watch size is 36mm, you're never going to dive more than 3m deep so anything else is overkill" Casio: "Sure here you go" Watch Enthusiasts: "I hate it"
If Casio would have had 200m wr, 38 mm, sapphire with ar coating, new neat colours and the same embossed marlin on the back it could have had the potential to become a unisex hit watch in my humble opinion. Happy new year to everyone ! Greetings from Montréal !
If there’s one thing the Moonswatch showed us, people are open to more colours than watch makers thought, and will happily pay for multiple of the same watch in different colours.
No need for sapphire if it takes the price up. What really matters is proper sizing (16mm strap width?!) and the great water resistance that made the Duro such a classic.
A friend of mine just got the baby duro today ! I knew it was 38 but when I saw it in person I was surprised. It felt way smaller but ( since I own the big one ) it didn’t felt like it lacks character it felt as solid as the big one , to be honest I wore it and it felt like a vintage diver not bad at all even elegant I would say , the big one is almost unwearable. The big downfall is indeed the water resistance drop and screw down crown but if you go just swimming to the beach/pool which most people will do with this watch I guess it would not be a problem ! I think it’s a good option for somebody who wants an everyday capable diver style watch at a ridiculously good price and a modest size ! I can never blame them if they make a watch smaller than I expected quite the opposite !
I don't think the marlin icon was removed for the cost. I think it was removed because if you minimized it in the same ratio of the 38mm variation the details would to small to be printed via silkscreen and it would be too big if you retained the marlin icon from the 44mm. Which harks back to why did you make it too small in the first place, people would have probably loved this in the 40mm variation
@@chadallenchan i was reading some convos about the trademark issue, i think ppl said that the logo was owned by timex or its a regional legal use, since half the release outside us doesnt have the marlin logo, i could be wrong, but the smaller printing is a valid point.
Picked up a sapphire swapped 200m Duro and it has gotten more wrist time than my other watches. The manufacturing quality is remarkable for the price point and the red AR crystal swapped in this case makes it look very different while also able to take even more abuse.
@@megakill952 eBay, I believe the seller did the swap themselves. They had a hardness gauge in the photos and the seal seems good as it has had no issues in water.
I really like this watch - for me it is the perfect size. I was really searching for a good wearable dive watch for small wrists (even for a woman). And here comes Casio and presents the best solution. Already have it on my shopping list - for me, it is a no-brainer!
@@nightstalker824 *look-a-like dive watch. Still happy with it. For swimming in pool, or open waters, or triathlon competitions, none of the normal watches are suitable for my purposes, so that doesn't matter to me.
Love mamacoo the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the watch. I don't think any other TH-camr can show off watches in as much detail as you.
It would have been fine if it was actually 38mm (a lot of the first generation divers had similar sizes). But instead of just making a normal sized diver, they leaned fully into a women’s watch with the small lug width etc. 38-40mm with 20mm lugs would’ve been perfect. I also don’t understand the obsession with sunburst dials on budget watches. This will never look like luxury, so they should’ve stayed with a matte or glossy finish to keep it tooly.
I bought a Duro as a Christmas gift for my nephew, who is in middle school. I considered both sizes and ended up choosing the larger one because of the specs. I wanted this watch to be a true dive watch for him where the can take it swimming and snorkeling with confidence that the water resistance can hold up. I also realized that a 44mm watch would be somewhat large for him and that the smaller version would fit better. But he's still growing so eventually the watch won't look as large on his wrist. He was very excited when he opened the gift, and as far as I know he has been wearing it ever since.
Duro is my go to beater almost every day. I swapped Sapphire glass into it, and took it off the factory resin, and it's pretty bulletproof, other than the now scarred bezel. Finally needed a battery change after almost exactly 4 years. Easy to do and it's surf proof (replace your gasket at the same time as your battery) IT DOES wear smaller than its stats suggest too.
I bought a Duro 44mm about a year and a half ago for 45 dollars on ebay. I absolutely loved it so much I ordered 2 more, 1 with a green bezel. I've changed the straps on 2 just to be different, 1 od green rubber 2 piece, the other a 1 piece od green nylon strap. I usually wear one every day, love the marlin and couldn't be happier with them.
As a newer watch enjoyer who is more interested in accessorizing, my main concern with the 38mm duro is how small it really is. It almost feels like the 44mm is too big, but the 38mm is too small The lower quality bezel action is a bit of a bummer, but in terms of water resistance I know that my watches will be coming off before I swim, so it's not a particular concern to me I'm curious is the 50m water resistance punches above its weight like with A168W's does
It looks the same, yet looks so different. It just feels off when it's shrunk down... Looks disproportionate. Luckily I still have my OG Duro Marlin! And it doesn't wear as big as most people think. The OG Marlin wears perfect on my 6.5" wrist.
Even this smaller scaled back version seems to be hitting the marks. It seems many manufacturers quartz watches are hitting the marks these days or at least doing better. I purchased the 44mm Duro many moons ago and was floored it hit every mark. Actually every 44 Duro I've seen are hitting the marks, but I must admit to not seeing every example out there. Thanks for the review, Teddy. Have a good day everyone.
The black/black Duro mdv-107 (no marlin logo sadly) was one of my first watch purcahses and I'm particularly proud I chose such an admired model without knowing about the following it has, as i went mostly on looks and price. It looks awesome on an oyster style bracelet and coincidentally, I wore it today.
I might pick the 38 Pepsi on a stainless steel bracelet for my son's 12th birthday. He has been wearing square Casios for years,. This past Christmas I gave him his first real G-Shock.
Hey, there was something about this review that felt more like personal approach, felt more connected to this kind of editing or presentation maybe. I really hope you grow from here in future. All the very best!
I own two duros. On both of them I put a cyclops lens above the date window. On the black bezel I have a black/grey nato strap and on the Pepsi I have a “jubilee” stainless steel bracelet. I love both of them, and having a big wrist, I don’t think I’ll go for the mini-non-duro version. Have a great 2024, Teddy!
First, I thought of buying the cyclop added crystals. But a good friend who is also an excellent watchmaker, told me not to buy those crystals cause he had the cyclop lenses to add to the original glass. So that was it: adding the lenses to the original crystal on my duros.
Oh okay cool. My first thought was a full crystal replacement, but if you have the window itself that sounds ideal (granted you have the skills required). Thanks for sharing.
The contemporary obsession with larger watches is bizarre. 36mm is not a "child size," and the 6.5" wrist depicted in the video looks great with the watch. You have even shown in the past how well 36mm dive watches look on the wrist. I think the problem with many modern watch buyers is that their watches must make a statement rather than compliment their overall look. As a result, their watches are bulky, flashy, and frankly gaudy. A watch is a finishing touch, a small bit of flair that ought not distract from the person, but rather compliment them. This is the brilliance of vintage and neo-vintage watches. Bring back smaller watches! That said, I understand the concerns with the other short comings. Small watches shouldn't lose so much in performance, and I wish casio has done a bit more here.
Might it not be suitable for women wanting an entry level ? There seems to be far fewer options in the utility, functional categories for smaller wrist sizes….
Casio just needed to drop the Duro's measurements by a good 2mm, and it would've been PERFECT. This small one just looks like a toy watch suitable for a 12 year-old's wrist. As Teddy said, the wait continues...
I've been wanting to have a casio duro but the 44mm is too big for my 6 inch wrist. So I'm happy to know that they release a smaller version. It may not have the same features like the 200M WR but I'm not going to use it for diving. I just love the way it looks.
I bought original 44mm Duro black/black Marlin two months ago. I specifically wanted the Marlin version, less available in Europe, so I paid a premium, $75 in total. I bought three nato straps: original Bond, Craig Bond (black/grey) and black with red border. It wears amazing. It’s so accurate. This watch convinced me to start looking at quartz watches again. I’m thinking about Citizen Satellite Wave, whenever I’ll save the money for it. Too bad about the smaller version cutting some corners, but it will just reinforce the legend of the Duro.
I would love to buy one for my 8yo. Too bad the price makes it a bit much for that when I can get several others to fit that bill for half the cost from Timex and Casio...
The original Duro is a legend, and rightly so. It was one of the very first watches I bought as I got into this hobby, partly thanks to your coverage of it on this channel, Teddy. So thank you for that. I still wear it as a super-casual summer watch and still love to see it on my wrist. The enjoyment is enhanced by the almost hard-to-believe price. Looks like Casio missed the mark on the “baby Duro”, although I might get one for my wife (not kidding, small wrists), so maybe it’s not totally without a use-case. But the water resistance is really a shame. And the loss of the marlin. Love that little graphic. Anyway, thank you for the review!
I’ve tried for years to wear less than 40mm and I just can’t do it, it makes my stomach sick, what is it about the smaller watches that people like? Is it just because they have smaller wrists?
Nice video. Sounds like the 38mm version is definitely a step down from the lager version. Speaking of which, I own a 44mm duro that doesn't have a marlin logo, is it ligit? When I bought it 2 years ago my research seemed to suggest that the missing marlin logo was due to licencing issue?
I daily the original 44mm Duro, and I think the size is fine. That being said, I think the prefect Duro would have a 40/41mm diameter, a solar quartz movement, 200m water resistance, and decent lume.
I am looking at getting my younger brother (13 years old) a dive-style watch for his birthday, as he really likes the ones that I have. He has very slim wrists (could easily wear a 36mm watch), and I cannot spend too much money so the $50 price point looked great, but I am seeing a lot of videos that are pretty negative about this model. Now, he is not super into watches so I don't think he cares too much about the water resistance and other specs like that, so I am wondering if anyone thinks he would like this? Is to too bad to buy? Or is it just not what people hoped for.
The original Duro is my go to Beater / work watch. Every scratch on it is earned. When I dive with it I know it will just work. The reason 200 m is part of that trust and faith. Skip the dive style Duro and go with the Vostok Amphibian. Cheers!
Exactly what I did. Vostok has a much cooler story and in house movement and can take just as much abuse. Found a used one one ebay for $60, unbeatable at that price and is now my everyday wear even over the Omegas in my collection
I really don't see the depth drop as an issue unless you're a pro diver and if you were, somehow I don't think you'd be rocking a Duro. My criticism would be the 60 click bezel. I use my timer bezels a lot, so an issue for me. An auto version for not too much more money would be killer. Thanks for the varied watch content
Yeah, they went from one extreme to the other here. What? Did the designer at Casio see the size criticism and go "They want smaller?! Well, I'll give them smaller!!" before making this?
Funny enough, I have a rather small 6 inch wrist and all my dress watches are 36,38,39 mm but somehow this 38mm Duro feels and looks too small on my wrist. Even my grandpa vintage Rolex 36mm somehow feels larger. Maybe lug designs?
I have the precursor to the 44mm Duro, the Duro Super Illuminator mdv-102. While around 42mm in diameter it works well on my 16.5 cm wrist. The original strap is crap but the watch is great.
This sold me. I want one. I’m a builder and I like to wear a watch. I need durability at a good price and the size is actually a big bonus for me. Wearing gloves, reaching in tight spaces, a lot of situations where a 44 just isn’t going to be comfortable. I dig the style and at the price I can just replace them as needed. I’ll probably even try out different colors that way. One man’s trash….
I bought one (WR200) last year in Amazon Turkey . I found it cheap for 1300TL (40$). It came from overseas. One thing I needed was adjusting the BAND easily. Other watches don't fit perfectly no matter what I do. Not to big, not to small, it takes attention too. I wear it too work, important events etc. I'mnot a watch collector etc and this is more than enough for a tight budget
- We were able to make a cool clock. Our engineers did a good job on them. They are truly appreciated by our customers. - Let's make the same ones, but with a smaller diameter? - No! We need to clearly and visibly show our customers that we don't give a fuck about them! Let's deceive them in the diameter of the watch, reduce the water resistance and get the marlin to hell! Forward! We're idiots!
probably discontinued? coz the duro is supposed to be a dive watch with 44mm offering 200m water resistance. This is only 50m, completely defeating the purpose of its existence. Also ppl have been asking for 40-41mm, not a baby size 38.
That would be an emphatic "no" - it's push/pull and no marlin on the dial, either; it's a tragically abysmal release - considering it's a freaking Casio, no less.
It does. Ignore what the person above me said. It does screw down tightly although it isn't the perfect fit. It's a great watch all around for the price
I have this watch in a bracelet and i love it, is perfect for my 16cm wrist and i don’t care about the 50m wr because i don’t like to swim with a watch
Trying to understand why when quartz is mentioned there is always a rationalization for it to exist. The rationalization is in itself a denigration. I love my mechanical watches - my first love in watch collecting. But, by just about every engineering standard, quartz beats mechanical, i.e. it's more accurate, it requires fewer moving parts and less material to manufacture, it's more robust and durable, all watch functions can be proved in a smaller unit and, finally, it's less expensive to make. It's like comparing a rotary phone and switch to a cell phone.
36mm is the preferred size for my wateches. Just wish there was a no date automatic mechanical movement. Too bad it's only 50M water resistance. It is a miss.
I bet that overall it'll be a fine watch for the price. Not the killer deal of the Duro, no, but still should last a long time as a beater for those whose wrists it'll fit.
Very disapointing from casio, my assumptions is that because of the decreased size caused the implimentation of the same features on the 44 too difficult to keep the price down.
I feel like Casio is "missing the boat" when it comes to the Duro. Based on the thousands of videos about this watch and the thousands more on people modifying them, Casio should consider doing 1 or more of the following. I know they are trying to hit a price point but...they should 1. make the date window a little bigger 2. Sell a kit version of the watch with different straps (instead of it all going to the aftermarket) 3. I believe they used to have one...if so, bring back a white face version 4. consider an upmarket version with a sapphire crystal.
I hope you do more bargain watch reviews, I would like to offer suggestions to friends and family that don't see the value of spending larger sums on a watch
The 44mm duro was my first watch and I didn't even know that you're supposed to screw down the crown before exposing the watch to water. So for years, I showered with it and swam in the ocean with the crown unscrewed 🤡. It handled the abuse like a champ and still ticks away perfectly!
If unscrewed crown survived that, imagine the abuse it can get with the crown screwed!
@@johnnysilverhand1733 no need to be pretentious. Many people don’t think much about their watches until they rly start to get into them
@@johnnysilverhand1733 lol I literally have no reason to make this up.
maybe that's what Casio thought about too when they decided not to make it screw down crown or back :)
That's great that the Duro survived. I have a "more expensive" dive watch that I forgot to screw down the crown for a day while on a beach vacation. The next day, the crystal was completely fogged up. I had to send it in for a full service, which cost me about 10+ Duros. So much for "more expensive" watches. Now I obsessively check to ensure that the crown is screwed on. =)
Need more of critical Teddy that picks apart watches for what they are
I wear a 36mm omega seamaster most days and a 36mm marathon gsar when I travel, so I am stoked about this model
Cant believe casio approved this. A 40mm or 41mm, screwdown crown and 100WR would’ve been a great sequel
Theres no reason why a 40mm watch cant still be 200M. Its a bigger miss than even you are stating.
40mm with 20mm lug width, sapphire and 200m or bust!!!
@@kresimirpleicSapphire too, for $45? Why not demand a precious metal? 😂
@@kresimirpleic Many of us taking the time to watch and comment here are watch enthusiasts with collections. I regard myself as more of an enthusiast than a collector.
I agree with you. I have a somewhat flat 6.75 inch wrist. The lug to lug is short enough that I can wear my Duro without overhang. To me, lug to lug is a more pertinent measure of fit and whether a watch will be too big. Diameter is important. But, it stands to reason that a tool watch like a dive watch would emphasize larger dials. That said, I would replace it with a true 40 mm diameter Duro in a heartbeat. It would simply be a better fit for my wrist and I would prefer it aesthetically. In all but a dive watch, 44mm is a nonstarter for me. I would also pay a bit more for sapphire. But, as an enthusiast, I would make a project of it and inexpensively do the mod myself if I were so motivated.
@@kresimirpleicI have a 7.5” wrist and I’m more than happy with the size of my Duro. I upgraded it with a sapphire crystal with cyclops as my eyes struggled with the tiny date aperture, and got an aftermarket bracelet designed for the watch. It’s perfect for me, as the lug to lug prevents overhang. I have plenty of watches 43mm and up and none look stupid to me. If your tastes tell you that’s too large, fair enough, but that doesn’t make others delusional or lacking taste. Try a little tact man.
I think most people are a little over critical of this watch. People were complaining for years the original Duro was too big. Casio does something not a lot of companies do, which is listen to the consumer, and produces a smaller version. No one on TH-cam has, in my opinion, appreciated what Casio does as a company in regards to listening to their fan base. The price is a little steep, that's a valid observation; the watch should probably be closer to the original Duro's price (last time I checked this watch is around $100 while the original is still around $45 or $50). All things considered, I think Casio did a great job with this watch, and I have a lot of respect for a company that will try to provide their fan base what they ask for.
The diameter should've been 39mm from bezel edge to edge. I know people asked for a smaller Duro but not this small, it's ridiculous!
3:00 This is basically the same size as the "37mm" Citizen Promaster (or the Marathon MSAR 36 for that matter), which is the ideal size for my "child"-sized wrists.
Was planning on buying a duro as a beater for dad’s pepsi rolex submariner. Is the new edition (smaller size) the same size?
"unless you're a child or..."
36old me with a 14,8cm wrist: 🙄
Watch Enthusiasts: "The perfect watch size is 36mm, you're never going to dive more than 3m deep so anything else is overkill"
Casio: "Sure here you go"
Watch Enthusiasts: "I hate it"
😂
Well, I for one understand the disappointment because it should be the successor of Duro, which is famous for being the cheapest 200m diver watch.
To be fair, divers wear small. Most people that would recommend a 36mm watch would probably recommend a 38/39mm diver.
They have a 200m variant in india
@@deepeshpv6729 What is the model number?
Watch guy: I need 200M
Casio: here's 50
Watch guy: 🙍🏻♂️
Casio: do you dive?
Watch guy: I've been in a pool..
Casio: just wear the watch...
If Casio would have had 200m wr, 38 mm, sapphire with ar coating, new neat colours and the same embossed marlin on the back it could have had the potential to become a unisex hit watch in my humble opinion. Happy new year to everyone ! Greetings from Montréal !
If you could make an $80 watch and sell it for $50, that'd be great.
If there’s one thing the Moonswatch showed us, people are open to more colours than watch makers thought, and will happily pay for multiple of the same watch in different colours.
They can't have the Marlin logo anymore. The owners won't grant the license. It's why the MDV107 was released, without Logo.
Doesn't even need sapphire, hardened mineral crystal like Seiko's hardlex is good enough.
No need for sapphire if it takes the price up. What really matters is proper sizing (16mm strap width?!) and the great water resistance that made the Duro such a classic.
A friend of mine just got the baby duro today ! I knew it was 38 but when I saw it in person I was surprised. It felt way smaller but ( since I own the big one ) it didn’t felt like it lacks character it felt as solid as the big one , to be honest I wore it and it felt like a vintage diver not bad at all even elegant I would say , the big one is almost unwearable. The big downfall is indeed the water resistance drop and screw down crown but if you go just swimming to the beach/pool which most people will do with this watch I guess it would not be a problem ! I think it’s a good option for somebody who wants an everyday capable diver style watch at a ridiculously good price and a modest size ! I can never blame them if they make a watch smaller than I expected quite the opposite !
Biggest sin is that they removed the marlin icon to make it cheaper but its not really cheaper than the original duro.
Without marlin icon, it is not interesting at all :(
they removed it because it's not a diving watch anymore so there is no reason to pretend that it is
@@kosmas173 but they also removed it on some of the 44mm 200WR ones
I don't think the marlin icon was removed for the cost. I think it was removed because if you minimized it in the same ratio of the 38mm variation the details would to small to be printed via silkscreen and it would be too big if you retained the marlin icon from the 44mm.
Which harks back to why did you make it too small in the first place, people would have probably loved this in the 40mm variation
@@chadallenchan i was reading some convos about the trademark issue, i think ppl said that the logo was owned by timex or its a regional legal use, since half the release outside us doesnt have the marlin logo, i could be wrong, but the smaller printing is a valid point.
Picked up a sapphire swapped 200m Duro and it has gotten more wrist time than my other watches. The manufacturing quality is remarkable for the price point and the red AR crystal swapped in this case makes it look very different while also able to take even more abuse.
Where?
@@megakill952 eBay, I believe the seller did the swap themselves. They had a hardness gauge in the photos and the seal seems good as it has had no issues in water.
I really like this watch - for me it is the perfect size. I was really searching for a good wearable dive watch for small wrists (even for a woman). And here comes Casio and presents the best solution.
Already have it on my shopping list - for me, it is a no-brainer!
That's all good, except this is no dive watch...
@@nightstalker824 *look-a-like dive watch. Still happy with it. For swimming in pool, or open waters, or triathlon competitions, none of the normal watches are suitable for my purposes, so that doesn't matter to me.
I appreciate your honesty Teddy, especially as someone that was really interested in a scaled down duro.
Love mamacoo the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the watch. I don't think any other TH-camr can show off watches in as much detail as you.
It would have been fine if it was actually 38mm (a lot of the first generation divers had similar sizes). But instead of just making a normal sized diver, they leaned fully into a women’s watch with the small lug width etc. 38-40mm with 20mm lugs would’ve been perfect. I also don’t understand the obsession with sunburst dials on budget watches. This will never look like luxury, so they should’ve stayed with a matte or glossy finish to keep it tooly.
Silly too because women’s watches are trending larger as well.
*toolly
I bought a Duro as a Christmas gift for my nephew, who is in middle school. I considered both sizes and ended up choosing the larger one because of the specs. I wanted this watch to be a true dive watch for him where the can take it swimming and snorkeling with confidence that the water resistance can hold up. I also realized that a 44mm watch would be somewhat large for him and that the smaller version would fit better. But he's still growing so eventually the watch won't look as large on his wrist. He was very excited when he opened the gift, and as far as I know he has been wearing it ever since.
Duro is my go to beater almost every day. I swapped Sapphire glass into it, and took it off the factory resin, and it's pretty bulletproof, other than the now scarred bezel. Finally needed a battery change after almost exactly 4 years. Easy to do and it's surf proof (replace your gasket at the same time as your battery)
IT DOES wear smaller than its stats suggest too.
Thank you for content like this Teddy. My watch journey is just beginning and it’s all thanks to you! Cheers brother, keep up the great work. 🍻
I bought a Duro 44mm about a year and a half ago for 45 dollars on ebay. I absolutely loved it so much I ordered 2 more, 1 with a green bezel. I've changed the straps on 2 just to be different, 1 od green rubber 2 piece, the other a 1 piece od green nylon strap. I usually wear one every day, love the marlin and couldn't be happier with them.
As a newer watch enjoyer who is more interested in accessorizing, my main concern with the 38mm duro is how small it really is. It almost feels like the 44mm is too big, but the 38mm is too small
The lower quality bezel action is a bit of a bummer, but in terms of water resistance I know that my watches will be coming off before I swim, so it's not a particular concern to me
I'm curious is the 50m water resistance punches above its weight like with A168W's does
Teddy, you forgot the sweet 22 mm lug width, easy to change out after market bracelets & straps, elevating the style. Glad I have a blue & black pair.
I'd happily buy it 👍 I love the size, aesthetics, brand pedigree and price point. Really not worried about the lowered WR or lack of "Marlin" logo.
It looks the same, yet looks so different. It just feels off when it's shrunk down... Looks disproportionate. Luckily I still have my OG Duro Marlin! And it doesn't wear as big as most people think. The OG Marlin wears perfect on my 6.5" wrist.
I bought the 44mm size with green bezel. I dont like the green tone. Can I get a replacement for reasonably cheap. The watch cost $41.
If this was actually 38mm, it would be the perfect size for me - I say that as somebody with a 36mm Seamaster! Third time's the charm, maybe?
Even this smaller scaled back version seems to be hitting the marks. It seems many manufacturers quartz watches are hitting the marks these days or at least doing better. I purchased the 44mm Duro many moons ago and was floored it hit every mark. Actually every 44 Duro I've seen are hitting the marks, but I must admit to not seeing every example out there. Thanks for the review, Teddy. Have a good day everyone.
The black/black Duro mdv-107 (no marlin logo sadly) was one of my first watch purcahses and I'm particularly proud I chose such an admired model without knowing about the following it has, as i went mostly on looks and price. It looks awesome on an oyster style bracelet and coincidentally, I wore it today.
Thank you! I'll make sure to get the big Duro!
I might pick the 38 Pepsi on a stainless steel bracelet for my son's 12th birthday. He has been wearing square Casios for years,. This past Christmas I gave him his first real G-Shock.
Hey, there was something about this review that felt more like personal approach, felt more connected to this kind of editing or presentation maybe. I really hope you grow from here in future. All the very best!
Best watch mod I ever did, adding sapphire. It's unbeatable.
I own two duros. On both of them I put a cyclops lens above the date window. On the black bezel I have a black/grey nato strap and on the Pepsi I have a “jubilee” stainless steel bracelet.
I love both of them, and having a big wrist, I don’t think I’ll go for the mini-non-duro version.
Have a great 2024, Teddy!
Hey that sounds neat. How did you do the cyclops conversion?
First, I thought of buying the cyclop added crystals. But a good friend who is also an excellent watchmaker, told me not to buy those crystals cause he had the cyclop lenses to add to the original glass. So that was it: adding the lenses to the original crystal on my duros.
Oh okay cool. My first thought was a full crystal replacement, but if you have the window itself that sounds ideal (granted you have the skills required).
Thanks for sharing.
The contemporary obsession with larger watches is bizarre. 36mm is not a "child size," and the 6.5" wrist depicted in the video looks great with the watch. You have even shown in the past how well 36mm dive watches look on the wrist.
I think the problem with many modern watch buyers is that their watches must make a statement rather than compliment their overall look. As a result, their watches are bulky, flashy, and frankly gaudy. A watch is a finishing touch, a small bit of flair that ought not distract from the person, but rather compliment them. This is the brilliance of vintage and neo-vintage watches. Bring back smaller watches!
That said, I understand the concerns with the other short comings. Small watches shouldn't lose so much in performance, and I wish casio has done a bit more here.
What a thorough breakdown with context to the history of this line. This was a great review.
Might it not be suitable for women wanting an entry level ? There seems to be far fewer options in the utility, functional categories for smaller wrist sizes….
What a great reviewer who provides insights even on cheaper watches. No wonder he is so successful. Love your content
The size is fine. Even with moderately sized 7.25" wrists I really enjoy wearing
Truthfully, I think this smaller Duro would be excellent for a young son or daughter who wants to have a watch like mom or dad.
I have the batman and all blue 44mm...LOVE THEM. I have 7.5 wrist though so no issue for me.
Looks like its trying to be the Bulova Oceanographer at a major discount, but fails to execute.
Casio just needed to drop the Duro's measurements by a good 2mm, and it would've been PERFECT. This small one just looks like a toy watch suitable for a 12 year-old's wrist. As Teddy said, the wait continues...
I've been wanting to have a casio duro but the 44mm is too big for my 6 inch wrist. So I'm happy to know that they release a smaller version. It may not have the same features like the 200M WR but I'm not going to use it for diving. I just love the way it looks.
Its not divestyle. It dives deep and reliable. I have two with retrofitted sapphire. All that Casio needed to do....The normal duro wears just fine...
Duro is my first analog watch. I love it. They also make great gifts for family and friends!
I bought original 44mm Duro black/black Marlin two months ago. I specifically wanted the Marlin version, less available in Europe, so I paid a premium, $75 in total. I bought three nato straps: original Bond, Craig Bond (black/grey) and black with red border. It wears amazing. It’s so accurate. This watch convinced me to start looking at quartz watches again. I’m thinking about Citizen Satellite Wave, whenever I’ll save the money for it.
Too bad about the smaller version cutting some corners, but it will just reinforce the legend of the Duro.
How loud is the ticking sound of the seconds hand?
How does the Duro look on a leather strap?
I have an old Duro with an LED light. I love that feature.
Get the 33mm or 37mm Citizen Eco-Drive Pro-Master diver instead!
I would love to buy one for my 8yo. Too bad the price makes it a bit much for that when I can get several others to fit that bill for half the cost from Timex and Casio...
They should have done a 40mm Duri with the same specs.
The original Duro is a legend, and rightly so. It was one of the very first watches I bought as I got into this hobby, partly thanks to your coverage of it on this channel, Teddy. So thank you for that. I still wear it as a super-casual summer watch and still love to see it on my wrist. The enjoyment is enhanced by the almost hard-to-believe price.
Looks like Casio missed the mark on the “baby Duro”, although I might get one for my wife (not kidding, small wrists), so maybe it’s not totally without a use-case. But the water resistance is really a shame. And the loss of the marlin. Love that little graphic.
Anyway, thank you for the review!
I’ve tried for years to wear less than 40mm and I just can’t do it, it makes my stomach sick, what is it about the smaller watches that people like? Is it just because they have smaller wrists?
I just bought it. And its perfect! Im not a diver, but i like swimming and travelling. So this is perfect for me.
Nice video. Sounds like the 38mm version is definitely a step down from the lager version. Speaking of which, I own a 44mm duro that doesn't have a marlin logo, is it ligit? When I bought it 2 years ago my research seemed to suggest that the missing marlin logo was due to licencing issue?
The casio mtd 1053d is the "unofficial" Baby Duro
The sad thing is they didn't include the green one in smaller version
It would have bee so easy to get this right. How did it go so wrong??
Can you cover the Timex Waterbury Dive style watch?
Mini Duro is gonna be the watch for my son. PERFECT brand, case size, style and of course price!
I daily the original 44mm Duro, and I think the size is fine. That being said, I think the prefect Duro would have a 40/41mm diameter, a solar quartz movement, 200m water resistance, and decent lume.
I would buy that watch 👆🏻
I am looking at getting my younger brother (13 years old) a dive-style watch for his birthday, as he really likes the ones that I have. He has very slim wrists (could easily wear a 36mm watch), and I cannot spend too much money so the $50 price point looked great, but I am seeing a lot of videos that are pretty negative about this model. Now, he is not super into watches so I don't think he cares too much about the water resistance and other specs like that, so I am wondering if anyone thinks he would like this? Is to too bad to buy? Or is it just not what people hoped for.
I’m happy cause I have a small wrist so is a W for me. Also someone tell me where to buy it I can’t find any.
The original Duro is my go to Beater / work watch. Every scratch on it is earned. When I dive with it I know it will just work. The reason 200 m is part of that trust and faith. Skip the dive style Duro and go with the Vostok Amphibian. Cheers!
Exactly what I did. Vostok has a much cooler story and in house movement and can take just as much abuse. Found a used one one ebay for $60, unbeatable at that price and is now my everyday wear even over the Omegas in my collection
I really don't see the depth drop as an issue unless you're a pro diver and if you were, somehow I don't think you'd be rocking a Duro. My criticism would be the 60 click bezel. I use my timer bezels a lot, so an issue for me. An auto version for not too much more money would be killer. Thanks for the varied watch content
Kind of remind me of the tissot seastar 1000 36mm. Very cool watch but arguably very small for a diver. Luckily they released a 40mm too.
I have 44 mm and really enjoy it. 38 mm is strange size for it I think. I would like to try something like 39-42 mm.
Now slot the 200m, Duro Jr. in between! MTD-1053
Great review Teddy!
At 50m water resistance what’s the point
Yeah, they went from one extreme to the other here.
What? Did the designer at Casio see the size criticism and go "They want smaller?! Well, I'll give them smaller!!" before making this?
Id go for a Duro as a beater, looks a decent watch, the full fat version though not the tiny one.
Funny enough, I have a rather small 6 inch wrist and all my dress watches are 36,38,39 mm but somehow this 38mm Duro feels and looks too small on my wrist. Even my grandpa vintage Rolex 36mm somehow feels larger. Maybe lug designs?
I have the precursor to the 44mm Duro, the Duro Super Illuminator mdv-102. While around 42mm in diameter it works well on my 16.5 cm wrist. The original strap is crap but the watch is great.
I own a 44mm Casio Duro Marlin MDV-106G and it blows me away for the value at a
I dunno how Casio produces quality watches at such a reasonable price point but here we are!
I wonder if this could be a good starter watch for my kid, who wants a watch but doesn’t want a bright colored swatch that looks like a kid’s watch.
Check the Casio AE1200 if you haven’t already, good water resistance and easy to read
This sold me. I want one. I’m a builder and I like to wear a watch. I need durability at a good price and the size is actually a big bonus for me. Wearing gloves, reaching in tight spaces, a lot of situations where a 44 just isn’t going to be comfortable. I dig the style and at the price I can just replace them as needed. I’ll probably even try out different colors that way. One man’s trash….
I have a smaller wrist and I don't dive that much. Not at all 😄
I cant even find it available anywhere?
I bought one (WR200) last year in Amazon Turkey . I found it cheap for 1300TL (40$). It came from overseas. One thing I needed was adjusting the BAND easily. Other watches don't fit perfectly no matter what I do. Not to big, not to small, it takes attention too. I wear it too work, important events etc. I'mnot a watch collector etc and this is more than enough for a tight budget
- We were able to make a cool clock. Our engineers did a good job on them. They are truly appreciated by our customers.
- Let's make the same ones, but with a smaller diameter?
- No! We need to clearly and visibly show our customers that we don't give a fuck about them! Let's deceive them in the diameter of the watch, reduce the water resistance and get the marlin to hell! Forward! We're idiots!
I cannot find the small Duro anywhere...does anyone know who sales them.
probably discontinued? coz the duro is supposed to be a dive watch with 44mm offering 200m water resistance. This is only 50m, completely defeating the purpose of its existence. Also ppl have been asking for 40-41mm, not a baby size 38.
At that price point and size, a great introduction to the world of watches for a young child.
Dang. A 39-40mm with the same crown and water resist would've been a banger.
wow, this is the most dunking teddy has done for a watch
does it actually have a screw down crown? because i love the sizing!
That would be an emphatic "no" - it's push/pull and no marlin on the dial, either; it's a tragically abysmal release - considering it's a freaking Casio, no less.
It does. Ignore what the person above me said. It does screw down tightly although it isn't the perfect fit. It's a great watch all around for the price
I have this watch in a bracelet and i love it, is perfect for my 16cm wrist and i don’t care about the 50m wr because i don’t like to swim with a watch
It's not a 38mm, the listing on Casio's website is incorrect. It was confirmed as being a 35mm.
The original Duro in blue is stunning
will you ever make videos on modifying watches rather than only what you sell?
It's a great watch for it's size, don't listen to the payed trolls from the watch industry that makes you spend your money on useless luxury
Trying to understand why when quartz is mentioned there is always a rationalization for it to exist. The rationalization is in itself a denigration. I love my mechanical watches - my first love in watch collecting. But, by just about every engineering standard, quartz beats mechanical, i.e. it's more accurate, it requires fewer moving parts and less material to manufacture, it's more robust and durable, all watch functions can be proved in a smaller unit and, finally, it's less expensive to make. It's like comparing a rotary phone and switch to a cell phone.
36mm is the preferred size for my wateches. Just wish there was a no date automatic mechanical movement. Too bad it's only 50M water resistance. It is a miss.
just ordered the 44mm version, and a leather nato strap
What is your wrist size?
@@namkhanngajato3911 I honestly have no idea
I bet that overall it'll be a fine watch for the price. Not the killer deal of the Duro, no, but still should last a long time as a beater for those whose wrists it'll fit.
Very disapointing from casio, my assumptions is that because of the decreased size caused the implimentation of the same features on the 44 too difficult to keep the price down.
One of the best watch to start a collection !
I feel like Casio is "missing the boat" when it comes to the Duro. Based on the thousands of videos about this watch and the thousands more on people modifying them, Casio should consider doing 1 or more of the following. I know they are trying to hit a price point but...they should 1. make the date window a little bigger 2. Sell a kit version of the watch with different straps (instead of it all going to the aftermarket) 3. I believe they used to have one...if so, bring back a white face version 4. consider an upmarket version with a sapphire crystal.
I hope you do more bargain watch reviews, I would like to offer suggestions to friends and family that don't see the value of spending larger sums on a watch