Budget Casio Duro Mods! Sapphire, Bracelet etc for $40!

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Just One More (Croaky) Mod! Really easy and what an improvement in the watch. The sapphire would be my first pick, but the bracelet makes the watch more wearable, and a decent clasp makes the whole tactile experience so much nicer. I'm on the Lemsip, I'll see you all again on Sunday. Cheers, Jody

[@BCallum]

Casio Duro with a sapphire crystal...Priceless!!! Casio should offer that as a $25 option.

[@lucasle11]

That defeats the whole purpose of the watch dude. Do it yourself easily or buy a watch with sapphire. Dumbest comment I have ever read about this watch.

[@SiameseDream97]

@@lucasle11 what If he doesn't feel like changing it and he really likes that design.

[@lucasle11]

@@SiameseDream97 Then keep the original mineral crystal that comes on the watch or buy a different brand in the same style that comes with sapphire. Duh? Are you really that dumb SYRO to ask such a stupid question? Better yet you and him should probably just stop watches all around.

[@SiameseDream97]

@@lucasle11 chill tf out dude, jesus... what's so difficult to understand about a CASIO DURO (not other watch) with Sapphire?

[@moocow2172]

@@lucasle11 guy here obviously pays someone to change the battery on his watch

[@JR-gp2zk]

3:22 with the small size of the movement, I wonder if Casio ever considered making a 40mm Duro.

[@salty_terminal_civilian5374]

Idk why they haven't, so many damn people want that shit.

[@jmmartin7766]

They really need to-- they can call it "The Duro Reduced" lol

[@TheSpekkel1]

I wish they did, standard duro is too large for me.

[@ethanapalis2932]

Thinking the same thing, still waiting for a 40mm duro :\

[@jondalarpv2029]

There's been one 40 mm casio duro for years it's been sold only in Japan and it's been discontinued BUT you can still find it in Amazon they'll send it straight from Japan the model is Casio duro mdv 100 but is is a different model I like it though... By the way if you want the same model but 40mm there are 3 of them coming but without the Marlin (front and back) with new colorways: Pepsi, Batman and the classic black dial.

[@SuperRedmenace]

"Turn the bass down"?! I turned it up! Croon for me you Scottish silver fox.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Hahahha! Thanks!

[@brantisonfire]

I thought Jody was Australian?

[@SuperRedmenace]

@@brantisonfire he lives in OZ but he is Scotland's own son.

[@brantisonfire]

@@SuperRedmenace Okay, I gotcha. Part of me was wondering why his Australian accent sounded Scottish.

[@AjTello300]

same

[@sdnalyam]

All quarts diver watch brands need to incorporate the Vostok 2 piece back. This will insure that the watch stays waterproof after you replace the battery.

[@ZCherish]

No one: Jody: *has milled clasps lying around the house*

[@christophergustafson3942]

Sadly I do as well, but without the reasonable justification of a job reviewing watches.

[@0017Bulldog]

Only "proper" ones though.

[@armandr1613]

I have 1 milled clasp lying around...

[@johnsmith-gs4qf]

One of the best MODS I've seen for any watch, nice and easy to understand and to the point! Also love The Duro - the best budget diver IMHO!

[@keysersoze503]

I recommend the Duro as the best beater watch for the money. Recently took a bad spill on the sidewalk and aside from a few scratches on the crystal it held up fine unlike my nose. LOL!

[@vonkruel]

I bought the same crystal, followed what you did in the video using cheap tools from Amazon, and it really wasn't hard (just a little patience required). I'm happy with this cheap mod and I don't expect to do anything else to the watch head. Now I sort of want sapphire crystals on a couple other Casios I own, but I'd have to find the exact sizes. Thanks for this very well done instructional video!

[@edwardsjohnpaul]

Without this video I would not have been able to remove the crown -- at least not without a much greater deal of difficulty. Of all the videos I've seen of removing the crown, this was the only that had a clear shot and explanation of what to depress. Fantastic job, thank you so much, I now have a domed sapphire in mine and am feeling pretty good about that!

[@mikegarretson4745]

In the Past when I’ve replaced a watch crystal finding the replacement has always been the most difficult task. Thank you for doing the hard part and posting the link! Love your show!

[@1minutewatchguy]

Fantastic video, feel better soon Jody

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks Mike!

[@rogerauclair1670]

Jody, as usual a very amusing yet informative review. I have a Casio Duro and I like it very much but the mod that you did really elevated it to a seriously classy watch. On KZbin there are many watch reviewers, some good and some are pretty lousy that they are pretty well jumping on the watch reviewer bandwagon with very little knowledge of horology. However, it’s obvious that you are a very keen watch enthusiast with a considerable knowledge and experience of the subject, and the Scottish gift of the gab doesn’t do any harm either which makes “Just One More Watch” stand head and shoulders above most, if not all of the other watch review channels. I take my well worn cowboy hat off to you sir and keep up the excellent work.

[@steved3387]

Well said Roger.

[@rob45x]

I would have grabbed one of these casios years ago if they were 40 or 41mm.

[@abilash5768]

You have got to be kidding me I have been waiting for a vid for years. So thanks for that.

[@jaybaldwin5376]

Just done these mods and it was easier than I thought. Removing the glass and replacing with sapphire was a breeze. The strap makes the whole thing feel really substantial. Totally different feel to the watch now. Thank you JOMW.. 👍🏻 😀

[@brandonarmstrong1416]

I saw this video. Purchased these mods and finally arrived. These absolutely make this watch feel even better. Your videos are great sir. 😊

[@alexkwan3]

The more i see this watch, the more i want it. However, my 6” wrist disagrees.

[@TheAechBomb]

just go for it, you'll get used to it :3

[@tornagawn]

For the money, it is worth taking a punt and see how it looks ‘on wrist’.

[@NathanChisholm041]

It will look fine!

[@Pwndaz]

having a 6" wrist is a pain in the ass, can only take a look at like 5% of the cool watches.

[@NathanChisholm041]

@@Pwndaz I have an 8.5in wrist and dress watches around 38mm do not suit me at all that's why I love divers and pilot watches.

[@snamwob]

Nice mods! You've inspired me to pick up a saphire upgrade once I scratch the crystal on mine, but so far it's holding up well. I think the Duro also looks great on a shark mesh bracelet. I picked one up off of ebay for 20 bucks and wore it all summer long. And just an aside, most reviews I've seen put the lug to lug at 48mm not the 52mm you mentioned. I don't have calipers to verify with mine but it might be worth double checking.

[@RA2Music]

Just finished modding a Duro Kermit as a birthday gift for my best friend. Added a double domed sapphire crystal, new aluminum bezel insert and a two toned steel/ceramic bracelet. Thanks for the tutelage on these mods. I think he is going to love his new watch.

[@PhineasPhlob]

Loving the 'vague pretense of professionalism'! Exactly how I do things.

[@brinx8634]

That's a tremendous improvement! In my eyes, unless you are diving, rubber straps look homely and cheap. The change to a bracelet utterly transforms this watch. While sapphire and milled clasp are improvements, the "rubber-band" would be the would be first to go for me. Another great vid, Jody.

[@bitterboar]

Thanks for soldiering through. Cool video. I bought a Duro at Walmart on clearance for $11. I’ve bought four different straps for it. So fun and versatile.

[@ALEXJRZ]

A steal!

[@GeneGirard007]

Any stainless steel bracelets? If so, details? Thanks!

[@bitterboar]

@@GeneGirard007 yes, any bracelet for an skx will fit them. You do have to bend the spring bars a little, but they fit pretty good and make it look like a million bucks.

[@GeneGirard007]

@@bitterboar Thanks!

[@rogexpo9430]

Get well soon Jody. We need our routine fill of just one more watch videos. You’re a real trooper supplying us with great content even when you’re not feeling 100 percent. We really appreciate you and your dedication. Stay well my friend.

[@fuloman9894]

The mineral cristal in my Duro already banged. I definitely going for this one. Thank ame Jody.

[@DonCacomixtle]

A Scottish Barry White 😂😂😂😂 Get well soon my amigo.

[@jessealvarez779]

I love my Casio Duro! I got the Pepsi bezel one at Walmart in the US for $49.92. It looks like the GMT clock up on the wall in this video, as a matter of fact. The stock resin strap isn't half bad as it's similar to some of my G-Shocks, though I bet a jubilee bracelet would look fantastic and could almost pass for a Seiko diver. Great vid, I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes to tinker with watches.

[@AaronGood]

Never been able to consider the Duro, my upper lug to lug limit is 47mm, but love seeing these little mod videos. Great video, Jody!

[@Andrew-J316]

Excellent! I love these type of videos! Thank you and hoping you get well soon!

[@anonimushbosh]

You should do a lot more of these. De-subbing Ali specials... the possibilities for personalisation are endless. You could even sell JOMW emblems to cover up the Chinese logos!

[@michaelbell9811]

I bought a Duro after seeing your review (although watching others as well) for the princely sum of $42 a couple of months ago. I bought the sapphire crystal with AR coating and just completed installing it. It went a lot more smoothly than I was expecting. Thanks very much for this and the rest of your videos.

[@GeneGirard007]

Precisely which tools did you need for the sapphire crystal? Thanks!

[@reydiz8292]

Link for the sapphire crystal?

[@michaelbell9811]

The tools are in the video above. But, in answer to your question, I needed a crystal press to press the old crystal out and then to put the new crystal in.

[@michaelbell9811]

The link for the crystal is in the description above - I'm not going to take away from Jody's small commission.

[@bezelbandit1559]

Brilliant Jody, I’ve got one of each of the duro colourways, I tried a hand and bezel swap on my blue duro to create an irn-bru coloured ‘masterpiece’. Hands fell off after 2 days but briefly it looked great! Wish I’d thought of Ali Express before getting two sapphire crystals from crystal times!

[@davidsparling3505]

Awesome video, Jody! Definitely going to do this mod on my Duro. Hope you feel better soon!

[@adamwighton]

Perfect! Just bought a blue one!

[@G-rig6969]

Awesome, looks fun and a very worthwhile lot of upgrades. Those tools look cheap and handy, pretty fiddly trying to get the clasp micro-adjust spring bars out with dental floss, haha

[@Johnnykast]

Feel better soon! Thanks for being a champ and making another great vid. Every time I watch one of your mod videos I feel less nervous about taking off a case back with my amazon tools.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks John! If I can do it......

[@davidcrandall4958]

Thanks Jody! Amazing video! Interesting to see that Tiny Quartz Movement! Watch looked great with those upgrades

[@djapojunior]

A really great set of mods, nice work not cocking it up. 😁 But, to be honest, the only mod I would do on a Duro would be improving the lume. I'd put it on a nato and replace the crystal if and when I scratched the mineral. But the lume would be my first improvement.

[@StaticVapour590]

Jordy saying his tools are medieval and "bad" I'm here with basically self made tools except spring bar tool and screwdrivers and tweezers, even made piezo-mic for timegrapher on PC (tg 0.5.0) Yet I have managed to regulate 2 vintage watches and built one from scrap parts with Miyota 8215 movement inside. Screw down crown and all that diver look with non-rotating bezel. Seems to be waterproof

[@richardedward123]

recently picked up duro gold. love it! was looking for replacement bracelet. perfect timing. thanks!

[@finenavaljewelry5798]

Thanks for the video! I'm planning to get into the SKX modding thing, but I will start with the Duro to get comfortable!

[@malkinmalone]

It honestly looks like it could be a $500 watch.

[@cv507]

a subs nöt 500k D

[@ConvoyGTR]

That bracelet is cheaper and nicer than the genuine Casio bracelet you can get for the Duro. Very nice. And job well done Jody!

[@mrz80]

Yknow, I don't go with all the shade people are throwing on that stock rubber bracelet. I kind of like it. It doesn't catch my arm hairs and it doesn't get sweat stained or smell funny. :D

[@jimsmith8062]

Perfect timing just got the Blue Duro so will try this.

[@fredrick965]

Perfect watch to mod for newbies. It's a really good watch, it's popular, and it's inexpensive. Omega Planet Ocean bezel inserts fit perfectly, though I forget which size at the moment. Have a blue insert installed right now. Just don't try to remove the bezel to do it. The factory bracelet is a Planet Ocean similar style as well. Oil filled with a domed crystal looks good, too.

[@amirulizzad6122]

"i have a sore throat, since then it's gone into my chest".. How's your sense of smell Jordy? 🤔

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ha! Australia has only 11 cases, and I'm not one of them!

[@nigelh4617]

That's the voice of US film preview voiceovers, Jody

[@cardswithcoach4610]

@@JustOneMoreWatch Well, cheers to that Jordy 🍻

[@Alias_Anybody]

@@JustOneMoreWatch I also didn't expect it. Do you have access to antibody tests? Better save than sorry.

[@hubertuswolfthaler]

@@JustOneMoreWatch The whole continent only has 11 cases? I think your numbers are a little off 😂

[@davidtodd907]

Jody - your vids always inspire me. I recently blagged a Duro off Amzn (£38) and just finished modding it using a 22mm 'Omega style' bracelet that I had sitting around spare and left over from a Pagani that I had swapped out for a leather strap . I added an Orange 'Planet Ocean' style bezel insert off eBay ( £15) + Sapphire Crystal with Blue AR coating from AliExpress (£17) and it has transformed a good lookng watch into one that looks just as nice as a $$$$ Rolex / Omega - so thx for the inspiration Jody. ....I'm sure Rolex must be getting worried ;)

[@davidcrandall4958]

Sounds Beautifull!

[@JasonBarnhart]

Just revisited this video a year after it was published. Put the Crystal Times domed sapphire in a gold bezel Duro and put it on a tropical strap. Turned out great. Worth every penny.

[@davidstewart3868]

Jody, Thanks for the inspiration to finally mod my Duro!

[@CoreyBrass]

Now that you have a pressure tester I hope you test this so those of us thinking about doing a crystal upgrade can see if we keep some degree of WR at a basic pool or snorkeling level.

[@chimpninja2000]

I might be the only one, but I don't mind the stock strap on this at all. Might be worth upgrading to hands with better lume while the dial is out though.

[@OmerBonfil]

Awesome vid, I got mine just after your previous video from Amazon. I love it a lot. Since I'm mostly desk diving I'm not that worried about the water resistance, but I think I'll just wait for the first scratch on the crystal to do it.. 😹

[@Lionfire1]

Good job Jody! Defintely looks classier, wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@Ryan-jr2cv]

I'd love to see you swap the quartz movement for a mechanical movement.

[@BLIGHTY1000]

Liked even before the hellllllooooo! 👍

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks mate!

[@cameronstewart6193]

Wow, mods like a BOSS! That watch looks amazing. Well done.

[@Editsjidanger]

Hey Jody thanks for keeping that orange pitcher in your back ground, we had one when I was young growing up in Adelaide, it reminds me of home, oh and your videos are great, thanks.

[@gamesetmatt23]

That bracelet makes a big difference to the looks, and the sapphire adds tons in practicality. Good job, bob :D

[@VinceRegan]

Agreed, anything but the stock Duro strap is a massive upgrade

[@mrz80]

@@VinceRegan I dunno... I kind of *like* the stock rubber strap.

[@AbdulRWatches]

You should have put also oil in the watch, it will make the dial pop even more with that saphire crystal.

[@meatsmudge5349]

I was going to say, the only mod this is missing to make it perfect is the hydro mod. That would negate any concerns of water resistance right there and give you a pretty bulletproof setup. I think I'll have to do this suite of mods on my blue Duro. I also wanted to do the sapphire crystal from crystal times, but $50 was more than I felt like was reasonable to spend on it. $18 is much more manageable. Thanks, Jody!

[@Watchugoton]

Get well soon Jody!!! Another great video see you in the next one, watching from wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🏻

[@Conundrum191]

Hey Jodi, in the off chance you see this I wanted to say thanks for the information on the upgraded clasp. I just picked up two of them, one for an Orient Kamasu and one for a Seiko SPRE, since both had pressed clasps. Definitely a worthy upgrade for about $8 each.

[@tornagawn]

Oh yeah! Me? Black Duro with black BluShark neoprene strap Blue Duro....same in blue Gold......diy brown waxed leather strap I WANT SAPPHIRE! Gonna get me some 😊

[@gavisbeech]

could have put some superlume on the dial and hands, would make it a great watch

[@edsonbraz4723]

Good job! Now I'm happy an confident to open my watch, You show that it's so easy! I'm brazilian and is a great honnor to see you dressing a t-short remembering Ayrton Senna.

[@chrisc475]

Wow Jody, that looks brilliant!

[@667hodge]

When you mod a watch and the crystal is worth more than the movement

[@KabobHope]

I looked in vain for a DIY mod vid for the Duro for while. It's not out there till now, Jody. You're the man and you've done Duro fans a great service. I hope you get a bajillion views. This is detailed and let's the average Joe like me pimp my watch with confidence because I just got started with watches early this year. It's nice to have all the parts sourced. I was going to pick up a Crystal Times Saph, but I decided not to because, like you said it costs as much as the watch and that just seems silly. A huge thanks and 👍.

[@maxbennett428]

Hi Jody, I did my Duro upgrade mods last week, same bracelet but i did pay €20 for the sapphire, I did opt for the double dome with a blue anti reflective coating, i must say the blue coating does give the casio that little touch of class. Can't wait for the summer and some swimming in the sea. I did however silicon grease the seal so its well watertight now. Cheers, see you next review. oh, and get well soon.

[@tomoshiro87]

Thank you Jody for soldiering on, get well soon

[@JohnOfAllTrades27]

🍿🍿 for all the $11 Walmart Duros in 2023 😉

[@IceDree]

Funny, I was looking at bracelets for the Duro just yesterday. It looks great on the strapcode bracelet with the endlinks (made for Seiko, but fits), but a $100 bracelet for a $50 dollar watch is a bit of a hard pill to swallow. Pacparts sells an OEM bracelet for about $18, but its a special order and takes about 3 weeks. Aliexpress appears be the way to go with this one. May I ask why you changed the clasp provided with the bracelet? Love the video, hope you feel better soon.

[@m39fan]

Why would you not want to replace a cheap stamped clasp for a nice milled one for $6?

[@gerrytemple5044]

Very nice mods, thank you! I'd go for a blue Marlin on a Nato or Milanese strap instead, but I'll do the saphire upgrade - not before the first scratch on the mineral 😉 Cheers from Bremen / Germany

[@alexkane5608]

Thanks for that Jody. Hope you feel better soon. I saw that crystal on Ali Express, I think I'll go for it now, over the Crystal Times version (Seiko mods in the UK). I have the blue Duro on a Geckota shark mesh (didn't pay full whack for that!). Looking forward to that sapphire. Cheers!

[@troynasello2085]

I put sapphire in my duro as well. The crystal gasket is stuck in the case. Has to be a gasket. Sapphire on steel will not seal. Good job!

[@gamesetmatt23]

That sounds like an old watchmaker's proverb: "Sapphire on steel, will not seal" 😁

[@shehateme9955]

@@gamesetmatt23 this too shall come 2 pass

[@SlapShotRegatta22]

When the fudge is Casio going to release a Duro reduced?!?

[@bobgox]

quite a fascinating watch (& listen) Jody, thanks so much !

[@WildPomStudios]

🚗💨Absolutely LOVE your shirt! Senna is the reason I got involved with motorsports! I own three Casio Duros. One stock, the next is my James Bond version with the NATO strap, and the third is my Omega Ocean version with Orange outer dial and Orange dive strap. One of my favorite watches in my collection! Love your channel! Keep up the great work!

[@soyelmariachi]

"She will be mine........oh yes, she will be mine."

[@3rdpig]

I never wanted a Duro until now.

[@steved3387]

LOVE my Duro!

[@alexandersmith855]

Thanks for carrying on for our watch entertainment with a cold. Do take care. Bracelet looks like it does many favors for the look and fit of our humble Duro. I use mine for a beach watch in the summer months and wear it on natos, though. So it currently lives in a drawer for the North American winter, dreaming of being an all year weekender on that bracelet. Maybe I'll be inspired to order these ali upgrades.

[@joegrasso8552]

Great mods, love my Duro. Blue one coming soon to my collection.

[@m39fan]

Now we just need to find a source for Ceramic bezel inserts! Feel better soon Jody!

[@Patrick-Ruis]

"Scottish Barry White" Brilliant.

[@tornagawn]

‘Cannae get enough o’ yer love, lassie’

[@delphi-moochymaker62]

I just bought a black one! Now the upgrades begin! Cheers,

[@pdmotors5027]

Great video as always. I actually managed to find a metal Casio bracelet last year for my Duro, okay the clasp is not milled, but it does look original . Keep them coming👍

[@bubbaoriley7864]

The original hardened mineral crystal is more smudge resistant and less reflective than sapphire. I think I’d wait until it had significant scratches before I’d consider a mod that will almost certainly destroy the 200m water resistance.

[@m39fan]

The water resistance is a guess anyway. Unless a watch says Diver's 200m or ISO 200M, it's pretty much a guess or marketing.

[@bubbaoriley7864]

@@m39fan when a manufacturer like Casio says it’s a 200m watch, it’s a pretty safe bet it’s a 200m watch, at least until the first battery replacement.

[@TheAechBomb]

I would've appreciated a ceramic bezel insert swap too, but this was a great vid :3

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I think alu are available (Omega Planet Ocean 45.5mm) but not sure about ceramic.

[@steved3387]

@@djzrobzombie2813 I THINK that was a mistake in wording. Jody always ups the milled clasps....

[@paulkleinkramer5065]

I think he misspoke about that. Jodi has often voiced his preference for a milled clasp in previous videos.

[@SergioRodriguez-mw5lh]

Thank you Jody! I have just replaced my casio duro crystal to sapphire 😁 Great content! Cheers

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

You inspired me to do my own mods. I have ordered a double domed sapphire crystal for my scratched up mineral crystal Citizen Nighthawk. $76 from Hong Kong but probably worth it for a watch worth $350.

[@geraldinhosartorio9062]

Belíssima camisa, ao maior piloto de todos os tempos , Ayrton Senna!!!!!

[@gonzchi]

The best of all times!

[@fattmatt200]

Send it to Bill gates so he has a posh watch for a change.

[@chrisainsley]

It’s great on this bracelet and with that clasp - mine arrived and it’s amazing!

[@shadowgolem9158]

Thanks for sharing! I'd love to see a bezel insert swap out on this one when you are feeling better!

[@BassMatriX]

"In a world were watch reviews just aren't enough... One man will dare to mod... What no one has bothered to mod before."

[@watchmebuildit]

Great build Jodi. The creased end-link on the bracelet looks like the item on the San Martin retro diver

[@paulusc2516]

Jody, I don’t have the Duro, but have the black and yellow MTD-1065. I had need of a battery replacement and the crystal appeared hazy. Thanks to your video I was able to remove the crown and movement and clean the inside of the crystal - mint!! Thank you so much; priceless information!

[@chozar]

Casio used to sell different versions of the MDV-106 on bracelet, but no longer. That replacement bracelet however can be found on parts pages and eBay. It looks great, and fits the lug profile perfectly. But it's hollow link, very visible from the side. Apparently the "5kx" has the same profile as the MDV-106, and any bracelet for that watch fits this perfectly. Strapcode has a whole page for it. Solid end links, solid link, milled clasp, in multiple versions. If you truly want the upscale MDV-106, that plus the Sapphire does it.

[@eggsII]

Thanks for this! Hope you’re on the mend!

[@TheMrZnyper]

Great video as always Jody, but please take care. Wishing you good health from across the pond

[@petercampbell1064]

Interesting to see the two tasks performed. For me, sapphire is not a big deal. My dear old Seiko Quartz from the late 1970s did not have it and it still suits me fine. A little wear and tear is not a problem. Watch looks nice on a bracelet

[@grass1class]

great video ! Thank you for update , also if possible I would love to see a review of Xicorr brand specially model M20.