The Best Quartz Rolex Submariner Alternative? - Casio Marlin Duro

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We love the Casio Marlin Duro, Bill Gates loves it, and so does your wallet! For $75 or £55, it's hard to come by such a stunning watch for so little money. The Casio Marlin Duro represents a genuine bargain and would suit both new and seasoned watch collectors.
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[@PapriceP]

Astounding value like all Casio watches. I seriously love this brand so much.

[@DiegoCamarero]

I'm a proud owner of a couple of Casio Marlin aka Casio Duro (duro meaning "hard" or "rugged" in Spanish): the most common black, and the so-called Bluro. I love them both. If they only were slightly smaller I'd wear nothing else, as they look amazing with a variety of .22mm straps or dedicated (signed with a marlin fish) aftermarket bracelets. They are also a great blank canvas for modding: ceramic or yacht master bezels, hands swapping, or hydro-mod for ultimate waterproof performance. It's a true classic.

[@alanaliyev456GT]

Most of my watches are automatics. But i like Casio Duro a lot. True water resistance... beautiful beze. Dusl collor...big but slim

[@conyo985]

I got the Pepsi version and I replaced it with a jubilee style bracelet. Now the watch is a stunner!

[@Muffinator8838]

Just got this exact watch for Christmas today. It is absolutely stunning! As someone who has been wearing a f91 w pretty much this whole year this is such an improvement!

[@codent]

oh congrats! I have the all blue one....EXCELLENT

[@Prometheus786]

im late but congrats. like you ive been wearing the F91w for ages and ive got the blue marlin one coming just waiting for it to be delivered, i cant wait.

[@Marty4650]

Really well done review. Sometimes manufacturers get everything right. Even if by accident. The Casio Duro is an example of that, providing an exceptionally good watch at an exceptionally good price. But this might have been by accident, because they recently "improved" the Duro by releasing a new version that gets everything wrong. People asked for a "smaller than 44mm" Duro, so Casio created a mini version of the watch at 36mm, which is just too small unless they intend to market it as a ladies version. And they didn't stop there. They also removed the screw down crown, the screw down back, and reduced the water resistance from 200m to 50mm. They even raised the price and removed the fish we all loved so much! If you own an original Duro, then hang onto it. It will become a collectors item, and you will be able to sell it for twice what you paid for it. If you bought the new version, then I hope you are happy with a much smaller, less featured, and more expensive version of the classic model.

[@ardwickhouse]

Outstanding review. I have two, All blue coming soon and after seeing your Batman up close, why not. I use them for work, well the pepsi I do. It goes on a Nato and in the downtime it’s on an Engineer bracelet, looking EPIC. The All Black sits permanently on an oyster. So many different folk and watch fans have mistaken them for a Rolex it’s shocking. At 44mm it’s a mans watch and it is proper BEAST LEVEL. Can REALLY take a smack. The word Duro hails from Latin meaning HARD and is it ever. I’ve taken walls down wearing that bad boy, not a scratch. It’s absolute NAILS. Sold my Rolly and my ‘O’… spent FA on these, QUIDS IN.

[@Peter-2704]

I bought the blue dial, blue bezel model to protect my other watches while at work. I've never been so upset to dink a watch even though it cost me only £60. I even considered buying a replacement but it served the purpose I bought it for. A very likeable watch.

[@adamc.sieracki4145]

Get those tempered glass screen protectors for it. A 3 pack is around $12.

[@fancitickler]

Same here the screen protectors saves you replacing the crystal. You can usually buff out the scratches with some polywatch or similar.

[@markloubser2433]

I have two, both with retro fitted sapphire crystals. They are without doubt the best value analog watches available.

[@cjblazer385]

Once I saw the batman it has to be my second Duro. To me the Duro is the difference between inexpensive and cheap. I originally bought my first Duro thinking it would be my beater watch. But both now live in my watch box along with my others as the beautiful quality pieces they are.

[@stevenshaw6766]

I have the MDV 107 version without the Marlin insignia but, basically the same watch and I love it. I also own a Seamaster (along with many other watches) but, my Casio probably gets more wrist time than any of my other divers. I have a 7.5 inch wrist and it fits me perfectly and the comfort for such a low price is fantastic. The lume isn't great but, for the price you can't have everything.

[@PapriceP]

I wish they made a solar power multi band 6 version.

[@tjmurnane9542]

I have this exact watch and I wear it every day. I love it endlessly, it goes with everything in the wardrobe.

[@mikeyblueeyes8449]

Which colour do you have mate?, I have this Batman version.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

I need to check one out in person, long overdue. Great video guys 👏

[@davidmccall4776]

Casio should re-issue the 1010 with an added sapphire crystal, and a cyclops. They were otherwise perfect at 40mm, good lume etc. I keep hoping! Great watch!

[@Artificial-Stupidity]

I treated myself to the blue one, I still can't believe how little I paid for a watch that I enjoy this much.

[@5xls]

I have this exact watch, and I love it. Mine's modified with double-dome sapphire crystal (AR coated), and 12 hour Batman bezel insert replacing the diver type. $50... get one!

[@EP4LFC]

You had me til 44 mm ... why oh why is 39/40 mm so difficult to find even though it's the "perfect" size???

[@PapriceP]

Casio follows the market, not what us watch geeks want. Keep in mind Invicta is a popular brand.

[@EP4LFC]

@@PapriceP But the market is 99% large watches so people rarely even have the choice to buy a more normal size. Even at the luxury level, it's like Rolex+Tudor have convinced other brands to not release competing thin 40mm divers. For example, even the 39.5mm Planet Oceans are ruined by their thickness.

[@slyfondle1885]

@@PapriceP Not sure the market was crying out for the new 36mm / 50m w.r. MDV-10 'mini-marlin' 🤔

[@RichardAucockCars]

Lovely, quite perfect video. Have one myself and still can't understand how it's so affordable.

[@Marty4650]

Casio seems to do this a lot. They go for volume, and make a lot of money by selling a lot of units, rather than charging as much as they can get for a watch and settling on lower volumes. Even the most expensive G-Shock watches are bargains for what they are. Absolutely no one else offers as much value for money as Casio does.

[@msp459]

My Marlin is used for diving …. Last week it e Was at 40 m deep

[@michaelgalanos981]

At 40mm it would be great but unfortunately I have to sell mine because it’s too big but if you have the wrist for it it’s a great watch.

[@Henry-fc9mz]

Casio make a new version of 38 mm

[@ItsAMadHouse360]

Amazing value! I have a few, I change the bands all the time. The original band is fine it’s just fun to chat it up.

[@minimalisthealth]

I wish they made one in a blood red dial like the Orient Kamasu. I would've picked up the Orient but I don't want automatic watches.

[@adamc.sieracki4145]

I have a 7" on the nose wrist, and I like the Duro and Tuna Cans. In my middle age, my eyesight sucks, so I like large watches with lucid faces.

[@mordeth1964]

I know this sounds pedantic, but it's not a Duro and the fish isn't a marlin it's a sailfish. Obviously "Casio Duro Sailfish" wouldn't have quite the same cache.. Btw, I love these. I own all six colourways of the 106 and 107.

[@TheBimmer74]

Just bought one for my son. He loves it.

[@joeybatinomyvotegoestowilt5530]

I have owned the Duro since 2016. I simply loved it! Amazing watch! 👍

[@TartanJack]

So well done a review. It is astonishing so capable a watch.

[@davidmarsden305]

I have 4 off them, swapped out the straps and had them relumed. @ £90-£100 per watch, including the purchase off the watch. In truth I should have only bought a couple, they were lockdown buys😂 however with the new straps and proper lume now, I'll keep them, no regrets

[@jltrem]

I have two, a standard black and a gold bezel. Now you've got me wanting a Batman.

[@WardStroud]

...its a Sailfish... :) Marlilns have receding fins lol thanks for a great video!

[@anthonystevens8683]

I've been pondering one of these for quite a while Richard I just not got around to pulling the trigger as I'm just not sure how much wrist time it'll get. Yes I know it's not that expensive but there we are. Oddly I have my sub on my wrist today but I confess it is not worn every day but does get plenty of wrist time. My most worn watch over the last month is my old faithful F-91W. Next month who knows... maybe I might just get that Duro in a different colourway. Thanks for sharing.

[@pandmscarrott4212]

I agree with you and thought the same, then I took the plunge after watching lots of reviews from prominent watch guys on social media. I find myself going to them more and more and more. I started with the Pepsi, put it on a Barton quick release strap. Looks and wears awesome. So I then bought a black one and put it on an oyster style bracelet…guess what, it looks and wears awesome. Bought my son a black one and put it on a silicone strap… I think you get the picture. This is a great and recent review and believe me I’ve watched them all. I love watches and I absolutely concur with all in this vid but just listen to his words from 4:00. Go buy one, or two, or three 😊

[@terabaap378]

Sept-24 last week I brought duro marlin. Seconds hand is accurate.

[@brianbuchert1521]

I love my Duro!!

[@Long-nd8bq]

I have all 6 of the different colorways. I have them on stainless steel bracelets. The gold one is on a black leather crocodile strap for now, but I ordered a two-tone bracelet for it recently and am waiting on it to arrive. I wish the green bezel watch had either a green tip second hand or an all chrome one like the blue dial watch though.

[@biasaigon7155]

6 cheap quartz casio is quite bullshit . You could buy solar cizent or orient 300$ with a shappire on for decades

[@Long-nd8bq]

@@biasaigon7155 I have over 60 watches in my collection. I already have Seko, Citizen, Orient, Tag, Tissot, etc.

[@darrenfernie5626]

I love them, just about to order one but can’t decide on the colour 🤷‍♂️

[@ericbouza854]

I've owned mine 10+ years. It was my daily work watch, despite humble specs it looks pretty good considering. You could say; it took a licking and keeps on ticking... Oooops. 😅

[@thinaphonpetsiri9907]

The only thing I don’t like about this watch is that the lume is quite dim, at least on mine. But it’s a very affordable watch so that’s not a dealbreaker for me.

[@TLW896]

And the second hand is hitting the minute markers right on target!!

[@mikeyblueeyes8449]

Same with mine mate it's extremely accurate and rugged :)

[@NYGOLD]

The worst thing about the Casio Duro is the price is so low you can't buy just one. In the US they are $50, I have the Pepsi, the Batman, the Kermit, and the black and gold. They are addicting!!! LOL

[@jhenrick28]

Is there any casio that same as submariner? By its looks?

[@wertnog6379]

Diver's watches are most popular among people who don't dive.

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

Love this watch, ive bought several as gifts.

[@alanaliyev456GT]

20 atm its a true good level of WATEE RESISTANCE

[@nintendokings]

Definitely wouldn’t say it’s polished and finished to a high standard. But it’s a great watch for £50

[@manendraviper]

Fantastic wach

[@andrewthomason3857]

Not quite perfect. The date complication is right on the verge of illegibility for those with old eyes due to the thin typeface used. I’ve had OK results with a cyclops glued onto the stock crystal.

[@Deeppurple-l7f]

If they made this exact watch smaller it would be even more successful.

[@davidmarsden305]

I have 4 of these, good watches, strap is average

[@אורית-ד2ח]

Just received my Duro, bought from Amazon. There is no lume at all, not even a second. Very disappointing. Did anyone encounter this problem?

[@crashsoul]

I dont get This prices lol where i live it costs 150€ more then double then the price that you say lol

[@dmitryivanov9026]

In USA wallmarts they cost 10 dollars on sales. 😢

[@TheChico868]

Casio is undefeated

[@jonirwin7316]

Why this review? Done 10,000 times before.

[@johnbroomer3285]

All Casio needs to do to get me to buy one is release an orange dial with black bezel

[@seanhickling7340]

Forget the Duro, it's a great watch but you can get a sub for £60 that has NH35 automatic movement, Sapphire crystal, solid link bracelet, milled clasp, ceramic bezel & amazing lume. The Steeldive SD1953.

[@DanRC69]

True, but the NH35 isn't that great a movement, as its extremely innacurate compared to the movement in the Casio duro. The duro is definitely the better option.

[@seanhickling7340]

@@DanRC69 so... you're saying you'd rather have a slightly more accurate quartz movement with a cheap rubber strap, acrylic crystal & poor dial spacing than a mechanical movement with sapphire crystal, solid link bracelet, solid end links, ceramic bezel and amazing lume for the same price??? Whatever you say! 😂

[@DanRC69]

@@seanhickling7340 acrylic crystal on the duro? Its mineral glass, but even then I'd take the duro`s accuracy and reliability over a shiity NH35 based watch EVERY TIME.

[@seanhickling7340]

@@DanRC69 Fair enough. Lack of horological knowledge is an excuse I guess. Why get so angry about it and use uncouth language? Just admit you know nothing. Bye 👋🏻👨🏻‍🦲

[@Chris66able]

@@seanhickling7340 " Slightly more accurate " Lol. Cheap Chinese junk.

[@carloseduardostorti5793]

Invicta 1953...ok

[@StracheyAnnabelle-w8c]

Hall Jason Lopez James Clark Ruth

[@christopherlyddon6961]

Addiesdive quartz diver absolutely eats this thing.

[@mikeyblueeyes8449]

I don't agree I've owned an addiesdiver and it's accuracy was truly horrifying;)

[@robax3r]

way too big for my wrist :(

[@benironside1264]

It’s a great value watch no doubt, but comparing it to a Rolex sub is just silly. That’s like saying a fiat 500 is a budget Ferrari because they both have wheels 😂

[@AkiraHDR50]

I know, it's silly isn't it. That Casio tells the time a lot better than the Rolex.

[@benironside1264]

@@AkiraHDR50hahaha love it

[@mikeyblueeyes8449]

Sorry but I have to say advertising the watch with a man who is responsible for insidious behaviours and ideas regarding insect farming isn't actually doing this nice watch any justice;).

[@davidcrandall4958]

DURO DURO DURO EVERY SITE SOMETIME 9 YEARS OLD STOPPPP!! AGHHHH!!!!