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[@r.d.k.4166]

Bill Gates needs you to hook him up with a new watch! Favorite Junk Food - Snyder's Pretzel Pieces.

[@thetimeteller]

^WINNER

[@r.d.k.4166]

@@thetimeteller Thank you, Jory! Looking forward to the Duro!

[@bubbspelch1134]

Bill gates needs more than a watch at this point.

[@raymondperrelli2539]

CoDGplays does he get a new battery in it, or buy a new one?

[@MrTokyoJunkie]

@@raymondperrelli2539 New battery.

[@TheMIKA900]

He says, "am I missing something?"....er, yes. Decades of Marlin history.

[@justinmcmackin9940]

I was hoping he was joking.

[@trevorhofmann1562]

Decades of Timex Marlins, for sure, but I'm having trouble sourcing any other Casio watch with a Marlin logo (or even a salmon for that matter). I believe an older Casio digital was nicknamed Marlin due to its water resistance, but the Marlin name is registered to Timex, and has been since the '60s, if not before. Still, the Duro is a great beater for folks with larger wrists. Gotta love Casio for value!

[@trevorhofmann1562]

@@donnyboon2896 I think it has more to do with trademark infringement than anything else. I believe Timex owns the Marlin trademark, but was only using it minimally to maintain control. Now that it has successfully brought back the Marlin line, Casio's Duro (which is only nicknamed "Marlin") likely infringes on Timex' trademark. The two companies' lawyers probably had a behind the scenes discussion, ending with Casio deciding not to fight a trademark battle over a nickname. We'll probably never know what went on behind closed doors, but I find this is the most likely scenario. Either way, as much as I like its specs, design and price, the Duro is too big for my 6.5-inch wrists, so I will admire it from a distance (and enjoy my multiple SKXs, 2nd-gen Monster, and other comparatively smallish divers). Cheers

[@thetimeteller]

See, that was my whole point. The Duro is *not* a Timex Marlin... so once again: Am I missing something?

[@thetimeteller]

I never said it “couldn’t” be a Marlin... the fact is, it’s *not* a Marlin.

[@tartanthing]

Nothing wrong with my seconds hand. Hits every time. Best.Watch.Ever.

[@shamsulbahrin6703]

Mine tol 😊

[@JB-qt8eh]

This will be my 1 watch collection, period.

[@MeMe-dg4oh]

Lol. Okay, Bill Gates

[@sk6056]

lololol. Famous last words

[@shush4100]

U get it?

[@billymania11]

I checked my Duro and the second hand hits all the indices perfectly. In terms of value, it shames anything under $500.00 and so for me, it was an excellent purchase.

[@pauljohnson3686]

My duro is very precise too...... I own a Rolex submariner no date and an omega seamaster 300 pro.... Out of the 3....this is the most enjoyable and fun to wear.... (the other 2 feel so small after wearing the duro).... The main thing to me is enjoying the experience of wearing a diver... This one really is a great watch for daily wear.....The case size makes it ideal for surfing and scuba diving

[@porcupineparty8598]

I agree! The other thing about them is that if you break them or lose them you're not out a big chunk of fiat currency! I dropped mine the other day on tile and cracked the glass. If it was a $300.00 watch I would have been much more bummed! I just ordered another one for $49.92 with black face!

[@333halfangel3]

More power to Duro watch

[@gtracer6629]

The second hand on mine lines up perfectly just as they're supposed to.

[@gtracer6629]

The crown on my watch also works just fine. I can find no fault with the Duro at all. You must have gotten one that was made on a Friday.

[@martinlee7368]

The Marlin logo on any Casio watch signifies 200M water resistance. Some of their vintage digital watches also have the Marlin logo. It's a Casio thing.

[@TwinScarecrow]

And the Duro just means durable

[@Mr_Santo5]

Under $55 is amazing for this watch. You're getting Japanese movt., screw down crown, screw case back, date window, 200m water resistance, and a rotating bezel... I think it's hard to even complain about all that. With the money saved you can buy several decent straps and enjoy wearing something that you know didn't break the bank.

[@Federalist10TN]

This about your most condescending review I have heard you give. A $50 diver that can outperform many costing hundreds more is an incredible value. No watch offers more for its price, and I am including the G-shocks you fawn over regularly in that statement.

[@mifi5913]

Yeah, he sounds like a prissy b*tch.

[@JavierRivera-ns8lf]

@@mifi5913 he is 😂

[@a_spire]

g shock is the best :3

[@pootthatbak2578]

Well lets drop it or hit then..it may be a casio..that doesnt make it shock resistant..its a water watch

[@nobbynoris]

So agree. There seems to be so much snobbery about watches costing the equivalent of luxury cars or mortgages, just because, apparently, this or that "movement" is so wonderfully clever. When the truth is, a Casio Waveceptor watch is and remains the single most accurate watch any individual on this planet will ever be able to buy.

[@henryhartley9993]

Love my Duro, think you kind of missing the point, bang for your buck! And keeps better time than any automatic...

[@MRREE-zw6xc]

Agreed!

[@martintanz9098]

Respectfully, Jory, I think you missed the point of this watch. It really isn't a watch guy watch. And yes, it is a basic watch and so the second hand doesn't perfectly line up with the indices (try that with more expensive quartz watches and I would bet most have the same problem). And the plastic strap isn't great, and it is kind of big. Think of it more as a starter watch for someone who already has a G shock or similar watch who is looking to dip a toe into the world of analog watches. Maybe this would be a gift for a high school kid, or a working man who wants to switch things up but can't see spending more than $100 on a watch. For those people, this is a phenomena value.

[@nathanmaynard131]

This watch is perfect for people who want a durable, rugged watch that is very affordable and still analog. I will be using this watch when I fish (I wade rivers mainly, so am in contact with water at all times). it will also be perfect for camping and backpacking.

[@AngelMartinez-ey3hu]

I agree with you but I still think that this is a watch everyone should own, I have quit a few nice divers, both automatic and quartz but instill love this watch

[@nathanmaynard131]

BigBoi Ganiga right, however you have to judge it based off the purpose in which it was made. Car reviewers do not hold compact economy cars to the same standard as luxury cars. It’s about the features you get for the price you pay. The water resistance and screw down crown alone is worth $50 in my personal opinion. I really don’t care about second hands lining up exactly on a $50 watch. That being said, he was being consistent with all of his other reviews. He looks at all of this stuff no matter the price range. Still a great informative channel for watch enthusiasts.

[@JLchevz]

It is, but it's too big!

[@rasmachris94]

I'm sat here looking at this watch and honestly, this looks perfect for me as a beginner watch without pushing the boat out too far. I already have a Samsung Gear 3, but i feel like it's too fragile to wear to work and basically anywhere, other than when I'm at the gym and need to track my heartrate. I want something simple, durable and functional and this ticks most of those boxes for a decent price. As far as I'm concerned it's basically the same as an invictus of the same style, but without the price tag and gaudy branding - which i personally detest.

[@CallOfTheWild33]

C'mon dude, this watch is amazing for the price! What did you spect for 50 bucks? Saphire cristal? 😂

[@notyourpapi]

He expects like a submariner performance.

[@HFZ916]

The casio sapphire offers a sapphire crystal for 50 bucks tho...

[@not-a-raccoon]

@@HFZ916 I got a sapphire crystal for mine off of aliexpress for 19 bucks.

[@constantinotechno3449]

Diamonds please heh

[@philipdenner8504]

@@notyourpapi this watch is a damn site more accurate than a submariner.

[@josipmusura9077]

This is better value than any Rolex and also keeps much better time

[@bassstyle96]

Is it really more accurate then a rolex???

[@Cokecanninja]

@@bassstyle96 Yeah, any quartz will be

[@gre2368]

Alvee Kunou yes because it’s a quartz watch the Rolex is an automatic

[@MrVomora]

Rolex maintains the best value compared to any other watch brand. If you really want an accurate watch, get an Invicta.

[@Chilam.]

@@MrVomora invicta Is literal clone dogshait

[@aussie8114]

I got this watch last week. I am stunned at how beautiful it looks and feels on the supplied rubber strap. The second hand hits every second marker perfectly too. Next week I will order the blue one as well.

[@MRREE-zw6xc]

They look and feel great on nato straps as well!!

[@kanothe187]

The swordfish is a Marlin, Marlin standard is basically the branded way they certify their watches are water resistant to 200m.

[@rucksackrules2266]

No No It isn't a Marlin: it's a Sailfish !!! Like calling a Gorilla an Orang Utan, same family, different sort.

[@thetimeteller]

They’re all billfish.

[@rucksackrules2266]

The Time Teller Gorillas an Orangs are all primates, so what's your point? It doesn't matter what the image is as long as it's the same species?

[@thetimeteller]

You actually proved my point with your passive aggressive responses: Primates could be monkeys, apes, or hominids. Orangs and Gorillas are both hominidae, *but* they are part of a different subfamilies (Ponginae and Homininae) Now Billfish can only be made up of two families: Istiophoridae and Xiphiidae- (only 2 families compared to the Primate’s 4 families, and NO sub-families) Not only that: Sailfish and Marlin both come from Istiophoridae, which denotes there being less of a difference between Sail fish and Marlin vs. Orangs and Gorillas. The more you know!

[@cobbler88]

@@thetimeteller No. No. Bill Fish was an old guy who used to live down the street from me when I was growing up. He'd throw kittens at passersby and constantly grumble under his breath about "the Kaiser."

[@cluckcluck2001]

What a poor review. This watch is an AMAZING value

[@MRREE-zw6xc]

Yeah thats what happens when a watch snob makes a review.....

[@BigDannyDangus]

Absolute facts

[@hallhowarth4584]

Just a great watch regardless, even if it was twice the price ot more.. I'd prefer to have this on my wrist than flashing around a omega or rolex to show off!

[@unclejoe6811]

Isn't duro a brand of condom

[@fernandobernardo6324]

@@unclejoe6811 Durex. Duro means hard in Portuguese, Spanish and Italian and that would be a bit to much.

[@nightknight9415]

The Casio Duro is the very best bang-4-the-buck dive & quintessential tool watch. It's truly an economical budget dive watch treasure. On every scuba adventure, this goes with us, (& has never failed) while the far more pricey mechanical dive watches stay safely at home away from corrosive, salty, deep sea water. Back when I bought it, the cost was only $30. Cheers to all on this T3 channel & Jory's favorite Snyder's pretzel pieces! 🍻🍺🍺👏⌚ FYI: Duro = Durable/tough/hard. The marlin is used on most Casio analog dive watches with at least a 200m water resistance. Plus, around 80% of these have the second hand hitting the hash marks perfectly...all the way around.

[@allenang9541]

Duro was dedicated the end of Philippine-Japanese war. Philippine was rich in fishing industry. Marlin along with Tuna, were one of the most prized sea catches. "Duro" means pointed/impale in Tagalog. This best described what a Marlin's mouth looks like.

[@pongsss28]

Yooo didn't know that duro watch is connected to my country

[@nobat6351]

​@@pongsss28He is pinoy..Allen Ang

[@warplanner8852]

Just scored one off of Amazon for around $50 with tax. Came with the much-maligned resin band. Hacked it to NIST (WWV) and put it on about _three days ago_ and have not taken it off. For its 44 mm size and supposed bulkiness, It's incredibly comfortable and has lost precisely *ZERO SECONDS* over the 72 hours. It's a keeper!

[@ralphholiman7401]

I just ordered my third one, the Pepsi model, for $47 from Walmart. I was feeling pretty good until I saw I could have got it at JC Penny for $37!

[@melloweasel]

I just bought 2 of these for $13 each on sale at Walmart tonight, one for me and one for my wife. The associate said they'd been sitting in the case for a very long time and they wanted to clear some space for new stock. I just couldn't pass them up at that insane price!

[@dennyterrio1942]

Yep same here. WM Fernley NV

[@kutter_ttl6786]

I wish our Walmarts had the watch selection of American ones. Used to be decent (never seen a Duro though) but a couple years back they eliminated the watch counter and just displayed the watches on the shelves. The selection got correspondingly worse as a result.

[@rrampage36]

Are you sure you didn't buy the Casio #200 model instead of this one that's the #106...? $13 is around the best sale price on the #200 model. Also a great watch

[@rfreitas3298]

It is a must have. One of the best watches I have owned

[@paulsantori8920]

I've owned Rolex, Omega, Panerai, Oris and others, this watch is next on my list to buy!! I love the look and especially the price point.

[@alnik5480]

Same here. Omega, GS and Oris. Just bought one of these based on his, "the second hand doesn't exactly hit the markers"

[@hawghawg381]

@@alnik5480 don't matter at that price

[@javierpatricioromero8564]

Duro means Hard in spanish. In Argentina Casio sells as "Marlin", that is the fish in the logo

[@jhidalgo_]

hard and also tough :) Also a spanish Duro is one old coin of 5 pesetas. haha

[@Gorrila_Man92]

I have two Omega Planet Oceans, and I end up wearing my $45 Duro with $25 OEM Casio bracelet more 😂.. brilliant watch!

[@TheDocrwm]

200m WR "it must have a threaded crown" - yes, the Duro does but threaded crowns are not necessary for WR. They prevent accidental activation of the crown under water but the gaskets inside the stem are what prevent water intrusion. Fortis and others have watches without threaded crowns that exceed standards at 100-200m WR. There are articles online about this issue, because many erroneously assert that WR is somehow dependent on crowns being threaded. As for the crown binding - try taking waxed dental floss, wrapping it around the threads, and running it back and forth a few times. Often eliminates that binding on stems-crowns if there are not any burrs in the metal.

[@jamesb4693]

I just picked one up from Walmart for $13 on clearance....it's a nice beater watch and looks great on a Nato

[@eddiejay9407]

Wear it in good health ok ciao

[@phil2082]

Whoa. $13?

[@newgunguy4176]

Now, that's a win!!!

[@newgunguy4176]

You can't beat $13!!!!!

[@williamreep2244]

I just picked the blue up for 35 the gilt for 15 and had picked up the black last year for 15 . Cannot be beat for that.

[@ClinicalDecisionYikesYT]

treasure. definitely treasure. I love my Marlin.

[@eduardomorales2379]

Yall gotta stop buying this watch, its driving up the price and i can't get it for under $60 now 😤😤

[@raymeester7883]

You know...

[@Jorj57]

In my country this piece is priced around $85, wich is nearly the same price as the Loreo Diver

[@Jorj57]

@CRF.Channel97 holy crap that's expensive

[@yorusuyasoul69420]

In UAE price 223AED=60USD Which still good pricing

[@legomandk9964]

@CRF.Channel97 Where can you get it in Denmark? I can only find one without the marlin. 😬

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

In Spanish Duro means resistant, strong. I don't think it has anything to do with swordfish

[@minocastro816]

oscar gustavo arcos ruiz It also means hard.

[@mushusini]

Mino Castro synonymous

[@Serra179]

I think they only put a sword fish to simbolize that is hard, strong and water resistant. And that's also why they named it "Duro"

[@ferecidessiro9767]

In portuguese means the same.

[@leecunningham1072]

My Duro is 4 or 5 years old, and it's typically my work watch. It's been around the block a few times, so to speak, and has held up beautifully. The hands, including the second hand, DO line up on mine. The crown is not noticeably rougher than my Seikos or Citizens. Maybe you got one that wasn't their best effort. Mine has been bumped around, but the crystal has not scratched, which surprised me on an inexpensive watch. True, the lume isn't the greatest, but since the hands and pip do glow longer, it's usually good enough to tell time in the dark. If Casio decided to make a solar version, I'd buy one in a second.

[@reyprotskiful]

Me too. I've been waiting for a solar version. I also have the MTP sS110, a 100m solar and tried to swap the engine as visually they look interchangeable but when i opened them up, they are different. But yeh solar version would definitely be in my wish list.

[@leecunningham1072]

@@reyprotskiful Yeah - or put a movable bezel on the MTP sS110 - it's like either one is just a bit shy of perfection.

[@LobsterRavioli]

A solar model would take this to another level. And knowing Casio, they would only add another 20 dollars to the price. Unlike other watch brands that would jump the price by 100 dollars or more.

[@putranugraha2397]

I had this watch for about 7 years now, and i swap the crystal into sapphire which cost more than the watch😂 Still love it👍

[@waqarhaiderawan8845]

How much did a sapphire crystal cost?

[@archismarathe1589]

@@waqarhaiderawan8845 more than the watch

[@shivamdhumal5864]

@@archismarathe1589 bruh

[@archismarathe1589]

@@shivamdhumal5864 lol I love my past self

[@Amin_2k]

@@archismarathe1589 Your comment was very funny haha

[@NorthwoodsExploration]

I know I'm a bit late to the game with this video, but I love this watch. I am a certified SCUBA diver, and I use this watch as a backup to my dive computer. And yes, I had to replace the resin strap with a nato strap. Simple, reliable, and practical. I will eventually upgrade, but this gem works for now.

[@salty_terminal_civilian5374]

I just picked one of these up from Walmart and I see why people have been talking about them so much. I spent years looking at it because the size, but I think I'm in love lol.

[@AnggaTirtaFL]

Out of all debate, this watch is definitely a must have to collect.

[@firefightergoggie]

I just bought one today. Very impressed with the quality. Nice watch.

[@hectorrodriguez13]

I need a watch for fishing and swimming at the beach. Sounds like this watch is perfect.

[@yorusuyasoul69420]

You can't go wrong with this one mate

[@MRREE-zw6xc]

He just said its a garbage watch on my comment lol.

[@umarimran620]

I'm actually wearing the watch while watching this video...

[@ravan85]

how is it?

[@nightknight9415]

The Duro is truly an economical budget dive watch treasure! 👏⌚

[@catchmefoo777]

@@ravan85 I have had mine for a year i do tough labor gone in water bashed alot against metal it still works like a charm and people mistake it for a sub time to time

[@AM-db2uf]

I own this watch...and it's a great piece to have in the collection.

[@Wagner669]

me too :)

[@goodnluckyone4447]

Good review, thank you. I enjoy what you do. But IMHO you missed a point or two. (1) This watch is referred to by many as "the Duro" because it has earned a reputation for durability. Less rugged than a G-shock, it is still a good daily beater. (2) You also noted that it is a good-looking submariner homage for the price - but it did not occur to you that appropriately strapped it can also be worn for dress or the office without apology. I doubt the comparably priced G-shock you prefer would offer that kind of flexibility. Good accuracy, durability, looks, suitable as a beater or for business or dress, and excellent value make it the popular winner that it is. Timepieces that cost five times as much too often fail to deliver five times the value of this watch.

[@peterwoodaman5936]

this is the exact truth ^. the legend continues....

[@erikfladager7237]

Spot on 👍

[@idrnoel]

I have seen a colleague wear this with a stainless steel bracelet to a black tie party. Can't do that with a gshock.

[@yolobathsalts]

​@@idrnoelprobably shouldn't do that with any Casio. If myself or any of my business associates saw someone wearing a Casio at a formal event trying to play it off like a dress watch they'd be laughed out of the function.

[@nathandent4465]

If you happen to be a diver who likes analog watches (like me) this watch is a great value. The less I spend on gear, the more I can spend on dives. As for the lume comments, that the pip and hands match lume intensity is fantastic. If you are actually diving the watch at night, all you need to be able to see where the minute hand is in relation to the pip. Other watches, including a lot of the more expensive micro brands fail that test, as the pip is often the first thing to fade. Long live the Duro!

[@oklahomahank2378]

Maybe the time to find out that it is a marlin and that “duro” means tough would be BEFORE the review. Just like maybe the time to find out that Timex indiglo is a back light would be BEFORE the review.

[@wileydeloach2666]

“Duro” is short for “Durable “ . The Marlin is on the dial because Casio used to have a dive watch called the “Marlin” they discontinued and replaced with the Duro. They kept the Marlin on the face to let people know this was the replacement. When I got my Duro, I replaced the plastic strap for a NATO Bond strap and it is a very attractive looking watch now. Never liked the way those plastic straps looked or felt. All in all, I’m very satisfied with it!

[@TheKreattion]

Actually, Duro is Italian for Hard.

[@arathsg9824]

Drew Togneri and on Spanish

[@hectoralba7275]

Yes, Duro means Hard

[@timeaftertime3563]

Still on my list! I think you just keep forgetting it's a quartz watch. You really don't need to unscrew that crown very often. It just keeps on ticking!

[@chiragvaswani8995]

Literally wearing this watch right now, I was turning the bezel and this popped up in my notifications

[@yorusuyasoul69420]

Tape ur camera lol 🤣😭😭😅

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

I bought this watch over 18 months ago. Its been one of my dailies and gets so many compliments. Ive gotten the Blue one for my brother, father in law and so many others. Everyone loves this watch. Throw it on a mesh and its lovely.

[@gordonanderson6216]

The second hand missing the indices is probably caused by gravity taking up a small amount of play in the drive train. Try laying the watch flat or upside down and see what happens.

[@gimbydude491]

I think you are on to something there...look at 12:47 ish and on the table it looks to be hitting things after the 12. Could be the angle. But anyway, unless the OCD is in full effect, I dont think I would notice while on wrist...

[@davidnicholson6901]

Gimby Dude å

[@cobbler88]

My view is that I can't remember the last time I got the time from my watch by looking at the SECOND hand.

[@matt4398]

Movement slop

[@cobbler88]

@@7806macca I guess I just don't obsess to the point that it matters to me. As long as it fairly smoothly takes 60 seconds to go around, I'm good.

[@tracywilkinson1820]

I've owned several. I beat the hell out of it building airplanes: solvents, metal chips, scraping and dragging through hydraulic tubes, control cables and electrical wiring. It tells me when my meeting is, when lunch is, when the parts guy will be here.. Never misses a beat. Never comes home with me. I wash my hands and change into street clothes, and into my Submariner or Speedmaster at the end of the day for the drive home, to the bar to meet friends for happy hour. The Marlin earns the paycheck year after year.

[@enriksouls6636]

Can we note this on record as one of the great watch stories?

[@RiverSiege]

I'm somewhat surprised that OSH doesn't prevent you from working on planes with a wrist watch? Wouldn't it be a grab risk?

[@tracywilkinson1820]

@@RiverSiege nope. Hands stay out of the moving bits.

[@LeechUFC]

Just had to mention the submariner and speedmaster 🤦‍♂️

[@kennethglover3915]

@@LeechUFC Yeah I caught that too! 🤔

[@jimmtairymd]

My favorite part of this watch...it's high quality and very affordable. I wear this to the beach and diving. If it breaks, I spend another $40 and get another one. This is one of my favorite watches to wear out in the water. And come on Jody...the "swordfish" is a Marlin.

[@johnnyjohnny7204]

i've got one of these and the seconds hitting the markers was so spot on i spent $1100 to get casio's oceanus dive watch, which also has secs hand spot on. YOU may not have noticed (but i did) that by the middle to end of your review, after letting the secs hand break in a bit, it was hitting spot on around the dial...as mine still does after a year. similarly, the threads will screw in more smoothly over use. this is an outrageous watch not only for the price, but compared to even $1000 quartz watches where the secs don't ever hit markers right on (talking omegas, etc). casio does it right in that regard. do go back and check the secs hand around 'after 12' to 30 side of the dial, and later in the review you will notice it's hitting. i love the watch, not only does it look super compared even to a rolex sub (why it is an icon), but it's the best watch for money probably in existence. no, i don't work for casio. p.s....the 'duro' stands for 'durable'.

[@gimbydude491]

Gshock is a different look for a watch, so while the specks May be good or better for the price, I am not sure I would compare if you are looking at a diver watch. If you are going for the diver, the Duro is worth a look for the price and what it gives you in value and looks.

[@Patrick-857]

That's why I have this and not a g-shock. I wanted a work watch that will take the severe beating that goes with my job, but I wanted a more classic look, and I've never liked g-shock watches, they just look geeky and oversized. I wanted a simple watch with hands on it. It's now my favorite watch, because it's now been there through many experiences, and has the scars to prove it.

[@dexterdanieltnt]

Gave my son my collection of earlier watches including brands like Tissot, Citizen, etc. Sent my Rolex to get serviced and needed a temp watch. Got this watch and is currently used as my "beater". GREAT value for money with this watch. Accurate, reliable, solid .... I switched out the strap for a silicone option as it's my personal preference. Only positive review from me ..... best value from a watch at this price point.

[@andrewkrieger1736]

Casio duro, invicta pro diver , vostok amphibia, Any G Shock, orient mako 2, and the seiko skx007 are all great for diving

[@MRREE-zw6xc]

I feel like boba fett would rock a duro! Lol

[@TheOwennyc]

I feel like I got outright robbed with my invicta pro diver. This feels so much better, it feels like a “real” watch. Have a seiko coming this weekend so we’ll see about that and I got My eye on the vostok next…

[@bloblanticor]

I'm a chef and although I love nice watches this casio has been on my wrist more than any other watch. It has survived slamming into metal ovens, iron pans, splashing hot oil, being steamed, being drenched in lemon juice and salad dressings, being shaken vigorously and being cleaned under warm water every end of the shift. Still it tells me accurately when the chicken breasts and steaks are ready and when to flip the fish on the grill for 5 years. I wouldnt do that to any more expensive watch. This watch has a special place in my heart.

[@marktibbetts6613]

I had TWO first gen DURO watches MAR-300. Looked totally different All brushed stainless with fluted sides and metal link band. Great watches. In fact I have owned sooo many inexpensive Casio watches,and NEVER owned a bad one.

[@suheilkaspar8885]

A 200 Meter Diver's Stainless with Japanese Quartz at $50 is unbeatable >> I've tried many Casios and I can tell ya they offer pretty good watches at super prices and most importantly they don't compromise on quality.

[@7s29]

Agreed. I have many watches, including Patek, Omega etc but, I wear my G-shock everyday, it can take a beating.

[@PissingMeOFF]

Mine hits right on notches everytime around the entire dial, odd that yours doesn't. I put a red strap on mine, love it.

[@kristomat]

Mine hit perfect too. Bond NATO usually stays on mine.

[@stereopolis]

Mine hits perfect on dots.

[@bretvyon2336]

Mine does too, guess he got unlucky...

[@MRREE-zw6xc]

@@kristomat same!! The bond nato is awesome n comfortable over the stock strap.

[@StumpkillerCP]

This is my water time watch: swimming, sailing, fishing, kayaking. It holds under four seconds per month (some months uynder two) and is a great deal at less than $50. I put a black metal bracelet on mine. Highly recommended. PS “anti-reverse” is so you can’t bump it and disastrously lengthen your bottom time.

[@GabrielGGabGattringer]

I've the classic black one. Love it. Imho best bang for buck diver! Paid €70 a year ago on Amazon marketplace Germany. The new blue one seems to be US only - would love to have it!

[@cobbler88]

Yeah. Those newer colored ones aren't really thrilling me. Gold/steel/black just usually isn't good. And I have a blue watch I bought 25 years ago. I'm not sure anyone needs TWO blue watches. :)

[@bernardvaldez7102]

The MDV106B variant is outstanding!!! The sunburst blue dial and blue bezel are just regal. 👑 Changing the standard strap to either a bracelet or leather. 😎🤓😎

[@horkoser]

Hi, two months ago I bought my blue Duro from greatwatches.co.uk shipped to Spain. Indeed one year ago I bought from them the original black one. Despite the web name and that you have to pay in pounds they are located in Las Vegas. Paid about 60 euro and shipment was about 15 days. Regards.

[@amhockeyclub9405]

The second hand on my Duro is spot on with the chapter ring markers, maybe I got a good one? Really the only weak points in this watch is the lume and the crystal. I got mine for $42, so for a beater work watch, I can live with it.

[@jessekulbe1855]

I have mine on a NATO strap, one of my favorites and I don't have to worry if something happens

[@magnuscarlsenbutdumb]

What color nato

[@hoggravyandchitlins]

This is my everyday work watch, the resin band gives me no trouble whatsoever, I have around 8" wrist, smaller watches look funny on me, this one fits perfect.

[@marshallzerbe1105]

The Casio Duro was my first watch. Wanted something that could be worn in a factory. I bashed it into metal carts all day and it is still like new. I still keep it in my daily rotation.

[@WatchGuyJive]

In my opinion the new blue Duro they just came out with is by far the best looking. Just bought one and the seconds hand actually lines up with all the indices. Not sure if that’s how all of them are now or if I just got lucky.

[@Patrick-857]

This is my work watch. I wear it with a NATO, and it gets absolutely beaten to hell, and it just keeps going. It lives up to it's name, and it does exactly what it was meant to do. This watch is meant to be a super tough, reliable and accurate 200M dive watch that's extremely affordable. It excels at this.

[@Patrickglover11]

bought two each for 60, totally worth it , looks crisp and for any occasion. I like gshocks however they look like and feel like toys compare to the Casio Duro

[@TheHagarcobra]

I have a blue Duro. One of my favorites.

[@mannamedbanjo]

If you have an skx007 diver and you want to keep it in good shape, then this is the watch to get to scratch that diver itch for a small price. I'm def getting this on Amazon

[@Notmyname64]

As a Mexican, I approve the Duro behind this watch 😂😂 When I saw you mention the Duros I flipped out 😂 Thanks for your review.

[@6Sisu9]

For $50 this is a great watch! I bought this watch a week ago and it's become my daily watch. I've gotten more comments of this watch then my other more expensive watches.

[@JPuckett89]

This my work watch, I work in a paint and body shop, and this a pretty nice watch for the price. Tough, stainless steel case and band hold up to solvents well, just something that feels more “proper” than a g shock. My seconds hand lines up well, and crown is easy to unscrew, however the bezel binds up the last quarter turn for some reason. It’s not the sort of watch you sit and look at and enjoy, it’s just a watch. Put it on, go to work, and it tells you what time it is. I went from G shocks to this mainly because I work around solvents, painting cars, and G shocks do not hold up to solvents over the long term. Stainless steel is easy to clean up, and strap is replaceable.

[@cdb5001]

In Portuguese Duro means durable, as in Italian and Spanish. This watch is great, had mine for a year. It looks great, is hard as hell, and is practical. I've worn it to the beach on vacation and to fancy dress up work events. Provides good variety.

[@harryborsalino1276]

Hi, Jory...I have to say, the Casio Duro "Marlin" is perhaps not treasure, but CERTAINLY not trash, price point notwithstanding. Call it a beater or what you will, I think you get more than what you pay for with this watch, which doesn't pretend to be what it's not. Yes, it's kind of large, but anyone who has small wrists knows that they're buying (one hopes, anyway), and for someone like me, with somewhat larger wrists, it looks and feels fine. The Duro is basically my "travel" watch, in that it's a quite satisfactory watch that can be replaced if lost or damaged for a price that won't break my heart or wallet. Thanks for the video!

[@sphericalempirical9359]

‘Duro’ means HARD in Spanish. Durable. Which is a pretty good description for this watch.

[@amberhiggins6327]

Casio Duro also comes with a blue face and a blue basal and one with a black basal that has gold tone, making it a two tone watch. Both available on Amazon and Ebay.

[@alanmentzer8756]

The blue dial Duro has a beautiful sunburst dial

[@pddejager1]

I'm going back and watching a lot of the episodes. I think we have nearly polar oppoisite opinions on so many watches. You my friend like the higher end watches and can be a watch snob. For less than 50 bucks, this watch offer crazy value for the money. So the hands do not always line up to the seconds marks. Not a big deal. This model here was a favorite of so many family and friends. After picking this up I decided to pick this up and love it. I think we agree on two things. I'll probably replace the strap on the Duro as well and I do love my DW5600 G-Shock too. Go back to the higher end watches as that kinda suits you the best anyways.

[@steve4765630]

Bought one on clearance at Walmart yesterday for $11. That's a deal!

[@davedavidh3328]

Love my Invicta 8935, wear it everyday for work, 3 years on and it still looks good.

[@hughminor9369]

I love this watch. I have the black and the blue. Love them.

[@oakmanner1]

I own this watch, hardly ever wear it. I mostly wear it when performing yard work etc. Very honest review. It’s nice for a $50 watch. Doesn’t see the light of day from the confines of my watch box! 😮

[@josephmcdonald764]

I believe "Duro" is Italian for 'strong' or 'hardy'. Also, the Marlin is a very strong saltwater game fish. Properly prepared, they are delicious. So, "Duro" and the Marlin logo appear to fit together.

[@minocastro816]

Joseph McDonald Duro means hard in Italian and Spanish

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I have Rolex - Omega - Seiko - And many others for the price this is the best value watch I own picked up the Blue 🌊 version last week Amazing !

[@juniorjohnson5961]

The 🐟 fish is a Marlin mine hits the marks fine and no trouble with 👑 crown Bezel works great ! Rubber strap is great 👌

[@halfpastblog]

I'm loving these affordable watch reviews. It's like Top Gear reviewing a KIA Rio hatch. 👍

[@diegoroman4174]

Whether you are scuba diving, working out, at work ( I am in healthcare), or a night out. This watch will do it all with you at a very affordable price.

[@omax1023]

You really can't place to much of a demand on a Casio watch in that price range -$50 if Bill Gates likes it, that gives it some cool factor! Great review Jory!

[@VinceRegan]

Except now Bill Gates wants to put a chip on every American...that ain't happening!

[@Patrick-857]

Too much demand? These are the ultimate beater watch. Absolutely indestructible, and reliable to boot. Mine gets absolutely beaten to hell in my job in construction.

[@omax1023]

@@VinceRegan I really don't care much about him and people of high profile and money power!

[@gregsolovieff6711]

Vince Regan Yeah! I wanna know who died & made Bill Gates king! He’s a rich computer nerd, no more, no less!

[@marcc482]

This is a great little watch and actually fantastic for the price ... let’s be honest: many many of the very pricey watches available are just overpriced status symbols ... they do not really give you good value for money but only the snob appeal of having that brand on your wrist.

[@thetimeteller]

Ok, so *Duro* refers to *Durable* ...but what does that have to do with the dang fish?! 🐠

[@fanban2926]

Yo time teller or anyone else! I'm thinking about getting a Seiko SSB319P1 and I'm wondering if it's good? It's not talked about much but from the specs it seems great for what I'm looking for. Please respond to me in the comments if you have any thoughts🍻

[@lukaivanovski7500]

Casio put’s it on 200m WR watches

[@nightknight9415]

Duro = Durable/tough/hard & the marlin symbol is used on most Casio analog dive watches with at least a 200m water resistance. When BOTH appear on the same watch you've got a durable & tough dive watch that can withstand 200m of water pressure without water ingress. Plus, around 80% of these have the second hand hitting the hash marks perfectly...all the way around.

[@keepback343feet2]

it’s a diving watch?🤷

[@matthewvz28]

I don't think the word Duro has anything to do with the Marlin. Marlin is another nickname used for the watch, because Marlin on the dial of course. Duro is Latin and Spanish for tough rugged and hard

[@NicoSuaveMusic]

My girlfriend bought me this watch for my birthday and I’ve got to say it’s one of my favorites but I would love if Casio made this model but with an automatic movement and not a quartz movement but outside of that absolutely love this watch I would recommend this one for sure

[@vascosaldanha602]

I don't think Casio makes automatic watches

[@hhroh5598]

Oil modding would be very NOICE~~

[@carpandrei7493]

LIV watches has a video about oil filling watches, and one of the modded watched is a Duro.

[@carpandrei7493]

@Ray Han Yeah, could be. From what I know, if silicon oil is used it will damage the lume in time. But if Fluorinert is used I think you're safe. This is especially designed for cooling electronics by submersion. However, successfully modding a Duro or another inexpensive watct (The black MRW looks like a million bucks when oil filled) if the watch fails after a few years, I wouldn't be mad...

[@not-a-raccoon]

@@carpandrei7493 agreed. Plus the Lume on this guy is just meh anyway. So fill it with oil to your heart's content.

[@lcourni]

"I'm no marine biologist" lol 🤣 made me think of Seinfeld

[@aaronseverydayprojects5040]

“The sea was angry that day my friends, like an old man sending back soup at a deli.”

[@gregsolovieff6711]

Aaron’s Everyday Projects ! Hemingway?

[@albertomolina3868]

I love my duros. I have the black and gold as well as the blue one. They are wonderful and the blue one looks absolutely sharp. Unless you have really small wrists I do not think they wear too big at all. Personally I think they are the best casual watches you can buy for $50. They are built like tanks so if you can find one for around $50 just pick it up, under 50 you're possibly talking about a steel..

[@albertomolina3868]

I so agree. I have all the colors and while I really like them all the blue is absolutely fantastic!

[@alextastic]

This isn't meant to be the toughest watch you can by for the price, it's just a nice option in the price range. Also, my second hand lines up perfectly. Can go either way with quartz, even in more expensive watches.

[@pianofry1138]

What else are you buying at that price point? At that price you aren't seeing Seiko or Citizen divers so what other diver are you buying?

[@alextastic]

@@pianofry1138 Not a diver, but you can get a DW5600 for under $40. A Vostok Amphibia isn't too far off either.

[@bekentech]

Costco Canada had them on sale and I bought one. Great bang for the buck. I used a q-tip and brushed on a bit of silicon lube on the crown threads. It is also the quietest quartz analog watch I have.

[@bubbspelch1134]

The Duro is beautiful compared to others that are much more expensive.

[@DerekKinsman]

No idea what your favourite junk food is. Unfortunately, as I'd love to win this. But hey, congrats on dropping the weight. That's always a hard task to accomplish! My favourite junk food is potato chips. And as a Canadian we have the all time best chip… the ketchup chip. I can't keep chips in the house otherwise I'll eat a whole bag in a single sitting without even thinking.

[@JDM417]

How are you reviewing an MDV106 and not know why it's also called "The Marlin" or "Duro". 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@doug1066]

I have the discontinued "dual illuminator" version of this watch. I got rid of the resin strap and replaced it with a rubber strap with a deployant clasp. Great watch for the money.

[@kristijannemec6791]

1:10 "Dive style diver"? That's new.

[@ShortcutReviews]

Indexs are not applied. They are punched in from the back side of the dial. Lume is readable all night with night adjusted eyes. The watch is a steal for $50. Drop it on a cheap NATO strap, it’s a nice upgrade.

[@zapper28]

9:14 duro - latin adjective. Hard, rigid, tough. That is where word "durability" comes from. Also, duros may be your favorite snack ))

[@relizondogzz]

zapper28 where are you from? Guessing Mexico?

[@zapper28]

@@relizondogzz nope. I'am from Baltics ))

[@edwardcrater3591]

In Italian, duro can be Translated as tough or hard. The second hand may not hit all of the indices, but it beats the hell out of a Seiko.

[@docswatchbox8321]

This has been my favorite beach / snorkeling watch for years. Lose it or break it? In the words of DJ KHALED,”Anotha’ One”! $50 never looked so good! Congrats on 100k subscribers!