Watch Me Go Broke - Casio Duro Mods!

[@rogerauclair1670]

By far the nicest mod for the Casio Duro that I have seen was with a new sapphire crystal, it completely changed the appearance of the watch.

[@SlapShotRegatta22]

Casio? Are you there? Are you listening? Listening closely? WE NEED A SMALLER VERSION OF THIS WATCH!

[@watchmegobroke4365]

SlapShotRegatta 2nd that

[@Joe-yi8xj]

I had a similar Casio that was smaller. Looked even more like a sub

[@Joe-yi8xj]

Mtd 1010

[@VadimAndreyev]

40 all the way

[@GeckoCkCkCk]

Vostok Amphibia is smaller.

[@AzPauly]

I've had this Duro about 6 years, first one was similar age but got dropped on tile floor and shattered :(... on 3rd battery, worn daily in hospital setting, been diving, regular swimming, off-road motorcycling often and everything in between..un-beatable..!

[@krustyass1971]

I got mine at Walmart jewelry case for 6$! Thank you!! I love this watch, classic diver look and sooooo easy on the wallet.

[@vincew5130]

What? $6?

[@krustyass1971]

@@vincew5130 yes sir, this whole COVID thing hit the Wally World jewelry department hard, and as soon as they started to open back up. Boom!! clearance!!!

[@Bardwellbarbell]

Holy shit nice!

[@juaniti69]

$6???

[@MouseCIick]

I would mod the glass and bezel when it eventually gets beat/scratched up. Despite the comfortable band, i would replace it with nato strap or long island bracelet depending how you wanna dress it.

[@writehse]

If you remove the bezel insert and clean off the glue underneath, it has a beautiful minimal look

[@thewatchfemme4051]

I ordered mine today and ordered a tropic style band. I’m excited!

[@landenemmitt3729]

you probably dont give a damn but does any of you know of a way to get back into an instagram account..? I stupidly lost the password. I would love any assistance you can give me!

[@benedictfelix9480]

@Landen Emmitt Instablaster ;)

[@billkallas1762]

I picked up a Gold one on Amazon for $40 USD. I don't dive, so I replaced the Rubber strap with a "Bond" type NATO strap, and cut off the extra NATO loop.

[@thepainteditor]

That bezel and strap combination on the Ghost is absolutely stunning... great vid!

[@paulhopkins1905]

One mans stunning is another mans unsightly

[@dinner_workingsly]

I honestly didn’t even know this was mod friendly. This watch has a giant following, and somehow I’ve missed the bus. Until now that is! No more pondering, I’m ordering one after this video is over.

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Levi Stevenson Its really good for the money. I actually haven’t taken it off since I did the video.

[@black79montecarlo123]

I picked up the black for $20 and blue for $11.48. Probably the best bang for buck watch purchase I'll ever make...

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

One good thing about sheltering in place...Plenty of time to try my hand at Modding watches...I’ve given it a go Several times with mixed results. This video inspired me to purchase a blue duro And the following parts: Seiko monster style hands, Blue planet ocean style ceramic bezel insert, Strapcode bracelet(Angus jubilee). So I’ve spent a total of $145 on parts For a $52 watch. Already spending that check that I haven’t received yet!

[@captivesojourner]

"Watch" me go broke is Hilarious.

[@sheepdogoutdoors7006]

Your grey themed duro is very cool looking I would love to do the same thing with one of the rare silver dial models of the duro

[@armandojuan64]

Don't quit your day job , brother ….. modding is not your thing .

[@good_one_raggy]

Yeah, gotta agree. I probably do prefer the swapped out second hand, but Jesus, the second two mods are ugly as fuck.

[@TheAechBomb]

the bracelet and hand are okay, that bezel is bleh

[@Bigtank45]

KZbin needs to ban this 😂

[@JoannaJedrzejczyksForehead]

Why did you wait a year, to tell him that? Before you posted this, he did quit his day job, to mos watches. Note he and V hours family, have starved to death.

[@swimpsmagbayao9513]

Original looks better

[@BTBHSOHBOY]

"Just like my bowels, the Casio Duro mods I'm about to show you are irregular." Aaaaaaaand subscribed.

[@rpcado2000]

I got this watch for $49 (canadian $) in amazon last year but when I checked the price again its $75 now. Why casio?!

[@pederlindstrom3132]

Greetings from northen Sweden and a fellow watch entusiast and new subscriber. That green bezel looked nice and I do agree with you,, it's a bit christmas. My current collection is a bright yellow Vostok Kommenderski as a casual wearer and a Bertucci A-3P for a beater and it does take a beating as I am a mechanic on city buses, it's been soaked in old motoroil and drenched in antifreeze and keeps on ticking. Speaking of christmas, my present was a Seiko SNK805 and I love it. That ghosting looks great.

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Peder Lindström Hello! I have the SNK809. Great watch!

[@RedDevilXLT]

I work in the water/wastewater treatment industry and utilize sodium hypochlorite (bleach) a LOT. It’s a pro at breaking down rubber o-rings. Leaving the watch in stagnant bleach for hours had to have compromised your seals. When you tear down your watch and get black residue on your hands from removing the o-rings, that was the bleach that ate at them. I don’t recommend dousing your watch in bleach. Maybe just the bezel insert instead. Unless it’s aluminum or brass. Which will also be eaten away. Otherwise, I do like the watches, especially the green bezel. Just wish Casio used a green seconds hand

[@lawrencefleischer1414]

Hi. Great video. Which Strapcode bracelet did you attach to the watch?

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Thanks! It was an SKX007 president bracelet. I haven’t tried any of the other skx strapcode bracelets on it yet. Thanks for watching!

[@lawrencefleischer1414]

@@watchmegobroke4365 Thanks! One more question. You stated int he video that you had to adjust the bracelet to get it to fit. Could you elaborate?

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Lawrence Fleischer I just had to use a flathead screwdriver to bend the spring bars a bit more to get them in the lug holes. Haven’t tried curved spring bars yet so I dont know if those work or not.

[@lawrencefleischer1414]

@@watchmegobroke4365 Got it, thanks.

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Peter I got it off of Amazon, Its called Endmill. Here is the link 22mm Solid 316L Stainless Steel... www.amazon.com/dp/B017JVDRT8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@doxasmenos]

i love my duro even more then other very expensive watches i have i need to ask u if you know if the movement 2824-2 is the same size with the duro i want to put automatic movement inside is that possible?Thanks.

[@watchmegobroke4365]

I don’t think its possible. Likely the date will not match up and the hands will most likely not fit onto a 2824.

[@garykray]

I coat my 1095 steel knives with mustard for 20 mins., then soak in warm vinegar for 30 mins.to get a forced patina. It works great and gives an anticorrosive coating. Might this process work instead of bleach?

[@watchmegobroke4365]

It would be worth a shot and probably much safer

[@brantisonfire]

I would not sacrifice the spot-on hitting of the indices that the stock second hand provides. That’s one of the main draws of this watch. I have another watch with the Miyota 2115 and it’s not the movement that dictates how well it hits the seconds indices, it’s the manufacturing and design of the dial.

[@grqfes]

all of em look great

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Thank you!

[@mistermikeyjay]

wow the green bezel looks good on it. with the new blue duro out, i wonder if they will have a green dial version out, and if not would like to know if a green dial mod is available. good work again!

[@didierd.tourne5835]

Your green bezel insert is gorgeous !!!From ? Any link please ?

[@akiblue]

Did you go broke before you shot this video? Is that why you shot the vid with a potato?

[@lugoj7181]

The finger prints on your watch would be actually be cool if you pass this on to your son for as sentimental watch from you don't you think? Good job too

[@vladspb_]

where did you buy that nice stainless steel strap?

[@CurtMortis]

Casio Duro is God tier watch. Get a black one, a Pepsi and you are good for any wardrobe.

[@Ethween]

When I got my bezel insert it looks slightly too big for it, like it doesn’t fit as flush as the old insert did, would that be fixed slightly if I just placed it there with some of the double sided tape?

[@Dave062YT]

Green bezel looks good [all year round] bleached looks terrible to me but each to their own .ps Duros come in blue and gold 2 tone now,

[@watchmegobroke4365]

True2022 Yep. I have a blue one coming!

[@mikejarrells431]

Cool. White dial next?

[@bogdanamarioarei1005]

How much time the battery last ? I ordered a Casio Duro for me after I saw many videos with this watch.If had saphire cristal it was a good thing but the watch has mineral cristal.

[@FullTimePRO]

Is that strapcode president bracelet for an SKX007?

[@watchmegobroke4365]

I think Strapcode lists it as Endmill for the SKX007. I had to bend the spring bars to get it to fit.

[@AvgJoeWatchReviews]

Just as irregular as my bowels as it appears your filming in a Taco Bell. 😂 Funny.

[@tomasinacovell4293]

Crap just for the shortened stem-tube threading, it will wear out the crown threading and fail in time, plus it's not going to seal because it can't compress against the crown's own seal.

[@buying_Time]

Respect for your name 👍 so true😬

[@johnlacroix1639]

This video I liked it a lot keep up the great work. WOW very interesting 1st class very kool great info.,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great

[@watchmegobroke4365]

🙏

[@Wanderingpyro]

Just recently found a cache of Casio duros on sale for $11 at Walmart I bought all 4 for less than the price of one online.

[@osark2487]

I always wondered, why would anyone pick this quartz casio if the lorus RL451AX9 with a seiko automatic movement is just 20 quid extra?

[@markloubser2433]

Full marks to Casio for building a watch thats able to withstand all attempts to stuff it up.....

[@SirWatchGeek]

I do love that green!!!! 😍💚💚💚

[@frankfoduw-ci8rr]

Imposible to find in France, why ?

[@edwardgreenaway1808]

Cool. I was just looking at one that a co-worker was wearing this morning. I think I need to pick one up.

[@gonshocks]

Do you know where you can get replacement hands for the Duro?

[@watchmegobroke4365]

gonshocks I don’t. I got the second hand off an old quartz I had.

[@fredericcantin9192]

Hi, what did you use to secure in place the new bezel? 3M-style tape or glue? Thanks.

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Frederic Cantin The tape from the old bezel was still in place and tacky so I just used that. In the past Ive used very thin double sided tape you could find at a craft store.

[@10star80]

Hey Watch Me, Can you please send the exact link off the Strapcode site? Is that the same one for the SKX007? Thanks in advance.

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Yes it is for the skx007. Here is the link:

[@watchmegobroke4365]

www.strapcode.com/collections/replacement-band-for-seiko-skx007/products/metal-ss-bcl20-b033

[@10star80]

@@watchmegobroke4365 Thank you very very much!!! Subscribed.

[@yambo59]

I have the black and gold version and really love it - sorry but im gonna forego the "ghosting in bleach" idea-??!!!--- if its good enough for Bill Gates in stock form its good enough for me - my only mod is a nicely color matched blushark NATO band, looks great with black and gold Duro.

[@riquehurturfeelings6562]

If you live in Cheyenne Wyoming they have one in clearance in Walmart for 13 dollars I got mine at that price.

[@johnclinton4534]

i got one for the same price in upstate ny

[@JerryWDaviscom]

The indices on your Seiko are also pressed as on the Casio, I believe. :)

[@losoj30]

No. No they are not.. if you bought one like that its fake. Seiko does not press their dials.

[@richardmcginnis5344]

casio needs to make a duro with a red or orange dial and bezel

[@nilangagarwal]

the link for the bracelet om second watch please..

[@ChefCIntencity]

You going to add the link to to mods?

[@J-tu2pb]

What size bezel insert?

[@rickmaggie1]

Nope, not a fan of ghosting but I would go with the sapphire crystal with the cyclops

[@seanlowkey9388]

The seconds hand is off by a hair. The seconds hand on my factory during hits the hash marks perfectly. Although my date doesn’t flip until 12:10am. I found a ceramic omega 45.5 on aliexpress, will that fit?

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Not sure. I think ceramic is a bit thicker, but I don’t know if that would matter. If its cheap it may be worth a try but I have no experience with it.

[@seanlowkey9388]

@@watchmegobroke4365 considering some of the strap code skx models (w/ end links) fit the duro, do you think the crafter blue curved strap would fit?

[@watchmegobroke4365]

@@seanlowkey9388 I was able to get the strapcode skx 007’s to fit but I had to use regular spring bars and bend them to get it to fit. Crafter blue, I have no idea.

[@OrlandoLazardi69]

I tried to swap the bezel and it won’t come out

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Orlando Lazardi I had to very carefully use a small eyeglass screwdriver to pry at the edge of the bezel insert until I could get under it.

[@edmund8954]

I wonder if any 12 hour Gmt bezel insert works.

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Edmund Ng I haven’t seen any in my search that would fit.

[@rosschun1]

What does “ghost” mean?

[@Alias_Anybody]

No idea why but the Duro costs more than twice as much in Europe.

[@MateusViccari]

About 6 times in South America (Brazil). I guess this watch was just made only for the American market.

[@mr.bmt216a2]

Hmmmm.... smells like a business opportunity: CASIO IMPORTATION & ARBITRAGE 😃

[@Deadok5803]

yeah it costs like 160$ where I live, had to order it from AliExpress for ~78$ :(

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Great video, would love to see the blue dial one moded!

[@watchmegobroke4365]

SoCal Watch Reviews Thanks. Im thinking of changing all three hands to seamaster style on that one, BUT the darn thing looks so good already!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Watch Me Go Broke Agree!!

[@juniorzavala9764]

What strapcode bracelet is it ? For what watch?

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Junior Zavala 22mm Strapcode Endmill for the Seiko SKX007. You have to bend spring bars to get it to fit.

[@juniorzavala9764]

Watch Me Go Broke nice!!

[@TheMasonator777]

The green one rocks.

[@JulioMo]

The strapcode bracelet, what kind of endlinks are they?

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Its for the SKX007. You will have to bend the spring bars to get it to fit.

[@JulioMo]

Thank you!

[@feralgrandad4429]

Love that bezel. But now dial needs to be worked on to match :-)

[@ForlornFreddy]

Where can I find a bracelet for this?

[@navrhy3075]

I just want this watch with a brighter lume and a sapphire dome crystal

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Nav Rhy Agreed!

[@navrhy3075]

Craig Watson I wouldn’t mind paying $70-100 for it. That’s the most it can cost.

[@travislivengood2744]

Domes sapphire with blue AR is available from Crystal Times. It takes about 30 minutes to do. Lume? Thats a tough one. I do love the domed sapphire in mine though.

[@navrhy3075]

Travis Livengood Wait you were able to find one, and fit it in to a Casio MDV106? I thought they only sold the ones for Seiko and Orient??

[@travislivengood2744]

@@navrhy3075 correct. A company called Crystal Times sells them for about $30 US.

[@troynasello2085]

Get a sapphire crystal for it from crystal times. They fit great & look awesome.

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Troy Nasello Can you link it? I definitely want to check it out.

[@jeffdolgin7436]

Heard the crystals don't test down too 20 atm though. Plus when replacing crystal make sure u replace with a new crystal gasket and have water tested.

[@jeffdolgin7436]

@DJ Ezasscul I get sapphire from dagaz. Those are the only ones made exactly as factory and my watchmaker replaces using a new crystal gasket and water tests too 20atm.

[@ogarzabello]

Was this a review or about the mods?

[@MrDolinoss]

what are the dimensions of the insert?

[@Harleyglide03]

Is the bracelet the same one for theSKX?? Thanks

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Harleyglide03 Yes it is.

[@Harleyglide03]

Watch Me Go Broke. Thanks. It must really change the feel of the whole set up. What is the mod you have to make to the spring bar? I just put this on my I gotta do this one list. Gilt model with the two tone bracelet.

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Harleyglide03 I bent the spring bars and used 23mm instead of the 22mm. It is a pain to do but once you get them in its worth it.

[@Harleyglide03]

Watch Me Go Broke Thanks. I’m on strap code as we speak, on my other device. Two tone jubilee w/ the gilt. They are sold out at the moment..... another project...... Watch addiction is a very bad good thing. New subscriber. Just found you today.

[@Kikilang60]

You can use Hydrogen peroxide, and sun light. I'm not familiar with what metals that may, or may not damage, but I know it's fine with some metal. I used to have this home tanning light, which I used to beach wood with. Damn thing was spookie on how well it hydrogen peroxide would turn wood white. Any who, hydrogen peroxide is not toxic, and well the ultra violet you can't buy easily any more. If your handy, and clever, you can find a ultraviolet light, and you can experiment.

[@Guillermo_says]

Best channel name!

[@mariojr377]

I would like to see a vídeo where drivers are diving using It. It looks fragile for a dive watch.

[@john-carlosynostroza]

Real divers don't use these watches or any dive watch. Dive computer is where it's at. You can use this for scuba diving or just the pool or whatever. Pretty crap/ worthless as.a real dive watch. Great daily tool watch.😁

[@mariojr377]

@@john-carlosynostroza yes, I agree with you. You have hit the nail.

[@jeffdolgin7436]

Used a few yrs back with a dive computer diving. Went down too 12 atm. Great watch

[@mariojr377]

@@jeffdolgin7436 thank you very much for explain me ! Best regards from Brazil, Mário

[@kungpuk5186]

If Bill Gates has one, I don't want one.

[@JogieGlenMait16]

the duro is more cost effective to mod than the SKX in my opinion. it's cheap and buying mod parts is reasonable.

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Jogie Glen Mait Completely agree. A good experiment watch.

[@HALAKBYMAE]

Any tutorials on swapping a Duro bezel?

[@watchmegobroke4365]

I just fit a tiny screwdriver between the insert and the bezel and gently pulled it up.

[@HALAKBYMAE]

@@watchmegobroke4365 Phenomenal! I've got 2 Duros on the way, might have to spice one up haha!

[@TheKreattion]

Where can I buy the bracelet from the second mod

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Fantastic bleached bezel mod.

[@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen]

What model strapcode braclet fits the duro?

[@watchmegobroke4365]

I used the one for the SKX007. You cant use the springbars that come with the bracelet and you must curve the springbars to get it to fit.

[@owenlaprath4135]

Solar? NO! Automatik? NO! Too bad, Casio built a tough and water-proof to 200 meter watch, that can take a beating and would live a long time, were it not for its dependance on a battery supply. They missed out on making it solar, then it would have been an ideal TEOTWAWKI watch!

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

Sapphire crystal is the single best value mod you can do on this watch. $12.50 US for a sapphire crystal with clear AR coating…

[@danthoreson4062]

link please

[@jeffreyschwarz3699]

Think Casio makes a green one now.

[@Katabatic]

Great value. But the feeble lume meant I had to flip. Casio need to attend San Martin lume school.

[@impatrickt]

What do you use the lume for?

[@kriss67]

BG looks to me like a psychopath who's concerned about the environment while using tons of paper towels in all of their properties and yachts, but it's your duty to stop polluting the planet, not his. They worry about overpopulation while also being very interested in mass stabbings. It's hard to assess what's good for them, but probably not the same as for other beings he's unfamiliar with. I don't think this argument will convince me to wear this watch... but yes, I do have it in my collection, and I've watched that movie :)

[@TheNewtiz]

are you selling these?

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Newton Davis Hello! No i am not currently selling.

[@findyourwatch596]

I so need this watch

[@Joe-yi8xj]

Is there a 12hr bezel that fits? Imagine an all black ninja version. Game over

[@Joe-yi8xj]

Someone find a 12 hour bezel and a sapphire crystal and drinks are on me

[@hlaluminiumengineering4292]

How to fuck up a great watch...…

[@richwiebe8084]

That should be a 40.5 mm bezel insert (NOT 45.5).

[@lawrencetendler2342]

IF IT AINT BROKE..DON'T FIX IT.

[@2nd_a_dad4791]

I’d ghost another bezel and purposely put fingerprints all over it to give it an all over swirl pattern.

[@billyeast6819]

The second hand does not register properly...

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Neither do I.

[@AlekStang]

Just snagged one on clearance at Walmart for 13 bucks!

[@johncampbell6649]

Me too just today

[@paulbunyun-xi9by]

Just one!

[@X-boomer]

I just can't see the attraction. I don't like relic-ed guitars either

[@warpedwheel1635]

Just the Tip?

[@dario4630]

Link for the bezel plsss

[@watchmegobroke4365]

El MexicanoEuroAsiatico Search 45.5mm Planet Ocean Bezel Insert on ebay.

[@sgbh8874]

Doh!

[@vipnetworker]

I liked the video and subscribed in spite of the awkward reference to your irritable bowel syndrome. Only watch review ever to mention how they poop.