Casio Collection Mens Analogue Quartz Watch

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I would get slaughtered in the comments if I didn’t mention one of Citizen’s best affordable dive watches, the Citizen Promaster.

Pair that with the overall decent level of build quality, and a relatively streamlined design, and you have yourself a really solid value for anybody looking for a true dive watch on a budget. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Microsoft’s creator hints that simple, reliable watches are still in business, despite the abundance of technology in the industry.I personally think a brown leather strap works so perfectly on this watch, but you can never go wrong with black leather, or even a crocodile embossed leather strap if you’re itching to set yourself apart.

Keep in mind that not all straps are waterproof, so if you do plan on swimming with this dive watch, you might want to stick to waterproof straps such as rubber or NATOs. That said, the Casio MDV-106 Duro dial is highly “ reminiscent” of the Rolex Submariner and Yachtmaster. My guess is that the synthetic rubber material used isn’t the most breathable, as some more natural rubber options would be. They also have the added bonus of being ISO Certified, which means they pass a certain set of requirements to be considered a professional dive watch. It wears well on my 7″ wrists, but I would consider it on the upper limit of my own size preferences.

The sporty, yet classic design also features a handy date display, bringing practical utility to fashionable style. To watches in the usual perception of the word, rather than to the technological sophistication that has saturated most of our lives.

The rich black sunburst dial of the Casio MDV106 is definitely one of the winning aspects of this watch. Yes, thanks to its 200-meter water resistance, you can swim or dive with the Casio Duro without any issues. Perfect for free diving without equipment: the watch has been tested for water resistance up to 20 bar according to ISO 22810. There’s also a blue dial variation, the MDV106B floating around that has an even richer blue sunburst dial. I heard that from the Welsh “Hello” guy and it made me want to grab one while I can before they go extinct.the only other movement i’ve found to do this is the Swiss quartz powering the military issue Marathon Navigator…also square on. Whichever strap you choose, just be sure to get one with a 22mm width, as that’s the lug width of the MDV.

A red-painted arrow second-hand adds a pop of color to an otherwise monochromatic watch and adds some visual interest. Crowns and stems are surprisingly delicate considering we interact with them every day; I live in perpetual fear of stripping the threading off a crown stem. While I’ve never actually been diving with mine, just knowing how tough and robust my SKX009 is sure gives me a feeling of confidence (and watch snobbery) when on my wrist.It’s certainly wearable, and waterproof, but isn’t all that comfortable to wear for long periods of time, especially in warmer weather.