Casio MDV106 Series | Unisex Analog Watch | 200M WR | Stainless Steel Case | Resin Band | 2 Hand Analog (HR, Min, SEC) | Date Display | Screw Down Crown/Screw Down Caseback | 3 Year Battery

I've only had the watch now for a few days, so this review will stand as an initial impressions statement.I will, however, return and expand upon my review as time goes on.You can see this on my Casio W-735H review.I bought this watch so that I'd have a real diver style watch for our vacation to St. Lucia.I wanted something that looked and felt the part and could actually take some abuse in the water, but not make me cry if it breaks or I lose it.Initial impressions: Really beautiful color, I got the blue dial and bezel and it's an extremely deep, gorgeous azure.The size and heft are perfect for me, I have a 7.25" wrist and this fits perfectly.Any larger and it would look a little ridiculous.I'm not normally into polished cases like this one has, but I'm ok with it.The bezel is hard to turn, but that's actually a design feature.Dive watches are meant to be uni-directional and you really don't want them just freely spinning, it's meant to track usable oxygen in a tank, after all.I put mine on a NATO band and it fits the style very well, but I was not prepared for how good the stock bands are, they feel like very decent quality for mass produced plastic.The operation is silent, I'm sure that's from the density of the case and crystal, but it's totally silent, even when I held it up to my ear, I couldn't hear anything.I also have no idea how deep I'm going to take this watch, but the 200 meter depth rating instills confidence.I'll go nowhere near that, but it's still a nice feature.Gripes:Almost everything I have an issue with is subject to personal bias based on a design (artistic) choice and will not be applicable to most other people.First, I don't care for how small the Casio name and the Marlin logo at the bottom is on the dial, not a good use of negative space.Next, I also wish the lumed indices were slightly larger to help eat into the dial center a little more as well as the date window and number, I feel it's a little small.Again, a negative space design choice.I feel if the dial were balanced out just a little better, this would become my favorite daily wear watch.Very personal, small dings that really only matter to me.Some things that aren't design gripes?This thing really does attract fingerprints and it shows them off in all their detail, so I find myself constantly wiping them away.Also, you can get a pretty bad glare off the crystal unless it's pointed straight at your face.Lastly, the lume doesn't last very long, maybe 15 minutes before it's pretty well dead.In perfectly dark environments I'm sure you might still be able to see it, but not in partially lit, but still very dark areas.Overall impression after just a week:I really enjoy wearing and looking at this watch, the deep blue color catches my eye and I tilt and turn in the light so that I can see the ultra deep color through the crystal.And, for what it's worth, it's plenty accurate from what I can tell (quartz watches usually are).The value for money is just off the charts, even Bill Gates wears one and he can afford like...any watch...company, he can afford a whole watch company, he could afford a bunch of watch companies, multiple factories, the people to make them, stores...and yet, he wears one of these....so yeah....The value is there.Anyone who wants to get into diver watches should really look at these, give them a try and see if you like the style.There are also plenty of colors to choose from and lots of NATO straps out there to help complete the look, if that's your thing.Somehow, this piece manages to have it's cake and eat it to, and then go back for seconds.It looks amazing, works very well and yet, is so cheap that you wish you bought another one, just for fun.Other than my design dings, there isn't much to dislike about this watch.Right about now I wish I'd bought a solar model, but that's only so that I'd never have to change a battery.I'm also very surprised by the following that Casio has on Reddit.The Casio subreddit is loaded with people who love their cheap, yet incredibly accurate, amazingly tough and truly capable watches, and now, I'm one of them.

I wanted a weekend beater for surfing and off-road motorcycling. It had to be big-faced and easy to read at a glance. No digital crap, please. I needed another watch like a hole in the head. I have some really nice watches and I'm not a collector. But since I am single and nobody around to tell me no, I got it. Great value for the price, just an impeccable knockout of the Rolex Submariner of old that I always envied.As soon as I got it as set the time and took it surfing.I banged it around, held it under water, sprayed with a fire hose, took a shower with it, and just hammered it with abuse as much as I could so I could return it promptly.No success; I could not destroy it. It still holds time to the millisecond with no fogging and no problems.Just a big hunk of phat shiny blissful steel with black highlights, a discrete second-hand, a tight rotating bezel and a light rubber wristband.For $37 this is a steal.I might just hang up my Tag Heuer and Victorinox watches until this thing lets me down, which may be a while.Very easy to read at a glance which is why I got it. Not too heavy, really shiny, Big and fat. Classic good looks.UPDATE: \\December 5, 2014.\\ 'still looks brand new, has not lost even 1-second of time. How can this be more accurate than my $1,500 dollar Tag Heuer???? I've worn it every day since I got it..:) The rotating bezel is still tight, firm and crisp and you can update the calendar without stopping the second hand. This should cost a lot more.UPDATE: \\October 17, 2015.\\ Replaced the battery finally, Still holds the time to the millisecond and not a scratch on the bezel or the steel. Every short month I calibrate it to the atomic clock NHIST in Colorado and it has never failed to be dead nuts on. The rubber wristband and the chrome look like brand new. I have really abused this thing and it just laughs at me.UPDATE \\April 6, 2016 \\ The band finally gave out, I replaced it at a watch store for $10 with the exact same type. I went to set it to the atomic clock, and did not need to adjust the time at all. Right on the money; still keeping perfect time. Still looks like day 1.UPDATE \\Sept 27, 2016\\ I hate this watch, I'm looking for a reason not to wear it anymore, It just keeps going on and on and looking brand new. Now all my other watches have had battery death from neglect, Why did I ever buy anything else? I wear a Casio over a Rolex and can't find any reason to switch back. My VW gets the job done and my Rolls Royce sits in the garage. fooey.Update 8/16/2023 OMG, will this thing finally just die???!! No, just keeps time to the second, looking fresh as the day I bought it. I'm getting tired of seeing the same glorious glistening crystal smerking at my doubt and disbelief ?. I way underpaid, it way over performs.Crap, I'm such a fickle and unappreciative 1st world funk- monkey.

Design and Construction:The Casio MDV106 boasts a sturdy stainless steel case that ensures exceptional durability. The 44 mm diameter gives it a solid and robust look without being too large. The resin band is both comfortable and flexible, making it suitable for prolonged use and resistant to daily wear and tear.Water Resistance:This watch is perfect for aquatic activities, offering water resistance up to 200 meters (WR 200M). I’ve used it while swimming and even for recreational diving, and it performs flawlessly under significant water pressure without any issues.Functionality:Equipped with a precise Japanese quartz movement, the MDV106 keeps accurate time. The date function located at the 3 o'clock position is convenient for everyday use. The unidirectional bezel is particularly useful for measuring time intervals, which is great for diving.Aesthetics:The design is both classic and sporty. The black dial contrasts beautifully with the luminous hands and markers, making it easy to read even in low light conditions. The minimalist and clean design makes it versatile enough to wear for both formal and casual occasions.Conclusion:The Casio MDV106 Series is an exceptional analog watch that combines durability, functionality, and style. Its impressive water resistance and robust construction make it ideal for water sports enthusiasts, while its elegant design makes it perfect for daily wear. I highly recommend this watch for anyone looking for a reliable and attractive timepiece.