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May 20, 2025 6:12 AM
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expired Posted by Neurotic1 • May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025 6:12 AM
Casio MDV106 Men's 44mm Dive-Style Sport Watch (Black)
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In the ~$50 dive watch arena, Addiesdive has a number of models, such as their MY-HC3, that come in around this price point and which correct a few of the problem areas on this Casio. The lume on the Casio is quite weak to start with and fades rapidly, which undermines its status as a "dive watch". Addiesdive offers KG Swiss BGW9 which is dramatically superior, no contest there. The Addiesdive has a (cheap) stainless steel bracelet where Casio has a (even cheaper) rubber strap. The unframed, tiny date window on the Casio is not very legible. The Addiesdive has a framed window and also a cyclops magnifier on the crystal. (if you don't like the cyclops you can remove it with heat.) The Addiesdive uses a Japanese Miyota quartz movement and Japanese battery with an estimated 4 year service life. Miyota is the supplier for the Citizen watch group and their movements are certainly on par with Casio's. The unidirectional bezel on the MY-HC3 model has raised numerals, versus the printed markings on the Casio. Other Addiesdive models offer a flat bezel with a decent lumed pip, Casio's pip is so dim and fades so quickly it's kinda useless. The Addiesdive has a signed crown, which you may or may not care for, but is another area where they spent money that Casio did not.
There are certainly subjective reasons to prefer the Casio such as brand name recognition, a proven track record, styling preferences, Bill Gates, the Pointy Fish, etc. Being a member of the Order of the Marlin is fun, no question. I have a "batman" version Duro that I modded with a sapphire crystal, cyclops so I could actually see the date, and stainless bracelet as I found the rubber strap uncomfortable. Addiesdive MY-HC3 has most of that stuff right out of the box. My Amazon price for one is showing ~$53.54 after 15% off coupon.
Addiesdive MY-HC3 with raised bezel - https://www.amazon.com/ADDIESDIVE...4S
Addiesdive H3-2 with flat bezel and lumed pip - https://www.amazon.com/ADDIESDIVE...B0
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Price is right, too... I picked it up for $43 back in 2021.
I'm on my second one, broke the first one in a motorcycle accident but it's still ticking and used as a bathroom clock lol. Punches well above its weight. Black is the best color imo
I've seen people replace the glass for sapphire
Thanking about picking up a spare. The glass does scratch easy but it's a $40 beater
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It is. I bought one a couple years ago when I read about him wearing it. Not that I would buy whatever he wears… I just think it's so weird a billionaire would come into contact with this watch at all. Wish I could ask him how he came to own it.
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I have one and I have not / single scratch on it. Mind you this is a sub 50$ dive watch that has a screw down crown and working bezel. Sure what you said is correct very it's the best watch for the price hands down.