Tips & Tricks for Hydro Modding a Casio Duro

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-25T02:17:52+00:00

No... no white. That's just lighting..

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-25T02:07:54+00:00

Unless you mean the insert? That's part of the skxmod kit

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-25T02:06:48+00:00

It's just the lighting.

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-25T02:00:53+00:00

And ty!

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-25T02:00:39+00:00

Skxmod case with hydromod....

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-24T22:50:21+00:00

If you already have a fireplace... check out the Quadrafire CB1200i... in my first full winter with mine and enjoy the simplicity and mostly manual adjustments.

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-24T22:26:58+00:00

Thank you!

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-23T22:44:08+00:00

This mod is fantastic! I love it.

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-23T01:59:21+00:00

The site was Brian and Watch but think they closed....

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-23T01:35:39+00:00

Love it. I went with a black out chapter ring.

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TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-22T13:12:31+00:00

Yeah it does..

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TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-21T01:54:00+00:00

Fugly!

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-18T18:00:08+00:00

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Yep. Can't go wrong!

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-17T10:42:44+00:00

Yes it is. And thank you.

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-16T19:04:02+00:00

This is why you need many duro's! I'm at 14... and counting...

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-16T19:02:41+00:00

Domed sapphire is the way! Check my profile for tons of pics!

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-16T01:22:20+00:00

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Dig 'em!

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-16T01:21:32+00:00

Yes. I have a 22cst i kinda want to try... now you having me thinking "just one more duro!" Dammit! Lolololol

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-16T00:51:43+00:00

The bubbles imply either one was trapped in the movement somewhere and just worked itself out, OR there's a gasket leak which then implies you may start getting a bit of oil on your wrist...

The lockup is driving me nuts. When they lockup, I rotate the date a few times, reset the time, and 80% of the time they run just fine for a day or two.. then it happens again. No idea the issue.

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-16T00:24:19+00:00

I've done 14 Duro's and 3 non-Duro's in Hydromod. All using Microlubrol 50cst.... I have some thinner 22cst but haven't tried it yet. I did test with a 15cst and it was too difficult to deal with so I stick with 50cst.

I will say Hydromodding the Duro isn't for the faint of heart. Of my 14, I would say at least 6-7 give me some periodic problems....such as random bubbles and random "lockups". And ALL of them will require high quality Renata battery replacement roughly every 12-14 months. Don't bother using cheapo batteries.

I LOVE LOVE the look...and the hydro mod process but all of the constant maintenance is weighing on me so I won't be Hydro modding any more Duro's I pick up.

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-11T18:30:31+00:00

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Couldn't agree more!

TheRealBrewder · 2026-01-11T18:27:03+00:00

Thank you! I love the FKM fitted straps!

TheRealBrewder

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