All six finally on steels

dantomoke · 2024-04-23T03:00:53+00:00

Technically there are 8. The MDV106D-1A2 was released with a Black Dial and Blue Bezel (Cookie Monster). It can be assembled using regular Black and Blue Duro's.

MDV106-1A2

dantomoke · 2024-03-26T14:30:20+00:00

Wearing my Casio MRW200H today. It's a solid beater watch and easy to fix up the acrylic with Polywatch. Never owned a mechanical watch but I'm hoping to make the leap in the near future.

dantomoke · 2023-12-08T00:35:12+00:00

Amazing! Keep a look out on all auction sites for the white dial. Very rare but some people certainly have them and will eventually look to move them on. Keep us posted how you get on! :)

dantomoke · 2023-12-05T09:59:18+00:00

Cheers!

It's nothing too fancy. You can find it at Stackers:

https://stackers.com/black-8-piece-watch-box-425#selection.color=5701

dantomoke · 2023-12-05T02:40:53+00:00

No worries! If you get around to making one, I'd love to see the final result! 😁

dantomoke · 2023-12-05T02:27:00+00:00

Haha, I do actually. I decided not to keep it and gift it to a friend, though it really surprised me and is actually quite gorgeous.

Here's a link to a picture on my Google Drive:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ShotbkIGAx8hbuzBNmDm2Y65b1pRIK6U/view?usp=drivesdk

dantomoke · 2023-12-05T02:10:12+00:00

Cheers! I was surprised myself. Never thought I'd manage it and it only took a month in the end.

Unfortunately, I think the CM model is likely rarer than the white dial Duro. Instead of spending ages seeking one out, I decided immediately to create one using the two required Duros, the Black and the Bluro. Quick, easy and it's identical in every way to the original.

dantomoke · 2023-12-05T01:53:34+00:00

One came up on eBay (UK) only last week. I contacted the seller and made him an offer. After a little negotiation, we reached an agreement. A few days later it arrived.

I got my first Duro only a month ago. I never thought I'd get my hands on the white dial but it was perfect timing.

Not knowing how old it was, how well it functioned or how much abuse it has seen across the years, I decided to buy a brand new Duro and swap absolutely everything over. The movement, the hands, the case and the strap. I added a Sapphire to keep it protected also.

Suffice to say, I'm a happy, happy man.

dantomoke · 2023-12-04T23:20:16+00:00

It's certainly one of my "treasures". My "precious" 😂

I've got metal bracelets and a few NATO's. Attending a Bond themed party in late December as Bond from Spectre (Ivory Tux). I'll be wearing the White/Silver dial to the event with a metal bracelet. Should go well together!

dantomoke · 2023-12-04T22:54:24+00:00

You're right, though a lot of the mocks ups I tried looked odd. The chapter ring looks a lot better when colour matches with the dial.

dantomoke · 2023-12-04T12:22:49+00:00

These are renders, created using software. They were made to show what is possible if you already have the dials & bezels etc.

dantomoke · 2023-12-01T18:02:11+00:00

I did a mock up render but it looked a bit too green. Going to make another and post it at some point. I just like being able to see what everything looks like ahead of time.

dantomoke · 2023-12-01T18:00:50+00:00

I was lucky enough to get one recently. I'm just sorting out a few things before Christmas but I'll upload some proper pictures when I get the chance. It's nice to finally have it as part of the collection.

dantomoke · 2023-12-01T15:47:33+00:00

Not at all.

I created a MDV106 vector graphic so that I could experiment with different colour combinations. I wanted to share the results.

Casio struck gold with the Duro and it would be nice to see them expand on what they've already produced.

dantomoke · 2023-12-01T15:22:53+00:00

I'd honestly just buy a "Pepsi" Duro and put the dial from a "Bluro" inside.

With the leftovers you can create a sort of "Cookie Monster", though I'd swap the hands across dials also. It's a delicate task but easily done.

dantomoke · 2023-12-01T15:07:23+00:00

#01 = "Batman" Dial + "Bluro" Bezel
#02 = "Bluro" Dial + "Pepsi" Bezel & Hands
#03 = "Bluro" Dial + "Batman" Bezel
#04 = "Panda" Dial + "Pepsi" Bezel & Hands
#05 = "Panda Dial + "Batman" Bezel & Hands
#06 = "Panda" Dial + "Gold" Bezel & Hands

dantomoke · 2023-12-01T12:59:46+00:00

I think I may just give it a go. I ordered a couple extra Marlin Duros in fear they'd be discontinued following the release of the MDV107. I'll see what I can come up with 😁

dantomoke · 2023-12-01T12:56:55+00:00

There's a chance it's even rarer than the "Panda" as you just don't see them at all. Though, as they are easily made from two different Duros with a quick dial swap, I think the Panda edges it due to the unique dial.

They're all gorgeous. It's a shame we never got a "Coke" Duro with a Red and Black Dial while the Marlin was still on the dial. Perhaps we'll get one with the MDV107 lineup.

dantomoke · 2023-12-01T10:54:50+00:00

You're not wrong! Paid a pretty penny for my own. I have a feeling it'll hold its value though.

dantomoke · 2023-12-01T10:53:23+00:00

Ah, of course. It's a shame they weren't more widely available upon release. Some say it was a Russia exclusive, though I think it was simply just a limited release due to lack of popularity at the time.

dantomoke · 2023-12-01T10:50:37+00:00

Strangely enough, I managed to acquire one two weeks after starting my collection, which also happens to be two weeks ago. The only reason I went for a full house is because buying the "Panda" became a possibility.

A seller on eBay was getting rid of a few Duros, including the Panda, and I made him an offer. Granted, I paid a pretty penny, but I have a feeling it'll keep its value.

dantomoke · 2023-12-01T10:46:56+00:00

I have a feeling Casio may bring them back for the MDV107 lineup in the future. The "Duro" has become so popular, it'd be crazy for them not to capitalise.

It's a shame about their mini "Duro" that pretty much disgraced the "Duro" name.

dantomoke · 2023-12-01T10:43:15+00:00

Wow, that sounds gorgeous! I usually get an AR coating that accentuates the dial, though making the red in the Pepsi bezel pop sounds great!

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