Especially the Marlins Illuminator MDV-102, and the probably the best Casio ana-digi of all time, MDV-700!
Yes, I know there's still the MDV-106 around, but it's analog only. Yes, I am aware of the new illuminator series MTD-1079 ( https://www.watchuseek.com/f17/these-new-casio-divers-look-cool-2191817.html ), but it's 100m WR only and can't match the build quality of the MDV-102. Here I am borrowing some older member's posts for illustration purpose. (Click the quote link for more pictures in the original post.)
So what do you think? I know I want them back! ;-)
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And, here's a sub-topic, looking at the specs of the MDV-700 (see below), you have to wonder why can't Casio make ana-digi's with similar specs these days?
MDV-700:
- Full metal case
- 200m WR
- good lume include a lume dot on bezel
- bright LEDs on 3 and 9 o'clock positions
- 24 hours stopwatch
- 24 hours timer!
- Tide graph and Moon phase
- 10 year battery!
Yes, it has no world time, and the hands are not self adjust to the digital time (sync seconds only), but still with all these features and under $100 when released, it's just incredible! In comparison, for examples: we have today the GA1100 (>$150 at release) with only 60min stopwatch / 60min timer; the PRG550 (>$200 at release) with also only 60min stopwatch / 60min timer; PRW-6000 (>$400 at release) with only 60min timer; and the new Mudmaster GWG-1000 (>$500 at release) with also 60min timer. You gotta wonder why can't they just make them with a tad bit long timer at that those price points!
Yes, I know there's still the MDV-106 around, but it's analog only. Yes, I am aware of the new illuminator series MTD-1079 ( https://www.watchuseek.com/f17/these-new-casio-divers-look-cool-2191817.html ), but it's 100m WR only and can't match the build quality of the MDV-102. Here I am borrowing some older member's posts for illustration purpose. (Click the quote link for more pictures in the original post.)
So what do you think? I know I want them back! ;-)
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...here are 2 recent purchases of the current Duro range. Both are WR200m with the MDV-500 analog chrono having a screw-down crown and the MDV-700 ana-digi with tidegraph:
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You can see the beautifully etched Marlin logos on the back pix.
MDV-700 lume and illume pics from the web:I just bought an analog digital watch, I have a strong preference for diving watch. And I find this Casio analog digital Duro 200 the best analog digital watch I ever encountered. In terms of function, price. Its simply the best.
This is a out of production MDV-700-2AV, I bought it a new old stock for $84. The bracelet is one of the best I got. Its solid thick and not the usual cheap bracelet Casio will provide for their affordable models.
In terms of function, it has all the thing I look for , rotating bezel with lume pearl, hand and hr marker dial with lume too,the hands are not too big to block the reading of the digital display, WR200m , illuminating light, 24hrs countdown, 24hrs timer, Dual time, alarms, 10 yrs battery life, tidal graph and moon chart. It has already exceed my expectation.
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And, here's a sub-topic, looking at the specs of the MDV-700 (see below), you have to wonder why can't Casio make ana-digi's with similar specs these days?
MDV-700:
- Full metal case
- 200m WR
- good lume include a lume dot on bezel
- bright LEDs on 3 and 9 o'clock positions
- 24 hours stopwatch
- 24 hours timer!
- Tide graph and Moon phase
- 10 year battery!
Yes, it has no world time, and the hands are not self adjust to the digital time (sync seconds only), but still with all these features and under $100 when released, it's just incredible! In comparison, for examples: we have today the GA1100 (>$150 at release) with only 60min stopwatch / 60min timer; the PRG550 (>$200 at release) with also only 60min stopwatch / 60min timer; PRW-6000 (>$400 at release) with only 60min timer; and the new Mudmaster GWG-1000 (>$500 at release) with also 60min timer. You gotta wonder why can't they just make them with a tad bit long timer at that those price points!
