Watch comparison and value verdict
Casio Duro vs Orient Kamasu: cheap quartz diver or automatic diver?
Choose the Casio Duro if you want the cheapest credible dive-style watch. Choose the Orient Kamasu if you want an automatic movement, sapphire crystal and a more enthusiast-friendly watch.
Quick winner
Best cheap beater: Casio Duro. Best watch enthusiast value: Orient Kamasu.
Price and value snapshot
| Model | New online | Used fair | Good buy under | Avoid over | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casio Duro MDV106 | $45-75 | $25-55 | $35 | $65 | high |
| Orient Kamasu Red Dial | $230-320 | $150-250 | $180 | $285 | medium |
| Orient Kamasu Blue | $200-300 | $150-250 | $180 | $320 | medium |
Buying notes
- The Duro wins when budget matters most and resale value is almost irrelevant.
- The Kamasu costs more but gives stronger specs and long-term enthusiast appeal.
- If you want one watch to keep for years, the Kamasu is easier to justify.
Models in this comparison
affordable
Casio Duro MDV106
Casio · MDV106-1A · quartz dive-style watch
- New online
- $45-75
- Used fair
- $25-55
- Good buy
- $35
For the USA market, a fair used price for the Casio Duro MDV106 is usually $25-55. A good buy is normally under $35, while prices above $65 need unusually strong condition, full set, warranty, scarcity, or live market confirmation.
mid-range
Orient Kamasu Red Dial
Orient · RA-AA0003R19B · automatic dive watch
- New online
- $230-320
- Used fair
- $150-250
- Good buy
- $180
For the USA market, a fair used price for the Orient Kamasu Red Dial is usually $150-250. A good buy is normally under $180, while prices above $285 need unusually strong condition, full set, warranty, scarcity, or live market confirmation.
affordable
Orient Kamasu Blue
Orient · RA-AA0002L19B · automatic dive watch
- New online
- $200-300
- Used fair
- $150-250
- Good buy
- $180
For the USA market, a fair used price for the Orient Kamasu Blue is usually $150-250. A good buy is normally under $180, while prices above $320 need unusually strong condition, full set, warranty, scarcity, or live market confirmation.
FAQ
Which watch is the best value?
Best cheap beater: Casio Duro. Best watch enthusiast value: Orient Kamasu.
Should I buy new or used?
Check the current new online price first. Used only makes sense when the saving is large enough to cover condition risk, missing warranty and resale uncertainty.
What is the safest way to use this comparison?
Use the good-buy and avoid-over thresholds as a filter, then verify live listings, exact references, seller trust and condition before paying.