Casio Duro Watch Alternatives | Can ANYTHING Beat The Original?
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Ask any watch nerd what the best affordable diver is, and you’ll get the same answer over and over. The Casio MDV-106. Aka the ‘Duro’.
Since its release back in 2011, this one watch has dominated the entire sub-$100 price bracket, to the extent that it’s widely considered the go-to default choice for those looking for a watch on a budget, with other options being made virtually obsolete in the process. Heck, one commenter even suggested that the best Casio Duro alternative was actually to buy a second Casio Duro!
Together with its near-identical brother, the MDV-107, the Duro offers a key combination of strengths. It’s got a nicely finished stainless steel case, it comes from a well-respected brand, it looks pretty good, it’s got a whopping 200m water resistance rating with a threaded crown, screwed rear and ratcheting bezel, the design isn’t a direct copy and paste of an existing luxury watch, and perhaps most importantly, it’s priced very, very low. Currently, you can grab this juggernaut for about £80 direct from the Casio site, or just over fifty quid on grey market sites like Amazon. In the USA, you can buy this for even less!
With those features at that sort of cost, you can see why it’s so hard to beat and why it’s garnered a cult following. But, I can’t help but speculate. 2011...that was a long time ago, right? I mean, the watch market has changed enormously since then, yet the Duro is still seemingly on top.
Surely, by now, something has come along that can at least challenge the thing? Or heck, is there a little-known watch out there that could even beat it?
To find out, I started with my favorite research method...cheating. Yeah, I asked you guys for your best suggestions; I can’t help it, it’s too easy! From your comments, I compiled a shortlist of the most promising, widely available watches and combined them with several other compelling options I found online to form our field of steel-clad competitors. Specifically, I sought out watches that weren’t just carbon copies of existing luxury watches. While vanilla, the Duro has always had that going for it, so I wanted to try and match or beat that too. So, no Invicta Pro Divers or Addiesdives in this comparison.
What we do have are some more obscure Chinese watches, some little-known big brand watches, and even a couple of extra Casio watches, just to spice things up. Today, we’re going to rate them all and find out if ANY can beat the legendary Casio Duro!
LORUS
Sadly, three of my most highly anticipated candidates immediately left me disappointed. These were all from Lorus, a subsidiary of Seiko, and a brand at least one of you suggested I try. I had high hopes for these, too, given how good some of their super-cheap field watches are. Alas, their dive-style watches fall way short of the competition.
On paper, they’re all reasonable with steel cases, fair 10 bar water resistance ratings, and a variety of different movements. I grabbed myself a quartz, an automatic, and even a solar quartz, so there are plenty of choices here. These vary from £40 for the quartz to around £70 for the automatic on Amazon, so well within the Duro’s range too. However, they have some pretty major shortcomings.
Firstly, they each have fixed, or fake, bezels, which feels like a major downgrade from the fully functional bezel on the Duro. They also all lack screw-down crowns and only boast half the water resistance. If the rest of the package was elite, I could overlook that, but something I can’t overlook is how cheap these watches look in the flesh.
Now, the bezels already look overly shiny, which doesn’t help, but, I think the hour markers are what really degrade the appearance. If you look closely, these are punched through from the rear, unlike the applied markers on the Duro, which makes them look way cheaper, even from a distance. Personally, I’d take plain, inked markers over these.
Also, the designs, in general, are pretty bland and don’t improve on the Duro in that regard.
The standard and solar quartz both get two stars from me, despite boasting thin cases and added solar functionality.
The automatic model is the best of this trio, with slightly improved looks and a nicer strap. The movement, if you’re wondering, is the same basic 7S26 used in lots of the old pre-2019 Seiko 5 models. On that note, I’ve heard many people say these automatic Lorus watches are essentially like the old, better value Seiko 5s. Personally, I’m not entirely convinced. Would I take it over the Duro? Still no. 3 stars out of 5 from me.
TIMEX WATERBURY
One brand you may have expected to see here is Timex. For years, they’ve butted heads with Casio in the lower price brackets, so surely they’ve got a viable diver...right?
Well, the most obvious choice that isn’t brass-cased, is the Waterbury Compression diver. This good-looking dual-crown model provides you with a different vibe and layout to the Duro, and I’d say it’s arguably more attractive at a glance, especially considering it’s substantially sleeker and has an even better-finished case.
Sadly, this one has one major and two minor points of failure that also rule it out of contention.
The major one is the inner rotating bezel. It started out ok, but has quickly developed a fault where you can no longer screw in the upper crown without the bezel inadvertently shifting way across to the left, preventing you from ever achieving perfect alignment. To me, that’s an absolute deal breaker.
It also sounds extremely grindy during use. This sound is not typical and developed after just two uses of the bezel for this post. No joke, two uses. So yeah, this Timex may be ticking, but it sure can’t take a licking!
The other issues, by the way, were the markers and hands, which again just look much cheaper than the Duro’s, as well as the strap, which is completely impractical and borderline unusable. It doesn’t have a typical tang buckle and instead has a notch on the underside, which slots into the holes from above. While this doesn’t look dissimilar from Timex’s newer tuck-away straps, which are actually very good, in practice, this notched alternative is comically difficult to use. As you can see, it’s near-impossible to tuck away the excess. If you try tucking first, good luck seating the notch properly.
It’s like Timex were trying to fix a problem that never existed in the first place.
That other diver, by the way, the Deepwater Reef, is actually significantly better than the Duro, but is much more expensive, so it wasn’t a good fit for this article.
Overall, 2 stars for the Waterbury. 3 if it wasn’t faulty.
Luckily, from this point on, there’s a notable jump in competitiveness. Indeed, they’re all pretty viable, with no fatal flaws. In fact, I think there are three here that may make the old Duro sweat a little.
CASIO
In fact, why don’t we start close to home?
Here are Casio’s two closest competitors to the Duro, the MTP-S110 and the MTD-1053D. Now, I’ve covered both of these before on Ben’s Watch Club, but here’s a quick rundown of how they stack up.
The MTP-S110 is a solar-powered dive-style watch that effectively trades water resistance for a solar-powered movement. For the most part, it’s pretty similar to the Duro, with a steel case, the same mineral crystal, and even comparable sizing. The strap is also the same, and if anything, the S110 is even thinner. The primary drawbacks are the fixed bezel and standard push-pull crown. It’s about as detailed as the old MDV-106, and I think the visuals are up for debate.
It’s a fair choice, though it tends to cost a little more than the Duro in most territories, and I’m not sure I’d take it over the Duro, especially with the segmented case shape. It’s like a 3, maybe 3.5 star, watch.
The MTD-1053D is in a similar ballpark. It’s a more direct competitor to the Duro, with a matching water resistance rating, a ratcheting bezel, and a price tag that, in some regions, is even lower. Another advantage is in the size department. The Duro’s 44mm profile has always been heavily limiting for those without big wrists. The MTD-1053 alleviates this somewhat, coming in at about 40.5mm across, despite what the listings tell you, with a sub-40mm bezel. Paired with a 48mm lug to lug, this Casio is smaller than the famous one in every way.
Yet, it’s not a perfect replacement. The bezel does ratchet, but feels much ‘tinnier’ and only has 90 clicks, compared to the Duro’s 120. The staggered edge pattern is also unconventional. Aside from that, the watch is reasonably aesthetic, but the case isn’t as stylish and the dial design is verging on a Blancpain ‘homage’ territory, which isn’t really my goal with this post. Still, I’d give it 3.5 stars. If you can ever get it on a strap instead, I’d probably go down that route, as the custom-fit stock bracelet still has basic construction, with a mediocre clasp to boot. I no longer have these two Casios on hand for the lume test, but from memory, they were basically the same as the Duro.
Ratio Freediver
But, to be honest, when concocting this article, it wasn’t the household name brands I really had in mind. You see, the biggest bargains I’ve discovered over the last few years have typically been from Singaporean and Chinese brands, who’ve been offering more and more, for less and less!
One such brand is Ratio watches, from well-known Singaporean retailer Creation Watches. This is the Freediver Professional 22AD202. At present, it retails for just under £70, so in some countries may be cheaper than the Duro. Mine escaped with no customs fees, by the way.
I’d say this is the first notable competitor on this list. It’s still quartz, but visually, its approach is very different from the Casio, with a skinny, almost pancake-like profile that wears much flatter to the arm. Visually, the watch also looks much more compact, due to the smaller bezel and dial, though at its widest point it is still up there at 43.5mm; that’s despite the reduced thickness and lug-to-lug length.
Unlike some of the previous options, this Ratio matches the Casio’s aquatic prowess, with the full water resistance and screw-down appendages. In fact, spec-wise, this one edges the Duro out, with a more scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
Now, many cheap sapphire crystals are prone to severe haziness, which can impede their legibility and appearance. Perhaps it’s just the high-contrast design, but in most scenarios, this Ratio is just as legible as the Casio. In fact, in low light, this thing trounces the Duro, with significantly brighter and longer-lasting luminescence. Some of that could be because the whole dial is inked or painted, which is one trade-off you make with this model.
As I said before, I’d always take these painted markers over poorly done rear-punched markers, and these, visually, look fine. I mean, the old Seiko SKX was loved, and that had markers very similar to this. Still, the applied markers on the Casio do look more premium at a glance, as does the sunburst dial, which the Ratio completely lacks; it just has a plain matte finish instead.
I actually quite like the bezel, despite it only being 60-click. The steel silver finish looks cool, and it feels far grippier than the Duro, with a more satisfying sound to boot. The Ratio just has a brushed finish across the case, so it’s far from the most complex, but I think it gets the job done.
It certainly has some Citizen Promaster vibes about it with that handset and the unusual markers; I can only wish Citizen would release a watch at this price. For me, the Ratio branding is reasonable, and another minor benefit is the packaging, which is also more giftable than what the Duro ships in.
Powering this one is the Seiko VX42E movement. For comparison, the Duro uses the Miyota 2115. Both have near-identical specs and track records, so I wouldn’t say either has a clear edge. The bands are also very similar, with the Ratio being perhaps a hair better, with a nicer texture.
Overall, the Ratio is a really solid watch, at least 4-stars, maybe 4.5 stars for the money.
Keaso
On that subject, I couldn’t help but pull the trigger on two super cheap divers from Chinese site AliExpress, which promised even higher specs for less money than the Duro.
The first of these is this Keaso. Now I’ve tried many AliExpess brands over the years, but I’d never heard of Keaso until researching for this post. This one cost me a mere £46, including UK import fees, which is less than the Duro even on grey market sites. What’s more, it arrived in surprisingly stylish iPhone-like packaging, which I definitely wasn’t expecting at this price.
Something else I wasn’t expecting was the sheer build quality of the thing. I mean, the water performance remains to be seen, maybe it’s all show and no go, but on the surface, the case finishing matches, or even exceeds the Duro, the bezel is straight-up better, with a tighter action, more grip and a ceramic insert, and even the bracelet is excellent, with solid links and a microadjustable clasp.
Now, the bracelet did cause me some confusion. When adjusting it, I figured I’d try using the included link removal tool. Of course, included tools are always appreciated, right? At first, I thought I was dealing with a tolerance problem, as the pins simply wouldn’t budge.
Only then did I discover that this bracelet actually uses screw links! So yeah, they give you a link removal tool that’s incompatible with the watch it ships with. I can’t complain too much, as I guess you could use it for other watches, and many watches don’t ship with any tools. But, even so, it did give me a chuckle. I’m sure some poor souls have wasted countless hours trying to pop these links out to no avail. In general though, screwlinks are amazing at this price and are generally the easiest and best type to resize. Just be aware you’ll need a tiny screwdriver to change them, and you’ll be good to go. As for quality, this band blitzes the Duro’s bracelet options; it’s not even close.
Another area where it blitzes the Duro is luminescence. It’s much, much brighter; not quite as bright as the Ratio, but stilll a marked step up. I must say, the lume is applied incredibly neatly too for such a cheap watch. It certainly makes the watch look more premium than in probably should.
Now, this watch isn’t perfect. For starters, the design is probably the least original in this post. That’s because, while it’s not a direct, 1:1 copy of an existing watch, it’s very similar to the Momentum Sea Quartz with some slight reworks and changes. I don’t think the end result is ugly, by any stretch, but how much designing actually happened here is certainly up for debate.
In addition to the slightly smaller 41.8mm case size, which is likely more versatile, it also offers a sapphire crystal, albeit one with an anti-reflective coating whose blue glare is more distracting than it is effective. Also, the date wheel is kind of sat hovering alone in an awkward spot, suggesting the size of the movement isn’t really the perfect fit for this watch. In here, by the way, is supposedly the ‘Langda 507’. Just like with the brand, I’ve never heard of this movement or its manufacturer before. I’m assuming this is a Ronda 507 clone. They again claim a full 200m here, with a screw-down and rear.
Overall, though, pretty good first impressions again with this one. Both this and the Ratio had great second hand alignment by the way, and were very quiet. Another 4-star watch, at least for now.
North Edge
The next bargain bucket option is a little more...bizarre. Meet the Triton from North Edge Watches. From above, this one doesn’t look all that much bigger than the Duro, but from the side...well, it’s an elephant!
Yeah, this thing is pretty girthy, likely for one of two reasons. Number 1, the water resistance. This watch claims the highest water resistance in today’s post, at 300m. And, number 2, the unusual movement residing under the hood.
Indeed, this is another solar quartz watch, which could be seen as another functional advantage over the Duro, which uses just a standard quartz. Now, the exact identity of this module remains a mystery until I pop it open after the water resistance test. It’s not named anywhere, leading me to believe it’s some obscure Chinese movement, especially considering the ridiculous mass of this monster.
Indeed, I describe this North Edge as an elephant not just for its size, but also for its weight, as at a surprising 129.5g, it’s nearly 40% heavier than the already hefty Duro. Such a weight increase to accommodate a simple solar quartz is quite unusual.
For all this added bulk, there are only four tiny screws holding the rear in place, which leaves me pretty skeptical about its aquatic capabilities. As does this ridiculous water pressure testing video, released by North Edge themselves, where they claim to ‘prove’ the watch’s 300m water resistance rating, only to show the watch being tested up to just 2 bar, or a measly 20m. A watch is only considered lightly splashproof at 3bar, so this test is super misleading and relies on you not understanding the machine’s readout. I’d guess from the like:dislike ratio, that many have indeed fallen for this fake test.
That’s frustrating to see, too, as outside of this, this watch is functionally pretty impressive for only forty quid! Indeed, sometimes you can even grab this model for just under than mark, so it’s the most affordable option.
The case is definitely stainless steel, with a fairly adept brushed finish, and the 90-click bezel is adequate too. Unlike the similarly priced Lorus watches at the start, this North Edge has a full set of applied markers and even a wave-adorned dial plucked from the Omega Seamaster. To my eyes, this isn’t a true 3d textured dial, but the illusion is quite convincing.
North Edge has some of the most Western-sounding branding on this list, if that floats your boat, and this model also comes with a plush silicone strap, even if the color is very childish. Yeah, it’s kind of like baby’s first Seamaster, albeit it doesn’t actually have that much in common outside of the dial texture. It’s got an angular, blocky case instead, with that unusual battlement-like edge surrounding the bezel. If anything, it looks more like a Citizen Promaster than an Omega, but the final result is still fairly unique. Oh, and that baby would have to be pretty hench too for this to look proportional. At nearly 16mm thick, it’s one of the chunkiest watches I’ve ever covered.
Despite the feeble-looking caseback, it does have a crunchy, but functional, screwdown crown. The Triton is rocking a mineral crystal, as well as lume that handily beats the Duro, but does fall short of the last two watches.
I’m torn on this one, as while it technically beats the Duro in several areas, it is very clunky and not nearly as elegant as the Casio. It also has a little suspect workmanship, I mean, how a screwed-in caseback can be quite so tilted I don’t know!
3/5 just because it’s so cheap
Parnis
Going up the price scale slightly, we have Parnis, with their PA118. This one set me back about 76 quid, but it varies from around £65 to £100, depending on discount codes and what options you select.
With this one you can not only choose between a leather strap and a steel bracelet, but some listings also let you decide on either a Mingzhu 2813 or a Miyota 821A automatic movement. Indeed, for not too much more than the Casio, you can actually get a fully mechanical watch, which is pretty cool. I went with the cheaper Mingzhu, to keep the price low, but if you can stretch for the Miyota, it’s probably the more reliable choice.
The shape and size of this Parnis are pretty in line with the Casio, with a comparable 43.5mm diameter and a slightly longer 51.8mm lug to lug. As far as case finishing goes, there’s also nothing to separate the two but after that they start trading punches.
The Parnis has a worse 90-click bezel action, but also has a more attractive ceramic insert. Instead of a sunburst, you instead get a micro-textured wave-like dial, which is quite impressively done, though the orange-adorned hour markers don’t glow in the dark, and overall low-light performance is slightly worse than the Duro.
This model does boast a sapphire crystal, which is a step up in scratch-resistance, but like some of the other models things can get pretty hazy, with no good anti-reflective coating. The 23mm strap included with this one is also quite the departure. It’s a croc-style leather strap that actually has no holes. Indeed, it has a slightly fiddly clasp mechanism, that, once set up, does allow you to pop the watch off and on without any extra damage to the strap. Despite the extra bulkiness, it is rather effective.
This Parnis might be a little better-looking than the Duro in my books, but it does pull heavily from a couple of Omega and Doxa models, so it isn’t quite as fresh. It again advertises the flagship 200m water rating, accompanied by a threaded crown and caseback, which is good.
Overall, it’s a reasonable choice. It does come in very rudimentary packaging, and I probably wouldn’t pick it over the Duro, but it has some notable strengths that make it stand out. It’s a 3/5 from me.
Berny
Another watch that stands out, with a comparable color scheme even, is the Berny AM339M. This was one of the most highly recommended brands and models on my YouTube community post, so I was very keen to take a look at it.
Straight away, I think it’s easy to tell why this watch has gotten a lot of attention. There really is little else out there that looks akin to this, with its unusual, rounded, stencil-like detailing and very bright space-age accents. This is another of the compressor-style divers, but you’ll be glad to know that, this time, the upper crown does fully work, with no issues. It’s most similar to the Mido Multifort diver, but outside of the bezel, they have very little in common.
Size-wise, it’s a touch narrower than the Casio Duro, at 41.5mm, but it is girthier at 13.4mm. Within is the Miyota 8215 again, a common choice at the lower price brackets, and you can view it through the exhibition rear if you really want to. You’ll see again it has that screwed case back, promising big water resistance, and it also promises a sapphire crystal, which I found to be true after some quick testing.
The dial on this Berny is also quite unconventional. The markers appear punched through from the rear, but are then filled with lume in the centre, which gives them this odd quasi-3D look. It’s a bit better than the Lorus watches, but it still looks cheap to me and almost ‘slimy’ somehow.
What these markers do contribute to is the gorgeous rainbow of colors this watch exhibits in low-light conditions. Performance-wise, this arguably eclipses the already performant Ratio and, obviously, annihilates the Casio in the process.
Another welcome addition is the strap, which sits perfectly flush to the case, for a clean look and a nice steep taper. It’s bloody hard to keep flat though, so it’s made my job a nightmare, but for standard use, it’s a very welcome addition.
On-wrist the Berny feels a little smaller than the Duro, despite the thickness. You can grab this one in three colors, though all will typically cost you more than the Duro if you’re from the US. This black one was about £80 delivered, which isn’t as cheap as a grey market Casio.
Even with the technical upgrades, I’m not sure this looks like a more expensive watch than the Duro. I wouldn’t call it sexy, either. Still, I have to say it’s a commendable, original offering from a brand I’d never tried before.
Merkur
A brand I have tried before, and generally loved, is Merkur. I ranked this as my #1 AliExpress brand right now, and they have two options worth examining. The first is essentially a reissue of a mid-century Chinese military divers’ watch, offering faithful retro styling in a compact 39mm package. Well, the case is 38mm, the bezel overhangs a little, and you have a funny jutted-out crown to accommodate that.
In fact, that’s the main drawback with this watch. It’s handwound, and as with many handwound watches, the crown is push-pull, meaning you can’t screw it in. So the water resistance is only 5 bar.
The rest of this watch is better. It’s got a nice case, a high-quality bracelet, and overall pretty attractive styling. It even comes fitted with an in-house mechanical movement. Up top, it’s got a bidirectional friction-fit bezel, like many Vostok watches, and a characterful domed mineral crystal, with very steep edges. Luminescence is slightly better than the Duro too, and you can get even better performance with the bezel-free version, whose green markers last substantially longer.
When I first looked at this watch, it was around £100 before discount codes, though it now starts at about £120, which isn’t nearly so tempting.
I’ve since found this, what they’re just calling the ‘Skin Diver’, which addresses both of these issues. This one has 10 bar water resistance, making it much more versatile, and is typically available for ten to twenty pounds less than the other diver, making it a more viable Duro alternative. With discounts, you can sometimes grab this for under a hundred.
It’s got a silky smooth internal bezel, easily the slickest so far, as well as some great legibility and a super compact 38mm profile that wears smaller than most competing divers. Case finishing is great, the stock fabric strap has a polymer lining, a bit like a sailcloth strap, and overall, this model just looks the part. On a better strap, this thing becomes a beauty.
It’s loosely inspired by the Longines Legend diver from the looks of it, though virtually every area has seen substantial changes or additions. It’s got these unusual oversized and stretched markers and numbers, which it’s able to pull off by keeping all other text to an absolute minimum.
Sadly, this is where I can’t not bring up the only strange mistake with this watch. You’ll see the word at the bottom centre currently says ‘Antichos’, rather than ‘Anti-shock’ or the French ‘Antichoc’, which I’m assuming is what they were going for. So yeah, typos are not what you want to see. I’ve actually emailed Merkur to see if they will fix this frustrating blunder at some point, Let’s keep our fingers crossed.
Otherwise, it’s an absolute banger that reminds me of a Vostok watch in more ways than one.
4 stars. Without the mistake, it may have been 5.
Vostok
Well, last time I featured this Russian brand, it was right as Russian troops invaded Ukraine, so I got cancelled. But, it looks like public opinion has relaxed a bit now, as this was by far and away the most suggested and requested alternative to the Casio Duro, more specifically, their Amphibia model.
Now, this watch has arguably an even more legendary reputation, with a history dating back to the Cold War era. Originally used by the Soviet Navy, the Amphibia has been the only continual budget rival the Duro has faced throughout its lifespan. That said, its approach is radically different.
This watch isn’t reserved or careful like Duro. No, the Amphibia pushes the limits of wristwatch wackiness. The Amphibia ships in an endless sea of dial variants, varying from minimalist and stylish to outlandish and eccentric. Even the case shapes and sizes vary across the range.
I went with this combination, which I think is among the coolest available right now, with a steampunk color scheme and wire-like horizontal lines that connect the opposing markers.
This model uses Vostok’s 120 case type, which you’ll find on a few other versions too. I think this one has by far the most attractive silhouette, as well as the neatest bezel, which combines perfectly with the more minimalist dial options. For reference, this one is about 39.5mm wide, excluding the crown guards, and I’ve also tried the smaller 420 case, though I’d stick with this one if you can.
Another great thing with Vostok watches is they are almost endlessly moddable, and easily moddable too, as there are tonnes of interchangeable parts available online for cheap.
The case finishing on this model, like most, is pretty plain, with a completely glossy exterior. That should suck...but I have to say, it kinda works here. The edges and corners are still nice and sharp on this, which goes a long way, and I can’t help but think the simplistic case helps to balance out the more extravagant dial patterns Vostok is known for.
Something else Vostok is known for is extreme water resistance...and I truly mean extreme. There are numerous online videos of these watches reaching absurd depths that no human would ever likely venture down to, not even scuba divers. It’s more likely that you’ll pop before this watch does.
In accordance with that, this Vostok has one of the beefiest casebacks you can get at this price, as well as a special wobbly, or decoupling, watch crown, which was apparently implemented to prevent damage to the stem.
Buried within is, I believe, the automatic 2416 movement, manufactured by Vostok themselves. This movement may lack in terms of beat rate and completely lacks hacking, but it is known to be extremely robust in all conditions, hence its use here.
This particular Vostok ships with a very pleasant silicone band, which is much better than the rubbish steel bracelet I had on my previous model, so I’d definitely go down that route if you can.
You’ll also notice that the crystal looks kinda funky compared to the others, and that’s because it’s acrylic. It’s often used in real military watches like this for its impact resistance, as it doesn’t shatter nearly as easily as the harder crystals. It also looks great bulging out of the bezel like this, though it will inevitably accrue a bunch of scratches. A tube of polywatch will probably be your best friend here.
Now, in normal circumstances, the Vostok would be an easy recommendation for me. I like this watch much more than the Duro, I think it has a great deal more charm to it. However, since Russia’s ‘holiday abroad’, shall we say, and the following sanctions placed on Russia, these watches not only got harder to find, but also became much more expensive. A few years back, these were priced very similarly to the Casio, but nowadays, are typically a good chunk more. In the UK right now, the average cost is closer to £100. Even so, it’s still a 4.5-star watch.