Seiko 5KX SRPD55K1 Authenticity Question

I recently bought a Seiko SRPD55K1 from a legitimate retailer, but I have a few questions about the watch’s authenticity.

1) The serial number is not 6 numbers, but rather a letter followed by 5 numbers: C66705

2) Compared to pictures online, (a) the lugs appear a little longer and narrower and (b) the lower right lug’s brushed section doesn’t curve inward toward the case as it goes up to the crown. Rather the outside edge the brushed top surface of that lug goes in a straight line from…

Seiko 5KX SRPD55K1 Authenticity Question

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Casio (Duro 2) MDV-107 Mini Review

I already own the Duro MDV106 with the Marlin logo, and just got the new 107 metal strap version. Here are a few thoughts:

1) Casio UK customer support confirmed that the 107 was created for the non-US market because licensing issues with the marlin logo.

2) Text at the 6 o’clock position: Marlin logo (US market only); “WR 200M” (107 with metal strap); “WATER RESIST 20 BAR” (107 with resin strap). Metal strap looks and feels cheap. Resin strap is typical Casio. It has a nice aesthetic…

Casio (Duro 2) MDV-107 Mini Review

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