Quartz diver vs Auto diver

Casio Duro vs Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB

Verdict. Today the Invicta Pro Diver Automatic (8927) is the better value by our formula: 87.5 vs 78.1 spec points per $100 (different types, so Value Scores are not compared), with 77 spec points at $88.00. The other watch costs $20.12 less. Prices as of November 3, 2026, 18:15 UTC.

The Casio Duro MDV106 is a 44 mm quartz diver with 200 m water resistance, a mineral crystal and a screw-down crown. The Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB is a 40 mm automatic on the Seiko NH35 movement with the same 200 m rating and a mineral crystal, on a steel bracelet. They sit in different types here (quartz diver vs automatic diver), so their Value Scores are not comparable; the table compares spec points and today's prices directly. Today the Duro is $67.88 and the Pro Diver $91.25. Looking for the quartz Pro Diver instead? See the Duro vs Pro Diver 30019 page.

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Casio Duro MDV-106 vs Invicta Pro Diver Automatic: specs and price

Casio Duro vs Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB
Spec
Casio Duro MDV-106
MDV106-1A · priced variant of 4

Invicta Pro Diver Automatic
8927 · priced variant of 3
Price on Amazon today$67.88$88.00
Value Score (within type)100100
Spec points5377
Spec points per $10078.187.5
TypeQuartz diverAuto diver
MovementQuartzAutomatic (Seiko NH35)
Power reserve—41 h
CrystalMineralMineral
Water resistance200 m200 m
Screw-down crownYesYes
Case diameter44 mm40 mm
Lug-to-lug48 mm48 mm
Thickness12 mm14 mm
Lug width22 mm20 mm
Fits wrist from≥ 17.3 cm (6.8″)≥ 17.3 cm (6.8″)
Strap / braceletResinSteel
Made in——
Amazon sales rank#7#69
Which to buy

Choose the Casio Duro MDV-106 if…

  • You want set-and-forget timekeeping: quartz holds to seconds a month and the battery lasts about three years.
  • You prefer a larger watch: a 44 mm case on a resin strap that fits any wrist size without resizing.
  • Price decides it: today the Duro is $67.88 against $91.25 for the Invicta.

Choose the Invicta Pro Diver Automatic if…

  • You want a mechanical movement: the NH35 hacks, hand-winds and sweeps; expect roughly ±20 seconds a day rather than a month.
  • You want a steel bracelet and a 40 mm case in the classic Submariner-style proportions.
  • You plan to swap straps: 20 mm lugs take the widest range of aftermarket bands.
FAQ

Questions about the Casio Duro MDV-106 and the Invicta Pro Diver Automatic

Is the Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB a real automatic?
Yes. It uses the Seiko NH35A, a 24-jewel automatic with hacking and hand-winding and about 41 hours of power reserve, the same calibre found in many microbrand divers.
Which is more water resistant, the Duro or the Pro Diver?
Both are rated 200 m with a screw-down crown. Neither is ISO 6425 certified; both are fine for swimming and snorkeling, and the 200 m figure is a static test rating, not a dive depth.
Which is cheaper today?
As of November 3, 2026, 18:15 UTC, the Casio Duro is $67.88 and the Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB is $91.25. The table above shows the live difference; Amazon's price at checkout applies.
Which is cheaper on Amazon today?
As of November 3, 2026, 18:15 UTC, the Casio Duro MDV-106 (MDV106-1A) is $67.88 and the Invicta Pro Diver Automatic (8927) is $88.00; the difference is $20.12. Amazon's price at checkout applies.
Context

Where the Casio Duro MDV-106 sits among quartz dive-style watches

Watches ranked by Value Score
#WatchMovementCrystalWater res.Case diameter × lug-to-lugFits wristSpec ptsPriceValue ScoreBuy
1
Casio Duro MDV-106 Best value
4 variants · priced: MDV106-1A
QuartzMineral200 m44 × 48 mm≥ 17.3 cm (6.8″)53$67.88100Amazon
2
Invicta Pro Diver Quartz
2 variants · priced: 30019
QuartzMineral100 m43 mm—48$62.95third-party99Amazon
3QuartzMineral200 m44 × 48 mm≥ 17.3 cm (6.8″)56$98.99third-party85Amazon
4High-accuracy quartz (Precisionist 262 kHz)Mineral300 m42 mm—58$245.4355Amazon
5QuartzSapphire300 m40 mm—69$515.0041Amazon

Amazon.com prices as of November 3, 2026, 18:15 UTC — details. third-party = sold by a marketplace seller, not Amazon (warranty may differ); ships later = not in stock today, never crowned best value.

Where the Invicta Pro Diver Automatic sits among automatic dive watches

Watches ranked by Value Score
#WatchMovementCrystalWater res.Case diameter × lug-to-lugFits wristSpec ptsPriceValue ScoreBuy
1
Invicta Pro Diver Automatic Best value
3 variants · priced: 8927
Automatic (Seiko NH35)Mineral200 m40 × 48 mm≥ 17.3 cm (6.8″)77$88.00third-party100Amazon
2Automatic (F6922)Mineral200 m41.5 × 47 mm≥ 16.9 cm (6.7″)76$213.15third-party64Amazon
3
Orient Mako II
3 variants · priced: FAA02002D9
Automatic (F6922)Mineral200 m41.5 × 47 mm≥ 16.9 cm (6.7″)76$225.20third-party62Amazon
4
Orient Kamasu
3 variants · priced: RA-AA0001B
Automatic (F6922)Sapphire200 m41.8 × 46.8 mm≥ 16.8 cm (6.6″)83$252.60third-party61Amazon
5
Orient Mako 40
2 variants · priced: RA-AC0Q11E
Automatic (F6922)Sapphire200 m40 mm—83$257.04third-party61Amazon
6Automatic (4R36)Hardlex200 m ISO45 × 48 mm≥ 17.3 cm (6.8″)81$485.00third-party44Amazon
7Automatic (4R35)—200 m ISO——72$476.00third-party42Amazon
8
Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 (40 mm)
2 variants · priced: T120.807.11.051.00
Automatic (Powermatic 80)Sapphire300 m40 mm—90$875.0034Amazon
9Automatic (H-10)Sapphire100 m40 mm—85$975.0032Amazon

Amazon.com prices as of November 3, 2026, 18:15 UTC — details. third-party = sold by a marketplace seller, not Amazon (warranty may differ); ships later = not in stock today, never crowned best value.