Originally posted by CPD SIG: Pulli, can you please keep us informed on this. I've been interested in the MoonSwatch, and I've heard both good and bad about them.
While these MoonSwatch watches clearly aren't Omegas and are IMHO overpriced, Mrs Pulicords just likes it for how it looks, wears, and feels. I even bought a few velcro straps by Delugs to dress it up a bit. My understanding is that the most common part of this watch that fails is the upper pusher for the chronograph feature, something she doubts she'll ever utilize anyway.
On the other hand, I gifted my grandson (who hasn't previously owned a watch), this Casio Reference MDV106 diver, AKA: the "DURO".
For a far more reasonable price (Amazon has these for about $63.00 now), he got a REAL diver that has a screwdown crown, 200 meters of water resistance, a great finish, a very usable bezel, and he loves the fit. It might even get him into the watch thing!
While I don't know how long Mrs Pulicords' plastic chrono will last, I believe this stainless steel diver (at far less cost) will serve my grandson much better, under far more harsh conditions, for a much longer period of time.
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December 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
BrianO
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Originally posted by pulicords: On the other hand, I gifted my grandson (who hasn't previously owned a watch), this Casio MDV106 diver. For a far more reasonable price (Amazon has these for about $63.00 now), he got a REAL diver that has a screwdown crown, 200 meters of water resistance, a great finish, a very usable bezel, and he loves the fit. It might even get him into the watch thing!
I bought a Casio MDV106 in, I think, 2017. I've had it down to 60 feet numerous times, and other than weak lume it has worked fine. I've replaced the strap once (It broke at one of the thin sections.), and replaced the battery twice. I think I paid $45 for it. I consider it the best deal in dive watches.
December 29, 2025, 01:45 PM
CPD SIG
Pulli, I like the strap. Did you switch out the pins too? Just like a “real” Moonwatch, toss different straps on it, and it totally changes the look of the watch. Dress it up with a leather strap, a NATO totally different look. Like I said, I’ve heard good and bad things about them. The color bleeding off, depending on the color was one of them.
A few years ago when the MoonSwatch came out, the Bride was looking at them. Now she’s looking at an Omega DeVille and Raymond Weil…
The Casio- A Tank. Beat that thing like a rented mule, and it’s still going to work. It’s going to last him for a long time.
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December 29, 2025, 02:42 PM
pulicords
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Originally posted by CPD SIG: Pulli, I like the strap. Did you switch out the pins too? Just like a “real” Moonwatch, toss different straps on it, and it totally changes the look of the watch. Dress it up with a leather strap, a NATO totally different look. Like I said, I’ve heard good and bad things about them. The color bleeding off, depending on the color was one of them.
A few years ago when the MoonSwatch came out, the Bride was looking at them. Now she’s looking at an Omega DeVille and Raymond Weil…
The Casio- A Tank. Beat that thing like a rented mule, and it’s still going to work. It’s going to last him for a long time.
I went with the 20mm Delcro straps from Delugs.com. The pins on the MoonSwatch were of the quick release type and those came with the straps from Delugs too. They're kinda expensive at $50.00 each, but my wife finds they're very comfortable and easy to adjust.
I hope she'll go with a "real" mechanical watch some day on her own, but I have purchased her a couple offerings by Studio Underdog and a real cool "Pan Am" travel/pilot type watch that Timex recently released under their "Waterbury" line. For under $400.00 (when they're in stock), it's a steal. Just check out the specs!!!
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December 30, 2025, 06:37 PM
CPD SIG
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Originally posted by pulicords: [QUOTE]Originally posted by CPD SIG:
They're kinda expensive at $50.00 each, but my wife finds they're very comfortable and easy to adjust.
Yeah, looking at that site, they ain't cheap! (But good stuff usually isn't.)
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December 31, 2025, 01:48 PM
pulicords
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Originally posted by CPD SIG:
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Originally posted by pulicords: [QUOTE]Originally posted by CPD SIG:
They're kinda expensive at $50.00 each, but my wife finds they're very comfortable and easy to adjust.
I'm a big fan of the "Aquaflex Rubber Deployment Clasp" straps by The Strap Tailor, and they're on sale until midnight for $106.00. They're very well made, durable, and super comfortable.
Yeah, looking at that site, they ain't cheap! (But good stuff usually isn't.)
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January 02, 2026, 07:27 PM
P250UA5
My mom got me 3 of the Original Grain watches for my 40th. 2 are whiskey barrel & the 3rd is Realtree Camo. 1 of the Whiskey & the Realtree are chronograph, the 3rd is a plain face with the barrel stamp on the face. Woodgrain in the face, bezel & inlaid in the bracelet links. Will get some pics up in a bit.
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January 03, 2026, 12:44 PM
6guns
^^^ That's a very thoughtful gift that I'm sure you'll always treasure. Nice set!
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January 03, 2026, 02:10 PM
P250UA5
The 2 on the left also have an engraved cashback. Getting harder to choose which to wear
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January 04, 2026, 06:05 PM
patw
I like the classic look of the Omega Seamaster in 36mm but have a 7.5" wrist. Does anyone wear a 36mm with a large wrist and have pics? I have been debating on a few watches lately and am looking for opinions.
January 05, 2026, 02:45 PM
YellowJacket
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Originally posted by patw: I like the classic look of the Omega Seamaster in 36mm but have a 7.5" wrist. Does anyone wear a 36mm with a large wrist and have pics? I have been debating on a few watches lately and am looking for opinions.
This is a 36.25mm on my 7 1/4" wrist. Ref. 2252.50
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January 05, 2026, 06:21 PM
patw
^^^^ Thanks. Did you have to remove any links or use the extender in order for it to fit on your wrist?
January 05, 2026, 09:36 PM
YellowJacket
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Originally posted by patw: ^^^^ Thanks. Did you have to remove any links or use the extender in order for it to fit on your wrist?
No but I didn't buy it new. It was my uncle's who left it to me. I think I have one link left if I needed it bigger.
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January 06, 2026, 05:43 PM
Z06
Just shopping around for a new mesh band... I'm just debating if the little Omega logo on the buckle is worth the extra $883.26!
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January 06, 2026, 08:00 PM
P250UA5
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January 07, 2026, 10:41 AM
patw
Factory watch bands are pretty crazy priced. I have checked a few websites,along with Ebay and prices are all over the place.
January 07, 2026, 12:03 PM
6guns
Wow! I'd pay $16.74 just to get a closer look.
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January 20, 2026, 10:36 AM
CPD SIG
Mr Stickman, I believe it was you that was asking about a watch that tells the tides (surfing).
Granted, I've been punched in the head a lot, so I may be wrong, but take a look:
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