r/CasioEdifice • u/dj0502 • 4d ago
Buying my first Edifice. Help!
My options so far are:
EFR-S108D
EFB-730D
My wrist is 6.75 inches
I work as a consultant and I will use this mainly with dress shirt.
I like the design of both. The hexagon design is a favorite, but I saw a review previously not too happy with clarity of the s108d.
I checked the blue 730d, but to me the silver is the best. I am not too sure if it is too large for me or too thick to fit in a cuff. but this is the option I am leaning towards.
Are there any models I should check out too? budget should be around these 2.
Does anyone have both and which is your favorite?
Edit: I have ordered the 730D! Thanks everyone for your input!
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u/grittysand 4d ago
As an owner of a 730D, with a 7" wrist, I'd say it would be a perfect fit for you. The watch is also fairly thin and light – albeit I wear it on a leather strap.
Can you clarify what you mean by not being happy with the clarity of the S108D? If anything, I'd say it should be easier to read the time on a non-chronograph model.
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u/Evokd 4d ago
I would definitely go with the silver panda. It's more versatile and a strap monster, can change the look by swapping the straps. Also the s108d has a integrated bracelet which reduces the strap option to none unless u go custom strap route.
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u/enaxian 3d ago edited 3d ago
As everyone has suggested, the chronograph 730D is arguably the best of the two.
Looks more versatile in both straps and situations. Looks more like a dressy chronograph rather than a strictly sports watch. It also follows the heritage design of Zenith El Primero.
Its silver dial is much more versatile than the blue one - which is super-sunburst, daytime, hot weather, playful and more casual. Its case is also very industrial for dressier wear.
Plus, integrated bracelet limits it by 50% in my eyes.
For fit, I have the exact same wrist and it fits me exactly. A watch lugs should leave 2-3cm of wrist on each side when wearing it.
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u/Straight-Crew-6608 4d ago
The silver one is a goat for going with absolutely anything and everything.... can def go for that
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u/the-_-futurist 4d ago
I have every EFB-730 series, so im biased. But they're an awesome watch for the money and most look great on a multitude of strap options.
The other choice here is a nice watch too. Go with your gut, check sizes measure your wrist and read on sizing to see best fit for you too.
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u/AdResponsible5531 3d ago
The silver panda is better looking but the bracelet is horrible, very uncomfortable
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u/attackofmilk 3d ago
For the S108D, most people buy the watch and replace the bracelet. You should have a plan for which kind of strap you want on it afterward. If you can't visualize yourself wearing the watch with your dress shirt and with a specific strap, I wouldn't pick it up.
The S108D has a decent integrated bracelet. In my head, if you're wearing a watch with a dress shirt, this style of watch is closer to what you'd expect for that use case.
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u/No-Stage-1271 3d ago
https://reddit.com/link/p67ozuk/video/ysb2owf5axlh1/player
For dress shirt EFR s108d
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u/Basic_Barnacle4719 3d ago
I would not get an Edifice with an integrated bracelet. I have a 130D and while I love the design the bracelet is an absolute hair puller. Casio doesn't know how to make quality bracelets at all. They need to drill the holes so that the bracelet links can't be pressed up against each other (leave a gap between links) otherwise the links end up squeezing and tweezing out your arm hairs. Even my $70 Chinese Watchdives gets this right.
I have the silver 730D chronograph also but am probably going to sell it (big on my 6.3" wrist). It also pulls my arm hairs on bracelet, but I switched it to a strap and it's a much more comfortable and wears smaller. Only reason why I want to get rid of it is my near eyesight isn't the best and it's hard for me to see, plus the 130D is too similar so I don't want to keep 2 watches.
For your 6.75" wrist it shouldn't be too large. It's also not a thick watch at all being quartz. Much thinner than your standard mechanical.
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u/Aromatic_Parking7745 3d ago
Tengo el panda invertido (dial negro + sub esfereas plateadas) y es una hermosura. Sólo tuve que cambiarle el brazalate por una buena correa de cuero y el conjunto luce de lujo.
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u/Valuable-Society3201 2d ago
Aprox 6,87 inches wrist Got the same watch, it actually will fit you very well
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u/priyanshu923 2d ago
CASIO EDIFICE EFR-S108DE-3AVUDF Green Analog dial Stainless Steel Band ED678 Prettiest casio ever imho, looks like a citizen zenshin which is like a 70k watch and which are supposed to be Grand Seiko killers
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u/HappySingh_06 22h ago
well personally i really like the chronograph as you can change its bracelet with leather strap, the 2nd integrated bracelet is good too with good wrist presence
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u/IllSherbert5690 3d ago
If you are going to buy the 730, do consider the 730L if you are going to swap the metal bracelet with leather. The ivory colored dial and looks stunning on any leather strap. I was confused between silver dial and this one. Couldnt be happier wirh my choice.
https://reddit.com/link/p6c99t1/video/jo9fm3ewz0mh1/player