Last Updated on November 10, 2023 by Ch David
Trying to learn how to spot fake Casio G-Shock watches? Just want to know whether you are looking at a real or fake Casio G-Shock watch?
You are in the right place. Just by reading this fake vs real Casio G-Shock guide, you are going to easily know how to authenticate these tough watches.
With each step of this guide, you are going to see reference real vs fake Casio G-Shock images that will help you easily identify the flaws on the fake watch, as well as the properly defined details on the genuine pieces.
You can tell the difference between original and duplicate G-Shock via the 3-button test. Fake watches often don’t have this function in place. Authentic buttons must always work properly.
This is always an easy giveaway for a replica Casio G-Shock.
In the above, we’ve shown you how the 3 button test should work:
Fake watches very often don’t have these buttons working. Pressing them won’t perform any action.
As you can see in the image with the fake vs real Casio G-Shock watches above:
Just as always, let’s quickly inspect the image with the authentic vs replica Casio G-Shock watches below.
The manual is the little book that gives you information on how to use all functions of your Casio G-Shock.
Now, let’s have a look at the comparison between the authentic vs replica Casio G-Shocks.
The authentic Casio G-Shock watches must have the code matching the one on the MRP sticker, and at the same time, the code can also be checked on Casio’s website.
Keep in mind that the authentic Casio G-Shock watches must have their matching model number on the box, the manual and on the rear side of the watch’s case.
A quick mention:
If in doubt, we recommend double-checking the steps we’ve explained above this line.
The watch’s specific weight can be found in multiple reliable sources over the Internet, including authorized dealers, so it can be cross-checked with the item being authenticated.
Make sure the weight of the watch you are authenticating is matching the official weight description that can be found within authorized dealers of the Casio G-Shock.
The clasp is the little feature of the Casio G-Shock that helps you close the strap, and so, it is what ties the watch to your hand.
In the image with the fake vs real Casio G-Shock watches above:
Looking at the authentic watch’s clasp, you can see how there is the “CASIO” text engraved on the inner side of the metal clasp.
The lume effect stands for the chemicals that are available on specific elements of the watch and that light up once they are charged.
These help you tell the time when you are in a dark environment.
In the image with the real vs fake Casio G-Shock watches above:
The authentic watch has its hours and minute hands lit, as they were charged and properly shining in the dark.
Even though it may seem like a simple spot to check, remember that spots like this can easily tell you the authenticity of a Casio G-Shock, as replica manufacturers don’t always pay the right amount of attention to these small details.
In the image with the real vs fake Casio G-Shock watches above:
Back to the authentic Casio G-Shock watch, you can see how its “MODE” inscription is thinner and smaller than the same inscription on the fake watch.
In most cases, the counterfeit-manufactured Casio G-Shock watches have their hand’s tips coloured in the wrong shade.
The genuine Casio G-Shock watch has its hands grey, and the tip at the top of the hands is coloured blue, unlike the fake watch’s hands which have just one colour for the whole metal, instead of having only the tip coloured.
The authentic Casio G-Shock watch’s pointer at 12 o’clock has square edges. The real one is shaped almost like a square, unlike the fake watch’s triangle-shaped pointer.
Authentic G-Shock watches must have a precision of ±15 seconds per month.
So, after inspecting your watch for a month, or using specific tools (like mobile apps, or a tool named Timegrapher), you should notice that if it is a genuine item it will have a delay of a maximum of plus or minus 15 seconds in that month – which comes down to ± 0.5 seconds/24 hours.
The 11 detailed real vs fake G-Shock Casio steps outlined above might not be so practical when you are in a hurry or when you want to buy the item online.
That is why we have compiled this quick 60-second solution to authenticating your Casio G-Shock watch. Below are the top 11 indicators that can help you determine if you have a fake or real G-Shock watch.
If you need help with the authentication of your Casio G-Shock watch, we’ve got you covered.
All you have to do is send us high-quality pictures of your G-Shock watch and we will get back to you with the results within 48 hours. The results will also come with a report on why we believe your Casio watch is fake or authentic.
That brings us to the end of our guide on how to spot fake vs real Casio G-Shock watches. We will continue to update this article as better and newer comparisons are put out.
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Thank you for reading this,
Ch Alex