How will I know if my Casio watch is original?

Grey market Casio Watch: Grey market Casio watches usually do NOT have “CE” printed on the peel-away sticker on the reverse of the watch. Original Casio Watch: Casio watches officially distributed in the UK and Europe either have a peel-away sticker with “CE” printed on it, or CE printed on the back of the watch.

Are there fake G shocks?

The packaging: Packaging is one way to identify a fake G Shock. A fake one will come in an aluminium box, but the original G Shock comes in an aluminium box which is encased in a cardboard box. Even though this may not verify a product’s authenticity, but it gives relief to the buyer.

Is OEM watch original or fake?

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer and ODM stands for Original Design Manufacturer. OEM watches are companies which manufacture watches based on the watch design and specifications provided by their client. The client does all the market research, R&D and develops its own brand watches.

Do G-Shock watches have serial numbers?

Some high end Casios (including G-Shock models) have a serial number, its on the back and is 6 characters long. To search it use the Casio module code that is contained within a box on the case back. It is between 2 and 4 digits long. You do not need to open the watch for any of these codes.

Why is my G Shock time wrong?

Why is the time as set by the time calibration signal one hour off? This is because the watch is not making allowances for Daylight Saving Time (summertime). Change the watch’s DST setting* to “Auto DST”, and it will adjust the hour setting automatically.

How long does G Shock battery last?

two to six years
G Shock battery life ranges from two to six years, depending on how often you use the alarm or the backlight. Frequent use of either feature drains the battery pretty fast hence, the need for replacement.

What does Japan OEM mean?

OEM is the abbreviation for Original Equipment Manufacturing, which is a means of manufacturing a customer’s private brand by outsourcing. In Japanese it is called “commissioned manufacturing”.

What is difference between OEM and ODM?

OEM products tend to refer to those designed and manufactured to a particular company’s own specifications. Meanwhile, another description of ODM likens it more to private labelling, meaning that a company selects an already existing product, makes a few changes and sells it under its own brand name.

How old is your G-Shock?

A G-shock watch lasts a very long time ,you can expect somewhere between 5 to 6 years to replace the straps and buttons , given that you use it for some sports and the particular model is not for that sport but with a normal usage you can expect around 10 to 15 years to replace the straps and buttons .

Can you buy a fake G Shock watch?

Right now most of the sellers are selling Fake G-shock Watches online and offline. if you’re going to buy G-Shock GA-100 or someone else model. You have to keep five things in your mind. G-shock Watch comes with G-shock Box, Model number, module number, and warranty Card.

How can I tell if my Casio G Shock is real?

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.

Where is the adjustment button on a G Shock?

A genuine G-Shock features a square pointer at the 12 o’clock and not a triangle, which many fake G-Shock watches have. The adjustment button on a genuine G-Shock is always placed on the top left, whereas the day’s window is right under and between the couple dials on top.

How big is a G Shock water resistance?

However, it’s not something that you can notice when you’re buying online or in a shop. G-Shock watches are known for their water and shock resistance. Most of G-Shock watches come today with water resistance up to 660ft, whereas for the Baby-G is up to 330ft.