Thanks for showing this, to me it really highlights how nicely made the Casio is. Being plastic doesn't mean they aren't really good quality watches.

Thank you for showing this real vs fake! This is excellent info for newbies like myself in the market to buy their first Casioak!

Honestly, if not for the broken piece, I would’ve thought the fake was just the previous model! Thanks for the video!

@MountainStandardTime

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks CH! Glad it helped out. Please sub if you haven’t already. 😀

The hour markers also look so shiny plasticy on the fake one, and the hour and minute hands also seemed off to me. But then again, I don't think I would have noticed if it wasn't side by side

This video comforted my suspicions. Thank you very much.

@MountainStandardTime

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Please consider subscribing to my channel if you haven’t already. 😀

I really appreciate my algorithm, for recommending me this channel .

THANKS .It was really helpful I just ordered the same model and I was worried that it might be fake

Super easy to spot a fake, all fakes come with manual 5146 regardless what model you buy. There is a huge amount of work photocopying and printing the paper manuals for all the different gshock models, therefore they always include the same manual. Other easy tell is no barcode on box or barcode on back of hangtag. I just received fake ga2100, like you, my second fake from a well known auction site. Very annoying. Great video

@nsxacura200

2 жыл бұрын

not very easy

@Factchecker9111

9 ай бұрын

What to do in case of fake? I'm getting one through Amazon tomorrow

Just FYI, it is possible to set the analog time separate from the digital, as well as the day dial.

Hold the light button for a couple of seconds. A genuine G-Shock will display the light feature and will automatically engage when you move the watch. A fake does not have the feature.

great video. that digital display on the fake looks rough. if you pop off the caseback does the fake have the classic silicon g-shock bumper insert?

I also discovered the fakes have normal spring bars. The genuine have quick-release spring bars you can easily get in and out without tools.

@PepeDeezNutz

3 жыл бұрын

@CESIUM 137CS don’t buy fakes bro

@reedleatherware

3 жыл бұрын

There are bad questions. This is one of them.

@shanakacooray2594

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. How did you make the claim on paypal for the fake watch transaction

@MountainStandardTime

2 жыл бұрын

@@shanakacooray2594 it was a option to request a refund on their website. Pretty easy (at the time). I’m not sure if things have changed. Best of luck!

I recall such a similar case happening to me when I was getting a Casio watch. The boxing was different in color, the design and lighting were different, the buckle of the fake was not durable, the manual was lacking text, and pricing was far different than what the official watch price was. Weight wise, the fake weighed less too. After I noticed that this all happened, what I experienced which I thought was good automatically turned upside down.

*Man: Accidentally buys fake G-Shock* *Also Same Man: Decides to buy one off E-bay instead*

@MountainStandardTime

2 жыл бұрын

🤣can’t argue with that.

That's why most of my G-Shocks I bought are limited editions, it takes a longer time for the fake factory to make a copy.

@MountainStandardTime

3 жыл бұрын

Makes sense! Thanks for commenting!

The hour bumps are a massive give away, sharp and crisp lines on the original.

So glad I saw this----saw a few on Ebay directly from China and it looked sketchy as heck.

One problem that the counterfeits cause is the inevitable up-charging from legit dealers. Casio basically doesn’t care if there’s fakes out there because that same customer who got duped will still long for & likely buy the real ones. The dealers don’t especially care for much the same reason plus they can charge more (or simply offer zero discounts) for the genuine articles. This same anomaly is true in the very popular and prosperous world of pocket knives except that most manufacturers have implemented what’s called ‘MAP pricing’ or minimum authorized prices which negates authorized dealers from having sales on most brands. It’s made for a lack of competitive pricing competition but it has also caused online retailers to be creative in generating customer loyalty. ‘Reward programs’ have become common whereby a repeat customer can get a small stipend towards future purchases with each order placed. It would be nice to see the major watch manufacturers follow this model as it points buyers to dealers with binding arrangements with manufacturers. Most counterfeit knives are on eBay now as amazon has addressed the problem they had with unwittingly distributing the junk seemingly from legit vendors.

This recently happened to me, and the fakes have gotten much better. Two lines of digital text, day indicator works, keeps great time, correct color light, everything works like the real one. But what gave it away: 16mm tall and acrylic crystal. Ebay gave me an instant 100% refund. As my girlfriend said "what is the world coming to when they counterfeit Casios?"

@Davido50

Жыл бұрын

She's right. Avoid all Chinese made stuff everywhere. Buy American any way you can ...whenever possible. Appliances. Vehicles etc. We need to change direction fast.

@msbstudioz6573

Жыл бұрын

How to buy fake one

@bennyrtr180

Жыл бұрын

@@msbstudioz6573 i just ordered

@skilla69

Жыл бұрын

@@Davido50 you ok bud? Casio is a Japanese brand lol.....would be weird buying an American made one.

@tm36ace

Жыл бұрын

Dam, I just bought one and now I'm scared it might be a fake lol 😆

Wish you had shown more details in the difference between the hang tags and warranty cards. Also Casio does not put plastic stickers on the crystal or back; the fake had a blue-lined sticker.

@MountainStandardTime

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for adding the info on the stickers and taking the time to comment! More of information is always appreciated to spot the fakes. Please subscribe if you haven’t already! 😀

@chapin2864

2 жыл бұрын

That sticker on the back plate is a mayor red flag

Thanks dude, it's real helps me to check my order

I have the same watch,Is there any possibility of turning the watch off when not in use? Would be obliged to know

I noticed the little grey hour indicators on the fake one look worse. The edges not as defined as on the genuine Casio.

i just bought mine from casio authorized store but i was curious if the fake ones can connect to casio app?

Seeing you makes me feel content to dwelve into this gshock world..im 37 years old..n im quite scared to wear gshock thinking that maybe its for younger folks…

@MountainStandardTime

Жыл бұрын

Never too old for a G-Shock

@mr.spokesman5849

Жыл бұрын

@@MountainStandardTime younger folks? Guy on vido looks late fourties :D

@treefarm3288

11 ай бұрын

I just bought my first one, this model, I'm 77 and need a good watch in a difficult environment.

@dopedowh

11 ай бұрын

@@treefarm3288 congratz! I bought this model but with grey camo design..n im wearing it right now 😊

@jonathantaone7363

10 ай бұрын

38yo here. Rock ‘dem gshocks and never look back! Just a warning-you won’t get just one. I currently have 7 lol. It’s an addiction!

Thank you. This really much a big help. Im planning to buy either the GA 2100 or GM 2100. But the GM one is much expensive. I've rather buy the GA 2100.

I am scared of how real the fake G-Shock watches can look :O Fortunately the weak detailed parts of the watch always help to reveal the fake ones.

also the white dots to indicate the hours is smoothened out to the fake and the real has crispy edges. Im not a genius to making fakes, but at least I can try to make it way more to the actual real deal

so obvious when side by side. Thx for sharing

You are a Light! waking up peoples. BTW good shot.

the day hand points to oblivion

I don't know why many fake watches have these stickers on the back plate. CASIO watches never have those. It's an immediate giveaway. A seal of being "authentically fake" perhaps?

I bought a fake. I remember thinking wow this watch sucks... why is it so thick? I sold it too not knowing it was a fake... sorry to whoever ended up with it. When the Bluetooth version came out I couldn't resist and ordered the yellow one. That's when I realized the one I ordered the fist time was fake.

i have one that looks amazing and still looks different than the real one you have shown in your video. how to i tell if mine is real?

very informative. thanks. one thing though... you were moving the watches on your hand so much that it was a bit hard to see the watches in detail until you let them down on the table... 😜 still a good video. cheers!

@MountainStandardTime

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful advice and commenting! I’ve noticed that as well and I’ve started placing the watches on the desk with my new videos. Please subscribe if you haven’t already. Thanks!

nice review and the comparison!

You can tell the difference right away. I wouldn't even need the original next to it to tell. So many giveaways it's funny.

Really enjoyed your video.👍

The light on the real one looks really blue, is that just the camera? Because mine is not like that.

@arjanmetaj7974

5 ай бұрын

Mine is green. But i know it's fake i buy for 20$ and I don't care 🤣 i liked i buy it. I'm waiting for 4 others now. With 120$ i can buy 6 😂😂 buy 1 and get 5 for free

Thank you because of help ❤👍

Thank you so much for letting us know ❤

Thank you so much, I just bought one now

wow - what a difference. Thanks for making the video!

what in legit store i buyied fake my box is black but it is writhing casio thailand, what to do?

Good review, am thinking to buy one, I will be careful...thanks!

The day indicator is really hilarious😂

@JamesParus

Ай бұрын

Even the real one looses hand alingment when it runs out of battery. You just have to aling it again when it happens. As the dials are on step motors. Watch has no way to know which way they are pointing.

You can already see two separate indicators for the day In the fake one , what else do you need .

Very special thanks to you man 🔥

Also, the fake ones will have a black or red line on the back case.

hi .. like you i never thought about fake Casio's ..until i put my triple censor mudmaster in for a new battery around a year or so after bought it and the jeweler pointed it out to me (he also collected Casio ).. i have now become very concerned when purchasing new Casio's. great video

@tydshiin5783

Жыл бұрын

Does the sensor work? I'd be amazed if it does because they normally don't work

@nitunsarkar9695

Жыл бұрын

Where did you buy it from?

another way to tell is the on the small day hand, if you look in the middle of hand it has a tiny hole to fit onto the mechanism, the original doesn't have.

Didn't know there was a fake one. Those on the website keep getting sold out and I don't know the reliable place to purchase it. Could anyone help me? I live in Australia.

thank yo so much. I buy the g shock, see your video open the box and after start return :)

Just bought one on eBay for $60⁹⁵. Same model. 1. the weight is lighter at 46.7 grams. 2. The case back is thick like a half dollar is stuck on the back. 3. Flawed crystal prob acrylic. Same box as the fake shown. Also owners manual is for a different model. Same difference in card, tag, tin. The hands do not move out of the way for setting.

@MountainStandardTime

Ай бұрын

Ugh

Just received mine from G Shock. Had to do this test cuz you never know. Some buyers could buy legit G Shock from direct and swap a fake and return it since G Shock allows free returns, and they have such a lax return policy. Just worried some jerk might do that and it gets resold by G Shock.

My back is bulky and strap says Casio Japan. Every else matches. Wonder if real or not still

4:24 If you pause and compare the quality of the finishing of the case, bezel, hands and dial, the fake has nothing near the quality finishing of the authentic watch and is clearly visible, certainly side by side. I would think the finishing would be one of the most obvious differences AFTER the thickness of the case. Incredible the difference. Plenty of reviews of this watch with excellent clear shots of the entire authentic watch for comparisons. If in doubt, send it back.

Even on camera,the real just looks nicer and crisp and clear

Its great when people like you show you what to look out regarding fake watches i bought a second hand watch from a shop and could tell it real from seeing about the watch on a utube channel if I had not seen the channel i would not have purchased the watch to many fakes about. 🇬🇧👍

@MountainStandardTime

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Wow...Greetings from China. I didn't even know this could have fake models. It's really hard to see even ONE OF THEM domestically yet it sells overseas. DAMN.......

Why don't you adjust the time and see if the hands move anticlockwise

I just checked my casioak ga-2100 and it says cased in china, is it real?

I just got the same watch yesterday, but mine is real; thank god!

However to manufacture such fake watches quite close to the originals it takes several factories and skilled workers (glass, lcd, plastic, clock mechanisms) that are not made in a china ? or thailand? garage so it would seem some countries encourage this in summary ?

Great video man!

I bet the price of the fake was lower than the real thing. If not, people must do some serious homework before purchasing on certain sites... In my case, I currently wear the modest and awesome Casio AE2000WD, and the TRT-110H-1A2VCF (and many others Casio models in static display). Well deserved "thumbs up" on your informative video. CYUL.

Where u buy the fake one?

It started with the Royal Oak from Audemars Piguet. Than the CasiOak got styled after it. And than this CasiOak got immitated. How fake can it be?

I have the Casio GM 2100H - Green Metal CasiOak. It has all the features of the GM 2100B-3A, but I can't find any information on it, if it's a fake. The wrist band says Casio Japan rather than Taiwan. All the indicators you stated are on my Casio, but the fact that the code in the back is an H rather than a B makes me wonder if it's real. The same instructions for setting the Casio GA 2100 series for module 5611 works with this Casio.

@otienofrankline4957

Жыл бұрын

Nigga you have a fake 😂😂😂

@fAncythai

7 ай бұрын

it should be casio Thailand.

I got a GA-2100 1A1ER and the text on the buckle is not an indicator for fake. My Ga-2100 says China on the buckle, and cased in China on the backplate. I am from Europe, and i read that the European versions are from China, and the US versions say Thailand. I got my watch from an official Casio dealership.

@davidyendoll5903

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment . I am in the uk and mine says japan mov't and cased in china on the metal backplate ;. the strap buckle says casio china . the video had me panicking

@davidleonel5033

Жыл бұрын

​@@davidyendoll5903 haha me too

@bigdogg49

Жыл бұрын

@@davidyendoll5903 i just got a huge relief

From what I gathered from other videos is the light.

I just checked , mine is real.

@MountainStandardTime

3 жыл бұрын

Always a good feeling! Please sub if ya haven’t already! 😀

@nicholaskenneth113

2 жыл бұрын

....or is it?

@LordDirus007

Жыл бұрын

Fake ones look obvious

@mohdkhairulanuar5872

Жыл бұрын

mine is fake, bcs i dont have moneym

@virginiamartinez1639

Жыл бұрын

Hay una diferencia también en la correa, el verdadero tiene los pines para quitarla y el falso no, esa diferencia está en todos los falsos solo verlo de atrás ya te aseguras si es verdadero. Saludos desde Uruguay 🇺🇾

Thank you for the video! How much does the authentic watch cost ? In my country i find it from 95 to 160 euros in different online shops!

@MountainStandardTime

3 жыл бұрын

$100 to $110 USD. www.gshock.com/watches/search?s=ga2100 Please take a sec and subscribe to the channel. Thanks!

@dagaratribe6691

3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainStandardTime thank you very much!subscribed!

i believe for the buckle it depends where it was cased

Going to get the edifice casioak after the expense of Christmas

Thanks for the video!!

The best way to spot the fake is the price.

do you know where to buy fake g-shock please

Thanks alot, just checked it and its real

What was the price difference between the genuine and the fake?

@MountainStandardTime

3 жыл бұрын

$60

I got a ga2100. It's a genuine one but the box was the same as the fake one you got

Hi! I am from India🇮🇳 I have a question We can easily find out the fake one through this video so if they solve out their mistakes on the next fake watch then how we get to know the fake one? Actually I order casio gshock GA 2200m 1 adr

WHERE DID WE CAN BUY THE FAKE ONE?????

Thankyou brother

Great Video

The date hand is facing the wrong way round, that's all you need😂😂😂😂

Is the bezel and strap interchangeable?

@MountainStandardTime

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I did a video on a stainless steel swap.

Thank you!

Great review my man. Finally someone who speaks English 😂

@MountainStandardTime

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MountainStandardTime

3 жыл бұрын

Ohh! Please like and subscribe too if you haven’t already. It’d really help me out. Thanks again.

Thanks. Teşekkürler çok faydalı oldu

How how much did you pay

👍🏾🍷Thanks 4 sharing Brotha

Did you notice all the grey marks for the minutes on the fake also look different the color and texture

24hrs after buying my new G-Shock, here I am cringing hoping mine's real - & thankfully yeah, all checks out... via Amazon, with seller resume, so that's good news. Jesh.

Mine is in mail, can't wait to see if I got duped or not. Bought it from a dealer with an actual store in the 🇬🇧U.K.

@faraazsiddiqui1450

Жыл бұрын

Directly purchase watches from Casio official website if you don't want to get duped.

@treefarm3288

11 ай бұрын

Mine is coming from a Sydney shop, we shall see.

Thank you from Russia, my Casio is real 😊

The center foam looked like it was hacked out to fit as well .lol

I am Japanese. It was very helpful.

Now im sure my watch is real!!! Thanks..

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