Have you got a G-Shock watch that has you thinking about how to know if your G-Shock watch is original? Worry no more, we’ll tell you exactly how to tell if your watch is real or not right now.
Believe it or not, it’s actually quite easy to tell if you’ve got an original G-Shock, just follow this guide and you’ll be set.
Overview:
- Easy Tells For Fake G-Shock Watches
- How To Tell If You Have An Original G-Shock Watch
- How To Avoid Fake G-Shock Watches?
- Our Best G-Shock Watch Suggestions
Easy Tells For Fake G-Shock Watches
The fastest way to tell if you have an original G-Shock watch is to perform the three button test. To do this test you press the two buttons on the left side and the bottom right button at the same time, and its display will show all the pixels on. A fake watch will highly likely do nothing in this scenario.
Generally, fake G-Shock watches use cheaper plastic resins and cheaper inside components that weigh less than genuine G-Shock watches resins and components. If you have a scale, weigh your watch to see if it equals the same as the listed weight on their official website. If your watch weighs around 10-15 grams or less than the weight listed on their site then it’s likely a fake.
Another easy tip is to check the watch buckle. On an original G-Shock watch will have a polished shiny buckle that will have 'CASIO CHINA' written on the backside, whereas on a fake it will most likely have a matte finish and text that says 'CASIO JAPAN' written on it.
How To Tell You Have An Original G-Shock Watch
If you still have the original packaging, check the manual for intricate details about the product, in the box should have also been a tag with a code, this can be used to verify the watch on the Casio website to ensure you have an original G-Shock.
In real G-Shock watches the watch hands tips are generally coloured, in counterfeit G-Shocks, they will often have the wrong coloured tip, check the watch against official images of the watch to determine if it is an original G-Shock or not.
If you look at the watch hands and hour markers, original G-Shock watches generally have illuminating paint on them. If you take your watch somewhere dark you should be able to see the paint on the watch hands and hour markers glow. Fake G-Shocks won’t have this illuminating paint.
How To Avoid Fake G-Shock Watches?
If you want to avoid the worry of wasting your hard-earned cash on a fake watch the easiest way to protect yourself from that is to buy from an authorized dealer like us at Watch Depot. Visit in-store or shop online whichever is most convenient for you. Whether you’re after G-Shock CasiOak watches, G-Shock G-Steel watches, G-Shock G-Squad watches and Baby-G watches we only sell original G-Shock timepieces so there’s no way you can be ripped off.
We hope this has helped you figure out how to know if your G-Shock is original. Have a look at some of the best G-Shock watches we have to offer here at Watch Depot!
Our Best G-Shock Watch Suggestions
This stealthy G-Shock is from the ‘CasiOak’ series that features its famous octagon-shaped case that has been made from resin, the same goes for the strap. This watch has vibrant sky-blue accents that look like they’re almost glowing against the black resin. The dial has date, time, and alarm functions on its small digital displays. These are a great combination of analogue watches and digital watches for those who love watches that are packed full of features.
If you’re after a watch that looks masculine and durable look no further than the G-Shock G-Steel GSTB400-1 which features an all-silver stainless steel case and bracelet. The stainless steel is complemented by the matte black dial that has a battery level indicator and two small digital displays that can show the wearer the time, alarms, laps and much more. Perfect for the lovers of metal watches out there.
We can’t mention G-Shock without mentioning the world-renowned Baby-G watches that bring the same durability features to a small form factor that women can enjoy. This pastel pink Baby-G features an all-pink resin case and strap with a bright pink screen bezel and a digital display that shows the wearer the day, date, alarms, and much more. A great option for those looking for digital watches.
This G-Shock is from the G-Squad series which is known for its digital displays and unique cases. This timepiece features a retro-style case that has semi-translucent colours that are reminiscent of old-school video game handhelds. This watch features G-Shock Smartphone Link technology that can track distance, speed, and pace.
