Each user buys a watch based on certain considerations: prestige, beauty, availability of the options he needs. Super durable G-Shock is the choice of athletes, security forces, extreme sports enthusiasts and simply those who prefer an active lifestyle. Buying a fake for such people can lead to very unpleasant consequences. And losing money is not the worst thing.
G-Shock: branded watches vs fake
One of the main differences between the products of this brand is their increased resistance to any mechanical and climatic influences. Even with a strong desire, it is very difficult to spoil them. Impacts, strong friction, immersion in a body of water to a depth of 200 m do not affect either the appearance or functionality. Therefore, once in such conditions, the accessory will continue to work and be useful. Of course, if we have a real branded item in front of us.
Differences that can be seen with the naked eye
In most cases, counterfeits distributed through the mass market are designed to appeal to the basic lack of education of the consumer.Often counterfeit sellers do not bother themselves with exact copies of the original. There are main points that you should pay attention to when you first “get acquainted” with the product.
Package
The original watch has a double one. The first one is rectangular cardboard. It must have a sticker with a barcode, model name and module marking. The second is dense metal: either in the shape of a cylinder with a diameter of 10.5 cm, or a hexagon. On its lid in the center there is a corporate logo: a non-standard letter G in red. The text, embossed in a circle, includes the brand name and the year the first model was created (1983). It also indicates the number of meters for which the product can be immersed in water. The fake comes in a regular tin can with the inscription Fashion sport.
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Documentation
Inside the original packaging there is everything that is required: a passport, instructions and a warranty card with a store seal and a purchase mark. The replica can only “boast” of foam filling and dubious stickers.
Materials
The watch case is made of thick but flexible polymer plastic that can withstand heavy loads. The most expensive models are steel with corrosion protection or titanium. The dial is covered with sapphire crystal, which is not afraid of sharp objects. The paint used in the inscriptions is super-resistant and does not wear off very quickly. Fake models have low-quality raw materials, so the item quickly loses its presentable appearance: cracks, creases, chips, scratches appear, and inscriptions are erased.
Execution
It's always flawless. The body is smooth, without defects, looks almost monolithic. The control buttons are located symmetrically relative to each other.Metal ones are cast in the shape of pyramids, and plastic ones are most often painted red. During assembly, they are recessed into the body and prevent accidental pressing. All inscriptions are clear and embossed. The letters are wide, close together, but do not merge.
On a fake they are smaller and narrower and can be located at different distances. The strap or bracelet on a G-Shock has clear contours, a matte finish, and a stamp with the brand name.
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Interesting! To avoid problems with the law, suppliers of counterfeit goods change letters, such as G, in the brand name to another.
Marking
The four-digit module number on the cardboard box is identical to the one engraved on the back of the watch.
Other signs
They are hidden in the technical capabilities of the device, namely:
- In the original, all the options stated in the description on the official website properly fulfill their purpose. In fact, most functions will be unavailable for a fake. For example, it’s definitely not possible to use synchronization and a tachymeter. When purchasing, it is recommended to open the instructions and check all the options before reaching the cash register. Each model has its own, as well as control features.
- In a cheap imitation, the top left button turns on the backlight, most often the side light and not of very high quality. In real watches, the backlight works from the upper right key.
By the way! If the model is electronic, you can try another “trick”: simultaneously hold down three buttons, except the bottom right one. The display should show a set of all functions. Then, after another click of the upper right key, a marking module will appear: the same four numbers as on the sticker and the back cover of the watch.
With the original G-Shock, you won't be afraid to fall off your bike, climb mountains, scuba dive, or get lost in the forest. A reliable assistant will serve regularly for many years, performing all the functions provided by the brand manufacturer. The main thing that remains is to choose it correctly. Knowledge and vigilance - the buyer’s two main weapons - will help you avoid becoming a victim of the deception of counterfeiters and your own stupidity.
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