Fake Casio G-Shock GA-100 from Amazon! GA-100CF-1A9ER - Beware!

I received a fake G-Shock GA-100 from Amazon.
Seller screenshot: m0ukd.com/static/linkedfiles/...
Hopefully this video helps make people aware that there are plenty of fake G-Shocks around, even from places like Amazon.
Make sure you only ever buy a genuine one!

[@harrycarpinter]

Great video, great points you’ve made. I’ve been fooled on Amazon once, I got a fake one... and something was definitely off about the watch. In the end I returned it and bought it again from Amazon (first time around was from an external seller). So yeah, I learned my lesson. If the price tag is too good to be true, there you go...

[@richsmith9923]

mine says G-Sock

[@MJ98.]

Anthony W it’s original then

[@carreview3209]

The original says "G-SHOCK"

[@bobbyblade1251]

😆

[@unclesam6764]

Its probably for your ankle

[@geronkincaid7883]

@@unclesam6764 good one 😄

[@markperl5900]

Mine was everything you said... hands only went forward, not back; hour hand juddery not smooth when adjusting; hands revolved a little too slowly when setting. Bought it on eBay. Even the little hour markers were a 'give-away' as they were molded slightly offset. Thank you for this video

[@mghorvath79]

Mine does the same thing when setting the time (only goes forward and the hour hand has the same jerky movement as yours) and I bought it from an official Casio retail shop in Penzance, Cornwall. I think it could be an older movement that casio later upgraded because I can't see/find another signs that would indicate it's a fake watch. Remember casio has been making these GA 100's since 2010.

[@LoreLibrary-Official]

Same...first i thought i bought the fake cuz of that but since i read this i thibk this is not fake cuz everything work and i bang it but it didnt move

[@deva207]

I almost pissed myself when he knocked the watch and and it went half an hour back!

[@gshockhighfashion]

Great comparison video man. I learnt few new things on differentiating those recent fakes version to a real GA100 models. Keep it up!

[@JOHN-uj4zg]

Eyyy :D

[@sparkie21]

Thanks, have watched your videos in the past, cheers!

[@FloridaFirearms345]

I just had delivered today from Amazon my Casio G Shock GD 100-1BCR and then ran across your video. Naturally, I checked mine per your suggestions. Gladly, mine is genuine.

[@sirajkhalil6924]

Thanks for this useful video I once bought a fake g shock for $ 9.50 and its strap was straight not a curved one now and now I bought a real and came to compare thank you I appreciate it.

[@slimcognito.]

🤦🏾if you buy a g shock for 9.50 then you should know your getting a fake

[@insertnamehere5146]

As someone who grew up with Casio's in the 1980s as almost throwaway watches I am a bit gob smacked that I lived to see a day where they would be faked.

[@zed6319]

even f91ws are faked

[@jaymart2351]

My thoughts exactly

[@stevenuttley]

They probably make the fakes for $10 so there's a huge amount of profit in it.

[@johnhill8529]

I own a few beautiful and expensive watches, but often travel to some dodgy parts of the world. When I’m doing that I use G-Shock, no one wants to steal a G-Shock. They’re also a great motorcycle piece (I wrecked a Breitling coming off a bike) and for any time you’re likely to cause damage. Although I still see them as throwaways I change the batteries every 3 years and the two I have now are 9 and 7 years old respectively. As a tool to do a job they’re great, but as a watch lover I still love the engineering and detail in my Rolex and Omega watches. My two G-Shocks are the same as the two in this video because I prefer the analogue hands, but the fake market in these is absolutely huge, margins are smaller for the fakers, but getting caught is less likely too.

[@insertnamehere5146]

@@johnhill8529 Hi John I also own and Rolex and a Omega and if i am totally honest, I have never worn either since buying them. Both watches are uber expensive and I would live in constant fear of being mugged. I suppose if i am honest, there really is not point in owning them. I have a few casio's now but my daily wear watch is a Suunto core.

[@FabrizioDelTufo]

Thank you very much for letting us now !

[@Mr.M1STER]

Even on my genuine one that strap can be a little bit sticky when passing through the buckle.

[@LamarFaciane]

Thanks for this one mate! I had some questions about a GA-140 and this video cleared everything right up. The eBay seller failed to include the original packaging and listed the item "new with tags". Fortunately I didn't get a fake.

[@boysilpon]

What do you think about ga110 mmc 1adr..buckle china..japan movement and assimble in china

[@265darkmirror]

Thank you for this. I was wondering why my watch was so stiff and difficult to change the time on.

[@jeffschindler7542]

Hi, thanks for the video. I wanted to know what your illumination looks like? I have the GA-100MC-1A4ER (military cloth strap) and only half the numeral indices light up (top half). This watch was long discontinued and I bought new old stock. I wanted to ensure it's functioning properly or perhaps the battery already needs replacement?

[@mattdodds4409]

yep battery needs replacing mine was doing same thing replaced the battery and now works fine

[@jeffschindler7542]

@@mattdodds4409 Thanks a lot. I figured as much but appreciate you reinforcing my thought!

[@tarheelred28390]

*_Sir, have you implemented the Test Screen function? It’s done by pressing buttons A, C, & D simultaneously (or Adjust, Mode, & Forward). All of the selections available in the module shows. A hidden feature in the GA-100 is in Test Mode (in the 1st screen), the speed dial functions as a second hand ticker‼️_*

[@krisdzons]

My fake GA110 does same as original when pressing A,C, D in same time. It shows everything on display like original and also, small pointer working like second hand.

[@leolefler5840]

@@krisdzons Where can I buy that fake g shock. I ve looked on amazon and cant find it.

[@oluseyiraymond2945]

Has anyone seen a ga100-1a buckle in matte finish , rather than glossy finish ? I bought one with this , everything seems perfect , I'm just wondering as I've only had glossy finished gshock buckles . It states Casio Thailand , and has a slight tint of grey . Is that how ga100-1a buckles are ?

[@leetaylor5403]

You had me worried for a second! I've got around 40 G-shocks and I've just purchased that one with the camouflage face! I had to go through mine to check it out but it turns out it's the real deal! The face on mine has a matt clear finish and very precise, that was is very glossy and just wrong 😂 I was sweating! It's the first one ive not purchased off Casio themselves! Ie their website.

[@bukwok]

i got same one, i mean real one , but mines 4 of 2 button not working well,just too much dust too dirty, looks the spring stuck, hard to push, is easy fix..? or just get new one..? edit : just take apart and try to clean it, all those years dust ,sand,water,sweat and shiit on worksite everyday and night, all mixing together form to concrete , literally a rock around button,probably under button too , i dont think water or liquid can break down the concrete, and i break the O ring. i should wight it before cleaning it, see how much shiit i cleaning off.

[@keeling5395]

Hey guy GA-200BW how to set up Washington Seattle time?

[@1deadly187]

Looks like the easiest tell, just looking at the face of the watch is where the hands attach to the movement. It is much smaller on the fake and almost extends to the edges of the hands on the real ones. You can really tell when all three are held side by side at 7:49. Pause the video and have a look.

[@alharris8861]

Wanted to make sure my new watch wasn’t a phony. Smashed it proper. Hour hand didn’t move. But I need a new watch now.

[@KumaAdventure]

This video is informative but I want to say that some do indeed say "Casio Japan". It usually seems to be the limited edition ones such as the daruma series and I have seen this myself in the G-Shock stores in Tokyo.

[@ssinfinity1375]

My says Casio Vietnam (GA110) and it is completely original but I have never seen any watch having Vietnam written on them .

[@bigdogg49]

@@ssinfinity1375 casio builds there watches in alot of places

[@m0taz99]

Very interesting thanks. I ordered one and it stopped working after a month, it was one that was "self-winding". I sent it back to the factory, and they said it had been overwound?

[@sparkie21]

Really? I got a couple of automatic Seiko's, been really good!

[@A4969Z]

@@sparkie21 hi I found this one, it's very nice colour and I was thinking of getting it until I saw your video, but here's the link to the amazon page, I just want to be sure from you that it's ok to buy this one Casio G-Shock Mens Analogue-Digital Watch www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079ZD17DK/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_glt_fabc_VRXMHCCNMQW5H9A98Z99

[@presidentpoverty9946]

So what if you bought one from Amazon, but it was sold and shipped by them, directly. Will it be fake still?

[@aleksandarstojanovic5931]

What you thing about Happy Trade seller ?

[@danoilca]

Why do not open the back cover of the watch to check the Modul No.?

[@mydasmurray]

some are fully made in Japan though, like my GMW-B5000

[@onemat2000]

Thank You. I just received a fake one. I had already spotted it but your video helped me confirm it.

[@mohamedahmed-ob9iz]

What's the model number for the one in the middle with green ??

[@jonathanrice2568]

I also want to know this! It looks great.

[@burgey2145]

Also the circular digital displays are blacked out until an option selected

[@Abcdefghijklmno4840]

Do you think that the solar watches are fake too?

[@bowexan3756]

My watch came out of the tin with no manual. At that point it was just a bracelet. Thanks for the help!

[@kanebisa]

This fake watch still does 1/1000, I´ve seen the same one doing just 1/100... And this is the reason I don´t ever shop online. Because I can´t see, touch, examine the stuff I am buying. Yeah right, I might be able to have my money back, but why not save myself all those troubles?

[@hergipelaez]

i Agree

[@ricjuk]

The most obvious thing right off the bat is that the 'G-Shock' bezel branding on the fake is chunkier than the genuine ones.

[@ibrazeau3044]

The screenshot link cannot be found on the server!

[@calibreman]

Did you get a refund from Amazon and did you then buy a genuine watch from somewhere else ?

[@longjohnwilber]

Very helpful, thanks! I received a fake via eBay today, a little easier to spot as the centre top dial was glued down and unable to move!

[@vext01]

Did it come in a g-shock tin?

[@justinpillai6320]

man i recently bought a gshock but couldn't find its serial number , to note its my first g shock and alsoit checks all the point of a original gshock but just from the warranty point of view i find it disturbing please help me mann and upload a video comparing back-plate of original and fake gshock so that i can verify - bcause every point of original gshock checks me and i am pretty sure it isn't a fake

[@seth5629]

The clasp can say "Casio Japan" and be legit. COMMENT UPDATE

[@sarkarsnehal7165]

I got a real one. Geez thanks man. I didn knew. Although I bought it 2 years ago and I do not wear it that often cuz I use the citizen (eco-drive) my GA-100 still works just fine. It even went through the winter

[@tpvcoruna5903]

Cuañ ws el enlace del falso en Amazon ? Yo no lo e encontrado .

[@J_Braz_]

where are the fakes coming from. i just bought a ga100c 8acr from walmart online. waiting for it to arrive.

[@cracktheweed1936]

Can you share the link where to buy genuine ones pls

[@user-dq3jk9py4q]

The forward only movement always gives it away 😆

[@MrKakadas80]

If it say Malaysia its ok or its fake ???

[@BritgirlTX]

Thanks for the comparison ... I'm about to get one and this will help me check for real or fake!

[@jonienglish3231]

Good Review Casio should have put Lumibright on the Hands and Race Segments , Not Easy to READ GA100 with the Darkened Face Segments

[@M6GOF]

I recently encountered a fake Casio A168 from eBay that claimed it was the proper article. There was all sorts of problems; indistinct day and date, awful LCD segments, inconsistent gaps on the bracelet, and came on a simple card without a box, genuine manual, or warranty papers. Got fully refunded and managed to acquire a proper one from a known watch dealer. Made me laugh though, because why the hell fake a Casio that was that bloody cheap in the first place??

[@sparkie21]

Yes, they will fake anything it seems! They even fake the classic F-91W which is only about £7 for a genuine one! Madness... But people buy them not knowing I suppose, until they realise it looses a few minutes a month!

[@sped6954]

@@sparkie21 Yeah I've seen plenty of those. The thing about these people counterfeiting merchandise, it may be a cheap watch, we can pick up the F-91W for around $10 or a little less in the US. But they aren't selling just one watch. They're selling tens of thousands of them. If you're spending all of $2 to have a watch built in basically what amounts to a sweatshop for electronics, and you advertise it for $6, there's a lot of profit to be made over the long haul... Because who doesn't want a $10 iconic watch for $6? If you're only going to make a few, then why bother? But, if you're going to make many thousands, then why not? Now ramp that up and start making A-168 clones too. But that one you're going to sell for $11 instead of the going price of around $18. But, it doesn't cost you any more to make the 168 than it does the 91. You can manufacture any middle of the road watch for $2. Now ramp that up again and start making G-Shocks. They cost a little more to make though... Let's just say $8-$10 each. Ok, let's go with $10 lol. Doesn't matter because there's still tons of profit to be made. Lots of people have had their eyes on that $180 G-Shock that does everything but give head, and you're in just the position to sell it to them. For the steeply discounted price of... $70. Thousands and thousands and thousands of times.

[@D.Frasure]

According to what you're saying mine is real. I have your fake one as far as color. I feel much better now, thanks. your fake is much more yellow then mine as it's on the gold side of color. I had one of these Ga-100 years ago and remembered how durable it was so just got another.

[@ayushnikale8592]

Does it have bluetooth

[@holubm]

just bought mine at 10 GBP below the average price... looked OK at first but main signs of fake, except of here mentioned were: lack of original box, lack of barcodes with model designation, time on analogue and digital not synchronised, user guide for completely different models, no fluorescent indexes and many more.

[@jasonkuy7100]

Thanks for letting me know

[@ibrahimradwan6503]

did you return it ???

[@hamada6719791]

did you check if auto light work in fake too ?

[@sparkie21]

Yes, it did work, but at more angles than the genuine one. Like the genuine one auto light only works when you go from upward facing to forward facing, The fake would do it even when slanted sideways!

[@brianfuller7691]

Thanks for these videos. THERE is a difference between fake Casios and homage Casio watches.

[@NathanChisholm041]

Homage? Why bother their cheap as anyway!

[@Abcdefghijklmno4840]

thank you sooooooo much for this

[@m1LL9981]

thanks for the insight, did you get your money back?

[@sparkie21]

Sure did, thanks!

[@marioalonsorodriguezmorill5568]

hey plz the link

[@thesouthernwoodsmanuk216]

thanx for the heads up..buying mine from argos.. cheers..

[@Alwaysontime-dh1gz]

Great video, i have a genuine camo dial and really love it, big watch but i guess that is the point, awesome

[@greggillham9604]

I got freaked out when I saw the thumbnail. My g-shock looks exactly like the fake. After watching your vid mine matches the real ones. And I bought from Amazon. Whew close call

[@brendanr1525]

From which amazon seller did you buy?

[@greggillham9604]

@@brendanr1525 SNDGroup

[@tbr4681]

Thank you so much for the video.

[@tntturner1]

Totally wrong about your Japan theory on the buckle.

[@sparkie21]

I know higher end casios are made in Japan, but I believe its only the movement in the GA-100 that's Japanese made. I could be wrong of course!

[@lc6936]

My gwg1000 says Casio Japan.

[@jaimeamparado8516]

i bought a GA1100-1a and says Casio Japan in the buckle. the back says japan movement.

[@angryagain68]

My G Shock G-100 "Japan Move'T Y", "Cased in China", Buckle "Casio Thailand"

[@nafeeahnaf6296]

@BIG CHUNGUS well that's because you bought it from Japan, if you buy from any other countries only the highest end g shocks say casio japan, others say casio thailand or china

[@AjaySharma-qs6jc]

worth watching Atleast got to know how to fix manually time

[@stewartrv]

I assume you reported it to Amazon and got you money back? They usually are very interested to hear about it if there is fake anything!

[@sparkie21]

Yes, don't know what they did though, the seller is still on Amazon with feedback from other buyers of fake watches, however they currently have nothing on their storefront.

[@sped6954]

As of now, the link doesn't go anywhere, so Amazon most likely terminated the account. No big deal to them. They've probably got dozens of inactive accounts just waiting to be fired up so they can continue business as usual.

[@Lepo4256]

I was planning on buying one from USA all the way to Costa Rica. Getting a fake and doing the refund process would be such a pain in the ass that honestly I'd rather just go to a store and pay more.

[@PokerFish2006]

I got one from eBay that does the long way around when doing the 5 minute test. Does it confirm that it’s fake?

[@sparkie21]

Filip Barzut if it only ever goes forwards, yes.

[@PokerFish2006]

@@sparkie21Thanks man. I should have known paying £45 for it off eBay

[@xMACHOxMANx]

My digital numbers are really dark. i can barley see them numbers at all. Is it suppose to be like that. Your digital numbers are lot brighter.

[@afend1]

Hi, thanks for this. Was worried mine was a fake. But looks like it's the real deal! One question: is the GA1001A1ER supposed to have glow in the dark hands though? Website says it has Neobrite on, but mine don't glow...

[@sp4d1lle17]

No most ga100 models don’t have glow in the dark hands i am pretty sure Edit: this video should show you what features your watch has, it is really detailed I recommend it kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaXUfIyFZ7mglZo

[@PaulMoorhousehankooks]

mine has made in japan on the clasp snd its from a jewellers

[@jonhagstrom2621]

Thanks for video it helped me I bought one on ebay from China just to see if it was fake and what do you know well it is thanks again

[@chrisinfpv9423]

I got a fake off ebay yesterday. The fakes are also lighter and the face branding is stuck on. Lots off little differences. Worryingly an official dealer I showed it to thought it was genuine.....

[@cesarcarlosballao5127]

MOUKD, if you want to know the fake g shock just remove any screw, and it's pointed like wood screw. Unlike the genuine casio not pointed with fine thread.

[@simswyd]

May I Know what's the price

[@Equalist.]

Another give away is that the fake G-Shock might not have the motion gesture light on and off like the genuine one

[@ISYOTALJAS]

i think theres is no fake from in japan

[@looiplooi]

just ordered a glx 5600 1jf few hours ago off ebay, so hope it is the real deal.

[@AdamekX1950]

I do have a genuine G-shock bought at watch store, It's really reliable, I have it for 5 years so far and I use it daily, and the only things are that is the battery is being changed and the writings on the outer side are fading. I think that they're made to last forever.

[@praveenkanthtiger1035]

Compass option is there are not?

[@sparkie21]

I don’t think so, but neither has the genuine one?

[@ryanxavier9328]

casio japan is original..not sure about that one though

[@RCmadness888]

I got one for fun, curiosity, abused it, constantly showered with it, mine didnt had the "DVER" chrono gauge, well it had but it was fake. other then that, worked fine...actually, took the abuse well, after 2 years the strap snapped, but the watch itself was ok, a bit beaten up,well used...i think it still runs in some draw....

[@No-timeforimbeciles]

I had to check mine after watching this, thanks, mine is genuine, but you are incorrect about Casio Japan being on the strap buckle. The one thing I do not like is the date/month is in American format, the month is first then the date

[@eralpsayit]

Tap the watch and then you find a way back to the future :)))

[@shaneweightman]

Cheers buddy ,, gonna buy one of these glad I saw this video Shane 🇬🇧

[@Ryux4x4]

Wish there was a serial number database to check authentic

[@NathanChisholm041]

When I bought mine I registered it online no problems

[@MattWillMess]

That's a dam good fake. I've got a box of all different fake models from over the years and they're super obvious. Usually they just donr have the "casio" name on them, or no model number

[@PaKePo]

WHAT! I got mine from amazon! The screen's turned off a couple of times while I was wearing it

[@weekendpartier]

Technically, when you purchased from Amazon, you're buying from a "reseller," a third party retailer somewhere in the world... they might not even know if they're reselling fakes... Best to always buy from an Authorized Casio dealer!

[@Anaconda-squeeze]

Just saw this video and immediately canceled my order from Amazon ☹

[@hamada6719791]

I have to say the fake one very good made then, only thing what I not understand who fake 130€ watch if rolex I understand but this fake casio its not fake its scam fake when I buy and I know that it's fake but when someone sold fake as original then it's big problem thanks man for sharing your expert. It just confirm that my casio original 👍👍👍😊

[@GUnit2214]

I was hoping you would also bump the genuine ones :D. Just to put it out there.

[@sparkie21]

GUnit2214 Hehe, trust me the genuine one has been bashed all over the place and never budged!

[@flo-lo1yy]

I have a genuine gshock that's made in Japan , but the majority are made in Thailand or China

[@stephken8077]

Great posing, thanks.

[@dominionn09]

Does the ga100 have auto light?

[@sparkie21]

Hi, yes it does but the fake one is not as good as the genuine one!

[@dominionn09]

M0UKD Is there a setting or something? Because mine doesn't do it.

[@user-yg5uq4fh4i]

G-Shock GA100 Made in Thailand

[@isDatBoi]

90% original G-shock assemble in China , the rest is assemble in 8 other country including thailand and vietnam. only minor percentage is really made in Japan but it was not sold worldwide, the code for Japan is 1JF or JDM this is pure made in japan , assemble and crafted in japan.

[@hovermotion]

great vid did you send it back ?

[@sparkie21]

Thanks, yes I sent it back.

[@alunsamuel1103]

Today i have returned g shock watch and got exact fake one...i have returned it...amazon is not trusted ...actually u can purchase from it where it says"fullfiled by amazon" hope it will be original

[@juancarlossotobarrera3092]

i bought on on ebay for 90$ soon as i got it i realized it was a fake because a friend alreay owns a couple so i made the seller give a refund and i got to keep the fake watch. very good looking and te box comes with all the paperwork kind of look like they use an origial box to sell a fake watch.

[@sammycuber9363]

just glad to find out my dad's g shock is real