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Post by cartshed on Sept 11, 2013 3:24:46 GMT -8
So this joblot appeared for sale on the weekend with a too high BIN price but luckily the seller reduced it so I bought it. Was only interested in the 7548 & figured I'd sell the rest of the tat which would mean that I'd end up paying a fair market price for the 7548. There's nothing else of any value there but I had no real idea what the white Casio G-shock was worth so I did a bit of research & found out that it was a limited edition of 2000 watches with a reasonable value & quite sought after by some people. For about a minute, I thought that I'd be quids in with this lot until I found out that there are many fakes around of this model. (Sellers Pic)  The watches arrived yesterday, strapped on the 7548, went on the net & found out that I now own a fake Casio, which is what I'd expected anyway. I had no idea that Casio watches had been faked until a couple of days ago. Here it is:  And here's a real one  As you can see, the main differences are with the 'War 21st Resist' text that's beneath the time & the size/position of the day/date but also the serial no. on the fakes case back is only visible in a certain light. I've lost the pic showing the case back number at the bottom of the back, but if you tilt the watch into the light, it shows clearly as black lettering which is invisible in this shot.  So it sounds like a lot of these fakes were sold on the bay & elsewhere when these were new, so a lot of people got conned. There's a happy ending for me though as I got a bit of a refund from the seller & I've got a 7548-700H which has potential & is a bit less common than the other variants.  |
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Post by saul on Sept 11, 2013 3:39:39 GMT -8
I respect the hell out of Casio and G-Shocks (and Pathfinders) but...I cannot fathom them being collectible or the pricing on some of the LE versions. It's a microprocessor that tells time (no great feat), may have additional desirable features (or questionable - who really uses the tides function in a Riseman Gulfman?) and it is housed in a ridiculously durable case. Beyond that why have 20 of them? Hell, without atomic sync the quartz module isn't even all that accurate (relative to what quartz can do).
Well...to each his own I suppose...
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Post by cartshed on Sept 11, 2013 3:44:54 GMT -8
I respect the hell out of Casio and G-Shocks (and Pathfinders) but...I cannot fathom them being collectible or the pricing on some of the LE versions. It's a microprocessor that tells time (no great feat), may have additional desirable features (or questionable - who really uses the tides function in a Riseman?) and it is housed in a ridiculously durable case. Beyond that why have 20 of them? Hell, without atomic sync the quartz module isn't even all that accurate (relative to what quartz can do). Well...to each his own I suppose... I don't get it either & I think the real version of the limited edition white Casio 'Bape' cost around $600 when new & was worn in music videos by some famous rappers which I suppose gives it a similar following to the Seiko Arnie. |
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Post by donciccio on Sept 11, 2013 9:00:44 GMT -8
ooh ... that 7548 is sexy. thunbsup.gif
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Post by timewatcher on Sept 11, 2013 9:40:33 GMT -8
It just shows ya that anything can be copied/faked as long as there is enough money to be made!
As to the Watches themselfs..........G Shocks for what they sell for are a HUGE waste of money! JMHO
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Post by dad-the-diver on Sept 11, 2013 14:57:31 GMT -8
ooh ... that 7548 is sexy. thunbsup.gif  thunbsup.gif |
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Post by joehorner on Sept 11, 2013 15:13:48 GMT -8
It just shows ya that anything can be copied/faked as long as there is enough money to be made! As to the Watches themselfs..........G Shocks for what they sell for are a HUGE waste of money! JMHO Kinda depends. If you really need indestructable regardless of cost then they're pretty good value. I was workiing in a Casio dealer around when the originals were released and I can say with absolute confidence that you can smack 'em for six with a cricket bat and not damage them. But how many people really need that level of tough? |
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Post by dad-the-diver on Sept 11, 2013 15:17:40 GMT -8
It just shows ya that anything can be copied/faked as long as there is enough money to be made! As to the Watches themselfs..........G Shocks for what they sell for are a HUGE waste of money! JMHO Kinda depends. If you really need indestructable regardless of cost then they're pretty good value. I was workiing in a Casio dealer around when the originals were released and I can say with absolute confidence that you can smack 'em for six with a cricket bat and not damage them. But how many people really need that level of tough? Squaddies yes1.gif |
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Post by cartshed on Sept 11, 2013 15:25:25 GMT -8
Kinda depends. If you really need indestructable regardless of cost then they're pretty good value. I was workiing in a Casio dealer around when the originals were released and I can say with absolute confidence that you can smack 'em for six with a cricket bat and not damage them. But how many people really need that level of tough? Squaddies yes1.gif And builders with low slung jeans ass-1 |
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Post by joehorner on Sept 11, 2013 15:28:56 GMT -8
Kinda depends. If you really need indestructable regardless of cost then they're pretty good value. I was workiing in a Casio dealer around when the originals were released and I can say with absolute confidence that you can smack 'em for six with a cricket bat and not damage them. But how many people really need that level of tough? Squaddies yes1.gif I was the ex-squaddie attitude that prompted me to get the bat out in the first place. "Shock-proof, huh? I bet they don't mean it...." machine-gun |
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Post by dad-the-diver on Sept 11, 2013 15:29:31 GMT -8
And builders with low slung jeans ass-1  |
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Post by dad-the-diver on Sept 11, 2013 15:39:42 GMT -8
David, in Spain they have hundreds of them!! Saw these on my last dive trip.
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Post by donciccio on Sept 11, 2013 15:58:01 GMT -8
ooh ... that 7548 is sexy. thunbsup.gif thunbsup.gif  .... uh ... yeah ... by the way Dave .... Chris calls dibbs on that 7548 if you ever want to sell it. a115 |
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Post by SpinDoctor on Sept 11, 2013 16:34:47 GMT -8
Unfortunately fake G Shocks and shitty G Shock "homages" are far too common. I see them everywhere. Fortunately the evil doers have not successfully reproduced the LCD display so they are easy to spot. The G Shock collecting culture doesn't overlap much at all with the general watch collecting culture. The watches are more fashion to them and have more in common with those collecting Nikes than those collecting Seikos. This has been fueled by the never ending release of custom limited editions made for various hipster boutique stores. I believe BAPE is a clothing store which originated in Japan and was an early adopter of the use of limited edition G Shocks for promotion. This is why the BAPE models in particular are so popular....and counterfeited. Most of the customs are atrocious, but the Ultraman one was damn cool as was the Akira one. Now you could have some fun with that Baby G with the discolored resin. That style was called a Jelly and believe it or not, you can breathe new life into it by dying it with fabric dye and changing its color. I've been dying to try (did you see what I just did there?) but jellys are hard to find these days as when they look disgusting like that people will pitch them into the trash. Here's some instructions if you're interested in trying yourself. mygshock.com/wiki/Dye_a_G-Shock |
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Post by seikoholic on Sept 11, 2013 19:20:10 GMT -8
I am DYING for the 7548.
LOVE the damn thing.
If ever you part with it, knock here first please.
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Post by donciccio on Sept 11, 2013 19:38:13 GMT -8
I am DYING for the 7548. LOVE the damn thing. If ever you part with it, knock here first please. Sorry Spencer ... Chris already called dibbs. Please check my earlier post. |
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Post by cartshed on Sept 12, 2013 1:55:32 GMT -8
I am DYING for the 7548. LOVE the damn thing. If ever you part with it, knock here first please. Sorry Spencer ... Chris already called dibbs. Please check my earlier post. It's gonna be a keeper for a while guys. Sorry. But if I see any on my travels, I'll let both of you know. |
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Post by cobrajet25 on Sept 12, 2013 5:08:34 GMT -8
I love Casios, but I never understood the "$500 Bathing Ape Pink Limited Edition" thing. It's still a plastic G-Shock... Oh well, I guess the Casiophiles would say the same about our Speed-Timer vs. non-Speed-Timer thing.
People will fake anything collectible and worth money, and Casio guys will spend some pretty serious coin.
I love that -700H! yes1.gif
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Post by saul on Sept 12, 2013 5:11:03 GMT -8
I love Casios, but I never understood the "$500 Bathing Ape Pink Limited Edition" thing. It's still a plastic G-Shock... Oh well, I guess the Casiophiles would say the same about our Speed-Timer vs. non-Speed-Timer thing. People will fake anything collectible and worth money, and Casio guys will spend some pretty serious coin. I love that -700H! yes1.gif There's a Pink Bathing Ape? Damn, I thought I was complete with the blue, green and stealth editions. |
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Post by donciccio on Sept 12, 2013 6:51:33 GMT -8
Sorry Spencer ... Chris already called dibbs. Please check my earlier post. It's gonna be a keeper for a while guys. Sorry. embarrassed-smiley-face .... but .... but.... |
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