First off, like, seriously *look* at the packaging. Is it flimsy? Does the logo look kinda…off? Real Casios have decent packaging, you know? Not like, Apple-level fancy, but definitely not something you’d find in a dollar store. Think of it as the first impression – is it screaming “cheap!”? Also, spelling mistakes are a HUGE red flag. I mean, come on, a legit company isn’t going to misspell “Edifice” on the box. *Maybe* a tiny typo could slip through, but if it’s glaringly obvious, run.
Now, the watch itself. This is where things get tricky. The internet says to check the engravings, the lettering, all that jazz. And yeah, that’s good advice. Compare it to a real one on the Casio website. Is the font the same? Are the lines clean and crisp, or are they kinda blurry and uneven? My own take? If it looks like it was engraved by a drunk badger, it’s probably fake. I mean, they’re not all created equal, but still!
Then there’s the rose gold itself. This magnet thing? I’m a little skeptical. I mean, most rose gold *isn’t* pure gold, it’s an alloy. So yeah, a magnet *might* stick a little if it’s got a lot of, like, cheaper metal in it. But honestly, I wouldn’t hang my hat on that one test alone. Plus, I’m no scientist!
But, like, here’s my super-secret, totally unscientific method: How does it *feel*? Does it feel solid and well-made, or does it feel light and plasticky? A real Casio, even a smaller rose gold one, should have some heft to it. It shouldn’t feel like you’re wearing a toy.
Also, let’s be honest, where did you buy it? If you got it from some dude selling watches out of his trunk for $20, it’s probably not legit. Stick to reputable retailers, you know? Even Amazon has fakes sometimes, so be careful.
And finally (and this is maybe kinda morbid) you could try taking the back off. I mean, I wouldn’t recommend doing this unless you’re okay with potentially wrecking your watch, but a real Casio has a pretty complex and well-organized movement inside. A fake one? Probably just a bunch of cheap plastic gears and a battery. Warning: This will void any warranty you may have.
