How to Check for Authentic Casio Watches

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1. Check the Box and Warranty Card

– Watch Box

All genuine Casio watches come with an authentic box and accessories, such as a warranty card/booklet, anti-counterfeit sticker, user manual, and manufacturer’s certificate (depending on the model). The absence of any of these indicates a counterfeit product.

Another way to check for authenticity is to examine the watch box. Different models will have varying sizes, shapes, and colors, but they are generally sturdy and square.

Watch Box

As shown in the image above, the box lid will feature the product line logo (different from the Casio logo). These logos are sharply printed, dark, and not blurry. The product code/model number is also printed on the box.

– Warranty Card

Besides the box, the warranty card is crucial for verifying authenticity.

While not all Casio products have worldwide warranties, all genuine Casio watches include a sticker from an authorized dealer and the warranty card must list this dealer’s information.

Warranty Card

You can also use the product’s certificate of origin to check for authenticity. Genuine Casio certificates are thin, yellowish, and have crisp printing; counterfeits tend to have thicker paper, darker ink, and blurry printing.

2. Check Accessories and Included Equipment

– Watch Face

Counterfeit Casio watches are often produced with inferior technology. Therefore, their quality and design cannot match the genuine product.

To identify a genuine watch, carefully examine the watch face: The product logo must be clear, correctly spelled, and sharp. The hour, minute, and second hands must indicate the correct time zone. The hands should be balanced and have an isosceles triangle design. The spacing between the hour markers should be even, and the printing should be uniform and sharp.

Watch Face

– Watch Band

Genuine Casio watch bands feel secure and comfortable. Counterfeit bands are usually loose, rough, and don’t fit snugly around the wrist.

Additionally, genuine Casio metal watch bands can be identified by aligning the two sides; each link fits precisely together. Genuine metal watch bands have evenly applied paint, are shiny, and are less prone to scratches than counterfeit bands.

Watch Band

– Serial Number on the Watch

Each Casio watch has a serial number—a sequence of numbers or letters—stamped on the back. This is used for product management, identification, and warranty service.

The characters in the serial number are uniformly engraved, using the same font and size, and are sharp and evenly spaced.

Checking the Casio Watch Serial Number

– Verify the Module Number on the Case Back

The back of the watch features an enclosed sequence of numbers, the Module Number. Let’s check if this number is correct.

+ Step 1: Most Casio models are listed on the manufacturer’s website: casio-intl.com. Use the serial number to verify the module number. Search Google using serial number + https://www.casio-intl.com and select the result from casio-intl.com (or casio.com).

+ Step 2: Scroll down the page and select Operation Guide

Operation Guide

+ Step 3: The newly opened page will show the module number. In the image below, it’s Module No. 1794.

Module No. 1794

– Anti-Counterfeit Sticker

Anti-Counterfeit Sticker

Genuine Casio watches always have an anti-counterfeit sticker from the authorized distributor. If the product lacks this sticker, it is highly likely to be a counterfeit or an unofficial product.