How To Spot A Fake G-Shock Watch

Fake G-Shocks in US Retail Stores

There is a large number of fake G-Shocks being sold on eBay, online stores and even in local shopping malls. A fake G-Shock looks worse, will easily fall apart and is not nearly as cool as the real thing.
The best way to tell if a G-Shock is real or not is to look up the Casio model number here (enter the model # in the search box):

G-Shock Section of the Watch Archive

• Compare the seller's photos to the image(s) on the archive page for that model (example).
• Most fake G-Shocks don't even list a real model number for the watch (G-9000-1, DW-6900CS-1, etc…).
• All G-Shocks should have the word "Casio" on the face and on the back (might be small though)

Every real Casio G-Shock should come with a box that has the full model number printed on the back (by the bar code). Look for the official Casio G-Shock logo too. And a partial model number will always be engraved on the case back. It's probably a fake if the watch doesn't have one, or if it doesn't match the photos in the watch archive.
Be sure to check the details like the text painted on various surfaces. The knockoffs often have poor quality control. Fakes often use a very cheap LCD that stands out when compared to an authentic model. The real ones also should have a good quality backlight. Once you've handled a few real Casio watches and their packaging it becomes much easier to spot the fake ones. You can go to a known good retail store like Macy's, Target or Sears to see a real one in person.
Amazon.com is probably the safest place online to buy G-Shocks. And they have really good prices and selection too. Here's an nice tool to look up current good deals on Amazon:
Amazon G-Shock Finder - Amazon is the safest way to buy G-Shocks.
Most of the fakes are pretty easy to spot. Like these crappy Baby-G watches:

Poor quality fakes

But better quality varieties are now becoming more common. Here's some better quality fake G-Shocks:

Fake G's

Every Photo on this Page is of Fakes!

(except for a few real ones posted in the comment section by people asking about them)
Don't be fooled into buying any of these crappy fake G-Shock watches. The real thing is much better.
Here's some good resources to check if you are interested in learning more about all the fake Casio G-Shocks that are out there.
- Watchuseek Forum for Fake G-Shock Reports
- G-Peopleland Fake G Alert
- Fake Bathing Ape G-Shock Guide
Be sure to look up more information on any model you are not sure about. You really are only going to be happy with a genuine G-Shock.
The watches in all of these photos are 100% fake. Don't buy one. They won't last longer than a month and any exposure to water will probably kill it. Real G-Shocks will last near forever and shrug off all kinds of abuse. And you will look like a loser wearing a fake one. The real ones stand out and look much cooler.
Update: Photos of new fakes in US malls, plus lots more.

All Fakes

There's no real Frogman with analog hands

Fake G-Sport Watch - All G-Sport Watches are fake (Casio doesn't use this name)

Fake Gulfman

Fake Frogman

Some fake Frogman watches say "Aqua Sports" on them. No real Casio G-Shock says that on them.

Fake Mudman

Fake analog/digital G-Shocks

Fake Frogman G-Shock

Fake Riseman

Fake Gulfman G-Shock

Fake White BAPE. Many fake Bapes have a nice box, paperwork and serial number. It's really hard to spot the bad ones from low quality photos.

Fake Casio Pro Trek

Fake Frogman style watch

Fake GW-9200 Riseman G-Shock

Fake Yellow C-Shock Frogman

Fake Ice Shock Frogman

Fake MT-G Neon Illuminator Frogman (ILLUMINA TOR)

Fake Green 7700 Watch

Lots of fake Casio watches

More fakes in a jewelry store

White fake DW-6900

Fake White Frogman DW-8200

Fake GW-200 Style White Frogman

Fake Pink Frogman

Fake Yellow "Titanium" Frogman G-Shock

Fake white Sport G-7900	Fake blue Sport G-7900

Fake Transformers Cybertron G-Shock (off center dash in date and two dots in the time)

Fake G-Shock "Sport" Watch

Riseman "Replica"

Mudman Sport "Replica"

Fake Frogman "Tecno Sport"

Fake White DW6900 G-Shock Sport

Fake "Aquastar" Frogman

Fake black Frogman variant

Fake "Titanium" Frogman

Fake MT-G Casio G-Shock

New Fake G9100 Gulfman G-Shocks

These fakes have the "Casio" text and look better than the usual fakes

Be careful when shopping for a Gulfman now

Fake G7900 G-Shock

More Colorful Fake G-7900 G-Shocks

Fake Black G-7900

Fake "CASIO G-Shock 9200 Leisure Sport Watch GF-9200-1DRF" watches

Fake yellow GA100 on the left - real one on the right

Fake black GA100 on the left - real one on the right

Fake red GA100 on the left - real one on the right

Fake Red GX56 G-Shock

Fake Orange Riseman

Fake GD100 G-Shock

Fake GX-56 King G-Shock

Fake White G-5600 "G-Shock"

Fake Red G-5600 "G-Shock"