Am I seeing things?

[Tangier11]

These Casios modified to look like an AP. Is this really a thing? If so WHY?

[Driver8]

Yes, it's a simple aftermarket kit you can buy which comprises of a metal bezel (complete with AP-style screws) and an AP-esque bracelet. It's known as the "Casioak" mod.

They aren't designed to fool anyone into thinking it's an AP as the dial is completely unchanged G-Shock.

[Tangier11]

Originally Posted by Driver8

Yes, it's a simple aftermarket kit you can buy which comprises of a metal bezel (complete with AP-style screws) and an AP-esque bracelet. It's known as the "Casioak" mod.

They aren't designed to fool anyone into thinking it's an AP as the dial is completely unchanged G-Shock.

So from a distance it looks like an AP?

[enjoythemusic]

Why ask why?

Bud Dry

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

I have recently spotted what appears to be Casio watches heavily modified to copy an AP. Is this a real thing and why would anyone do this?

I guess because they're fun, affordable, easy to obtain and keep excellent time.

[Laostuh]

Poor man's AP. I get more compliments on this than my Rolex(s).

https://www.dropbox.com/s/q7342e2zcn...22232.jpg?dl=0

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

So from a distance it looks like an AP?

Yes, from about 30 feet away and if you squint a bit.

[Benzsiam]

I wear mine to the gym and sometime for running, so don't have to worry about robbery.

[Potawatomi]

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

I wear mine to the gym and sometime for running, so don't have to worry about robbery.

I wear my 15400 to the gym.

[BNABOD]

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

I wear mine to the gym and sometime for running, so don't have to worry about robbery.

Would suck to get robbed then for them to realize it isn’t an AP and then getting a beating because of it .

[subtona]

I swapped a few put and the attention to detail in the case and bracelet is incredible for the 120 price point.

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by BNABOD

Would suck to get robbed then for them to realize it isn’t an AP and then getting a beating because of it .

[crod]

I have one, love it and I call it the "ROYAL BROKE" hahahaha

[Rollieo]

For those that have one as well as a RO, I’m very curious your thoughts how the two bracelets are compared to each other.

Visually from pictures they look similar….

[Zoomerang]

https://casioakcustom.com/collection...dition-watches

[timepiecezone]

Originally Posted by crod

I have one, love it and I call it the "ROYAL BROKE" hahahaha

Lol! Nice one


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by crod

I have one, love it and I call it the "ROYAL BROKE" hahahaha

[Tangier11]

Sorry guys I rank that up there with the Chinese "Rolex"

[jojosnr]

Not easy to see the difference from afar, say 5 meters away, and especially if you have not owned an RO before.

Once you go near, it is very obvious because it is thicker, you can see the casio dial, the sides of the case, inconsistancy of the links. Not to mention if you put your hands on it. Of course there is no logo on the clasp.

It is a fun bracelet. For those who got the rubber strap, it is also fun and looks good from afar. It would not be mistaken for the real thing for those who know, and for those who do not, it does not matter anyway.

Originally Posted by Rollieo

For those that have one as well as a RO, I’m very curious your thoughts how the two bracelets are compared to each other.

Visually from pictures they look similar….

[RoscoPico]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

Sorry guys I rank that up there with the Chinese "Rolex"

you mean the "Folex"