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Tangier11 · 14 December 2021, 07:41 AM

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

Driver8 · 14 December 2021, 08:05 AM

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 · 14 December 2021, 08:06 AM

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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 · 14 December 2021, 08:25 AM

Why ask why?

Bud Dry

Old Expat Beast · 14 December 2021, 08:31 AM

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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 · 14 December 2021, 09:00 AM

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 · 14 December 2021, 09:09 AM

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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 · 14 December 2021, 09:32 AM

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

Potawatomi · 14 December 2021, 10:26 AM

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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 · 14 December 2021, 11:12 AM

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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 · 14 December 2021, 11:16 AM

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

Al1969 · 14 December 2021, 12:51 PM

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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 · 14 December 2021, 01:02 PM

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

Rollieo · 14 December 2021, 01:57 PM

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 · 14 December 2021, 02:23 PM

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

timepiecezone · 14 December 2021, 02:55 PM

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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 · 15 December 2021, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by crod

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

Tangier11 · 15 December 2021, 02:04 AM

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

jojosnr · 15 December 2021, 10:09 AM

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.

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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 · 15 December 2021, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Tangier11

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

you mean the "Folex"

14 December 2021, 07:41 AM	#1
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Am I seeing things? These Casios modified to look like an AP. Is this really a thing? If so WHY?

14 December 2021, 08:25 AM	#4
enjoythemusic 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,664	Why ask why? Bud Dry __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

14 December 2021, 09:32 AM	#8
Benzsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,009	I wear mine to the gym and sometime for running, so don't have to worry about robbery. Attached Images __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

14 December 2021, 11:16 AM	#11
subtona 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,743	I swapped a few put and the attention to detail in the case and bracelet is incredible for the 120 price point. __________________

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14 December 2021, 08:05 AM	#2
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,879	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.

14 December 2021, 09:00 AM	#6
Laostuh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 947	Poor man's AP. I get more compliments on this than my Rolex(s). https://www.dropbox.com/s/q7342e2zcn...22232.jpg?dl=0

14 December 2021, 01:02 PM	#13
crod "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: - Watch: FPJ OPTIMUM, RQ Posts: 177	I have one, love it and I call it the "ROYAL BROKE" hahahaha

14 December 2021, 01:57 PM	#14
Rollieo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,189	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….

14 December 2021, 02:23 PM	#15
Zoomerang 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 126600 Posts: 582	https://casioakcustom.com/collection...dition-watches

15 December 2021, 02:04 AM	#18
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Sorry guys I rank that up there with the Chinese "Rolex"

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