28 Oct 2010, 02:59
Hi to everyone! Here is my story: couple of days ago I've purchased this nice watch, just because it's pure retro look reminded me of those good old days. 
It was brand new, had pinchy metal strap which I didn't like, so I've replaced it with Casio resin one. it's thin, lightweight and very comfortable for daily wear.
Afterwards I've checked Casio website, and haven't found this model in their production line, but it was mentioned in the "milestones" section as 1987 Year model!
This very fact made me so curious that i've googled a bit more and discovered that there are tons of fake AL-180-s around. Well, then I've opened it, and examined the internals:
As you see, the metal cover has some red stamped number "C 36" on it and also the round sticker with "Do not use CR type battery instead of GC type" The battery is fixed with small metal clip that is welded to it in two tiny spots. Clip has CASIO logo on it and engraved text: "No(0)JEWELS UNADJUSTED JAPAN UP(+)". Everything looks pretty much qualitative. I have even removed the battery, and the watch was working anyway despite the fact that it was lying face-down on the table for couple of minutes.
It seems to me that this one is the real thing, it's crafted too fine for the knockoff, isn't it?
It was brand new, had pinchy metal strap which I didn't like, so I've replaced it with Casio resin one. it's thin, lightweight and very comfortable for daily wear.
Afterwards I've checked Casio website, and haven't found this model in their production line, but it was mentioned in the "milestones" section as 1987 Year model!
This very fact made me so curious that i've googled a bit more and discovered that there are tons of fake AL-180-s around. Well, then I've opened it, and examined the internals:
As you see, the metal cover has some red stamped number "C 36" on it and also the round sticker with "Do not use CR type battery instead of GC type" The battery is fixed with small metal clip that is welded to it in two tiny spots. Clip has CASIO logo on it and engraved text: "No(0)JEWELS UNADJUSTED JAPAN UP(+)". Everything looks pretty much qualitative. I have even removed the battery, and the watch was working anyway despite the fact that it was lying face-down on the table for couple of minutes.
It seems to me that this one is the real thing, it's crafted too fine for the knockoff, isn't it?
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