I've had one of these for several years. Don't remember where I got it, but it was cheap and functional, and I've grown to like it more. They don't seem to be all too common here in the US. I agree, it's probably on the small side, like the average module 593 watch. I never took a shine to the larger manly watches, so it suits me well. As you can see, I don't baby my watches, they get their share of knocks and bumps. Wouldn't mind hunting down another.

 

Since it was so cheap, I made a little experiment. I bought cheap polarized filter for iphone and moded the watch display to negative.
The polarized filter have the sticky side on the "wrong" side, so I attached it to the crystal instead of on the module it self.
If you have OCD, don´t do it, you need to find a proper filter with the sticky surface on the right side.
I didnt want to spend a lot of cash for the correct filter to mod a cheap watch.
It disturb me a bit, but it´s ok. I can always change it back to normal again and attach the filter on the module instead.
Now when its negative, its more clear when you push the led button when its dark.

 

Here's mine together with its cousins

 

Nice collection kcohS-G .

 

This model is good under low budget. My younger brother has used this watch.

 

Update to the review. I might have bought a fake one. Not important it shows CA5Io when holding the right button.
I discovered this today when the buckle loosened from the pin.
I compared this watchbuckle and pin with 3 other Casio watches, that I know 100% are genuine.
The genuine buckle is more smooth and the pin is bigger and will not come off easy. (the left one)
I bought it from a bay seller named dealsland_15.

 

Update to the review. I might have bought a fake one. Not important it shows CA5Io when holding the right button.
I discovered this today when the buckle loosened from the pin.
I compared this watchbuckle and pin with 3 other Casio watches, that I know 100% are genuine.
The genuine buckle is more smooth and the pin is bigger and will not come off easy. (the left one)
I bought it from a bay seller named dealsland_15.

Why would anyone sell a fake ~$7 Casio?!

The seller dealsland_15 is from sri lanka, they normally would not have real Casio watches from Japan over there.

Beware when buying watches from dealsland_15 on eBay.

 

That would be the first time I see a fake one able to display "CASIo"

This is certainly curious. Have you opened it ? maybe a pic of module can help us decide ?

I did initially think the case-back engraving/stamping looked a bit rough, but then saw the "CASIo"....:think:

 

Also ,I have not handled/owned all versions of these, so don't want to take a guess on correct module number..

 

forums.watchuseek.com/f17/my-casio-f-91w-real-fake-3573554.html

This is an older thread where I posted some evidence.Based on the case-back pics of an F94 in that thread, the module number on your case is wrong.

Unless, as I said, there are other/older versions of the watch I am not familiar with, and that is possible.Let us see if someone else has an answer to this.

(edit>>593 is indeed module code for F91w)

 

Apologies, you have opened it,obviously ( sorry I'm a bit slow this morning ) .Maybe you could again for a pic of module ?

As you will see in the thread I referenced, the tag indicated the F94 module for an F91.

In your case, the tag seems correct ,but F91 module number is indicated on the back.

This situation is not looking good to me...

 

Hi,

I can open it later for you. I compared the buckle and the pin with 2 Casio F-106 and 2 vintage FS-10 watch, all of them have same buckle and they are all very smooth and the pin is larger. (where the pin goes in, the "crater" is round and smooth)

Maybe I found a new way to spot fake Casio watches.
Lucky my F-94WA-9 was very cheap and the watch works, I can always buy a replacement strap. (of course the idea that it might be a fake does bother me)

Please all of you that have a genuine F-91W, F-94WA-9 or some cheap Casios, please look at the buckle and the pin and
confirm for us if my theory is wrong or not.

 

Very interesting. I was curious, so I bought two watches from that vendor, an F-91W, and F-94WA-9. The thing that caught my eye immediately was how the buttons protrude notably more than on the F-91W and F- 94WA-9, which looked curious to me. I addition to the suspicious stamping on the back plate that, looks legit at first, but less so when compared with the F-91W and F-94WA-9 purchased from established vendors. Another red flag was when removed the strap on the F-91W, and found that the like other F-91Ws, it has a pin rather than a spring bar. However, the pin was unlike the solid, pointed on one end type pins I've seen on real Casios. Instead, it was a split pin, the kind resembling somewhat a tiny cotter pin, slightly bulbous on one end to maintain the friction fit. Finally, another curious characteristic about these mystery Casios: I have several digital watches hanging above my desk, including four low end real Casios, a W201-1AV, a F-91W, and two F-91Ws. Just out of curiosity, I set them all to my phone time, and set them to beep on the hour. It became evident quickly that the two mystery Casios were losing time at a rapid rate. After a week, they've both lost about 30 seconds, compared with the real Casios, which are all within five seconds of the phone. I haven't opened them up to compare the internals. But they are very curious indeed.

 

You are absolutely right. It loose time very fast. I set the time same day as Casio america flag F-106 made in Indonesia which keep good time and noticed a huge delay with the F-94W-9.

 

If it is fake, perhaps file a chargeback? The seller is wrong to sell you are fake watch and he should know that.

 

Why would anyone sell a fake ~$7 Casio?!

 

I guess I won't be buying any fake Casio watches from dealsland_15 on eBay. Thanks for the tip.

 

Sorry Falco for late reply. Have been very buzy.
Here´s a pic inside the watch, I removed a white stickers and toke a pic.

 

Sorry Falco for late reply. Have been very buzy.
Here´s a pic inside the watch, I removed a white stickers and toke a pic.

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Thanks Dragon. Before I commit to a decision, I will open some of my similar models and also take pics. Other members here will probably have pics to share, and

will hopefully join the discussion. It would be interesting to compare......watch this space

 

By the way, dealsland_15 that I bought my "fake" watch from, is registrated in Manilla, Philippines but ship from China/Hong Kong/Taiwan.
Here´s the link https://www.ebay.com/itm/Casio-F94-...-11e7-aa24-441ea14dde4c&mchn=em&t=&s=ci&page=main:email&cal=b46f7fb96d0e4&cust=

 

Here is a guide on how to report a fake item on eBay, that scum seller from sri lanka dealsland_15 on eBay is selling fake Casio watches as real ones, that is just wrong.

 

Thanks to remind me to report that seller. I wrote to ebay and report that watch and told them to remove my review.

 

I reported the watch and seller a while ago but the seller still put up more fake watches for sale, I am not hopeful that eBay will do something. Perhaps if more people keep on reporting him? The seller dealsland_15 is pretty low for selling < $10 fake watches on eBay. What a low-life.

 

I read through this whole thread and i would like to add to your speculation that this is indeed a fake. Two indicators that popped up to me are 1. the screws in the caseback authentic casios with the 395 Modules have smaller finer philips screws that are slotted to fit a flat head screwdriver. 2. in the test mode where all the segments on the LCD show up on the area where they day/date shows up it has one extra segment on the upper left corner.

would love to hear all your feedback on my findings!

 

in the test mode where all the segments on the LCD show up on the area where they day/date shows up it has one extra segment on the upper left corner.

This has been spotted before on a definitely-fake F91, so I think you're right:

Comparing a genuine Casio F91-W with a fake

Detailed photos comparing a genuine Casio F-91W with a fake.

www.burningimage.net

(Apologies everyone for the thread necromancy, I was looking to see if there were fake F94s going around and it turns out: of course there are. Everything is terrible.)

 

Sorry guys I tried to edit this post. But there is no edit button.

 

Hi all - only one other consideration on the authenticity debate, which is that to my eye there are some noticeable differences even on the markings of the face of the fake versus the real deal (font, spacing, etc).

In any case, I have an F-94W (which I think is a good'un), and I love it as a cheap beater watch. I think the yellow and black, combined with the simplicity of the markings relative to other models, gives this one a more 'retro' feel than, say, the F-91W.

Cheers,

BC