Distinguish between true and false Casio watches
1. can't be built. Mountaineering series and ocean series contain high-tech triple sensors, which counterfeiters cannot copy. When they get the watch, they can easily identify them by trying all the functions. Therefore, no one will be stupid enough to make such a fake watch for the benefit. In addition, the new G-shock is difficult to be copied by counterfeiters in a short time. Even if some old models have fakes, it is easy to distinguish them visually. If a friend is not familiar with Casio and wants to buy parallel goods, he'd better buy the high-end watch I mentioned.
2. No one is artificial. Without huge market demand, counterfeiters are unprofitable. Casio watches, even if they are cheaper, I don't think there will be a market as big as mobile phones. The forger won't go to great trouble to do it. In addition, Casio watches are only a few thousand dollars more expensive. Unlike Rolex, profiteering is desirable. If there is a fake Casio watch in the market, it is also a brand installed by the watch factory, and it is not deliberately forged. Such a watch is easy to distinguish between true and false.
3. It cannot be disassembled. Some friends are worried that something else will happen when the watch core is replaced. Actually, there is no need to worry. Casio watches are so precise that ordinary people can't put them in when they open them. Not like a cell phone. It can be disassembled. Since it can't be disassembled, there is no need to worry about the renovation of the old watch. Even a few people who have the skills of disassembling watches will not do such a thankless thing. Have you ever seen a master who locks a lock make money by stealing people?
For the above reasons, to buy Casio watches, you need to choose whether to buy parallel goods or licensed goods, and you don't have to worry about buying fakes.
Second, parallel imports are exactly the same as licensed products.
1. Casio watches have no factory in Chinese mainland, but are produced in Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and other places. Watches of the same model must come from the same factory. So the watches we buy, as long as they are of the same model, are all from the same factory. It won't make any difference because of the different places of purchase.
2. There is no localization problem with watches. The menu of Casio watches is only in English and numbers, which is universal. Unlike mobile phones, they need to be localized according to the market. For example, if Nokia phones are sold in China, they need simplified Chinese menus, Hong Kong-based menus and Japanese-based menus. The Hong Kong products of mobile phones are not easy to use, because the chip characters have to be refreshed when they are sold to the mainland. Moreover, this work is not done by the manufacturer, so it often happens that the function of the mobile phone cannot be fully realized, and even it often crashes.
Moreover, the watch is an isolated product, which does not need external support and is not affected by position changes. At most, products designed for Japanese airwaves can't be timed when they arrive in China. It will not be unusable due to problems such as frequency system.
Therefore, no matter where we buy a watch and use it, it is the same Casio!
Third, moral issues.
Many Casio fans think that it is immoral to buy parallel imports to evade state taxes. There are tax reasons for the disparity between licensed and parallel watches, but this is not Casio's reason. The fundamental reason lies in the Japanese Casio company's sales strategy to China. The price of the same product distributed through its authorized channels is different. The price of watches sold by Casio in China is obviously higher than that in other regions. A convincing example is that the price difference between the men's watch G-shock and the mountaineering series is very large. Compared with Hong Kong licensed products, the difference between mainland licensed products and Hong Kong licensed products is basically more than double. And Baby-G series, the pricing is different, but not big. Interested friends can compare the online parallel prices with the licensed ones, and they will find that the parallel prices of G-shock and mountaineering series are generally lower than the licensed ones1/2; Baby-G prices are not much different. Reverse thinking, if the difference is really caused by paying taxes, then the difference should be the same. The state will not set tax rates for G-shock and Baby-G, will it?
I don't want to define this marketing strategy and behavior as "discrimination" against China, but at least, our purchase of parallel imports can prompt Casio to adjust its pricing strategy. Let more friends have Casio, and let more friends spend less. There is no moral problem. Why does everyone have a soft spot for buying watches in Hong Kong and scoff at buying parallel goods? There is no difference between them. If there is, it is nothing more than someone buying it for you from Hong Kong and profiting from it.
Fourth, maintenance
Some friends don't buy parallel imports. In fact, they don't have so many concerns, just one: licensed warranty. That's true, but excellent quality is one of the main reasons why Casio is popular. Many people have worn Casio electronic watches for ten years. Don't worry about quality for a year. However, nothing is absolute. What if the watch breaks down within one year? There are two solutions: 1. Ask the seller to repair it. If the seller has a purchase channel, there will be a warranty channel. Take it to Hong Kong for repair, or Shenzhen. Because, the Hong Kong bank is not without warranty, but going to Hong Kong for maintenance. Similarly, the watch you bought in Hong Kong must also be repaired in Hong Kong. Why doesn't anyone worry that the watch bought in Hong Kong will break down within a year? Buy a new one. Two watches are cheaper than one. If, within a year, you buy two broken watches, according to the reliability theory, this is impossible. If it really happens, I suggest you buy lottery tickets!
Five, the purchase problem
Generally, parallel imports are purchased online, so it is no problem to find a reputable merchant. People won't lose credibility just because they lied to you once. Be sure to ask him if he is licensed or parallel. If he said he had a license, it was a lie. Find another seller. If people say it is parallel imports, it is honest and reliable.
For girls, it is strongly recommended to buy licensed products in regular shopping malls. Because the price difference is not big, and the styles are complete, why not? Xidan underground shopping malls often have a 15% discount, which is very cost-effective. I look forward to the day when men's watches can be like women's watches as soon as possible. At that time, my post will naturally be forgotten. Friends only buy licensed Casio. Isn't this a win-win situation?