The Japanese brand Casio is world famous. It offers modern consumers bracelets for watches of the highest quality and in a wide assortment.
Varieties
The world famous brand produces high-quality watches. They are called G-shok and are very popular among buyers in all countries of the world. They are shockproof, beautiful and quite affordable. A worthy option can be selected for any wallet.
The manufacturer is engaged in the production of bracelets for these and other fashionable watch models. Such unobtrusive details seem completely invisible until you draw your attention to them. They are the embodiment of the painstaking work of Casio engineers.
During the manufacturing process, workers experimented with various materials. As a result, they could not choose one single option, which they adhere to constantly.
Let us consider in more detail varieties of high-quality and functional straps:
Polymer
Today, the polymer is used in the manufacture of a large number of different products. Watchbands are no exception.
The Japanese manufacturer most often refers to this composite material. The very first models of the cult watch G-shok were produced with polymer bracelets. Such elements were used back in the 80s and are still relevant.
The composition of this non-capricious raw material was constantly modernized. Casio polymer parts are incredibly strong and durable, for which they are often chosen by customers.
Transparent
A few years ago, Japanese accessories appeared on store shelves with unusual straps resembling transparent rubber. In fact, they are all the same polymer, but in a transparent version.
Similar copies were produced in various colors, so their choice was always great. The people bracelets from such raw materials were nicknamed jelly, which means jelly.
After some time, it became clear that such products are short-lived. They lost their original color and attractiveness. For this reason, jelly belts have a bad reputation.
Leatherette
Casio makes extensive use of leatherette in the manufacture of bracelets for watches. These details are complemented by both conventional and shockproof models.
Designers of the brand turned to such material in order to achieve the appearance of watches in a classic style. They did it, but not completely. The design of branded accessories really has become more neutral and universal, but leatherette does not fit into this style very well. The whole problem was that it did not correspond to the philosophy of the Japanese brand.
Leather bracelets cracked and worn over time. For this reason, it was decided to abandon them. Today, watches with such details are discontinued. An exception is products in which a skin substitute is combined with nylon.
Combined
Bracelets from combined materials are also called composite. Casio makes such models, consisting of artificial leather and nylon.
The nylon lining is located in the inner part of the strap, which makes it more comfortable and more pleasant to the body.
The main advantage of such parts is their lightness. In them you will not feel a feeling of heaviness. Casio composite bracelets fit perfectly on your wrist without causing discomfort.
Such instances have one drawback. Leatherette is not flexible and elastic, so over time it begins to crack and crumble.
Nylon in combined versions can be both small and large. Such belts differ from each other only in the size of the nylon inserts.
Nylon
The brand also makes bracelets that consist only of nylon. They are very convenient and comfortable.
These straps fit perfectly on your wrist and gently frame it.
However, they have some disadvantages:
- Such textile patterns do not allow the skin of the hands to breathe, which will be especially felt in hot weather. Hands under them will swirl, and this can lead to itching and redness. Watches with such bracelets will cause a lot of inconvenience if they are worn in the summer or too warm in the spring.
- By purchasing such bracelets, be prepared for the fact that the watch case will stand out strongly. This is due to the fact that the straps consist of two nylon strips, and this cannot but affect the height of the watch itself.
Casio currently produces comfortable belts with only one nylon insert. In them, the case looks more harmonious.
Rubber polymer
Casio offers exclusive rubber strap models. It is more flexible and flexible than conventional polymer models.
Today, such bracelets are considered one of the most successful in the assortment of the brand. They were appreciated by many collectors and fans of Casio.
Carbon belts
Carbon belts are very popular today. In such embodiments, the carbon layer is coated with a polymer.
Such parts by touch are very similar to ordinary rubber, but they are more durable, wear-resistant and durable.
Titanium
Casio titanium bracelets are very durable and beautiful. They fit many watch models and come equipped with a steel clip clasp.
Such details will last you as long as possible. They are distinguished by attractive appearance and unsurpassed reliability.
It is necessary to monitor the clasps of such bracelets. The clips may break, resulting in the watch falling off your hand.
Titanium models can be made in various colors: gray, black, golden, brown or white.
Stainless steel
No less durable and spectacular are Casio stainless steel bracelets. They can have different widths.
Typically, these bracelets are available with a matte surface and wicker texture. The brand offers high-quality products that are not afraid of moisture.
Such durable belts are equipped with snap fasteners with buttons.
Such bracelets are available in golden, black and silver. They are distinguished by an "expensive" design, made in the tradition of the Japanese brand.
Plastic
Casio plastic bracelets made in different colors look very bright and original on the hand.
Such models have a relief surface. They can be matte or glossy. Spectacular plastic belts have reliable steel fasteners and fit perfectly on your wrist.
Such instances can be painted in hot pink, turquoise, blue, white and other saturated colors.
How to shorten and adjust a metal bracelet?
Most Casio bracelets are length adjustable. This is necessary in order to fit the accessory to the size of the wrist.
There are such belts in which this process is carried out by moving the retaining part (small rod) into the holes of the closing lock. At this point, it is very important not to jerk, as this can lead to tears and breakdowns.
Initially, the rod is squeezed out of the lock. You can use a small and thin tool for this. Then it is inserted into the hole, which is closer to the already set rod on the opposite side of the belt lock.
You can shorten the belt by extracting a certain number of links from a metal bracelet with a watch. This method is very similar to the usual adjustment. You need to remove one of the rods on the lock.
The bracelet will open, after which you can begin to change its length.
Carefully inspect the belt and find the links that can be removed. This is done only with those parts that are marked with arrows. Places where there are no arrows are static. They can not be disassembled.
You can connect the bracelet with the help of rods or plates.
How to distinguish an original from a fake?
Today, the market is literally crowded with a huge number of fakes. Absolutely any buyer can “run into” them, because many of these things are so professionally performed that only a professional can recognize them.
Fraudsters especially like to fake well-known brands that produce popular products. The Japanese brand Casio is no exception. On the shelves you can find a huge number of copies.
Since April 2016, the brand introduced a new type of warranty cards. Casio product warranty extended to two years. If you have a document in your hands in which this term (dated April 15) is different, this indicates a fake.
Too low cost of the bracelet should alert. Models at this price are offered by many online stores (consisting of one page). Do not trust too tempting offers.
Most often, such stores use photographs of original goods, but they will come to you completely different.
It is not recommended to purchase Casio bracelets and watches in various groups on social networks. The risk is too great.
Do not believe screaming signs with the words "discount" or "stock". Usually they offer fakes like this, because a Japanese company has banned dealers from holding any promotions.
These branded models are placed in special cardboard boxes. They are marked with the G-shok logo, various inscriptions in Japanese, a bar code with the encrypted name of the product, as well as the Rostest and EAC signs.
The image on the box should be similar to what is inside it.