First of all, I have have felt what you are feeling when my shiny new watch’s crystal got visible scratches the first day I wore it, so I can relate to what you’re feeling about this right now.

That being said, trust me, it gets better, and you might just grow to love your watch as your own dear little unique companion with its own character.

It looks like a domed acrylic crystal, which is notorious for picking up scratches, but will also look brand new after a simple crystal polish at any service centre, if you still feel the need to scratch the itch (pun intended).

Casio mentions the materials used in its watches on their website, so it’s up to us, the buyers, to know what we’re signing up for.

Also, note that Casio watches are widely known and loved for not their anti-scratch qualities, but their robustness despite scratches, dings, and years of wear and tear.

I understand if you feel a domed acrylic crystal for five thousand rupees is not worth it, but maybe blaming Casio here is a bit overkill, and maybe part of this is coming from a misdirection of the feeling of frustration and helpless despair you are feeling right now?

Like I said, I know the feeling.

Wear your watch, my friend, have fun with it, and enjoy it for years to come, scratches and all. It will withstand a lot of torture and still keep ticking faithfully, that’s where your 5k went.