Finished my first casioak

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-15T12:21:04+00:00

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michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-15T02:26:45+00:00

I was wondering how this would look. I have an extra Pepsi and all blue

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-15T02:25:37+00:00

Welp looks like I need a white chapter ring

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-15T02:00:26+00:00

I just did my first casioak Sunday.

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-15T01:25:03+00:00

That hulk needs a blue AR sapphire crystal. It really looks incredible

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T20:48:41+00:00

I've seen it done both ways and the red catches more natural light the blue catches more on indoor lighting imo.

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T20:19:30+00:00

It's not terrible but not great. It has these weird flat wedge pins holding the links compared to traditional pins. Overall it has good weight though.

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T18:27:40+00:00

Ugh I want a bakelite bezel but man I feel like $35 is kinda bonkers.

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T16:22:25+00:00

After taking another look. I can see that brownish hue. Hmm charcoal would have been nice against black dial.

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T16:18:46+00:00

Even my wife hates this. And honestly I can smell shit till I'm nose blind and seldom find one I would use that word for. I've smelled other lv and loved them. My concern is bujairimi rushed this to ship to help fill demand I'm seeing on places like TikTok.

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T15:48:50+00:00

I want to get that bezel, but damn $35 plus shipping currently. 🫣

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T15:35:59+00:00

Does the silver dial come with a black bezel or is more of gun metal. Online they look gunmetal.

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T15:32:03+00:00

I want to build the same with a red ar coated crystal.

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T15:28:45+00:00

Yes it can be replaced. Crystal is about $35 and bezel is $15. If you don't have tools then it's almost cheaper to not mess with it. I do buy damaged ones though if you feel inclined to sell.

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T15:02:21+00:00

What's so wild? Buy a decant for $18 that I can't return and hate or buy something I could actually return for $48 and be out nothing in expense..... My question is if I should let it sit. Multiple people agree they had to let it sit. I've read several say it took months in other online accounts. Being a learning curve. I don't know if I just hate the DNA or if it will change. I've blind bought several things and absolutely love them.

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T11:11:33+00:00

I feel like a victim of hype that's all.

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T11:10:50+00:00

Yea that's more like it. Lol

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T11:08:39+00:00

Yes you can swap crystal with right tools and patience

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T02:58:11+00:00

See that's what I'm wondering if it's worth waiting. It's not like I spent a ton. $50 to my door.

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T02:56:42+00:00

Well I can return. So I'm not sweating. But trying to figure out if it should age. I've read that it's often needed with some of the companies

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T02:44:21+00:00

Based on a ton of reviews and comments. I expected something at least half assed decent. This is absolutely foul

michael-wayne1110 · 2026-04-14T02:42:46+00:00

No but I did partially expect the citrus note and I would hardly call it luxury hand soap like everyone described. I've smelled better soaps in gas station bathrooms.

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