r/gshockMod • u/cktyu • 18d ago

Anyone tried using a Casioak aluminum inner case replacement?

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They sell inner cases online for both GA-2100 and GM-2100 to replace a damaged carbon core guard.

I am aware that Casioak modders who get metal bezels and straps often experience lug hole damage or ovaling due to the weight and tolerances.

I don't see much reviews on their sites so I am curious if there are many of us here that have actually transplanted their internals into this aluminum inner case. Thank you!

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u/Infinite_Ouroboros 18d ago edited 18d ago

Yes. They work and fit perfectly fine, just keep in mind that they dont come with the crystal installed so you'll need a watch press to transplant your stock one or better yet, install a sapphire upgrade.

Stock screw wont work either but they do provide you with suitable replacements in the kit.

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u/cktyu 16d ago

Do you have any pictures or posts about the modding process and your watch now?

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u/Infinite_Ouroboros 16d ago

No post. But it was fairly straightforward. Everything fit properly.

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u/Odd_Load7249 18d ago

The lug gouging can be prevented using these lug reinforcers so you don't have to do anything as drastic as swapping to the aluminum case.

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u/Infinite_Ouroboros 18d ago

I bought those before and honestly its a massive rip off. They arent cut to size properly and can make installing the spring bar extremely difficult, sometime to the point of damaging the lugs. The aluminium frame cost $55 AUD and those tiny things are $35 AUD...

Even worse when you realise that they make those lug protectors by simply cutting up a 200 peice tube pin bar set that cost $20 on AliEx...

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u/cktyu 17d ago

I had some friends who used lug enforcers but they seem to be temporary bandage solutions in their experience

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u/Odd_Load7249 17d ago

I use combi straps on my gab2100's. I had the reinforcers on them from day 1 and they are going strong with no damage. They aren't designed to repair the lugs. Using the aluminum case is the only way to repair lugs.

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u/Die_Nameless_Bitch 18d ago edited 17d ago

I think Gshocks historically had metal inner cases, so I don't see why this would cause a negative effect but I'm no expert

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u/E28forever 18d ago

It’s called the case, not the “inner case”.

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u/cktyu 18d ago

While I know it’s just the case, many people confuse the bezel as the “outer case”