Casio G-SHOCK MR-G MRG-B2000GA
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. will release the “MRG-B2000GA”, which expresses the world view of Japanese swords, in November as a new work of the “MR-G”, the highest-end line of the watch brand “G-SHOCK”. It is a Bluetooth radio solar watch and the price is 935,000 yen. Quantity is limited to 500 worldwide.
G-SHOCK will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2023. As one of the 40th anniversary models, a limited number of models that incorporate the techniques and worldview of Japanese swords will be lined up in the top line MR-G.
A collaboration with Gassan, one of Japan’s leading swordsmiths, who has inherited 800 years of tradition. The metal band has a “kesho file” pattern on the stem to prevent the blade from slipping out of the handle. Swordsmith Sadanobu Tsukiyama puts an incision on the middle pieces of the band one by one. be done.
Gassan’s most distinctive feature, the forged skin pattern called Ayasugi, created by layers of forged steel, is expressed through the material, processing, and finish of the bezel. The bezel is made of hybrid titanium, which is formed by combining pure titanium and 64 titanium, recrystallizing it, and applying blue-gray AIP to the surface to create a unique pattern and color tone. There is no same thing in the expression, it will be a one-of-a-kind item.
The case has a crystal pattern that appears when pure titanium is heat-treated, expressing the nie pattern seen in the blade pattern of Japanese swords. Deep hardening treatment and titanium carbide treatment enhance material strength and wear resistance. At the 10 o’clock position, there is also a metal plate engraved with the 40th anniversary of G-SHOCK.
The bezel and band are treated with “AIP” treatment developed by Kobe Steel, which has a hardness equal to or higher than DLC treatment, improving wear resistance. The color is a new blue-gray color that expresses the “bluish iron color” that is said to be the color of famous swords.
The dial adopts a diamond-wound pattern that incorporates the world view of swords, and the outer circumference is decorated with a fan motif. The index has a curved shape that resembles the curvature of a sword, and the hour and minute hands are multifaceted to enhance the texture.
The button part has a shock-resistant structure inside, realizing a small size while enhancing robustness and operability. αGEL is built into the crown unit to reduce impact.
The time can be adjusted by receiving radio waves and connecting with a smartphone via Bluetooth (CASIO WATCHES app). A shock-resistant structure, a JIS class 1 anti-magnetic watch, and a water resistance of 20 bar. The windshield is sapphire glass with an internal non-reflective coating.
Equipped with dual time, stopwatch, timer, time alarm, date/day display, super illuminator (LED light), and automatic needle retraction function.
G-SHOCK MR-G MRG-B2000GA-1AJR, 935,000 yen.Limited to 500 worldwide
