G-SHOCK MRGB2000KT: now available

When only exclusivity will do

By now, we are likely all familiar with the basics of the Casio G-SHOCK line, with all of the hard-wearing capabilities built into all watches labelled G-SHOCK. Additionally, you’re probably also aware that their MR-G family of watches finds ways to elevate their designs, usually in the materials, and how those materials are worked. Their latest MR-G model, the G-SHOCK MRGB2000KT, is definitely in some rarified air.

G-SHOCK MRGB2000KT: what it is

Well, it’s a G-SHOCK, of course, so it’s got a whole lot of capability built into it (just check out the full details down below). Highlights, aside from the shock resistance, are going to be the Tough Solar power system, radio-controlled time syncing, as well as bluetooth connectivity. Where this one sets itself apart is in the craftsmanship of the case.

For this, Casio collaborated with third-generation Japanese metalsmith Kobayashi Masao. He took inspiration from the tsuba iron guard of a traditional sword (this is the piece that keeps the hand from sliding from the hilt onto the blade itself). This shows up - to our eyes - in the rendering of a phoenix in flight that is engraved into the titanium bezel that surrounds the sapphire crystal.

If that wasn’t enough, the titanium of the case is also hit with a special treatment, one that brings out the crystals of the metal, which is then also hit with a hardening treatment, helping to ensure that the case will hold up to the daily rigors. It’ll look good doing it, too, with the multiple colors, as well as the four emeralds set into the bezel.

Just how exclusive is this?

Let’s not bury the lede here - only 800 pieces of the G-SHOCK MRGB2000KT are being made. Combine the low numbers with the materials used here, as well as the handcrafting involved, we arrive at a price tag of $8,000. Yes, that is pricey for what we’re used to from a G-SHOCK. If you want some unique style and design in your life, and perhaps are an appreciator of Japanese sword smithing, then this may be a watch that’s just right for your collection. Check out all the details over at casio.com

Tech Specs

• Case size (L× W× H): 54.7 × 49.8 × 16.9 mm

• Weight: 138 g

• Case and bezel material: Titanium

• Band

  • Dura Soft Rubber band

  • One-touch 3-fold Clasp

• Construction

  • Shock Resistant

  • Magnetic Resistant

• Water resistance: 200-meter water resistance

• Time adjustment

  • Bluetooth: Connects to a smartphone and automatically adjusts the time

  • Radio-controlled Watch; Multi band 6

• Power supply and battery life: Tough Solar (Solar powered)

Exterior

• Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating

• Crown: Screw Lock Crown

• Surface treatment

  • Green DLC coating

  • Deep Layer Hardening + DLC Coating

  • Brown AIP®(Arc Ion Plating) coating bezel

• Compatible band size: 145 to 215 mm

• Other: Neobrite

Watch Features

• World time: Dual time 27 time zones, Home city time swapping, auto summer time (DST) switching

• Stopwatch: 1-second stopwatch Measuring capacity: 23:59’59’‘ Measuring modes: Elapsed time

• Timer: Countdown timer Measuring unit: 1 second Countdown range: 24 hours Countdown start time setting range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments)

• Alarm/hourly time signal: Daily alarm

• Light: LED light (Super Illuminator) Afterglow

• Light color: LED:White

• Calendar: Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)

• Hand home position correction feature: The auto hand home position correction

• Energy saving feature: Power Saving (hands stop to save power when the watch is left in the dark)

• Run time: Approx. battery operating time: 5 months on rechargeable battery (operation period with normal use without exposure to light after full charge) 26 months on rechargeable battery (operation period when stored in total darkness with the power save function on after full charge)

• Accuracy: Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration and mobile link function)

• Other features

  • Regular timekeeping: Analog: 3 hands (hour, minute (hand moves every 5 seconds), second), 3 dials (dual time hour and minute, dual time 24 hour, day)

  • Date display

  • Day indicator

• Time adjustment details

  • Time Calibration Signals Station name: DCF77 (Mainflingen, Germany) Frequency: 77.5 kHz Station name: MSF (Anthorn, England) Frequency: 60.0 kHz Station name: WWVB (Fort Collins, United States) Frequency: 60.0 kHz Station name: JJY (Fukushima, Fukuoka/Saga, Japan) Frequency: 40.0 kHz (Fukushima) / 60.0 kHz (Fukuoka/Saga) Station name: BPC (Shangqiu City, Henan Province, China) Frequency: 68.5 kHz

  • Time calibration signal reception Auto receive up to six* times a day (remaining auto receives canceled as soon as one is successful) *5 times a day for the Chinese calibration signal Manual receive The latest signal reception results

Smartphone Link feature

• Mobile link (Automatic connection, wireless linking using Bluetooth®)

• Apps: CASIO WATCHES

• App connectivity feature

  • Auto time adjustment

  • Easy watch setting

  • Approximately 300 world time cities

  • Watch status display

  • Self check

  • Phone finder

  • Premium Production Line certificate