G-SHOCK's Latest Timepiece Is Inspired by Traditional Japanese Woodwork
Composed of 27 individual components, the watch celebrates the brand’s more than 40 years of Japanese heritage with a focus on the nation’s artisanal craftsmanship.
Casio has revealed its latest addition to its luxury G-SHOCK MR-G line, the state-of-the-art MRGB2100B-1A. Drawing inspiration from the ancient Japanese woodworking technique of “kigumi” — a building method that eliminated any need for metal or nails in the Heian period (794-1185) — the new timepiece is carefully constructed with 27 individual components.
“Each part of the timepiece is meticulously polished before assembly, ensuring a flawless, distortion-free finish, even in the most challenging recessed areas,” the brand wrote in a press release. The band dons intricate dimples made from separate pieces, while the dial’s base surface boasts a corrugated facade with geometric openings for solar power generation. Sallaz polishing, meanwhile, provides mirrored finishes throughout the design.
The shock-resistant watch employs a top bezel made of COBARION, as well as band links crafted with DAT55G — both of which prove to be “stronger than pure titanium,” per the brand. Inside, the index mark at 12 o’clock is built with a two-part structure, and an LED light illuminates the date display and day indicator. Additionally, the device offers 200M water resistance and the ability to link with a smartphone.
The G-SHOCK MRGB2100B-1A will become available for purchase on June 14 at select jewelers and on G-SHOCK’s webstore. The piece will be priced at $4,800 USD. Take a look at the design in the gallery above.
