Casio Computer Co., Ltd. is releasing the “MRG-B2000JS” as a new product in its top-of-the-line “MR-G” series of shock-resistant “G-SHOCK” watches, featuring the specially created Japanese sword “Gravity Maru – San”, which expresses the strength and beauty of the Japanese sword in its form. （”MRG-B2000JS”, a motif that expresses the strength and beauty of the Japanese sword in its form, will be released in a limited edition of 800 pieces worldwide.
The MR-G is the top-of-the-range series of G-SHOCK watches, meticulously crafted down to the smallest detail using cutting-edge technology and expert metalworking techniques under the concept of ‘the ultimate toughness watch’.
This time, an original Japanese sword ‘Gravity Maru – San’ was specially created by superimposing the appearance of the ‘MR-G’ on the ‘Japanese sword’, which combines strength and functional beauty. Sword master Teruhei Kamiyama created the sword blade, while traditional craftsman Mamoru Nomura created the blue shell*1 sheath.
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1 Raden inlay made from materials known as blue shells, such as abalone shells, luminous shells, butterfly shells and peacock shells.
MRG-B2000JS
| Price: |
1,100,000 yen (incl. tax) |
| Release date: |
Scheduled for November |
| Production quantity: |
800 units |
＞Product information.
Recrystallised hybrid titanium bezel with the beauty of a blade pattern.
Blue shell textured band inspired by the sheath design.
Back cover engraved with ‘Brilliant’ by sword master Teruhei Ueyama, one by one.
Original ‘MR-G’ Japanese sword ‘Gravity Maru - San’.
Sword Master Teruhei Kamiyama
A young swordsmith of exceptional talent who is at the forefront of the modern Japanese sword world. His challenging attitude in pursuit of the strength and beauty of the Japanese sword fits perfectly with the G-SHOCK concept, which is why he was commissioned to create the original G-SHOCK sword ‘Gravity Maru’. He has received numerous awards, including the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award and the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award.
Traditional craftsman Mamoru Nomura
Third generation ‘Saga Raden/Nomura’ in Kyoto; joined the family business at the age of 20. Studied lacquer techniques and is a traditional craftsman who performs all processes from lacquering to decoration (mother-of-pearl inlay and maki-e) by himself; in 2018, his Dokuraku patterned jujube was awarded the Chairman’s Prize of the Japan Traditional Artists’ Association; in 2019, he received the ‘Kyoto Master Craftsman’ award; in 2012, he was awarded the ‘Kyoto Master Craftsman’ award. Exhibited five times at ‘Maison et Objet’ in France, including art panels and interior mirrors, receiving high acclaim.
