G-Shock MR-G Kachi-Iro Chronograph Scaled Pattern Dial Black Rubber Strap Watch, 50mm - MRGB2000R1A

G-Shock MRGB2000R1A MR-G Kachi-Iro 50mm Watch w/ Scaled Pattern Dial & Black Rubber Band

A model from G-SHOCK's most luxurious line, MR-G, designed with the traditional Japanese kachi-iro color. The kachi-iro design motif is a dark navy blue with a long history in Japan. Originally described as dark brown or dark indigo, it was favored by samurai as a "winning color," and thus came to be used on armor and helmets.

This model is based on the MRG-B2000 with a Japan motif to give it both beauty and strength. Recrystallized titanium is used for the bezel to represent the tiny crystals, or nie, seen in the hamon of Japanese swords. The band is a softly textured yet durable Durasoft band to which a Bishamon tortoise shell pattern has been applied, as seen on Bishamonten's armor. Additionally, the base surface of the dial features a scaly pattern and its outer periphery is cut to resemble a fan or folding screen, while the indices represent the curvature of a Japanese sword via beautifully rendered curved surfaces. The inside of the bezel, inner dial, and logo are colored with kachi-iro to create a robust design. It also has the practical feature of linking to your smartphone via radio wave reception and Bluetooth® connectivity. Close attention was paid to the materials, structure, and features of this MR-G model, which inherits the strength and esthetics passed down in Japan since time immemorial.

A traditional Japanese hue called kachi-iro, literally “victory colour,” accents the watch’s design. A shade of deep navy blue meant to ensure victory, the colour adorned the helmets and armour of samurai warriors who achieved distinction through triumph. The spirit of these warriors and their approach to life shines through in every aspect of the design. From materials and construction to functionality — all are informed by uncompromising particularity. This new MR-G stands as heir to the time-honoured Japanese traditions of strength and aesthetic beauty.

Features

• The spirit of a warrior expressed with kachi-iro
  The traditional Japanese hue of kachi-iro is a deep shade of navy blue seen in indigo dyeing. A favourite of warriors, who also called it katsu iro ("the colour of winning"), it was used to adorn helmets and armour for auspicious luck. Used as an accent colour in the watch design, it delivers a dignified appearance infused with the spirit of a warrior
• Face design projecting strength and brilliance
  Uroko-mon, a traditional Japanese triangular scale pattern, is applied to the base surface, while cuts evoking the look of folding fans/screens adorn the perimeter. For the index, Yamagata Casio's nano-treatment technology is used to apply a grind-mark finish to sharp edges and curved surfaces to evoke the gentle curvature of a sword blade. Kachi-iro is applied to the inside of the bezel as well as the inset
  dials and logos for a robust look.
• A double hardening process to preserve the beauty of titanium
  A deep-hardening process gives the surface a hardness 4 to 5 times that of pure titanium. A diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating is also used to apply a carbon film with hardness approaching that of a diamond to the surface. This is total hardness with great beauty.
• Clad Guard structure for reliable shock resistance and operability
  Integration of the crown/buttons and guard parts offers improved shock resistance.
• Super Illuminator (high-brightness LED light) for maintaining watch readability in the dark
• Scratch-resistant, highly transparent sapphire crystal
• Solar-powered timekeeping with Bluetooth® and radio control for enhanced accuracy and reliability
• Case & Bezel Material:
  • Titanium
• Band:
  • Dura Soft Fluoro Rubber band
  • One-touch 3-fold Clasp
• Sapphire Crystal With Glare-Resistant Coating
• Shock Resistant
• Magnetic Resistant
• Tough Solar (Solar powered)
• Water Resistant:
  • 200-meter water resistance
• Light:
  • LED light (Super Illuminator)
  • Afterglow
  • LED:White

Footnotes:

• The color tone of the listed products may differ from the actual product in some cases.