Made in Japan 2023
Published on 12 Jan 2023
Since 1983, G-SHOCK timepieces are crafted with the highest quality of craftsmanship and shock-resistant technology. The Made in Japan range includes some of our most intricate and iconic pieces handcrafted in our original Yamagata factory.
For this festive season, shop the exclusive G-SHOCK range and receive a G-Stand with every purchase* from the selected series from 13 Jan 11:00 to 19 Jan 23:59.
*While stocks last, terms and conditions apply. For more information, refer to terms and conditions section below.
Exclusive G-Stand with every purchase* from selected series below:
An original watch pillow modelled after the initial letter "G" of G-SHOCK.
*Watch is not included.
MTG Series
Full Metal Series
Tough and quality assured
Premium Product Line factory in Yamagata
The Premium Production Line at Yamagata Casio produces high-end watches. With a combination of technology to maximize accuracy using the company’s own special manufacturing equipment and a high level of human skills found only in top certified personnel, Yamagata Casio is pursuing high-quality and high-precision manufacturing.
Calibers used in the brand’s high-end series are hand-assembled one by one by the manufacturer’s best watchmakers, just as it happens with Swiss mechanical movements.
Quality Initiatives (Yamagata, Hamura R&D facilities)
Full-metal and other Made in Japan Models
Produced exclusively in Yamagata factory
MRG-B5000, Full-Metal, GW-5000, DW-5000SS
Equipped with screw back case (same as origin DW-5000C). Screw-back cases offer the best seal to the case, which makes G-SHOCK watches tough and water-proof.
Other G-SHOCK watches - cleared toughness test at Hamura R&D facility
Find out more here.
Premium craftsmanship
Gassan
While the solid-link band is made from a fairly standard titanium alloy, the center links feature traditional Gassan “yasuri-me” rasp marks and characters individually applied by Sadanobu Gassan himself.. Gassan hand-carves the watch band with these marks and with 鍛 and 錬 inscriptions as a symbol of his family’s devotion to sword smithing.
SALLAZ polishing
Executed by the hands of expert watchmakers, on the Premium Production Line at Casio’s Yamagata manufacture MRG and MTG.
The textural appeal highlighted with individual finishes
Intentionality about finish, with hairline finishes and mirror polishes applied separately to different components, accentuates the sophisticated metallic texture and strong, beautiful form of the bezel. with YAMAGATA special manufacturing equipment
