Delivering the ultimate in toughness with uniquely Japanese aesthetic sensibilities and unshakeable conviction
MR-G, the flagship line of G-SHOCK timepieces is truly heir to the DNA of the very first G-SHOCK. You can count on MR-G watches to boundlessly evolve in pursuit of the ultimate in strength, beauty, and practicality, taking these pursuits to the limit and pressing beyond, time and time again. The MR-G spirit of determination is rooted in a tireless passion to deliver functionality and performance informed by uniquely Japanese aesthetic sensibilities.
In the MR-G line, you can still feel the quality and character inherent in Japan’s unique armor crafting traditions, honed and refined over the course of a thousand years. The helmets and armor that samurai commanders wore were designed to provide the utmost protection. They were built to empower the warriors to press forward with even greater toughness and valor. Historic armor makers applied various techniques to deliver toughness and durability while still ensuring maneuverability and creating forms of regal, rugged beauty.
MR-G timepieces are built with the conviction that even the most completely refined strength holds potential for further toughness and ultimate beauty. Inheriting the conviction of the crafting pioneers who came before, we leverage our distinguished array of leading-edge technologies to deliver ever-more advanced shock resistance — the very mark of toughness in a watch. Combining strength and functional beauty, we employ two special structures in MR-G timepieces to deliver the ultimate in toughness.
Multi-Guard Structure: High-level integration of shock resistance and intricate beauty made possible with a hybrid construction
The Multi-Guard Structure employed in our digital timepieces is a unique construction designed to achieve high-level integration of the shock resistance and beauty the MR-G line stands for. The bezel and case are formed from multiple parts instead of single pieces, and more compact buffers are inserted between the parts to achieve a highly sophisticated hybrid shock-resistant structure.
The multi-component case incorporates four-cornered suspension componentry combining T-shaped bars and flat springs as well as buffering. The strong, tough construction absorbs external shock not just at a single point but from all directions — from the front, the sides, the top, or the underside — complementing the additional shock-absorbing structure of the inner case.
A noteworthy feature of the Multi-Guard Structure is the way it enables the application of Sallaz polishing to each component to create a stunningly smooth and distortion-free mirror finish. The multiple-component construction of the exterior makes it possible to finish each part, including grooves, depressions, and chamfered edges, which would be impossible if it were a single piece. The parts are carefully assembled by hand after the application of intricate, sophisticated polished finishes. The finishes are all done by master artisans, who apply their skills to create a sparkle with quality and dignified distinction befitting the MR-G line — the crowning G-SHOCK achievement.
Clad Guard Structure for further enhanced shock resistance, durability, and usability
The Clad Guard Structure employed in our analog timepieces features integration of the crown and buttons, along with the guard parts that protect them. The unique construction enables a guard-less design, while offering an optimized combination of further enhanced shock resistance, durability, and operability.
One key feature is the shock-resistant crown structure, which encloses the crown shaft with the crown cover and buffering to make the crown itself a protective component. Employing slit-shaped buffers that disperse vectors of force to absorb shock to crown components, this robust construction protects internal structures from shock, ensuring that no shock reaches the crown shaft. The adoption of this new guard-less design goes beyond prior G-SHOCK structural notions to deliver dramatic enhancements in the operability of the crown.
Another key feature is the shock-resistant button guard structure, which helps protect the module from shock by surrounding buttons with guard pipes. With both the crown and buttons themselves now also adding protection, the Clad Guard Structure pushes MR-G toughness to the limit and beyond, just as you would expect from the flagship line of G-SHOCK.
