Full metal with a brilliant shine and dial inspired by traditional Japanese kigumi wood joinery

The bezel is formed from a total of 27 separate components instead of the conventional single piece, and the dimpled parts of the band are also constructed with separate componentry. The multi-component design enables the application of meticulously detailed high-quality polishes. Sallaz polishing creates the beautiful mirror surfaces, and titanium carbide finishing enhances abrasion resistance. Separate hairline and mirror finishes highlight the beauty of the metal’s texture.

Buffering is inserted between the bezel parts and case to help absorb impacts to the module, delivering shock-resistance in a full-metal construction with an intricate multi-component bezel.

The top bezel is made with COBARION®, an alloy about four times harder than pure titanium which also has a brilliant gleam comparable to platinum. The band links employ DAT55G, an alloy which is about three times harder than pure titanium. These Japan-made super-hard alloys make for an exterior design that offers both strength and beauty, along with a sophisticated textural appeal. A special Ti64 titanium alloy is used for the case, case back, and buttons. Luxury titanium watches at the forefront of metallurgy and protection: that’s G-SHOCK MR-G.

The latticework-like form with an intricate series of openings creates a geometric pattern beautifully expressing the worldview of kigumi, the traditional Japanese art of woodwork joinery. The openings in the latticework dial ensure plenty of light passes through to power the watch. The 12 o’clock index features an intricately assembled two-part structure. This kind of craftwork, which demands the very highest precision, is only possible thanks to the fine processing technologies of Yamagata Casio. Vintage-inspired watches speak to the importance of tradition for the Casio G-SHOCK MR-G B2100D line.