Casio usually produces some special editions that delight collectors. We’ve already talked to you about his works of Japanese craftsmanship in the tsuiki technique, and now it’s our turn Casio G-SHOCK MRG-B2100D-2A, a watch inspired by one of Japan’s most important pagodas and it oozes quality from every pore of it.
MR-G family member with this Unmistakable Casio G-Shock GA-2100 DNA, fans of this brand affectionately call it CasiOak.
And it’s not without the distinctive octagonal case that made the 2100 series a modern G-SHOCK icon. But this Casio MRG-B2100D-2A is very special because it tells a story.
Casio MRG-B2100D-2A, a watch that lives up to traditional Japanese culture
for this, This watch is a tribute to the five-story pagoda on Mount Hagura in Yamagata Prefecture, a place filled with symbolism and, crucially, very close to the factory where the MR-G is serviced and assembled.
We know that the Japanese firm always strives for perfection, and in this watch, Casio wanted to reproduce the sense of solemn calm conveyed by a pagoda enveloped in the mist of dawn. From there comes the main color of the dial: hanada-iro, aTraditional Japanese zul with indigo roots.
Be careful, this is not a flat blue, but It varies depending on how the light hits it and where you look at it from, as if the watch had its own “atmosphere”. The sphere adds another Japanese cultural reference: kigumi, a traditional technique of assembling wood without nails or hardware.
To do this, Casio translates this language into a Three-dimensional texture with geometric patterns in the form of a grid. And here’s an important technical point: these small holes let in the light needed to power the watch’s solar system without compromising aesthetics. The brand’s level of detail is incredible.
Doesn’t that seem like enough to you? Let’s talk about the materials and finish of the Casio MRG-B2100D-2A. The box and part of the set count titanium Ti64, while the top panel uses cobarion, an alloy known for its hardness and luster reminiscent of platinum. According to Cassius, Its cobarion metal is twice as hard as stainless steel and has a surface that shines like platinum.
A bet on a bracelet DAT55G, another hardened titaniumand the entire exterior is treated with titanium carbide for increased scratch resistance. Also, the bezel construction isn’t a single piece: Casio builds it with a modular approach, with many components individually mounted and polished to achieve the fine finish expected of the MR-G.
We already told you that this premium Casio watch strives for perfection. Thus, its weight reaches 122 grams, which makes it clear that this is a solid yet refined watch.
As for features, this Casio MRG-B2100D-2A boasts Tough Solar charging technology to forget about charging and radio time control, but it’s not designed to compete with conventional smartwatches.
That’s why my Bluetooth connection with mobile phone: By pairing it with the Casio app, the watch can set the time automatically, simplify setting alarms and world time, and maintain accuracy without having to fiddle too much with menus and crowns.
It is, to put it bluntly, a very advanced traditional watch that uses the mobile phone as an ally to make things easier, but it is not a typical smartwatch.
Availability and cost
As you can imagine, the Casio MRG-B2100D-2A will not be the cheapest G-SHOCK. A collector’s item that will arrive in Japan in January for 572,000 yen, which remains in exchange about 3350 euroswith
