Quick specs Casio G-Shock MRG-B2000SG Kabuto Helmet
Price: approx. € 5.500 | approx. CHF 5’300 | approx. $ 5,400 | approx. £ 4,800
Size: 56 × 49.7 mm
Reference: MRG-B2000SG-1A – limited to 700 pieces
To celebrate the G-shock’s 40th year, Casio unveils the Casio G-Shock MRG-B2000SG Kabuto Helmet. It is a design inspired by the “Shougeki-Maru: Gai kabuto” helmet, featuring the helmet’s “maedate” crest with an engraved tiger, and symbolic samurai elements. It is visible particularly on the bezel. This G-Shock is limited to 700 pieces, and that comes with a not so G-Shock price. It is listed for 880,000 Japanese Yens, so the prices are converted.
The Casio G-Shock measures 56 × 49.7 millimeters, with a thickness of 18.6 millimeters. Which is quite big, like most G-Shocks. Its case is made of titanium, and ion-plated in a dark silver tone. The bezel is one of the main attractions as it is engraved by a Japanese metalsmith. He creates a tiger-striped design in a rock grain relief pattern. The bezel is secured with four screws made of deep crimson rubies. The dial ring is red, a reference to the red cord straps of the Shougeki-Maru: Gai kabuto helmet.
The Casio G-Shock MRG-B2000SG Kabuto Helmet charges with solar power
Inside is a Casio quartz movement with a solar power system. The watch has a shock-resistant structure, is ISO 764-compliant when it comes to magnetic resistance and can be linked to a smartphone with Bluetooth. Furthermore, all the functions you wish for, are present. From a perpetual calendar to a chronograph. The Casio App with which you can connect helps you to easily adjust your watch and all its functions.
This Casio G-Shock MRG-B2000SG Kabuto Helmet comes on a pure white dura soft fluoro rubber strap. Is 5k a fair price for a G-Shock, even when it is limited? Not given the quartz movement – you will get the same for less than 500. But the handwork on the case and especially the bezel is something unique. And that part should justify the price.
| Technical data and specifications of the Casio G-Shock MRG-B2000SG Kabuto Helmet |
| Reference: MRG-B2000SG-1A – limited to 700 pieces |
| Movement: Casio caliber 5625 | Solar powered quartz | Shock-resistant structure, ISO 764-compliant magnetic resistance, smartphone link, radio-controlled (Multiband 6), auto hand home position correction, GMT / dual time, stopwatch, countdown timer, alarm, LED light (super illuminator), full auto-calendar, date and day display, battery charge warning function, power saving function | Battery life: 5 months (when fully charged and 18 months with power saving on) |
| Case and dial: 56 × 49.7 mm | Titanium with dark silver ion-plated case | Thickness: 18.6 mm | Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating | Dark silver color dial | Water-resistance: 20 ATM / 20 bar / 200 meters / 660 feet |
| Strap: Pure white dura soft fluoro rubber strap |
| Price Casio G-Shock MRG-B2000SG Kabuto Helmet: approx. € 5.500 | approx. CHF 5’300 | approx. $ 5,400 | approx. £ 4,800 |
| Website: gshock.casio.com |