MR-G at 30: Blue Rose Project
Casio is celebrating 30 years of its MR-G line, which represents the pinnacle of G-Shock's engineering and materials. The anniversary program includes three chapters, culminating in the Blue Rose Project, which aims to realize G-Shock creator Kikuo Ibe's ambition of a shock-resistant watch made from sapphire crystal. This project builds upon the MR-G's evolution from the first full-metal G-Shock to incorporating advanced materials and traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
- Limited edition of 800 pieces worldwide (MRG-BF1000EB-1A)
- Price: USD 8,000 (MRG-BF1000EB-1A)
- Limited edition of 20 pieces (MRG-D5000 "Blue Sapphire")
- Price: $80,000 (JPY 1.1 million) (MRG-D5000 "Blue Sapphire")
The MRG-BF1000EB-1A is a hand-finished, ice-inspired Frogman model.
The MRG-B2100HR "Haruka" model features gold and platinum leaf dials, utilizing metal-leaf craft and microscopic laser processing.
The "Blue Rose Project" aims to create a shock-resistant G-Shock entirely from sapphire crystal.
The MRG-D5000 "Blue Sapphire" is G-SHOCK's first production watch constructed from sapphire crystal.
The MRG-D5000 "Blue Sapphire" features a dark yet transparent blue sapphire case that brightens to an ultramarine hue in the light.
The "Dream Project" is inscribed on the caseback of the MRG-D5000 "Blue Sapphire" as an homage to Kikuo Ibe.
The MRG-D5000 "Blue Sapphire" opts for a rubber strap instead of a sapphire crystal bracelet.