[July 2016] G-Shock Hammer Tone MRG-G1000HT-1A

MR-G
300 worldwide limited edition
Fusing 1,200 years of Kyoto craftsmanship with the dignity of MR-G.
A shock-resistant full-metal body + GPS HYBRID radio controlled, solar-powered timekeeping* combine in a timepiece adorned with the traditional beauty of Tsuiki hammered metal.

G-SHOCK introduces a limited edition model to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the brand’s top MR-G line.
The Tsuiki metal hammering technique used for centuries in such traditional metal crafts as armor and copperware making is applied to produce a distinctive hammered pattern to the surfaces of the bezel and band links, while the color pattern adopts the Oborogin silver-gray and Akagane copper coloring observed in traditional metal crafts.
Diligently finished one point at a time by Tsuiki masters, the hammered parts all display slightly differing patterns and a solid texture exuding a beautiful gleam. A metal plate laid out on the side of the case, meanwhile, commemorates the 20th anniversary of MR-G’s birth. This meticulous exterior finishing creates a look appropriate to a 20th-anniversary commemorative model.
While continuing its pursuit of leading-edge functions, such as GPS HYBRID radio-controlled, solar-powered timekeeping, and of innovative structures, such as the shock-resistant full-metal Clad Guard Structure, MR-G has achieved fusion with the beauty of traditional craftsmanship. MADE IN JAPAN pride lives on with gem-like beauty.
MR-G has limited distribution to just 300 items worldwide.

*GPS HYBRID radio-controlled, solar-powered timekeeping: A system powered by Casio’s original solar-recharging system combined with GPS (Global Positioning System), which uses satellite signal transmissions to determine locations and provide accurate time information worldwide.

Adorned in tradition:
New heights in molded beauty achieved through ar tisans’ skills

Distinctive hammered surfaces infused with the spirit of craftsmen
Tsuiki metal hammering technique:
Ebossing patterns on thin metal plates from the underside by hammer

Employed for centuries to conduct engraving on such metal products requiring robustness as armor and copperware, thisforging technique is used to imprint a hammered pattern on the bezel and band link surfaces. The result is a solid outer surface texturing that exudes a lovely glow. Conducted at the hands of skilled craftsmen, the hammering produces individualized pieces that display differing expressions from point to point.

Tsuiki Master Bihou Asano
Bihou Asano was born in 1943 into an old Kyoto family of Tsuiki metal hammering masters. In addition to pursuing creative activities under the name Heian Miyoshi III, he engages in the repair and reproduction of National Treasure metal artworks. While continuing to work in his inherited artistic tradition, he was pleased to collaborate in developing this product due to his appreciation of MR-G’s vision of product manufacturing as an ongoing challenge.

Traditional metal coloring arts producing a beautiful look
Oborogin muted silver and Akagane copper coloring
The color scheme combines a lustrous Oborogin silver-gray 3D index with Akagane copper-colored front screws and crown. This combination of traditional colors passed down through the centuries contributes a profound beauty to the appearance.

MR-G 20th-anniversary limited edition model
Metal plate and serial number
A metal plate attached to the side of the case commemorates the 20th anniversary of MR-G’s launch. A serial number engraved on the back of the case certifies this model as a 300-item limited edition.

Special package
The watch is delivered in a special package finished in lacquer. Appointments include the MR-G logo inscribed in gold on the outside and a silk lining inside.

Full titanium + Deep Layer Hardening + DLC Coating
The surface of the case has been specially treated to make it 4 – 5 times harder than pure titanium. It is then coated with a diamond-like carbon finish leaving it exquisitely tough.

Specifications of MRG-G1000HT-1A

• Deep Layer Hardening + DLC Coating
• Neobrite
• Sapphire Glass with non-reflective coating
• Shock Resistant
• Screw Lock Crown
• 200-meter water resistance
• Case / bezel material: Titanium
• Titanium Band
• Solid Band

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• Solar powered
• LED light (Super Illuminator)
  Afterglow
• GPS signal reception: Auto receive (time information, once/day); Manual receive (position information, time information)
• Time calibration signal reception:
  Auto receive up to six* times a day (remaining auto receives canceled as soon as one is successful)
  *5 times a day for the Chinese calibration signal
  The latest signal reception results
• Time Calibration Signals
  Station name: DCF77 (Mainflingen, Germany)
  Frequency: 77.5 kHz
  Station name: MSF (Anthorn, England)
  Frequency: 60.0 kHz
  Station name: WWVB (Fort Collins, United States)
  Frequency: 60.0 kHz
  Station name: JJY (Fukushima, Fukuoka/Saga, Japan)
  Frequency: 40.0 kHz (Fukushima) / 60.0 kHz (Fukuoka/Saga)
  Station name: BPC (Shangqiu City, Henan Province, China)
  Frequency: 68.5 kHz
• The auto hand home position correction
• Airplane mode
• World time
  40 time zones (27 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching
• 1/20-second stopwatch
  Measuring capacity: 23’59.95”
  Measuring mode: Elapsed time
• Countdown timer
  Measuring unit: 1 second
  Countdown range: 24 hours
  Countdown start time setting range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)
• Daily alarm
• Low battery alert
• Power Saving (hands stop to save power when the watch is left in the dark)
• Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
• Date display
• Regular timekeeping
  Analog: 3 hands (hour, minute (hand moves every 10 seconds), second)
  3 dials (24-hour, world time hour and minute, day)
• Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration)
• Approx. battery operating time:
  7 months on rechargeable battery (operation period with normal use without exposure to light after charge)
  18 months on rechargeable battery (operation period when stored in total darkness with the power save function on after full charge)
• Size of case: 54.7 × 49.8 × 16.9 mm
• Total weight: 153 g
• LED:White

 

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