TOKYO, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. introduced right this moment the discharge of a brand new addition to the MR-G line, the flagship of the G-SHOCK model of shock-resistant watches. The new MRG-B2000JS honors the Jyuroku-Maru: San, the Japanese katana sword commissioned by Casio for the MR-G line of timepieces, embodying the energy and fantastic thing about this one-of-a-kind sword. This very particular timepiece is obtainable in a restricted version of solely 800 items worldwide.
MRG-B2000JS
The Juryoku-Maru: San, an unique sword commissioned by Casio for the MR-G line, brings the katana sword and MR-G design collectively within the mixture of energy and practical magnificence for which each are recognized. The katana blade is solid by grasp swordsmith Kamiyama Teruhira, and the aogai1 blue shell lacquer scabbard is designed by conventional artisan Nomura Mamoru.
| 1. Aogai: Raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) approach utilizing abalone shell, turban shell, pearl oyster shell, and others that fall into the aogai class of shells. |
The distinctive shock-resistant MRG-B2000JS design relies on the Juryoku-Maru: San motif, evoking its extraordinary form and expressing the normal strategies and aesthetics distinctive to Japanese katana swords. The recrystallized hybrid titanium bezel with its distinctive mood sample is made in layers of Ti64 and pure titanium which can be subjected to high-temperature, high-pressure compression. This materials is then lower, polished, and recrystallized to duplicate the gorgeous blade sample of the Juryoku-Maru: San. The band is textured with the aogai blue shell lacquer used on the sword’s scabbard. Micro-level processing of DAT55G,2 a steel alloy thrice more durable than pure titanium, produces microstructures on the steel surfaces that mirror mild to create magnificent colours that change relying on the viewing angle.
| 2. DAT55G: DAT is a trademark or a registered trademark of Daido Steel Co., Ltd. |
Using the identical approach as in swordsmithing, grasp swordsmith Kamiyama has hand-engraved the inscription of 燦, the Japanese kanji character for San, on every particular person timepiece, giving every its personal distinctive look.
Jyuroku-Maru: San