G-SHOCK

MRGB2100HS-9A

Name: MRGB2100HS-9A
Brand: G-SHOCK
Price: 27999.00 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

$27,999.00

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MR-G, the G-SHOCK flagship line, has followed its own unique path of evolution since its debut in 1996. Now, the line celebrates its 30th anniversary with the special MRG-B2100HS.

Drawing on international metal leaf artist Hiroto Rakusho’s distinctive metal leaf artistry in Haruka, his original artwork specially created for the MR-G celebration, the MRG-B2100HS brings to life the timeless strength and beauty at the heart of MR-G.

The latticework dial is hand-finished in gold leaf by Rakusho himself using traditional metal leaf techniques. The enduring brilliance of the gold leaf, born of time-honoured craftsmanship, symbolisees the unwavering spirit of MR-G. Rakusho’s intricate work delivers the shimmer of powdered metal leaf and blurring of dark and light tones with a lavish splendor that only the most skilled and sensitive metal leaf artist can bring to life. This truly unique watch radiates the singular brilliance of a one-of-a-kind handmade piece.

For the COBARION bezel and titanium bracelet, a unique structural colour technique is employed to create a foil stamped texture that exudes the shimmering world of Rakusho’s artwork. An ultrashort-pulse laser forms microscopic textures on the bezel and bracelet surfaces to create a rainbow of colour that shifts depending on the viewing angle. The beauty of this ever-changing colour shows the determined spirit that will pave the way for the future.

The case back of this limited-edition timepiece is engraved with the “MR-G 30TH” logo and a serial number. Each comes in a specially commissioned box, individually gilded with gold leaf and signed by Rakusho. Use the included stand to hold the box lid open like a folding screen to display the watch and box together as a single work of art.

The MRG-B2100HS reflects the enduring journey of MR-G from past to present to future through the unique beauty of metal leaf artisanship, transcending the boundaries between tradition and innovation. This very special MR-G 30th anniversary model is limited to 150 pieces worldwide.

Metal leaf artist Hiroto Rakusho
Born in 1962 in Nishijin, Kyoto, Rakusho studied traditional metal leaf techniques under his father, Jisaku Nishiyama, winner of the Kyoto City Award for Outstanding Technical Contribution to Traditional Handicrafts. In 2002, he established his own Hiroto Rakusho brand. In addition to numerous original works created with his unique techniques, he has also collaborated with designers and artists of various genres. He is engaged in a wide range of activities in Japan and around the world, including working with the Digital Archive Project to preserve cultural artifacts. Moving beyond the traditional aesthetic of metal leaf work cultivated for Nishijin weaving, Rakusho continues to create new forms of expression through this traditional art.

2 year warranty

Basic Information

Band

Solid titanium band, Tight-lock, 1-press, 3-fold Clasp
Case and bezel material

Titanium / Cobarion
Case size (L × W × H)

49.5 × 44.4 × 13.6 mm
Construction

Shock Resistant, Magnetic Resistant
Power supply and battery life

Tough Solar (Solar powered)
Time adjustment

Radio-controlled Watch; Multi band 6, Bluetooth: Connects to a smartphone and automatically adjusts the time
Water resistance

200-metre water resistance
Weight

122 g

Exterior

Compatible band size

150 to 205 mm
Crown

Screw Lock Crown
Glass

Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Other

Neobrite
Surface treatment

Diamond Like Coating

Smartphone Link / App Connectivity Features

App connectivity feature

Auto time adjustment, Easy watch setting, Time & place, Watch status display, Self check, Phone finder, Premium Production Line certificate
Apps

CASIO WATCHES
Smartphone link feature

Mobile link (Wireless linking using Bluetooth®)

Features

Accuracy

Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration and mobile link function)
Calendar

Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
Energy saving feature

Power Saving (hands stop to save power when the watch is left in the dark)
Hand home position correction feature

The auto hand home position correction
Light

LED light (Super Illuminator)
Afterglow
Other features

Regular timekeeping:
Analog: 3 hands (hour, minute (hand moves every 10 seconds), second), 1 dial (mode)
Date display
Day indicator
Run time

Approx. battery operating time:
5 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)
Time adjustment details

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
Manual receive
The latest signal reception results

User Manual – Module 5718

G-SHOCK MRG-B2100HR

Metal leaf artist Hiroto Rakusho

A traditional craftsman born in Nishijin, Kyoto, in 1962, Rakusho studied metal leaf techniques under his father, Jisaku Nishiyama, a winner of the Kyoto City Award for Outstanding Technical Contribution to Traditional Handicrafts. In 2002, he established his own Hiroto Rakusho brand. In addition to numerous original works created with his unique techniques, he has also collaborated with designers and artists of various genres. He is engaged in a wide range of activities in Japan and around the world, including working with the Digital Archive Project to preserve cultural artifacts. Moving beyond the traditional aesthetic of metal leaf work cultivated for Nishijin weaving, Rakusho continues to create new forms of expression in this traditional art.

Foil stamped dial radiates timeless brilliance

The art of metal leaf has been passed down in Japan for more than 1,000 years. The ever-luminous quality of this timeless art complements the enduring spirit of strength and beauty that has defined MR-G since the beginning, elevating the dial into a refined expression of traditional Japanese aesthetics.

World-renowned metal leaf artist Hiroto Rakusho handcrafted the platinum leaf that adorns the components of the latticework dial, which is simultaneously bold and delicate. His intricate work delivers a subtle shimmer of powdered metal leaf and blurring of dark and light tones to create a sense of depth. These touches imbue the dial with a freedom of expression that only the most skilled and sensitive metal leaf artist can achieve.

Every step of the foil stamping process for this special MR-G is carried out by hand, with Rakusho personally applying the meticulous finishing touches to each timepiece. Each radiates the brilliance of a one-of-a-kind piece — a truly unique watch worthy of commemorating the MR-G 30th anniversary.

Embracing innovation with ever-changing textures

Rakusho transforms the traditional metal leaf techniques of Kyoto’s Nishijin district into one-of-a-kind works of art. Inspired by the ever-changing style and infinite beauty of colour that define his work, the bezel employs structural colour created with cutting-edge technology. Contrasting with the dial’s serene brilliance, its vibrant hues hint at the brand’s future.
Structural colour is the phenomenon in which iridescent colours appear on butterfly wings, minerals, and other natural surfaces. Rather than pigments, these colours are produced by microscopic surface structures that reflect light, changing in appearance depending on the viewing angle. For this timepiece, structural colour is achieved using an ultrashort-pulse laser. Microscopic textures are formed on the top surface of the bezel at the micron level, producing its vibrant colours.*

The bracelet also features a texture created using the same structural colour technology as the bezel. After microscopic textures are formed on each bracelet link using an ultrashort pulse laser, the links are assembled together with separate dimple parts to create a design that harmonises vibrant colour with exquisite craftsmanship.

Building on the structural colour technology used for the bracelet, the foil-inspired texture expresses the ever-changing beauty of colour seen in Rakusho’s work. This design conveys the spirit of embracing new challenges to shape the future.

Material and structure safeguard rugged beauty

Built on the MRG-B2100, a model symbolising both the origins and evolution of MR-G, this timepiece features a top bezel made with COBARION, which boasts a hardness about four times that of pure titanium and a brilliant gleam comparable to platinum. The bracelet employs DAT55G, which offers about three times the hardness of pure titanium, and Ti64 titanium is used for the case, case back, buttons, and crown. Together, these materials combine exceptional strength with refined metallic beauty. A diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating further enhances wear resistance of the metals, helping to preserve their beauty over time.
Rather than being formed as a single piece, the bezel is constructed from 27 separate components, allowing meticulous polishing down to the finest details. The Multi-Guard Structure incorporates buffers throughout the construction, enabling the complex, full-metal exterior to satisfy the stringent criteria for shock resistance required for MR-G timepieces.

Special design celebrating the MR-G 30th anniversary

This timepiece is limited to 800 pieces worldwide, each one carefully and individually hand-finished by Hiroto Rakusho. To commemorate 30 years of MR-G, the case back is engraved with the “MR-G 30TH” logo and a serial number and delivered in an exclusive specially commissioned box.