G-SHOCK continues to expand and upgrade its high-end MR-G collection while also continuing to delve into the history and tradition of its native Japan for inspiration. The new MRGB1000D is a mid-size model in titanium with black-and-red accents that evoke the look of ancient Japanese armor and swords.
G-SHOCK MRGB1000D
The case and bracelet of the MRGB1000D are made of titanium that has been deep surface hardened, making it four to five times harder than conventional titanium, and then given a titanium carbide finish for improved scratch-resistance and a lustrous silvery hue on the surfaces. The bezel, anchored at its four corners by four visible screws, has a sleek black finish thanks to its black DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating. The dial’s face features bold red details ? including the central seconds hand, the scale on the 9 o’clock “mode” subdial, and the indices along the flange ? which take their inspiration from the red-braided armor worn by samurai warriors of feudal Japan. The model combines a polished titanium case with a black DLC bezel.

The handsome sheen of the case and the bracelet links are achieved through state-of-the-art Sallaz polishing, a technique in which artisans carefully polish each surface to bring it to a beautiful mirror-like finish. The highly scratch-resistant sapphire crystal which has a high transparency index, has a nonreflective coating to help keep information easy to read. Like previous MR-G models, the watch ...