Casio Unveils $8,000 MRGB5000HT “Tsuiki” Limited Edition with Hand-Forged Titanium

Casio America has unveiled the MRGB5000HT “Tsuiki” Limited Edition, an extraordinary addition to its celebrated MR-G flagship that fuses historical Japanese craftsmanship with the most advanced digital watchmaking. Strictly limited to only 500 pieces worldwide, the MRGB5000HT is as much a wearable artwork as it is a technical marvel, geared towards the world’s most discerning collectors and G-SHOCK aficionados.

A Heritage Rooted in Tradition and Innovation

Since its debut in 1996, the MR-G collection has defined the pinnacle of Casio’s toughness and innovation—premium materials, exquisite finishing, and hands-on mastery set these flagship G-SHOCKs apart. The new MRGB5000HT distills these principles with breathtaking clarity: every bezel and bracelet link is individually hand-forged by renowned Japanese artisan Kazuya Watanabe.

The “tsuiki” (鎚起) technique—a centuries-old skill passed down through generations—sees metal plates patiently hammered into mesmerizing, three-dimensional reliefs. The MRGB5000HT’s “yuragi” (fluctuating) finish is unique to each unit: no two share the same pattern or depth. Once used for samurai armor and teaware, tsuiki imbues the watch with a living sense of Japanese cultural artistry.

Meet the Master: Kazuya Watanabe

Born in 1978, Watanabe trained at Nagaoka Institute of Design and honed his skills at Gyokusendo (a famed copperware forge) before opening his own workshop. His works have won prizes across Japanese craft exhibitions, and his signature hammer-texture has graced metal objects from tea wares to modern timepieces.

Premium Materials: DAT55G Titanium and DLC

The MRGB5000HT breaks technological ground through its use of DAT55G titanium, produced in Japan and prized for being triple the hardness of pure titanium—making it not only lighter but exponentially more durable. The entire case (consisting of 25 individually polished components) is shielded with a black diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating, further elevating scratch resistance and visual gravitas. Rose gold ion-plating details on pushers and screws add a sophisticated Japanese aesthetic.

Iconic 1983 Form, Modern MR-G Heart

The case echoes the legendary G-SHOCK DW-5000C, establishing continuity with the brand’s 1983 origin while reinterpreting it for the modern connoisseur. The “brick” motif on the digital display calls back to the original design language, but now in the context of hand-forged luxury.

The Multi-Guard Structure—with T-shaped bars, springs, and silicone bufferings—provides state-of-the-art shock resistance, making this as robust as any G-SHOCK, despite its collector status.

Sophisticated Functionality

This is not just a show,it’s a full-featured technical marvel, boasting:

• Shock Resistance: Classic G-SHOCK core toughness

• 200M Water Resistance: True tool watch capability

• Tough Solar Power: Sustainable, hassle-free operation

• Bluetooth Smartphone Link: Wireless link for auto time setting, notifications, and more via the Casio Watches app

• Radio-Controlled (Multi Band 6): Accurate atomic timekeeping across 39 world cities

• 1/100-second Stopwatch, Countdown Timer, Five Daily Alarms

• World Time for 5 cities, Calendar, Full-auto Super Illuminator LED Backlight

• 12/24 12/24-hour formats, and multilingual support
  All of this is integrated seamlessly with a sapphire crystal and a multi-lingual digital interface that reflects the global reach of the G-SHOCK mythos.

Collector’s Details and Limited Edition Exclusivity

Each MRGB5000HT comes:

• Individually numbered (“2025 LIMITED”) on the rose gold-accented screw-down case back

• Packaged in a special hammer-patterned black and rose gold box—both housing and watch echo Watanabe’s tsuiki design

• With unique serial numbers (x/500), confirming its place in the ultra-elite MR-G lineage

Japanese release was set for August 2025, with very limited international allocation to select MR-G boutiques and luxury G-SHOCK destinations (including the brand’s Soho flagship).

The Value and Legacy of Tsuiki in G-SHOCK

With a robust MSRP of $8,000, the MRGB5000HT’s price is justified by both its functional excellence and the rarity and skill of its handmade art. It stands as a “dashing rebel” in the MR-G family; you get a masterpiece forged in both the fires of tradition and the crucible of innovation.

It’s a modern collectible that honors not only Casio’s relentless technical progress but also the soul of the Japanese artisanal tradition, a striking union uniting generations and disciplines.