Casio Unveils $80,000 G-Shock
The MRG-D5000, part of the Blue Rose Project collection, features a case and bezel made from blue sapphire crystal and will have only 20 units produced
Casio has launched the most expensive G-Shock ever made, the MRG-D5000, with a price tag of $80,000. This luxury watch is part of the Blue Rose Project collection and features an outer case and bezel made entirely from blue sapphire crystal.
The MRG-D5000 is the first-ever retail G-Shock to have an outer case and bezel made from blue sapphire crystal. It also features a Multi-Guard Structure, which disperses impact more effectively than a conventional single-piece construction.
The Blue Rose Project collection includes two other watches: the MRG-B5000SA-2, priced at $9,500, and the GMW-B5000SB-1A, priced at $850. Only 20 units of the MRG-D5000 will be produced, making it a highly exclusive timepiece.
The idea of using sapphire crystal in G-Shock watches was first showcased by G-Shock creator Kikuo Ibe in 2017, at the G-Shock 35th Anniversary Celebration. At the time, Ibe showed off three sapphire-crystal prototype watches, which took over a month to produce due to the difficulty of machining sapphire.
## Why it matters The launch of the MRG-D5000 marks a significant milestone for Casio, as it combines the brand's signature toughness with high-end materials and Japanese engineering. The Blue Rose Project collection symbolizes the pursuit of innovation and the making of the impossible possible, as represented by the blue rose, which does not exist in nature.
The price tag of the MRG-D5000 puts it in the same bracket as luxury watches from brands like Patek Philippe, highlighting Casio's ability to produce high-end timepieces. With only 20 units available, the MRG-D5000 is set to become a highly sought-after collector's item for watch enthusiasts.
