G-shock watches are urban, outdoorsy and ever-reliable; for the longest time they’ve been some of the most affordable watches on the planet. There's no doubt that their watches still are, but as the fascination with finding that perfect watch goes mainstream, Casio has defied all expectations with their premium quality MR-G line.
The latest of this luxury G-Shock collection, is this G-Shock MR-G Kiwami with peaceful blue accents. Its quality reaches that of an excellent Swiss watch, and you’ll soon see why.
The inspiration, Ao-Zumi, comes from the name of the deep-blue coloured ink used in Japanese caligraphy. This tranquil colour is a great match for the amazing Diamond-Like Carbon surface of the watch.
Overview:
- What Makes The MR-G Kiwami Square Casio So Special?
- Premium Durability & Appearance
- Powerful Digital Functionality
- Case & Dial
- Watch Bracelet
- Specifications
- G-Shock MR-G Kiwami Square MRGB5000BA-1D Final Thoughts
What Makes The G-Shock MR-G Kiwami Ao-Zumi So Special?
Before we deep-dive into the appearance and specs of this watch, it's only fair that we should give an overview of why this watch sits in the price range it does. Interestingly, ‘Kiwami’ translates to ‘Extreme’ from Japanese, which is a pretty good indication that this watch pushes the limits.
Premium Durability & Appearance
Though it’s presented in an unassuming, fashionable way, this watch is likely tougher than any of the G-Shock watches you’ve ever had your hands on. There are a few features that give it its durability, none more impressive than its Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating.
This surface, akin to black diamond, gives the watch its sleek all-black look, and gives it enormous protection.
Underneath this carbon coating is a titanium case and bracelet. It’s rare for Casio ‘Square’ watches to be made of metal, which makes this piece even more unique. In addition to its tough exterior, this premium timepiece features a scratch-proof sapphire glass.
A multi-layered bezel is set with meticulously crafted individual elements and added silicone buffers, carefully placed for shock resistance. This air-tight case helps the MRGB5000BA-1D delve deep with a 200m water resistance. It’s truly a watch for any occasion.
Powerful Digital Functionality
The MR-G is built to exceed the average digital G-Shock watch. This MR-G Kawami Square is capable of picking up ultra-accurate time readings automatically from stations around the world, including Europe, The United States, China, and Japan.
This timepiece can be connected to the phone for more features, including a huge list of 300 world time cities, a phone finder, and a streamlined watch setting mode.
This technical work-of-passion is designed to satisfy any timekeeping need. Enjoy the ever-reliable alarm and stopwatch settings from Casio, and a full calendar display.
Case & Dial
What’s instantly noticeable about the MR-G Kiwami Casio is the streak of cobalt Ao-Zumi blue around the frame of the dial. Along with a string of gold, this is the signature accent colour of this impressive model.
A darkened negative display matches the black diamond-like carbon on its outside, and presents the digits in a light yet easy-to-read tone. There’s also the solar brick pattern that catches the eyes and breaks up some of the dark tone.
It’s strange how the vintage Casio Square case never seems to get old. This new edition looks great in the titanium texture and DLC surface, but keeps the subtlety of the original design.
The watches buttons have more of that signature blue, and can be detached for some polishing if you want to keep this watch in pristine condition.
Watch Bracelet
This titanium bracelet continues the diamond-like carbon colour and hardness, and adds more cool-tone cobalt accents. The graduated size of the chain links, along with the round inserts, is very similar to the bracelet of a Casioak watch.
A simple and smooth tri fold clasp is ready to sit comfortably against the wrist, set with an adjustable tight lock so that it won’t ever slip.
Specifications
Along with its impressive DLC coating, digital performance, and style, this timepiece features Tough Solar, meaning it will charge under any light. This addition, like many others, contributes to the overall excellent of this MR-G watch.
Here’s a full list of the MRGB5000BA-1D specifications:
- 49.4 × 43.2 × 12.9 mm case size
- Titanium band & case
- Diamond-Like Carbon coating
- Shock resistant
- Water resistance to 200m
- Tough Solar powered battery
- Sapphire glass with glare resistance
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Tight lock, 3-fold clasp
Below is a list of features you can expect:
- World time (up to 300 with Casio app connectivity)
- Stopwatch
- Timer
- 5 daily alarms
- Hourly time signal calibration
- LED backlight illuminator
- Calendar
- Hour, minute, second, pm, month, date & day timekeeping
G-Shock MR-G Kiwami Square MRGB5000BA-1D Final Thoughts
There’s a lot to love about this watch if it fits within your price range. There’s no doubt that this is a premium Casio that few will ever own, but the extensive list of luxury features make it a more-than-worthwhile purchase.
The Ao-Zumi blue accents look fantastic with the Diamond-Like Coating, and the MR-G module packs a punch with its range of features and signal-calibrated accuracy.
The MR-G line has seen a few recent releases after some delays due to COVID-19, and it’s great to see what Casio are doing with their luxury line.
