Double Anniversary Commemorative Design: CASIO Unveils Limited Edition MR-G FROGMAN in Special Colour

 

CASIO marks an auspicious double celebration with the unveiling of a new MR-G FROGMAN, created to commemorate the G-SHOCK 40th Anniversary and the FROGMAN 30th.

The MR-G diver’s watch, crafted with a passion for design befitting the flagship line of the G-SHOCK brand, features a titanium exterior with a multi-component structure and meticulous attention to detail — now in a hue that pays homage to the yellow used for the first FROGMAN. 

It is offered in a limited edition of only 700 pieces worldwide in special sets that include an interchangeable titanium band and a dedicated tool for swapping out the band.

Meticulous Commemorative Design

The model comes dressed in yellow, the very same one featured on the very first FROGMAN, the DW-6300, and one of the colours that is symbolic of the line. The crown, buttons, and screws are treated with gold IP while sapphire crystal is press-fit into the titanium screw-lock case back to ensure a highly airtight structure while maintaining the built-in antenna’s radio wave reception sensitivity. Casio’s passion for refinement down to the finest details is evident everywhere in the design, with gold vapour deposition, and engravings of the first-generation FROGMAN diving frog character, as well as the words “G-SHOCK 40TH” and “FROGMAN 30TH” on the caseback.

Special Interchangeable Bands

The watch comes with two options of bands. The first is a vivid yellow fluoro-rubber Dura Soft band that is highly resistant to staining and hydrolysis. With its flexibility, it offers a comfortable fit on the wrist. The second is a specially developed, interchangeable pure titanium band with chain-link moveable parts that has undergone a painstaking process of deep-layer hardening and diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating prior to assembly to strengthen it. The band is also extendable so it can even be worn over a wetsuit. Use the dedicated tool to remove the side pins while pressing the buttons on the lugs’ undersides to swap out the band quickly and easily.

 

Airtight Titanium Exterior and ISO 200-metre Water Resistance

Lightweight, rust-resistant titanium is used for key exterior components — from the case, bezel, and case back, to the crown, buttons, and screws. The watch is made up of an intricate combination of over 70 exterior components, achieving a powerful and beautiful form. A protective structure offers face-guarding functionality with buffers made of fluoro-rubber installed in the space between the bezel and case. A deep-layer hardening process and DLC coating provide even greater strength and abrasion resistance. The case incorporates a crown and case back that both feature a screw-lock construction. These and other features throughout the design keep the watch air-tight to ensure water resistance for diving up to 200-metres of water resistance.

 

Made For Diving

Protective components are built into the crown and buttons to help absorb impacts to the module. The crown features an airtight screw-lock construction and incorporates buffering components made of highly water-resistant fluoro-rubber. A special construction keeps the MR-G logo, engraved on the crown, horizontally aligned when the crown is screw-locked.

In dive mode, dive times and surface interval times are indicated by forward and reverse rotation of the hands. In tide graph mode, the watch displays tide graphs for about 3,300 points around the world along with local time. Functions useful for diving are offered with full-analogue display.

On the dial, large index marks glow in the dark to maintain readability underwater. Recessed portions on the top surface are hand-painted, yielding a thick coating for a more vibrant glow than can be achieved with printing. While applying the coatings evenly is challenging due to the amount of surface area, each piece is carefully finished individually by highly skilled workers employing sophisticated artisanal techniques.

Other details include solar-powered timekeeping with Bluetooth® and radio control for enhanced accuracy and reliability, Super Illuminator (high-brightness LED light) for maintaining watch readability in the dark and scratch-resistant, highly transparent sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating for crystal clear reading every time.

 

Special Packaging Befitting for a Limited Edition

A decorative box presents the watch with a profound look and is set off with a badge commemorating the G-SHOCK and FROGMAN anniversaries. The included band mounting tool, made of stainless steel with a DLC coating applied to it, is engraved with MR-G and FROGMAN logos. It features a knurled design inspired by a watch crown motif.

Evolution of G-SHOCK: Defying Conventional Wisdom to Become a Global Icon

The G-SHOCK project began with the idea of developing “a tough watch that wouldn’t break, even if dropped,” a concept that overturned the conventional wisdom of the time. In a process of repeated testing, the construction and materials were redesigned again and again. This tireless pursuit in the face of challenges bore fruit in 1983 with the debut of the G-SHOCK. Casio has since released an array of different G-SHOCK watches that carry on this evolution in function and design. Today, the G-SHOCK brand is loved around the world, with more than 140 million units shipped to date.

The MRG Frogman Special (MRG-BF1000E-1A9) is priced at $9,799 and will be available for purchase at Selected G-SHOCK stores (MBS, ION, JEWEL, Tampines, VIVO) from 1 August 2023.