Friday, March 1, 2019

CASIO – G-SHOCK MR-G MRG-G2000RJ-2A “Jyuryoku Maru” Edition


















CASIOG-SHOCK MASTER of MR-G MRG-G2000RJ-2A Titanium “Jyuryoku MaruSpecial Edition 35th Anniversary


A blend of traditional aesthetic design and innovative material engineering.
A special edition that embodies the very soul of the artisan who creates it.

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COBARION bezel and Dura Soft Fluoro Rubber Band
Shock-resistant full-metal design with Bluetooth® GPS radio-controlled solar-powered timekeeping

The MRG-G2000RJ-2A has a titanium case with a Cobarion bezel and Dura Soft Fluoro Rubber Band. The watch is designed in the image of the Jyuryoku Maru, an original traditional Japanese sword created exclusively for G-Shock and created with an MR-G motif.

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Each bezel is carved individually from a solid block of metal. The deep violet Arc Ion Plating (AIP) on the bezel is harder than a diamond-like carbon (DLC) treatment and gives the metal a traditional Japanese cassius purple finish.

 MR-G original Japanese sword JYURYOKU MARU

A sword-like letter opener created by swordsmith Teruhira Kamiyama and engraved with his name is included in the box set and includes a certificate of authenticity from the All Japan Swordsmith Association. The characters for “Jyuryoku” (meaning “gravity”) are hand engraved on the case back by Teruhira Kamiyama using the same method as names engraved into the blades of swords.

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The latest model showcases the MR-G line’s signature features to give it a tough, yet sleek design that can elevate any winter look. It has an all- titanium case, back cover and clasp which have undergone a deep-hardening treatment to make it five times harder than regular titanium. It also has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with an inner coating, which enhances its overall clarity and readability.

 Tradition and innovation, one-of-a-kind dignity.

The MRGG200RJ-2A bezel is created from Murasaki-gane metal and COBARION®, premium materials that make the bezel two or three times stronger than stainless steel. The deep violet Arc Ion Plating (AIP) also gives the metal a mirror-like, purple finish to complete its sleek style. In addition, the new watch offers G-SHOCK’s three-way time sync for accurate time keeping.

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This is made possible through Bluetooth® connectivity, GPS satellite signal reception and Multi-Band 6 technology, which are signature technical capabilities within G-SHOCK’s premium models. The watch also features Tough Solar technology that provides self-charging capabilities.

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Other features include shock resistance, 200-meter water resistance, sapphire glass, day and date display, world time, 1-second stopwatch (up to 23:59’59), countdown timer (24 hours), daily alarm, power saving mode, low battery alert, airplane mode, and Super Illuminator LED light with afterglow.

Special specifications that embody the skill 
of artisans who created these watches.

The symbol of strength. Case back

The characters Jyuryoku are hand engraved on the back covers of the watches by swordsmith Teruhira Kamiyama (who also had a role in crafting the JYURYOKU MARU) using the same technique as that employed for engraving names into the blades of Japanese swords. Jyuryoku means "gravity", which is the meaning of the "G" in both G-SHOCK and MR-G.

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* GPS hybrid radio-controlled solar combines CASIO's own solar power charging system, positioning using a Global Positioning System (GPS), and reception of time calibration signals around the world.
* AIP® is a registered trademark of KOBE STEEL, LTD.
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Specifications 🚩

  •         Case / bezel material: Titanium / Cobarion
  •         Dura Soft Fluoro Rubber band
  •         One-touch 3-fold Clasp
  •         Screw Lock Crown
  •         Sapphire Glass with non-reflective coating
  •         Neobrite
  •         Shock Resistant
  •         Magnetic Resistant
  •         Deep Layer Hardening + TIC, partial AIP®
  •         200-meter water resistance
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Special BOX set limited to 100 units worldwide.

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CASIO America announced the MRGG2000RJ-2A for a February 2019 release with a list price of $4,300 USD.
▶️https://www.gshock.com/watches

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Swordsmith Teruhira Kamiyama
1981: Born in Hokkaido, Japan. 2006: Started training under Miyairi Kozaemon Yukihira. 2011: Recognized as a sword maker by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. 2016: Went independent in Akaiwa city, Okayama. Teruhira Kamiyama has received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, the Minister of Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award, and various other awards.
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About G-SHOCK
CASIO’s shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch is synonymous with toughness, born from the developer Mr. Ibe’s dream of ‘creating a watch that never breaks’. Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first, now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as ‘the toughest watch of all time’. Each watch encompasses the 7 elements; electric shock resistance, gravity resistance, low temperature resistance, vibration resistance, water resistance, shock resistance and toughness. The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure. Since its launch, G-SHOCK has continued to evolve, continuing to support on Mr. Ibe’s mantra “never, never give up”.

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Casio Electronics Co. Ltd.
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London, NW2 7JD
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Thursday, February 28, 2019

LOUIS MOINET – MOON Edition


LOUIS MOINETMOON Stainless Steel Limited Edition 150th Anniversary

Moon”:
Celebrating 150 years of Around the Moon

Around the Moon is a landmark work by Jules Verne that revolutionised the genre of speculative fiction. Exactly one hundred years before Apollo XI accomplished the real thing, Jules Verne anticipated a journey to the Moon. A visionary in every detail, he imagined a launch site on the coast of Florida – and a rocket splashing down in the sea after having completed its lunar orbit.

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Ateliers Louis Moinet feel that the 150th anniversary of Around the Moon deserves to be celebrated befittingly. History does not record whether Jules Verne and Louis Moinet ever met, but it’s well within the bounds of probability: both were men of science with very advanced astronomical knowledge (Moinet to conduct his scientific research, Verne for the purposes of researching his written works); both lived in the same place during the same period (1848-1853), probably moving in the same circles, including the French Academy of Sciences, and frequenting the same people, such as the famous astronomer Lalande.

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Ateliers Louis Moinet are celebrating this close encounter at the highest levels of astronomy with a limited edition comprising just 12 rose gold pieces and 60 steel pieces: “Moon”.

A fragment of the Moon on the wrist

At three o’clock, the “Moon” piece features a capsule containing a genuine lunar meteorite fragment. The capsule is positioned amid a dial that faithfully reproduces the surface of the Moon, complete with its familiar craters. Indeed, expert craftsmanship has been exercised on the brass dial to produce accurate depictions of Gassendi, Tycho, and Cassini, the best-known craters on the visible face of our closest neighbour.

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Moon features three different sets of openwork – on the hour markers, on the dial, and on the lugs and vertical bridges – giving the timepiece a uniquely three-dimensional aspect. It is also the first creation by Ateliers Louis Moinet to feature Roman numeral hour markers, made with three different geometrical sections. Their satin, diamond-studded finish is designed to reflect the blue flange that encompasses the piece, evoking the cosmos – and they appear to be suspended in mid-air, as if weightless.

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The openwork on Moon’s dial, between 8 and 12 o’clock, reveals each and every beat of the piece’s caliber. The escapement (generating 28,800 vibrations per hour) and the offset seconds hand are displayed in all their glory – carefully positioned to ensure an unobstructed view of every detail of Moon’s movement. The assembly is housed in Louis Moinet’s 43.2-millimetre Neo case, structured around two vertical bridges that span the timepiece, securing the strap at each end of their openwork lugs.

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An exclusive presentation case in the style of the first edition of Around the Moon has been specially created for this piece.

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In a new development, the Moon presentation case will also be punched in the shape of a lunar crater – in the middle of which a second fragment of lunar meteorite is sealed.
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Technical Specifications

Collection:  Limited Edition

Modfel: MOON 

Ref. LM-45.10.MO BB

Movement
Automatic Calibre LM45 : High precision automatic movement.
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
Power reserve: 48 hours
Jewels: 22
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds
Dial
Openwork Dial
The dial is openwork to observe each and every beat of the exclusive LM-45 caliber
  • Capsule at 3 o’clock
    Moon features a capsule containing a genuine lunar meteorite fragment
  • Surface of Moon
    The dial faithfully reproduces the surface of the Moon with its familiar craters (Gassendi, Tycho and Cassini)
  • Openwork hour markers
    The hour markers are suspended in mid-air, adding a further sense of dept
Case
Diameter: 43.2 mm
Design with two-part bezel and 6 screws, assembled at a 17° angleOriginal Louis Moinet® design featuring six-screw bezel
Original design by Louis Moinet®, made up of 59 parts
Case material:
  • 316l Stainless steel
  • 18k Rose Gold
Water resistance: 50 metres
Caseback: Secured with 6 screws, engraved with individual number and Louis Moinet markings
Crystals: Two anti-reflective sapphire crystals
Patent-pending crown guard
Sapphire crystal and back
Width between lugs: 22 mm
Strap
Louisiana alligator leather
Buckle: Folding clasp

Unique Limited to only 60 pieces
Unique timepiece Rose Gold - Limited to only 12 pieces

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