Tuesday, February 25, 2020

CASIO – G-SHOCK MASTER of MR-G X Bruce Lee Special Edition

CASIOG-SHOCK MASTER of MT-G X Bruce Lee Model Ref. MRGG2000BL-9A Special Edition

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CASIO G-SHOCK 
UNVEILS MR-G x BRUCE LEE MODEL COLLABORATION MODEL
Latest Luxury Men’s Timepiece Comes with Unique, 
Jeet-Kune-Do “Yin Yang" Emblem on Case Back

Casio G-SHOCK adds a new addition to its luxury MR-G line. A total of only 300 pieces of the limited-edition watch, which is a collaboration model featuring legendary action film star and martial artist, Bruce Lee, who would have turned 80 years old this year, will go on sale worldwide.

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The MRG-G2000BL-9A was envisioned as a collaboration between Bruce Lee, whose combination of world-class physical and mental toughness continues to captivate people today, and the ever-evolving MR-G series, the pinnacle of the G-SHOCK line, which likewise continues to deliver an uncompromising commitment to structured materials, processing, and finishing.

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The updated MRG model arrives with a yellow, Dura Soft Fluoro-Rubber Band, which brings both high durability and a soft feel on the wrist, as well as sapphire glass crystal that provides outstanding scratch resistance.

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In addition to a strong yet comfortable band, the MRG-G2000BL-9A also boasts a sleek bezel that is coated with diamond-like carbon (DLC) to increase abrasion resistance. The model’s titanium case and bezel are also subjected to a deep-layer hardening process, which makes their surfaces four to five times harder than plain titanium, for a double hardening treatment, ensuring strength throughout the entire model.

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The colors black and yellow are used for the case and the band respectively, recalling the tracksuit worn by Bruce Lee in the posthumously released film, Game of Death. In addition, the colors yellow and red, which appear in the emblem of Jeet Kune Do, the martial arts philosophy founded by Lee, are used for the indices and the MR-G logo and second hand, respectively.

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The entire watch expresses the philosophical thinking behind Jeet Kune Do, as well as the philosophy of its creator Bruce Lee. The bezel is engraved with "Using no way as a way, having no limitation as limitation," a phrase that expresses the limitless potential of Jeet Kune Do, while its symbol, with the same phrase in Chinese, is engraved on the case back. The 3 o’clock position on the dial is also decorated with Bruce Lee’s signature, using the Chinese character "," or dragon, Bruce’s nickname. These and other features make the MRG-G2000BL-9A a special model very much alive with the energy of Bruce Lee, whose legendary spirit transcends the generations.

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The model is based on the MRG-G2000 of the flagship MR-G series, which matches the legendary action film star’s combination of strength and beauty while also delivering tons of advanced technology. The MRG-G2000BL-9A features time adjustment capabilities using radio wave time-calibration signals, GPS satellite signals, and Bluetooth® to ensure accurate time reflecting time zone changes around the world and daylight savings time.

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Specifications

Ref. MRG-G2000BL-9A
  • Shock Resistant
  • 200M Water Resistance
  • Airplane Mode
  • Super Illuminator LED Light
  • World Time (39 time zones)
  • Daily Alarm
  • Full Auto Calendar
  • 1/1 Sec. Stopwatch (24H)
  • Countdown Timer (24H)
Construction    Shock-resistant
Water Resistance    200 meters
Magnetic Resistance    ISO 764-compliant magnetic resistance
GPS Signal Frequency    1575.42 MHz
Radio Frequency    77.5 kHz (DCF77: Germany); 60 kHz (MSF: UK); 60 kHz (WWVB: USA); 40 kHz (JJY: Fukushima, Japan) / 60 kHz (JJY: Kyushu, Japan); 68.5 kHz (BPC: China)
GPS Signal Reception    Time-calibration (auto,* manual); acquisition of position information (manual)
    GPS signals are received automatically when the watch recognizes they are available in the area.
Radio Wave Reception    Automatic reception up to six times a day (except for use in China: up to five times a day)
Communication Specifications   
Communication Standard    Bluetooth® low energy
Signal Range    Up to 2m (may differ depending on surrounding conditions)
World Time    39 cities (39 time zones*, daylight saving on/off) and Coordinated Universal Time, auto summer time (DST) switching
    May be updated when connected to a smartphone.

Stopwatch    1 second; measuring capacity: 24hours; elapsed time
Countdown Timer    Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 24 hours)
Other Functions    Smartphone Link functions (world time: over 300 cities, automatic time adjustment, easy watch setting); auto hand home position correction (hour, minute and second hand); full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; battery level indicator; LED light (Super Illuminator with afterglow); daily alarm
Power Source    Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system)
Continuous Operation    About 23 months with the power-saving function* ON after full charge
    Power-saving after a certain period in a dark location

Size of Case    54.7 × 49.8 × 16.9 mm
Total Weight    Approx. 139g

Special Limited Edition - Only 300 Pieces




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Bruce Lee

Lee Jun-fan (Chinese: 李振藩; November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973), known professionally as Bruce Lee (Chinese: 李小龍), was a Chinese-American actor, director, martial artist, martial arts instructor, and philosopher. He was the founder of Jeet Kune Do, a hybrid martial arts philosophy drawing from different combat disciplines that is often credited with paving the way for modern mixed martial arts (MMA). Lee is considered one of the most influential commentators, critics, advocates, and martial artists of all time and is a pop culture icon of the 20th century who bridged the gap between East and West. He is often credited with helping to change the way Asians were presented in American films.
  • *1 The Bruce Lee name, image, likeness and all related indicia are intellectual property of Bruce Lee Enterprises, LLC. All Rights Reserved. www.brucelee.com .
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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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Press Contact
Corinna Fromm Communication
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20457 Hamburg / Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)40 / 8000 73 820
E-Mail: kontakt@corinnafromm.de

Press Contact UK
Casio Electronics Co. Ltd.
Stephanie Weekes
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12 Priestley Way,
London, NW2 7JD
Tel: + 44 20 8208 9558
E-Mail: stephaniew@casio.co.uk
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Monday, February 24, 2020

GIRARD-PERREGAUX – BRIDGES “Quasar Light” Tourbillon Sapphire Edition


















GIRARD-PERREGAUXBRIDGES Quasar Light” Neo-Tourbillon Sapphire 46 Limited Edition - 2020


The Quasar Light: Transparency To The Extreme

The ability to reveal the art in precision engineering is among Girard-Perregaux’s greatest achievements. The Quasar Light honours this legacy by engineering transparency to the extreme. Named after the most brilliant of astronomical entities - the Quasar – it is an epic masterpiece with gleaming aerial views of the Manufacture’s most iconic movement encased in Swiss-made Sapphire, exclusively available in just 18 pieces.


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Like its namesake, the Quasar Light outshines all others in its class. The glittering tourbillion appears to float inside an invisible case made from a single sapphire disk. Sculpting and polishing its curves to produce such extreme transparency required over 200 hours of work and hundreds of operations with techniques perfected over two centuries.

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Viewing its sensational aerial volumes feels as if stargazing through a telescope. The sapphire crystal box that extends from the case delivers this intergalactic 360° view. Achieving the perfect gloss within the movement required three times more sapphire than standard with a unique diamond and chemical polish.

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The watch glitters with starry lustre when light radiates across its movement and Ruthenium barrel. Selected for its diamond-like brilliance, Ruthenium is a rare platinum metal in extremely limited production. It forms dazzling crystals that burst with sparkling light in all directions on the watch face.

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The arrow shape of the Aerial Neo-bridges, a Girard-Perregaux signature, were inspired by architectural marvels in the world’s greatest cities. Finished yet again in Swiss-made sapphire, the bridges reveal the smallest details of the mechanism with a light, but powerful presence on the wrist.

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The tourbillon cage is powered by a unidirectional automatic winding system featuring a micro-rotor made of white gold. Visible through the sapphire crystal box, the micro-rotor is engraved with an eagle – an instantly recognisable hallmark of the Swiss Manufacture.

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The Quasar Light is a brilliantly bold expression of the technical mastery, contemporary design and rich heritage that exemplifies Girard-Perregaux. The 18 exclusive pieces are now luminous stars at the centre of an entirely new galaxy of watchmaking excellence.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model:  Quasar Light

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Reference: 99295-43-001-BA6A

Movement
Reference: GP09400-1128

Winding: Automatic
Power reserve: min. 60 hours
Number of components: 260, of which 27 jewels
Frequency: 21,600 Vib/h – (3 Hz)
Diameter: 36.00 mm (16’’’)
Thickness: 9.54 mm
Functions: Tourbillon, hours, minutes, small seconds on the tourbillon
Tourbillon
Tourbillon carriage composed of 79 components weighing only 0.250 grams
The iconic Girard-Perregaux bridges are made out of sapphire
Case
Material: sapphire glass
Diameter: 46 mm
Height: 15.25 mm
Glass: sapphire anti-reflective ‘box’
Case-back: sapphire crystal ‘box’
Water resistance: 30 meters (3 ATM)
Dial
No dial. Skeleton
Hands: skeletonised, white gold, ‘Dauphine’ type, with luminescent material
Strap
Material:
grey fabric with a metallic effect and hand-stitching
The timepiece will be delivered with a complimentary black alligator strap
Buckle: triple folding, white gold


Limited to Only 18 Pieces


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Press Contact:
Manager: Ivanne Perrinjaquet, iperrinjaquet@girard-perregaux.ch
Girard-Perregaux,
International PR : christine.giotto@girard-perregaux.com
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