Casio has officially announced that its premium G-Shock MRG-B2000RG-3A will hit shelves in parts of Europe this July. The release, limited to the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain, comes with a retail price tag of €3,300. Pre-launch email signups are already open for those eager to get early notifications.
The model has been generating buzz ever since it debuted in Japan, alongside the similarly designed MRG-B2000BG-3AJR. Now, European fans won’t have to wait much longer.
A Nod to Tradition, Wrapped in Futuristic Craft
Casio didn’t hold back on the design elements this time.
The MRG-B2000RG-3A is more than just another rugged watch—it’s basically wearable craftsmanship. Its case and bezel are forged from titanium and treated with deep-layer hardening, then finished in “kurogane-iro,” a striking blue-green hue traditionally seen on heated iron and ancient Japanese armor.
One standout detail? The recrystallized titanium bezel. It’s not something you see every day. The surface has a crystal-like pattern that subtly plays with the light.
There’s also a layered visual theme across the dial. It features a tortoiseshell texture, and if you look closely, a fan motif stretches across the outer rim.
Not Just a Pretty Face—This Watch Has Muscle
Beauty’s great, but G-Shocks are known for their brawn.
The MRG-B2000RG-3A lives up to that expectation. It’s built to survive serious abuse, with shock resistance, magnetic shielding, and water resistance up to 20 bar (200 meters). And thanks to Casio’s solar tech, the battery doesn’t need swapping any time soon.
One interesting point? The battery runs up to five months on a full charge—or over two years in power-saving mode. That’s more than enough juice for everyday wear, travel, or, well, surviving a zombie apocalypse.
And because this is 2025, the watch also features Bluetooth connectivity and multiband 6 radio-controlled timekeeping. That means atomic clock precision—automatically.
The Craft Behind the Details
Casio pulled out some serious manufacturing tricks to make this model.
The indexes aren’t just blocks of metal—they’re shaped like Japanese swords. Literally. And they’re finished using a nano-level polishing method developed by Yamagata Casio, one of the company’s most advanced facilities.
Same goes for the strap. It’s not leather. It’s not regular rubber. It’s Dura-Soft fluororubber, etched with a Bishamon Kikko pattern (a kind of Japanese tortoiseshell geometric layout). This gives it both visual flair and long-lasting flexibility.
Here’s what else makes the MRG-B2000RG-3A tick:
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Sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective coating
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Super Illuminator LED light for night-time visibility
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Screw-lock crown for extra durability
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Automatic hand correction if things go out of sync
Feature List That Reads Like a Wish List
The full spec sheet looks almost overkill—but in a good way.
| Feature | Detail |
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| Case Material | Titanium with green DLC coating |
| Strap | Dura-Soft fluororubber with geometric pattern |
| Dimensions | 54.7 × 49.8 × 16.9 mm |
| Weight | 138 grams |
| Water Resistance | 20 bar (200 meters) |
| Battery Life | 5 months (regular), 26 months (power-save) |
| Time Sync | Bluetooth + Multiband 6 |
| Extra Functions | World Time (27 cities), Stopwatch, Timer, Alarm, Auto Calendar |
Honestly, for a G-Shock, this is luxury-level detail.
The build, the polish, the durability—all of it puts the MRG series in a league of its own.
European Fans Get Their Turn
Until now, the MRG-B2000RG-3A was a Japan-only affair.
Now, it’s rolling out across the Netherlands, Spain, and Germany this July. No official day yet, but email notifications are available for those who want a heads-up.
Casio’s decision to limit the initial release to three countries might be strategic—or just supply-related. Either way, demand is expected to be high.
Some enthusiasts are already calling it one of the cleanest-looking MR-Gs to date. At €3,300, it’s definitely not cheap, but it’s meant for collectors and die-hard fans who know exactly what they’re buying.
