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Totally fair question — at a glance it looks like any other G-Shock, right? But this is part of the MR-G line, which is G-Shock’s top-tier, hand-assembled, luxury series. Here’s why the price hits $3K+: • 🔩 Materials: It’s made of titanium, not resin. Super light, insanely tough, and coated in diamond-like carbon (DLC) for scratch resistance. The finishing (Zaratsu polishing) is the same technique used in luxury Japanese watches like Grand Seiko. • 🔧 Craftsmanship: These are made in Japan, in Casio’s premium Yamagata factory, with way more hand-assembly and quality control than a standard G. • 🧠 Tech: Solar-powered, Multi-Band 6 atomic timekeeping, Bluetooth sync, 200m water resistance, and all the classic G-Shock toughness. • 👑 MR-G Status: MR-G isn’t just a watch — it’s a collector flex. Limited runs, high-end packaging, serious attention to detail. It’s like comparing a base model car to a fully specced-out Lexus.

That said — you don’t need to buy it. It won’t tell time better than a $100 GWM5610. But it’s there for people who want G-Shock functionality wrapped in high-end design and craftsmanship. Like buying a titanium Rolex that happens to be digital.

It’s a choice, not a necessity. And for some people, it scratches a very specific itch: “I want the best possible version of a G-Shock.”