I have to thank you for your enthusiasm and videos on the MRG's. After watching many videos, I think it was your discussion and conversation that was the final swaying motion in me going for G-Shock over the Anti-Magnetic Grand Seiko Quartz (which was also a magnificent watch). Its funny. when I went to Osaka, it was the reverse stn with blue markings and screws that I thought would win me over, but after looking at all of them side by side in the store I ended up going with the Silver. I think it just looked better on my pasty white skin :D :D The one downside I notice over grand Seiko would be that the rounded finishing on the Grand Seiko links is without doubt the most comfortable bracelet I've worn. the gshock is a little harder edged, but because its titanium I don't even notice it when wearing. I was fortunate enough that the salesman in the large mall was on commission and was willing to take links from another stock watch and fit them for me to make the deal. I did pay for the links, as he would re-order new links to replace them on the other watch. but the service in Japan was so good. I Highly recommend anyone who loves watches go to Japan for a visit :D
Man you must be very strong! Never think about buying more bracelet for a new watch. Btw, I was curious that do you talk to Japanese in English in the mall? I wanna travel to there as well but I’m afraid without Japanese it’s hard to communicate.
@@LKRM8863 Its completely fine. some people speak english, but mostly its all japanese, but honestly, there is no problem getting around or communicating. Japanese people are very willing to help, and Google Translate is very effective. just download the translation files so you dont need to rely on reception. all signs etc are in english and japanese so using the trains etc is a little tricky at first, but works out fine. in the malls i just used the phone translate as required.
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Most watch collectors end up buying more or less the same watches at the end of the day. This Casio is definately a timeless piece for bold collectors.
you actually make a very good point and you are correct. I have found that I have gone back to liking the watches I liked when I was in my early twenties. I liked then Mechanical Chronographs and the G-Shock Square. When I saw the Full Metal in 2018 (I think it was) I thought that with MB6, Bluetooth and Solar this was the bees knees and the watch to beat every other watch. Today, I think many people will think that. So I am trying to only show things I like myself so my content is completely uncontrived.. Well that is theory in any case.
i really wish they had used gold emblems and buttons on the silver one the same as they did on the dlc.. i think that would have made it pop just a bit more.
I would say to anyone, just save up and buy an MRG if you think it is the watch you want. This was the process will make sure that is the one you want.
@@masterwatch I will bet you didn’t know that manny parts and polishing was made by Seiko cuz Casio doesn’t have know how or master zaratsu artisans or machines or micro artists craftsmen. Final assembly is done by Casio in Yamagata prefecture factory,also all Oceanus line is also done in Seiko-Epson studios then finalized in Yamagata.
I think I only uploaded the first video a few days ago, I don't know if that is good or not. Also I am trying to make the videos better. Thank you for your comment.
out of curiosity did you pay full UK retail for the mrgs? I've been eyeing this model for the good part of a year, but it just seems cheaper to buy overseas.
I think the Carbon + Titanium GCW-B5000 will be released in December 2023 and this is going to be interesting and it may be more resilient than all the full metals.
They are super nice. But even I as a g-shock fanatic can't justify spending that much on one. I do have four versions of the stainless steel metal square (the B5000G, B5000D, B5000PB-6, and B5000TFC Porter), and two of the titanium pieces (the TVA and the TCM camo). So I'm very happy with the ones I have, won't be stepping up to these. Nice review, thanks.
My Mrg-b5000 silver version has gotten scratched on the cobarium bezel, somehow, not even through heavy use. Perhaps some negligible nicks but still. Have you noticed the same?
@@thenameisYU I had a silver gmwb5000. Man that’s just attracted to scratch, the bezel and bracelet. And since Bezel is extruded, I think that may apply to every metal square that bezel could scratch easily and noticeable.
Thank you.. They are expensive especially compared to other G-Shocks but the build quality is very good and you can understand why they are so expensive. I have a feeling they will become more desirable as time goes on.
For this sort of money I’d expect the machined screw-back case to line up so the logo and text is straight. Screw it down, mark the top and bottom, unscrew then stamp/machine. Is it unrealistic, maybe - but my OCD would kick in if my screw-back was at an angle.
Trantixxii stands for Transformed Titanium 22. Casio spent 6 years working with Nippon Steel to create a titanium alloy that is lighter and stronger than regular titanium but can be polished.
@@masterwatch There are 2 watches made entirely from Trantixxii, The GMW’s-B5000TR and TCC. Both super interesting watches. The MRG-B5000BA is the top of the MRG Square bunch too I think.
@@masterwatchI caved and ended up buying one. Arriving fresh from Japan tomorrow. Question: does this use a pin and collar system for adjusting the bracelet?
It is a good questions and I've been asked a few times. If I could only have one it would be the silver B5000D-1 but that is only if I really had to chose.
@@andresfeliperojas8771 to date I haven't actually seen any scratches on my own watches but I am careful and tend to take them off when I am doing manual work. I do expect the MR-Gs to be more scratch resistant than the steel GMWs.
I’ve seen both of these squares in person and held in my hand but honestly they look too into your face with that wanna be luxury appearance. My favorite ones up to this day are the first two titanium twins a.k.a. stealthwealth and the Camouflage. The later versions all seem to be afterthoughts and excessively overdone for marketing purpose. For me personally analogue mr-g is the way to go especially with the technology involved in it😉
All this talk abou cobarium, titanium, 4 times harder etc, and still I see scratches on the top right corner of the bezel on this supposedly new or exhibition piece (i.e. not really used). The whole point of such a polished premium version is exactly that, that it remains looking that polished and perfect. As it is obvious it is not that difficult to scratch, it really is not justifiable to spend all that money. Sorry Casio.
@@masterwatch OK, maybe I was too hasty, they may be finger marks! For example at 1:49, or 2:14-2:15, 3:00, top right corner, there is definitely something breaking up the shine there (can also be seen in other pats of th video). Was it a finger mark? Though you pass our finger over it it seems and it's still there after that, so it looks like some sort of shallow scratch to me.
Hard doesn’t mean Adamantium. Tf do you clowns expect? Cobarion was made initially for the golf industry but they found it made clubs too light and strong so it was banned. That’s the level of the Cobarion alloy. How about you go onto a Rolex page and complain about Oystersteel? 🤡
Have you noticed that the silver cobarium bezel gets scratched easily? I have the same and even though I’ve used it lightly it’s acquired scratch lines on the bezel. I thought something like that wouldn’t be possible!
I think it’s just the coating that getin scratched. And since it’s silver color it more noticeable. If that happens to black mrg that might not be a prob. I can feel that hurt man.
The module seems to be able to work fine for at least 10 years. We know that many G-Shocks are still working fine at 20 years old and I've seen old casio watches still working at 30 years. The electronic and in particular the battery aspect is the thing that ages though the battery is the thing with the shortest life time. I don't know but I think the MR-G line has extended servicing by Casio would I would need to look at those details again.
I had a MTG-1000 "serviced" by Casio and all they did was replace the module. If the module is in stock they will just swap them out. No idea how long Casio keeps reusing modules across their line and how long they keep modules for service swaps. Circuit rot is real. At the heart of this quartz watch is just a mother board and circuits. Edit: Bluetooth v5.0 is the last version my current iPhone supports. Bluetooth compatibility will eventually end in 15 years or so. For the price I'd buy a mechanical watch if you want a chance of serviceability 50 years down the line.
In terms of chip, like Gshock square, you would expect it to last much longer without service if the battery is good. But for Gshock with minute and second hands I think you might need it serviced since it needs oil like mechanical watch to lubricate the gear around the hands.
@@LKRM8863 Yes, solid state is more robust than mechanical. My MTG-1000 hands fell out of alignment. This model was before Tough Movement. My point was Casio didn't fix the hands, they just replaced the whole module. The module will eventually fail ( gasket failure /moisture, LED, Radio, battery corrosion and any other possible way) and the only option is replacing the module. The MRG-B5000 is a nice time piece but no I don't think it is "serviceable" in 30 years time. In 30 years the Bluetooth hardware probably won't be compatible with current phones. I doubt Casio would still produce a module with an outdated Bluetooth transmitter. A Swiss mechanical movement might not be as accurate or as robust as quartz but its repairable in 30 years.
The video is very nice quality and shows the beauty of the watch really nicely and way better in mute mode, I am sorry to say, mainly because of the constant and regular loud saliva rolling noise. You have shared some good basic info, would have been nicer to hear in a more composed manner with a better edit and silencing out the above mentioned noise. All the best for the other reviews.
@@masterwatch apologies not needed mate. You are doing a good job. You will get better and better with every video. I shared honest feedback not to critique but only to help you improve. I believe in you. Go for it pal.
Casio G-Shock, the Square and Frogman in particular are fantastic watches. In fact I would say Casio and Rolex are the biggest most successful watch companies to date.
The MRG's are good let me tell you.. Expensive but very good. The blue one is my least favourite but I imagine it will be other people's favourite for sure as the colouring is super unique and different.. I do like it but I definitely like the Silver and Black one probably more. I have a feeling Casio will release a Gold MRG and think that will be very cool especially if it has the thin red line.
I want one but keep talking myself out because I already own a steel B5000. Really wish they just made it in a regular titanium for under $1000. Citizen uses titanium in many watches under $1000 so really Casio is just gate keeping
The MR-Gs are a different watch to the B5000 steels mainly because they are titanium and the multipart bezel construction but you make a good point Citizen do make a lot of Titanium watches that are cheaper but their build quality is not as good as MR-G but it is still good but the MR-G build quality is really very high.
@@masterwatch I totally understand how different the MRG model is, more work goes into the case than a lot of luxury watches that focus on the movement. I am saying give us a GMW-B5000 in titanium since Citizen can manage to make affordable Ti watches. Since I already own a GMWB5000D-1, I have debated the MRGB5000D-1 or Longines Spirit Chrono. The Spirit is very nice but the MRG I would realistically wear possibly daily in place of my steel one. Resell isn't a concern because I wear my watches so they get scratched and such. I also have not seen the MRG in person, could change things.
@@66racer the GMW-B5000 does have titanium version like the B5000TB that I think was the first Titanium Square and today it is probably still one of the nicest looking Squares also. Do see an MR-G as in the hand you can tell the difference. Saying that the steel GMW Squares are still a very good choice and value for the money in my opinion.
@@masterwatch I forget about those because of the patterns on them but you are right about that. The MRG model is the perfect design. A GMW in plain natural titanium would be perfect, even if $1k-$1500 but probably would undercut the MRG version. Perhaps seeing it in person would win me over. Owning an Accutron DNA, I'm ok spending on quartz.
Wrong, titanium is softer than stainless steel. A lot softer. I don't know specifically about the alloys used here, and who knows what casio's "4x as hard" marketing blurb actually means scientifically. I would still assume it's softer than typical wristwatch stainless steel.
I understood that titanium has material properties that are harder and lighter than steel in general but I haven't gone into any detail recently and it is years ago that I was talking to experts about these materials. I would be interested to know more myself.
@@masterwatch I can't help you: I only collect GW-M5600/5610. Only thought you should also mention the one with the negatice display. It is also quite stunning. 👍
While these look cool, I guarantee if I had one of these, it would be scratched within a week, titanium or no titanium. I also think the dlc coating would suffer over time, like all coatings do. Funny that GMW-B5000 titanium series are only labelled Casio and don't even get a MT-G designation despite costing close to £1.5k GBP. Good video thank you.
You might be right. I need to wear them for real and see how I feel after a while, I will do this. Yes the MRG thing is interesting as should the other GMW Titaniums be MRG also? it is interesting, I will think about this and perhaps do a video on it.
Wow !! that is expensive. Casio has really pushed the hike up the price here. All I can say is that the watch is very nice build quality but that is expensive.
They are expensive that is for sure. The MRG is certainly fantastic build quality, but I do know what you mean. Also I think I would also like a steel version.
Nice watches, nice presentation. But you need to get rid of the "ntz" when you talking, it's really annoying. Just listen your videos and you will see what I talking about.
