While G-Shock is globally famous for rugged, affordable resin beaters, Casio’s elite "MR-G" and anniversary lines push the brand into extreme high-end luxury territory. Built with precious metals, satellite tech, and traditional Japanese artisanal craftsmanship, these are the most expensive G-Shocks ever made.
Here are the 10 most expensive G-Shock watches ever released:
1. G-Shock "Dream Project #2" G-D001 – ~$400,000+ (Auction Value)
Created as a one-off masterpiece for G-Shock’s 40th anniversary and sold at a Phillips charity auction, this beast is completely skeletonized and cast in solid 18k yellow gold using a lost-wax method. Weighing a massive 355 grams, it features satellite-grade gallium solar cells, ruby bearings, and silicon gears.
2. G-Shock "Dream Project #1" G-D5000-9JR – ~$69,500 (Original Retail)
Released in strict limitation of only 35 units worldwide for G-Shock’s 35th anniversary, this square-case icon is forged entirely out of solid 18k yellow gold, combining heavy-duty luxury with standard shock-resistant architecture.
3. G-Shock MR-G "Gassan" MRGB2000GA-1 – $8,000
Limited to 500 pieces, this model features a mesmerizing bezel crafted from recrystallized hybrid titanium. The surface pattern is hand-finished to mimic the forged layers of traditional Japanese samurai swords by master swordsmith Sadanobu Gassan.
4. G-Shock MR-G "Hana-Basara" MRGB2000BS-3A – $8,000
Inspired by elite samurai armor, this piece features a faceted Cobarion bezel polished to a mirror finish. Its striking multi-toned case blends brown IP finishes with deep iron-colored DLC coatings and traditional Japanese color accents.
5. G-Shock MR-G "Tetsu Tsuba" MRGG2000HA-1 – $7,400
A 350-piece limited edition featuring a manual bezel finish inspired by *tetsu-tsuba* (iron sword guards) crafted by traditional armor artisan Shoami Chiharu. It marries extreme scratch-resistant titanium with distinct old-world Japanese artistry.
6. G-Shock MR-G "Hammer Tone" (MRG-G1000HT / MRG-G1000HG) – $6,200
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the MR-G line, these models feature deep-relief *tsuisuiki* hammer-tone texturing on the bezels and center links, hand-beaten individually by master metal artisan Biho Asano.
7. G-Shock MR-G Frogman "Kachiiro" MRGBF1000R-1A – $5,000
An ultra-high-end titanium dive watch sporting a 200-meter ISO-compliant water resistance architecture, asymmetrical deep-layer hardened case, and a rich traditional Japanese *kachiiro* (victory deep indigo blue) colorway.
8. G-Shock MR-G "Kachiiro" Series MRGB2000BA-1A – $4,300
Dressed in dark navy blue elements inspired by elite samurai armor aesthetics, this titanium fortress combines Bluetooth time-syncing, Tough Solar power, and a heavily faceted DLC-coated geometric case.
9. G-Shock MR-G Square MRGB5000B-1 – $4,000
The pinnacle of the classic square digital shape. It uses a complex multi-piece bezel construction made of DAT55G titanium alloy—which is three times harder than pure titanium—paired with a scratch-proof DLC coating.
10. G-Shock MT-G "Rainbow" Volcanic Weather MTG-B1000VL-4AJR – $3,500
Inspired by volcanic lightning, this analog high-end luxury piece features a striking rainbow IP-coated bezel achieved through a specialized arc-ion plating process, giving every single bezel a completely unique gradient look.
