New Casio MRG-B5000 leak hints at a possible upgrade never seen before on a square G-Shock
A new rumor is pointing towards an upcoming MRG-B5000 model from Casio that could feature a Hammer Tone-style finish - something that’s never been seen before on a square-bodied MR-G.
The leak comes from a recent Instagram post by @geesgshock, a long-time G-Shock enthusiast who’s previously covered several high-end Casio releases accurately. The post (embedded below) claims that a new limited edition MRG-B5000 is in development and will launch later this year with a hammered finish similar to the hand-treated designs used in analog MR-G models like the MRG-G1000HT-1A.
While Casio has previously released Hammer Tone models in the analog MR-G lineup, this would be the first time that decorative metalwork will be applied to the classic square case shape based on the original DW-5000C. The MRG-B5000, launched in 2022, is currently the only digital watch in the premium MR-G family. It's constructed with a titanium alloy case and features top-end capabilities like Bluetooth sync, Multi Band 6 radio control, Tough Solar charging, and sapphire glass.
If the rumor is accurate, the new Hammer Tone MRG-B5000 could finally bridge the gap between Casio’s digital watch history and the artisanal finishes seen in MR-G analog watches. The leak also hints at the use of "artisan and/or armory finish," a style Casio has typically reserved for its Japan-limited models, which are often crafted with techniques like tsuiki (metal hammering) or zaratsu polishing.
No release window or pricing details have been shared yet, and Casio hasn’t officially commented. That said, considering that the MRG-G1000HT was priced at over ¥600,000 (~$4,152) at launch, and recent MRG-B5000 models sit in the ¥330,000-¥400,000 range, a hammered edition could easily push the price well above that - especially if traditional craftsmanship is involved.
Until further confirmation, treat this as a credible but unconfirmed leak. If it turns out to be real, this would be one of the most important (and desirable) square MR-G models to date.
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