Casio G-Shock MTG-B2000YBD-2A new premium watch launching soon

The Casio G-Shock MTG-B2000YBD-2A has been confirmed. Rumors of this new premium MTG-B2000 series model surfaced in late March, indicating a new colorway to follow the MTG-B2000YBD-1A; this older version launched in 2021 and is predominantly black with red accents.

Japanese media outlet Mynavi News has now revealed that the MTG-B2000YBD-2A is on the way, with a black and blue-gray design. Images of the watch show a black ion-plated stainless steel casing and band and blue-gray ion-plating for the bezel and buttons. Like its predecessor, it is said to have a dual-core guard structure with a carbon-reinforced resin monocoque case for enhanced durability.

The MTG-B2000YBD-2A is expected to have the same features as the older MTG-B2000YBD-1A. This is a Multi Band 6 radio-controlled watch with Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to access further tools and settings in the Casio Watches smartphone app. There is support for 27 time zones, a daily alarm, a 1-second stopwatch and a countdown timer with a 24-hour range. Other features include Tough Solar charging and an LED backlight that allows you to read the watch face in lower lighting.

The Casio G-Shock MTG-B2000YBD-2A watch is expected to launch in Japan this May, priced at 181,500 yen (~$1,279). This is the same price as the older MTG-B2000YBD-1A in this market. Whether or when this watch could launch in other countries like the US remains to be seen.