Key Takeaways
1. Unique Construction: The MTG-B2000YBD-2A features a carbon-fiber-reinforced resin core and a bezel made of 235 layers of carbon and blue glass fiber, combining durability with a lightweight design.
2. Advanced Features: It is water-resistant up to 200 meters and includes Casio’s Triple G Resist technology for shock and vibration resistance. The watch uses Tough Solar technology for battery life, providing around five months of operation on a full charge.
3. Quartz Movement & Connectivity: The watch employs quartz movement (Module No. 5636) and can sync with smartphones via Bluetooth, allowing users to modify settings and access multiple time zones.
4. Additional Functions: It includes a stopwatch, countdown timer, daily alarm, auto-calendar, and a hand shift function that moves the hands aside for easier reading.
5. Pricing & Availability: Priced at ¥181,500 (approximately $1,280), the watch will be released in Japan in May 2025, with no current information on international availability.
Casio has launched a new addition to its MT-G series, named the MTG-B2000YBD-2A. The announcement came in April 2025, with the official release occurring in Japan in May. This timepiece artfully blends carbon fiber with metal components, ensuring durability while remaining lightweight. It features a striking black and blue-gray palette, complemented by a metallic band and a bezel crafted from layers of carbon and glass fiber.
Unique Construction
The case incorporates a core made of carbon-fiber-reinforced resin, encased in a stainless steel outer shell. The bezel consists of an impressive 235 layers of carbon fiber fused with blue glass fiber. The band is a composite structure, showcasing stainless steel on the exterior and fine resin within. The dimensions of the watch are 55.1 mm in length, 49.8 mm in width, and 15.9 mm in thickness, weighing in at approximately 131 grams.
Advanced Features
The watch face is shielded with sapphire crystal that has an anti-reflective finish. It’s designed to withstand water pressure up to 200 meters, alongside impressive resistance to shock, centrifugal force, and vibrations, thanks to Casio’s Triple G Resist technology. An LED light illuminates the dial, while the battery harnesses energy from light via Casio’s Tough Solar system, providing about five months of operation on a full charge without additional light.
The timepiece employs quartz movement (Module No. 5636) for accurate timekeeping, utilizing both radio signals (Multi-Band 6) and Bluetooth connectivity. Users can sync it with their smartphones using the Casio Watches app, enabling them to modify settings, set alarms, update time, and even locate their phone. It displays two time zones and accommodates 27 different world time zones, including automatic adjustments for daylight saving time.
Additional Functions
Moreover, the watch features a stopwatch, countdown timer, daily alarm, a full auto-calendar, and a hand shift function that conveniently moves the hands aside when necessary.
Pricing & availability
The MTG-B2000YBD-2A is priced at ¥181,500 in Japan, which translates to roughly $1,280. Casio has yet to announce whether or when it will be available in other countries.
