This Insane Titanium G-Shock Will Make Royal Oak Fans Do a Double Take

This full-titanium MR-G CasiOak may be the 2100’s ultimate form.

a closeup of a g shock titanium casioak watch

Published November 5, 2024

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One of the biggest hits to come out of the minds at Casio in recent years is the G-Shock 2100 series.

Initially launched as an ultra-affordable all-resin model in 2019, the watch’s Octagonal bezel instantly drew aesthetic comparisons to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, earning the watch the colloquial nickname “CasiOak” among fans.

G-Shock has not shied away from the comparisons and over the past five years the brand has massively expanded the 2100 series to include a steel bezel, full steel case and bracelet and, most recently, an all-analog full-steel chronograph version.

Earlier this year, G-Shock finally added the 2100 form factor to its top-of-the-line MR-G line with a blacked-out titanium version priced at $4,800, further blurring the lines between the CasiOak and the actual Royal Oak. Now, G-Shock has a new MR-G 2100 in gray titanium that looks even more like the real deal, making this new CasiOak the closest I’ve seen to scratching that Royal Oak itch.

a g shock titanium casioak watch on the wrist of a man wearing a suit — This is the closest G-Shock we’ve seen yet ot an actual Royal Oak.

A Royal CasiOak

Unlike virtually every other CasiOak, the new G-Shock MRGB2100D-1A is a legitimate luxury watch. A “royal” CasiOak, if you will (sorry).

Like its blacked-out predecessor, the watch features a full titanium case, bezel and bracelet. But that’s not all. G-Shock has employed a variety of unique titanium alloys that boast hardness ratings several times greater than standard Grade 2.

The watch utilizes Ti64 alloy for the case, DAT55G alloy for the bracelet, and Cobarion for the bezel. What’s more, G-Shock has applied a titanium carbide coating to the watch’s surface to further enhance its scratch resistance.

a g shock titanium casioak watch seen from the side — Employing three different titanium alloys, the latest MR-G is a showcase for G-Shock’s metalwork.

The watch also boasts luxury-level finishing, as the heightened luster of Cobarion and workability of DAT55G allow the brand to add fine mirror polishing not typically seen on titanium. The bezel is especially impressive and consists of 27 individually finished components.

The dial doesn’t feature the Tapisserie pattern of the Royal Oak, but it still boasts a deep and alluring texture. The MR-G’s dial features a unique interlocking pattern inspired by the Japanese woodworking art kigumi. The natural openings in the dial’s pattern have the added benefit of allowing light to reach the solar panels hidden beneath.

a g shock titanium casioak watch seen from the back — The bracelet features G-Shock’s unique sliding lock feature on the clasp.

The dial is also completely analog, further driving home the AP comparisons — there are no digital Royal Oaks, after all — while the watch is powered by a solar-powered quartz module that’s radio-controlled, Bluetooth-enabled and features a perpetual calendar that’s accurate until 2099.

Pricing and Availability

Like other MR-G watches, the MRGB2100D-1A definitely isn’t cheap. While slightly more affordable than the black version that debuted earlier in the year, the watch is still priced at $4,200, making it one of the most expensive G-Shocks you can currently buy.

It’s certainly a lot of money, and there are plenty of automatic integrated sports watches on the market that will give you Royal Oak vibes for less, even in titanium, from brands like Christopher Ward, Maurice Lacroix and Nivada Grenchen.

But those watches, of course, aren’t G-Shocks, so if you’re looking for the robustness and convenience of a G-Shock in a luxury package that recalls the Royal Oak, then this may be the watch for you.