FEATURES
1 Full metal with refined beauty
The bezel is formed from a total of 27 separate components instead of the conventional single piece, and the dimpled parts of the band are also constructed with separate componentry. The multi-component design enables the application of meticulously detailed high-quality polishes. Sallaz polishing creates the beautiful mirror surfaces, and titanium carbide finishing enhances abrasion resistance. Separate hairline and mirror finishes highlight the beauty of the metal’s texture.
2 Multi-Guard Structure for supporting an intricate form
Buffering is inserted between the bezel parts and case to help absorb impacts to the module, delivering shock-resistance in a full-metal construction with an intricate multi-component bezel.
3 Super-hard alloys developed in Japan: Combining strength with beauty
The top bezel is made with COBARION®, an alloy about four times harder than pure titanium which also has a brilliant gleam comparable to platinum. The band links employ DAT55G, an alloy which is about three times harder than pure titanium. These Japan-made super-hard alloys make for an exterior design that offers both strength and beauty, along with a sophisticated textural appeal. A special Ti64 titanium alloy is used for the case, case back, and buttons.
* COBARION® is a registered trademark of the Iwate Industry Promotion Center and is manufactured exclusively by Eiwa Corporation.
* DAT is a registered trademark of Daido Steel Co., Ltd. in Japan.
4 Dial design inspired by kigumi concept from Japanese aesthetics
The latticework-like form with an intricate series of openings creates a geometric pattern beautifully expressing the worldview of kigumi, the traditional Japanese art of woodwork joinery. The openings in the latticework dial ensure plenty of light passes through to power the watch. The 12 o’clock index features an intricately assembled two-part structure. This kind of craftwork, which demands the very highest precision, is only possible thanks to the fine processing technologies of Yamagata Casio.
* Graphic illustrates light passing through the open latticework pattern on the dial.
Kigumi
Kigumi is a traditional Japanese construction method and woodworking technique used for wooden joinery without the use of nails or other metal fittings. It produces forms with both structural strength and artistic design sensibility. Such wooden latticework techniques produce intricate geometric patterns, which can also be observed in other traditional Japanese handicrafts.