# Rugged 80s-Style Timepieces The G-SHOCK MRGB5000 Pays Homage to the Brand's Original Model By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-03-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-mrgb5000 References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/g-shock-mrgb5000-watches/) & [gshock](https://www.gshock.com/collections/mrgb5000) The G-SHOCK MRGB5000 timepiece is being launched by the brand to pay homage to its first model that was released nearly 40-years ago and offer discerning wearers with a way to enhance their style with [retro aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dw5000r). The watch comes in the form of the MRGB5000B-1 and the MRGB5000D-1, which are both constructed with [metal components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gsteel-modern-industrial-series) that help to offer elevation over the original model. The bezels on the timepieces are crafted with COBARION, which is rated to be four-times harder than titanium and will even shine as brightly as platinum to boot. The G-SHOCK MRGB5000 timepiece is priced starting at $3,500 and is available now to preorder from the brand's website for vintage-loving consumers to stake their claim now for one of their own. Image Credit: G-SHOCK ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Timepiece Fashion:** The market for 80s-style timepieces continue to grow as consumers seek unique, retro aesthetics. - **Luxury Watch Materials:** The use of high-tech materials like COBARION offer innovative opportunities in the production and marketing of luxury watches. - **Direct-to-consumer Sales:** The G-SHOCK MRGB5000's availability for pre-order through the brand website highlights the increased importance of direct-to-consumer sales. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend for retro timepieces and the use of unique materials to create innovative styles. - **Luxury Watchmaking:** The luxury watch industry has the opportunity to incorporate higher-tech materials like COBARION to create more exclusive and innovative products. - **E-commerce:** The direct-to-consumer sales model exhibited by the G-SHOCK MRGB5000 underscores the importance and potential of e-commerce in the retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Celestial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gcwb5000un-carbon-edition.md) - [Nostalgic Digital Watch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-dw5000r.md) - [Rugged Swordsmith-Designed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-mrgb2000js.md) - [Durable Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg.md) - [Rugged Otherworldly Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-mtg-diffuse-nebula.md) - [Tough Chromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-polychromatic-accents-collection.md) - [Samurai Armor-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-mrg.md) - [Haute Hammered Finish Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-mrgb5000ht.md) - [Metallic Blue Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gmb2100-and-gmwb5000.md)