# Ti64 Titanium Timepieces Casio Releases the Ultra-Tough 'MRG-B5000BA-1JR' Watch By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-05-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrgb5000ba1jr References: [acquiremag](https://www.acquiremag.com/style/casio-mrg-b5000ba-1jr) & [gshocksio](https://gshock.casio.com/us/) [Casio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-mrgb2100r2a) has announced the launch of its newest MR-G series timepiece called the MRG-B5000BA-1JR and it features a slick black and blue titanium design scheme. The new wristwatch makes heavy use of [Ti64 titanium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minus8-diver-1t-solar), which is three times stronger than regular grade titanium. This material is used throughout the design, on its case, buttons, strap, and back cover. In addition, the watch features a scratch-resistant Cobarion bezel, blue Ion-plated detailing, and an all-black DLC finish. Other notable features include a built-in stopwatch, world clock, timer, alarms, auto-calender, and LED backlighting. What's more, the watch comes equipped with a [solar-powered battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g5600bg5) that can last up to 22 months on a full charge. For those interested, the MRG-B5000BA-1JR is currently only available to purchase in Japan but should receive an international release in the coming weeks. Image Credit: Casio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ti64 Titanium:** The use of Ti64 titanium in watches presents an opportunity for disruption in the luxury timepiece industry by offering a stronger and more durable material for watch design. - **Solar-powered Batteries:** The use of solar-powered batteries in watches opens up an opportunity for innovation in the wearable technology industry by offering a sustainable energy source for devices. - **Scratch-resistant Materials:** The development of scratch-resistant materials in watch design provides an opportunity for innovation in the jewelry and accessories industry by offering customers products that are not easily damaged. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Timepiece Industry:** The use of Ti64 titanium alloys offers a new frontier in watch design, creating opportunities for luxury watch manufacturers to differentiate product offerings. - **Wearable Technology Industry:** The use of solar-powered batteries will open up a whole new range of opportunities for wearable technology devices, with longer and more sustainable battery life. - **Jewelry and Accessories Industry:** The use of scratch-resistant materials can be applied across a range of products, creating new opportunities to innovate in the jewelry and accessories industry by offering enhanced durability and long-lasting luxury products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Titanium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-mrgb2100r2a.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) - [Rugged Swordsmith-Designed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-mrgb2000js.md) - [Artful Patterned Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrgb2000kt3a.md) - [Durable Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg.md) - [Stealthy Durable Elegant Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmcb2100z.md) - [Japanese Woodwork-Inspired Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-woodwork.md) - [Stealthy Japanese Woodcraft Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrgb2100b1a.md)