The Next Rainbow Unicorn? A Closer Look At The Casio G-Shock MT-G 20th Anniversary Rainbow

The G-Shock MT-G is turning 20 this year, and like most Gen Z'ers, it is throwing a party with rainbows and unicorns – well maybe not unicorns.

You can’t compare the finish of a G-Shock to a Grand Seiko, but you can still admire the innovation that both Japanese brands bring to their collections. Take, for example, the recently launched Casio G-Shock MT-G MTGB1000RB-2A aka the 20th Anniversary Rainbow MT-G.
 

The latest entry from G-shock’s luxury MT-G connected collection, this limited edition timepiece generated a lot of excitement when it was unveiled at Baselworld 2019, and here’s why.

First of all, Casio has been exploring the possibilities of watchmaking materials and technology for ages. Whether it's the Hammer Tone MR-G decorated with the traditional tsuiki finish or the Carbon Core Guard construction of the new G-Shock Mudmaster, Casio has always come up with a way to make tough watches even more innovative. Last fall, Watchonista covered two of our favorite G-Shocks, the MT-G (read HERE) and MR-G (read HERE).

But G-Shocks have also always had an aesthetic allure, which is why they are so appealing to collectors. For example, while rainbow watches are having a moment (think Rolex, Hublot, Jacob & Co., Corum, et al), the MT-G B1000RB-2A offers a more subdued take on the trend.
 

Casio says the bezel of the MT-G B1000RB-2A is inspired by a lunar rainbow — a meteorological phenomenon that is formed from the light of the moon. Just as these weather events cast a unique prismatic effect, the color changes on the bezel are different for each timepiece.

This rainbow color is achieved by ion plating that colors the metal blue and yellow with the hues shifting to violet or green when you angle the case. The rainbow bezel is the most memorable visual, but there is a wide range of colors used around the dial — the hands and numbers feature slightly different hues for a full spectrum effect.