The MRG-G2000HT-1A is impressive inside and out. In addition to its ability to receive standard time radio waves, GPS satellite signals, and Bluetooth transmissions, the beauty of this timepiece it on the surface. The external case is patterned by bold but delicate strokes of craftsmen's hands applying traditional kasumi-tsuchime metal hammering. This forging technique, in which metal is pounded with a hammer, has long been used to form robust metal products such as armour and copperware. The technique has been passed down to modern times by skilled masters of the craft through a history of over 1,200 years. |