Befitting the MR-G Series and its continued pursuit of excellence, each bezel is individually hand carved by Masao Kobayashi (top), a metalsmith highly skilled in the technique of chasing, with the image of a dragon climbing to the heavens.
The surface of the bezel and band simulates the tetsu sabiji (rusted steel) finishing technique used on the Shougeki-Maru kabuto helmet. The aged feel was reproduced by metal artisan Masanao Kikuchi, who used special dyes. Furthermore, the bezel is finished with layers of brown and blue ion plating (IP) to create the rugged look of rusted steel, while the band is finished with a navy blue ito odoshi (overlaying plates of armour bound together with a navy blue string) used in the Shougeki-Maru kabuto. This gives a unique textured finish that enhances the deep colours of the rusted steel look.
The rugged textures and unique colours create a deeply inspired design that evokes the aged beauty of the kabuto helmet.