The most expensive G-Shock ever sold is the G-D001, a one-of-one 18-karat gold watch that Phillips sold in New York in December 2023 for $400,050, a world auction record for any Casio watch. As of November 2026, no G-Shock has come close at auction. This countdown ranks the ten priciest G-Shocks from #10 up to #1, combining that auction record with Casio’s own launch prices for its most expensive limited editions.
G-Shock built its name on a $100 promise: a watch you can drop off a building. Then Casio spent three decades building a luxury line on top of it. The MR-G series uses titanium, hand-polished bezels and sapphire, and the special projects at the top of this list are made of solid gold and carved sapphire. The square shape stays the same. The price tag does not.
| Rank | Item | Price (USD) | Sale date | Sold at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | MR-G MRG-B5000SA | $6,600 | Late 2026 | Casio launch price |
| 9 | MR-G MRG-B2100HR | about $7,000 (¥1,100,000) | November 2026 | Casio launch price, Japan |
| 8 | MR-G MRG-B2000JS | about $7,300 (¥1,100,000) | Listed 2024 | Casio launch price, Japan |
| 7 | MR-G “Tetsu Tsuba” MRG-G2000HA | $7,400 | 2018 | Casio launch price |
| 6 | MR-G Frogman MRG-BF1000EB | about $7,600 (¥1,210,000) | June 2026 | Casio launch price |
| 5 | MR-G “Hana-Basara” MRG-B2000BS | $8,000 | 2021 | Casio launch price |
| 4 | MR-G “Gassan” MRG-B2000GA | $8,000 | Late 2022 | Casio launch price |
| 3 | G-D5000-9JR, 18-karat gold | about $70,000 (¥7,700,000) | 2019 | Casio launch price, Japan |
| 2 | MR-G MRG-D5000 Blue Sapphire | $80,000 (¥11,000,000) | December 2026 | Casio launch price |
| 1 | G-D001, one-of-one 18-karat gold | $400,050 | December 2023 | Phillips, New York |
10. MR-G MRG-B5000SA: $6,600
The MRG-B5000SA takes the original 1983 square shape and builds it in titanium, then sets two facet-cut blue sapphires of about two carats each into the bezel structure. Blue ion plating covers the case and bezel.
It belongs to the MR-G 30th anniversary sapphire releases. Casio limited it to 500 numbered pieces, each engraved “MR-G 30TH” on the back, with sales starting in late 2026. It is the entry ticket to the sapphire G-Shocks that sit much higher on this list.
How we valued it: the US price reported by a watch dealer ahead of release; in Japan it is listed at ¥880,000, about $5,600, so we treat the dollar figure as approximate.
9. MR-G MRG-B2100HR: about $7,000
The MRG-B2100HR is the octagonal MR-G, the luxury cousin of the popular “CasiOak” G-Shock shape. It is limited to 800 serial-numbered pieces, has a dial finished by hand with platinum leaf, and goes on sale in Japan in November 2026.
Casio priced it at ¥1,100,000 in Japan, about $7,000. That puts a resin-born design in the same price range as entry Swiss mechanical watches, which is exactly the point of the MR-G line.
How we valued it: the yen list price at launch, converted at recent exchange rates; the dollar figure is our estimate.
8. MR-G MRG-B2000JS: about $7,300
The MRG-B2000JS is a numbered limited edition of 800 pieces in the MR-G B2000 family, built around a titanium case with a multi-part bezel.
Japanese retailers listed it at ¥1,100,000 including tax at launch. On the resale market, copies have been offered for about $5,000 to $5,300, which shows that most MR-G pieces lose value after purchase, unlike the top three on this list.
How we valued it: Japanese retail list price from two shop listings, converted to dollars; we estimate the dollar figure.
7. MR-G “Tetsu Tsuba” MRG-G2000HA: $7,400
This 2018 special edition borrows from tetsu-tsuba, the forged iron guards on Japanese swords. The bronze bezel carries a traditional hammer-tone texture, and the case and bracelet wear a dark gunmetal ion plating. Only 350 were made.
It launched at about $7,400 and became one of the first G-Shocks to sell the brand on craft and Japanese tradition, a theme Casio has used on almost every top MR-G since.
How we valued it: the US list price announced by Casio America for the July 2018 release, as reported by two watch publications.
6. MR-G Frogman MRG-BF1000EB: about $7,600
The Frogman is G-Shock’s diving line, and this June 2026 version marks the 30th anniversary of MR-G. The case is Ti64 titanium, the bezel is a hard cobalt alloy cut with faceted “vortex” patterns, and the front screws carry lab-grown blue sapphires.
Casio priced it from ¥1,210,000, about $7,600, and limited it to 800 serialized pieces. It comes with both a white rubber strap and a titanium bracelet.
How we valued it: the yen launch price reported at release, converted to dollars.
5. MR-G “Hana-Basara” MRG-B2000BS: $8,000
Hana-Basara refers to a flamboyant samurai fashion from Japan’s 14th century. Casio turned it into a titanium MR-G with a deep green DLC finish, brown ion plating on the case and a hard cobalt alloy bezel.
Unveiled in 2021 for MR-G’s 25th anniversary, it was limited to 400 pieces and listed at $8,000 in the United States.
How we valued it: US list price at launch, reported by two watch publications.
4. MR-G “Gassan” MRG-B2000GA: $8,000
Gassan is a family of Japanese swordsmiths known for a wavy, layered blade surface. This 40th anniversary MR-G, announced in late 2022, recreates the look on a hybrid titanium bezel, with a blue-gray finish across the case and bracelet.
Casio limited it to 500 pieces worldwide at about $8,000. It ties with the Hana-Basara on price and ranks higher as the newer release. In Japan it listed at ¥935,000.
How we valued it: the US list price at launch, reported by a watch publication and a US dealer.
3. G-D5000-9JR, 18-karat gold: about $70,000
For G-Shock’s 35th anniversary in 2019, Casio made the square watch in solid 18-karat gold: case, bezel and bracelet. Casio called it “Dream Project #1,” a project Casio had wanted to build for years.
Casio made 35 of them and priced each at ¥7,700,000, about $70,000 at the time. No retail G-Shock cost more until 2026, and it set the stage for the one-of-one gold watch at #1.
How we valued it: the 2019 yen launch price, converted at that year’s exchange rates; the dollar figure is our estimate.
2. MR-G MRG-D5000 Blue Sapphire: $80,000
Announced in October 2026, the MRG-D5000 has a bezel cut entirely from blue sapphire crystal, sitting on a titanium case with a hard DLC coating. Sapphire is one of the hardest materials in watchmaking and very slow to machine, which is what drives the price.
Casio set the price at ¥11,000,000 in Japan, about $70,000, and about $80,000 in the United States. Only 20 pieces exist worldwide, and sales open in December 2026. It is now the most expensive G-Shock Casio has ever put on sale.
How we valued it: announced launch prices in Japan and the United States, as reported by several watch publications; we rank it on the US price.
1. G-D001, one-of-one 18-karat gold: $400,050
For the 40th anniversary in 2023, Casio built “Dream Project #2”: a single G-Shock in solid 18-karat gold with no resin padding at all. Designers used generative AI trained on 40 years of G-Shock designs to shape a 3D model, then refined it by hand. It still works as a G-Shock, with solar power, radio time sync and shock resistance.
Phillips offered it in its New York watch auction in December 2023 with an estimate of $70,000 to $140,000. It sold for $400,050, almost three times the top estimate, and set the world auction record for any Casio watch. Casio gave the proceeds to an environmental charity.
How we valued it: public auction result including buyer’s premium, from the auction house and two independent reports.
Records set in 2025 and 2026
- October 2026: Casio announced the MRG-D5000 Blue Sapphire at ¥11,000,000, about $80,000 in the US, the highest launch price for any G-Shock. It goes on sale in December 2026.
- Late 2026: The MRG-B5000SA joined the list at $6,600 as part of the same 30th anniversary sapphire project.
- June 2026: The 30th anniversary MR-G Frogman launched from ¥1,210,000.
- No G-Shock has beaten the G-D001’s $400,050 auction record since December 2023.
What drives these prices
- Material, not movement. Every G-Shock on this list runs on a quartz module. The price comes from what wraps it: gold, sapphire, forged titanium and hand-finished alloys.
- Anniversaries make records. The top three were all made for a 35th, 40th or MR-G 30th anniversary. Casio saves its biggest swings for milestone years.
- One-of-one beats limited. The G-D001 is unique and sold at auction, so collectors bid against each other. The others are fixed-price editions, which caps them at Casio’s number.
- Japanese craft as a story. Sword guards, samurai fashion and blade patterns appear again and again in MR-G names. Casio sells heritage to justify luxury prices on a sports watch.
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What is the most expensive G-Shock ever sold?
The G-D001, a one-of-one 18-karat gold G-Shock that sold at Phillips in New York in December 2023 for $400,050. It is the world auction record for a Casio watch.
What is the most expensive G-Shock you can buy new?
The MR-G MRG-D5000 Blue Sapphire, priced at ¥11,000,000 in Japan and about $80,000 in the US. Only 20 pieces exist, with sales from December 2026.
How much was the gold G-Shock G-D5000?
Casio sold the 2019 G-D5000-9JR at ¥7,700,000, about $70,000 at the time. It was limited to 35 pieces.
What is the cheapest watch on this list?
The MR-G MRG-B5000SA at #10, which launched at $6,600 in a run of 500 pieces.
What is MR-G?
MR-G is G-Shock’s luxury line, launched in 1996. It uses titanium, hard alloys and sapphire crystal, with most models priced from about $3,500 to $8,000.
Do expensive G-Shocks hold their value?
Most MR-G models resell below their launch price. The exceptions are the tiny-run gold and sapphire projects, where demand far exceeds the number made.
How we put this list together
We ranked these G-Shocks by verified auction price and by Casio’s announced launch prices, compiled in our internal valuation model, and we labelled converted dollar figures as estimates. Prices are approximate and change over time with exchange rates and resale demand.
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Last updated: November 2026.
