Casio enters luxury watch market

Singapore

CASIO has released a limited-edition G-Shock MR-G timepiece - called MRG-G1000HT - to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the launch of the MR-G series in its G-Shock line.

The launch of the watch, which retails for S$8,888, signals Casio's entry into the premium timepiece market, despite the brand being well known for its casual and sporty image.

"Taking our MR-G series of watches into the high-end market has always been o…