Description
The Casio G-Shock MTG-B3000CX-9A (cataloged within the prestigious G-Shock MT-G / Metal-Twisted G-Shock Series, referenced internationally as the MTG-B3000CX-9ADR and in Japan as the MTG-B3000CX-9AJF) is an elite, high-performance Japanese luxury solar-powered analog chronograph. Handcrafted on the revered Yamagata Casio Premium Production Line in Japan, this exclusive commemorative release celebrates the 2023 Lunar New Year—the Year of the Rabbit—through a poetic design narrative inspired by the mythological "rabbit in the moon" (moon rabbit). Blending haute-horlogerie metallurgical artistry with G-Shock’s legendary shock resistance, Casio has forged a masterpiece that redefines luxury sports horology. Across international luxury watch forums, Asian collector circles, and G-Shock communities, it has earned defining community nicknames—the "Moon Rabbit", "Year Of The Rabbit", "Golden Moon", "Lunar Surface", "Gold Moon MT-G", or "Dual Core Guard Rabbit"—for its three-dimensional crater-textured gold ion-plated bezel, high-resolution lunar dial surface, playful engraved rabbit caseback, ultra-slender 12.1mm profile, and signature layered composite band. It unites a carbon-reinforced resin core enveloped in sculpted 316L stainless steel measuring 50.9mm in width (51.9mm lug-to-lug) with a textured gold dial face, anti-reflective sapphire crystal, radio-controlled atomic synchronization, Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, and professional 200-meter water resistance. Perfectly calibrated for executive boardrooms, gala banquets, world travel, and high-impact active pursuits, it is an extraordinary blend of cultural symbolism and cutting-edge watchmaking.
The defining visual centerpiece of this MTG-B3000CX-9A reference is its celestial Lunar Surface Bezel and Dial Architecture. The solid stainless steel bezel undergoes specialized high-tonnage forging to create a realistic, uneven three-dimensional topography replicating the craters and maria of the moon's surface, finished in a brilliant, lustrous Gold Ion Plating (IP). Complementing this sculptural bezel is a multi-layered gold dial plate imprinted with an intricate, photorealistic lunar pattern. Three dimensional sub-dials provide chronograph elapsed timing, dual-time 24-hour indication, and day-of-the-week tracking, accentuated by deep crimson and ruby-red chapter rings that honor festive Lunar New Year traditions. Polished gold-tone sword hands glide across faceted three-dimensional hour batons, both treated with Neobrite luminous compound for effortless low-light legibility. The display is illuminated by a high-output Super Illuminator white LED backlight with afterglow. Turning the timepiece over reveals another exclusive detail: a solid stainless steel caseback engraved with a whimsical, commemorative illustration of a rabbit piloting a spacecraft to the moon.
Beneath its tailored exterior, the watch is driven by Casio’s advanced in-house Module 5672 Japanese Tough Solar multi-motor quartz movement. Powered by Casio's proprietary Tough Solar light-harnessing technology, high-efficiency solar cells integrated beneath the dial convert natural sunlight and ambient indoor lighting into stored energy, completely eliminating the need for periodic battery replacements. On a full charge, the caliber provides approximately 5 months of autonomous operation under normal daily use without light exposure, and up to 18 months in Power Saving Mode when stored in total darkness. Punctuality is maintained through a dual-synchronization system: Multi Band 6 Atomic Radio Reception, which automatically calibrates with atomic clocks up to six times daily across Japan, North America, the UK, Germany, and China; and Bluetooth Mobile Link via the CASIO WATCHES smartphone app, which updates local and world time four times daily, manages approximately 300 world time cities, and configures alarms and timer functions with a single tap.
The watch features Casio's TRIPLE G RESIST protective architecture, engineered to withstand the punishing physical forces of severe mechanical drops, centrifugal gravity, and high-frequency operational vibrations. Utilizing the advanced Dual-Core Guard Structure, the delicate inner module is suspended inside a rigid, lightweight carbon-fiber reinforced resin case, which is then enclosed within high-grade solid stainless steel exterior components. Through repeated pressing, cutting, and mirror polishing, the stainless steel caseback is engineered upward into an intricate 3D structure that serves as the lugs to secure the band and as protective shrouds for the crown and pushers. This breakthrough mounting architecture achieves an ultra-slender profile thickness of just 12.1mm—making the MTG-B3000 series more than 2mm thinner than previous MT-G generations while preserving uncompromising strength.
The case measures 50.9mm in case width (diameter), 51.9mm in lug-to-lug length, and weighs 148.0 grams. Dial protection is provided by a premium flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective inner coating, ensuring scratch resistance and crystal-clear clarity under blinding sunlight. A solid stainless steel screw-lock crown and sealed pusher gaskets ensure a certified 20-bar (200 meters / 660 ft) water resistance rating, making it fully certified for swimming, marine recreation, and extreme outdoor weather. The timepiece comes fitted with an integrated Layered Composite Band featuring hollow gold ion-plated stainless steel outer links encasing fine resin inner segments, providing lightweight comfort and thermal insulation against the skin. The band incorporates Casio’s innovative One-Touch Exchange Structure, allowing the wearer to swap bands without tools via dual push-buttons located on the underside of each lug. The bracelet is secured by a solid one-touch three-fold deployment clasp with push-button release.
