Jan. 20, 2023
Nippon Steel Corporation
Nippon Steel Corporation ("Nippon Steel") is pleased to announce that the
titanium alloy Super-TIX 20AFG of our designing titanium TranTixxii collection has been adopted by CASIO
COMPUTER CO., LTD. ("Casio") for the bezel and band of its new G-SHOCK model GMW-B5000TCC-1,
which launched in January 20. The electronics manufacturer is using Super-TIX 20AFG for the G-SHOCK
collection for the second time after it adopted this new alloy for the GMW-B5000TR-9 model launched in
April 2021.
Super-TIX 20AFG is a TranTixxii titanium alloy jointly developed by the two companies for the G-SHOCK
collection. This alloy has excellent workability thanks to optimal chemical composition and precise
micron-level metallographic control and helps realize elegant exteriors by achieving the surface
reflectance that is comparable to stainless steel.
https://www.casio.com/intl/watches/gshock/product.GMW-B5000TCC-1/
*Super-TIX 20AFG was adopted for the bezel (lower right side of the middle image) and the band (furthest
right of the right image). The rest of the products are still being manufactured.
Casio aims to increase its sales worldwide by expanding the product portfolio of G-SHOCK watches made of
metal.
We understand that the latest adoption of TranTixxii/Super-TIX 20AFG is a testament to the positive
evaluation that its properties match the brand concept of G-SHOCK and help differentiate the
company’s high-end watches. Under the brand concept of TranTixxii "Material transcending
ages," Nippon Steel will continue to aggressively develop and provide titanium materials for watches
that meet the needs for stylish and strong high-end watches.
(Reference information)
▼ (News Release) March 10, 2021 Nippon Steel’s New Titanium Alloy Super-TIX 20AFG is Used in the New
G-SHOCK Watch Model for Casio
https://www.nipponsteel.com/en/news/20210310_100.html
▼ Nippon Steel’s TranTixxii Designing Titanium page
https://www.nipponsteel.com/en/product/trantixxii/
