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September 9, 2015
CRAZY KEN BAND and CASIO OCEANUS Collaborate | CASIO OCEANUS
CASIO OCEANUS
CRAZY KEN BAND and CASIO OCEANUS Collaborate
CRAZY KEN BAND, known for their soulful, unique J-POP sound that's been described as an addictive pop virus, and OCEANUS, elegantly crafted by CASIO with an uncompromising spirit of creation, have achieved the ultimate collaboration. This partnership brings together the "Sound Machine of the Orient," which has garnered a devoted following across all ages and genders, and CASIO's dedication to meticulous craftsmanship.
Text by KAWADA Akinori
A Limited Edition Inspired by CKB and Their Hometown, Yokohama
Now, they present a versatile sound that transcends musical genres.CRAZY KEN BANDThe "Sound Machine of the Orient," continuously driven by an aggressive pursuit of excellence, has joined forces with CASIO, a brand committed to Made in Japan pride and uncompromising craftsmanship.CASIOto create a collaborative model.
This is a rare limited edition of the "OCEANUS" model.
Based on the latest hybrid wave-ceptor model of "OCEANUS",OCW-G1000the color scheme of black and blue, meticulously chosen by vocalist Ken Yokoyama, defines this piece. The dial features a brick-pattern motif, inspired by the cityscape of Yokohama, the roots of CKB. The crown is engraved with "69," a playful nod to "rock," and the case back bears the CKB logo and serial number, exuding the aura of a truly special model.
The all-black case, enhanced with scratch-resistant DLC coating, features accents of OCEANUS's signature blue on the sub-dials and bezel ring, creating a design that brilliantly captures the essence of CKB. Ken Yokoyama himself exclaimed "Kakkoii!" (Cool!) multiple times upon seeing this color combination.
This is a precious limited edition of only 500 pieces worldwide, presented in a luxurious special box featuring the CKB logo. It's a highly recommended item for devoted fans of the CKB universe.
While general sales are scheduled for November, pre-orders are currently being accepted at the CRAZY KEN'S SYNDICATE ONLINE SHOP. The deadline for this offer is October 9, 2015 (or when the planned number of units is reached). This online-exclusive offer includes a special outer box autographed by Ken Yokoyama himself. For details, hurry to http://www.djr69.com/syndicate/!
OCEANUS x CRAZY KEN BAND Collaboration Model
Case: Titanium (DLC coating)
Diameter: 46.1mm
Thickness: 14.7mm
Movement: Quartz, Tough Solar (Solar charging system) with power saving function
Functions: Radio reception for Japan (2 stations), China, USA, UK, and Germany. World time (40 cities + UTC, automatic daylight saving time, dual dial world time display). Stopwatch (1/20 sec, 24-hour counter). Date and day display. Full auto-calendar.
Bracelet: Titanium (DLC coating)
Water Resistance: 10 bar
Limited Edition: 500 pieces
Price: ¥240,000
Inquiries
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Customer Service Center
Tel. 03-5334-4869
http://oceanus.casio.jp/

