Casio is reportedly working on a second version of its digital watch ring

Date:
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Description:
Casio's time-telling smart ring alternative could be coming back as the CRW 002 and there's clearly demand for it.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Casio is reportedly planning to launch CRW-002, a second version of its popular CRW-001 ring The first-generation ring, although something of a novelty, instantly sold out Casio's retro pull is strong, as its step-tracking F-B100W 'smart' watch is also very popular Casio's CRW-001 gadget, the catchy name for its retro digital watch ring, sells like absolute hotcakes. Since its December 2024 debut, periodic restocks of the niche little watch-ring hybrid continue to sell out. We're not sure whether this can technically be classed as one of
the best smart rings , but this weird little gadget certainly has its devotees.

Now, a new version is apparently on the horizon, according to a report by Russian website Casioblog , spotted and translated by Notebookcheck. Dubbed, sensibly, CRW-002, the new smart ring is based on Casio's iconic metal A168 watch series. It's said to be available in steel and gold, and will sport
some of the same text as sported on the original A168 watch, with phrases
like 'Chronograh', 'Illuminator' and 'Water Resist'. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

The band of the ring is also a replica of the strap, injection-molded, according to the images posted by Notebookcheck. Features reportedly include "dual time, a 60-minute stopwatch, an LED backlight, a calendar, 12- and 24-hour formats, and Time Flash, which blinks the light on the hour and at a time you set", according to Notebookcheck.

The price is said to be $135 (around 100 / AU$195), which lines up with the average prices of the CRW-001 (around $200 / 105 / AU$250), and it's reportedly set to be released in November. You may like Casio goes all-out on fitness trackers, with two watches and a smart ring After taking on Whoop, Garmin could come for Oura with its own smart ring Casio's latest retro smartwatch is the F-B100W, with step counting included More than a novelty (Image credit: Future) Retro-style Casio watches are evergreen and nostalgic, perhaps because they're part of a growing counterculture.

Analog is back in. Be it retro keychain film cameras , vinyl, or DVDs and Blu-Rays , people are becoming sick of increasing surveillance capitalism and anti-consumer practices, and are looking to return to a time when tech was exciting albeit without losing their modern conveniences. Wearables are also a part of this movement . Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from
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The Casio F-B100W, the Bluetooth-enabled digital watch with a simple step tracker linked to an app and a Find My Phone functionality, has sold like crazy. It was a sell-out hit in Japan, and some outlets in the UK, and very recently landed in the US . I called it "an absolute belter of a watch for
the price" and the "most fun" smart wearable I've worn this year when I tried the Casio F-B100W in September 2026 .

While the ring-watch has a... unique look, shall we say, obviously enough people like it o make it a hit, and it makes sense Casio would want to repeat its success. Today's best Casio F-B100W deals 55 at H Samuel 55 at Amazon
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