Casio is reportedly working on a second version of its digital watch ring — as its retro low-power 'smart-ish' devices continue to sell out

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  • 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...

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