Casio Unveils Retro Ring Watch to Mark 50 Years of Digital Timekeeping

Casio Unveils Digital Ring Watch to Mark 50 Years in Digital Timekeeping

Japanese electronics giant Casio has announced the launch of a new digital ring watch, the CRW-001-1JR, commemorating its 50th anniversary in the digital watch industry. Set to hit the Japanese market in December, the innovative timepiece will retail for approximately $128, offering consumers a unique blend of style and functionality.

The CRW-001-1JR boasts an impressive array of features packed into a case measuring less than an inch. Its retro-inspired six-segment LCD screen displays hours, minutes, seconds, date, and time across different time zones. The watch also includes a stopwatch function and is equipped with three functional buttons for additional controls.

Enhancing its usability, the ring watch incorporates a light and an alarm function that flashes the display. It is powered by a single, easily replaceable battery with an estimated two-year lifespan. The device is also waterproof, adding to its practicality for everyday wear.

Manufactured using a metal injection molding process, the CRW-001-1JR is crafted from polished stainless steel. Unlike the stretchable band design of competitor Timex’s recent wearable release, Casio’s ring watch comes in a fixed US size 10.5. To accommodate users with smaller fingers, the company provides spacers.

This latest offering from Casio follows the release of non-functional ring watches inspired by iconic Casio designs last year. The CRW-001-1JR’s debut suggests potential for future innovations in wearable technology, with speculation already arising about possible developments such as a calculator ring watch for the company’s 75th anniversary.

As Casio continues to push the boundaries of wearable technology, the CRW-001-1JR stands as a testament to the company’s enduring commitment to innovation in the digital timekeeping industry.