The new Casio CRW-001-1JR is both a smart ring and a smartwatch

On November 21, 2024By Littum

Casio CRW-001-1JR is part smartwatch, part smart ring
It looks like it will only be available in Japan
The device celebrates 50 years of digital watches from Casio

Can’t decide between one of the best smart rings and one of the best smartwatches? The new Casio CRW-001-1JR gives you both form factors in the same device – it’s a smartwatch that fits around your finger instead of your wrist.

Getting your hands on one might be a problem though, as it looks like the Casio CRW-001-1JR will only be available in Casio’s home country of Japan. The notebook has been priced at 19,800 yen, which is around $130 / £100 / AU$200.

Launched to mark 50 years of Casio smartwatches, the wearable is more of a fashion accessory than an actual working smartwatch. For example, you don’t get any fitness tracking features here or synced smartphone notification support.

However, the little gadget can tell you the time in two places, and there is also a stopwatch function. You can set alarms for specific times on the device, and Casio has also fitted a small LED light.

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You can only get the Casio CRW-001-1JR in one size – equivalent to US ring size 10.5 – but spacers are included for a more comfortable fit on smaller fingers. Unlike the similar Timex T80, the strap is not adjustable.

The ring/watch is designed to pay tribute to the classic Casio GMW-B5000 smartwatch and is made of stainless steel. There are even three functional buttons to control the functions of the device.

Tipping the scales at 16 grams, this is not as light as something like the Samsung Galaxy Ring, which weighs a maximum of 3 grams. The smartwatch is “waterproof for daily use” and is powered by a replaceable battery that should be good for two years of use.

In any case, it is something else – and perhaps the start of a completely new product category. The Casio CRW-001-1JR will go on sale in early December – although if you live in Japan, it looks like stock will be limited.