Casio Has Shrunk The Iconic A168 Watch Down To A Ring That Telling Time!
Casio CRW-002 Ring Watch – A168 Inspired Watch With LCD & LED Notifications | Price & Specs
| Casio Has Shrunk The Iconic A168 Watch Down To A Ring That Telling Time! |
Casio have released two new A168 inspired ring watches. The watches feature an LCD Screen, Stopwatch, World Time & LED Light functionality. View the price, specs & availability.
Casio Have Turned Their Most Iconic Digital Watch Into A Daily Wear Ring
Casio have done it again! Since the viral success of the CRW-001 ring watch in 2024, they have now officially released their latest ring watch the CRW-002 series. This time it’s an ode to the most loved A168.
Silver • Brushed Finish • Stainless Steel
$135 / 19,800 JPY
Gold • Ion Plating Finish • Statement
$155 / 22,000 JPY
The new models are the CRW-002D-1A (Silver) and CRW-002G-9A (Gold). They replicate the A168 perfectly with a small LCD screen and LED notifications.
You won’t find any smart features such as heart rate monitors. It’s a completely real digital watch.
What Is The Casio CRW-002?
The Casio CRW-002 is a completely redesigned version of the A168; one of the best selling digital retro watches in the world, which was originally released back in 1995.
They’ve used high density mounting technology to make the watch module around 1/10th of a regular watch, making the watch only 25.2 x 18.2 x 6.2mm. It also weighs a total of just 15 grams.
Size - 1/10th Module
Ultra Light Weight
Metal Injection Molding
The case and band have been made using stainless steel. They’ve used a process called Metal Injection Molding (MIM), a process which blends finely milled metal powders with resins, to recreate the A168’s intricate design. The silver model has a brushed finish whilst the gold model has an Ion Plating finish.
Small But Functional
Despite being a small ring watch, it does come packed with some great features;
It is water resistant so you can wear it daily.
The Best Part – Time Flash Notification
Casio have added a cool feature to the CRW-002. It features a Time Flash.
There is a small white LED at the top of the watch which will flash and glow;
It doesn’t have a functional purpose but it does make people enquire “What’s that on your finger?”. It looks amazing in low light conditions.
Casio CRW-002 Price & Availability
Casio have announced the global price will be;
The CRW-002 will be available later this month in the US at select retailers, Casio.com and the G-SHOCK Soho Store.
Demand is extremely high in Japan so Casio have set up an online lottery. The application will start on the 2nd November at 10AM JST and finish on the 6th November at midday. The lottery is only open to those living in Japan. The release date at retailers TiCTAC & Time Station NEO is the 13th November.
The ring watch has a default inside diameter of 20mm equivalent to a US 10.5 or Japan 22. Inside the box there are two silicone inserts to shrink the size down to 19mm (Japan 19) and 18mm (Japan 16).
Why This Matters
Whilst everyone is getting excited over $300 smart rings that need charging each night, Casio are making waves by providing us with some nostalgia, craftsmanship and fun.
This is not a ring watch to track your sleep. It’s for watch lovers, retro lovers and those who just want to own something unique. This follows the CRW-001 and proves that collectible digital watches are a legitimate category.
If you’re an established G-SHOCK collector or just looking for the best unique accessory under $200 – this is easily one of the most talked about watch releases of 2026.
Verdict
If you can get your hands on this then yes! It’s a perfect blend of Casio’s retro style and their insane miniaturisation technology.
The silver is a classic, everyday option whereas the gold is more of a statement piece. They’ll both be selling quickly.
FAQs
No. There is no Bluetooth, health tracking or app connectivity. It’s a mini digital watch with traditional features such as World Time, Stopwatch and Calendar.
Approximately 2 years.
No. Whilst it is suitable for daily wear it is not a dive watch. Avoid wearing in the water.
In the US at Casio.com and authorised retailers in November 2026. International availability will be available via resellers.
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