Casio has just unveiled a ring watch that combines retro design and practical functionality. This accessory, between innovation and nostalgia, offers an unexpected alternative to traditional connected watches and rings.
In the universe of connected objectsTHE watches and the smart rings have traced their path. The former allow us to track our daily activities such as sports, while the latter, like the Galaxy Ring, focus on more discreet functions, such as health monitoring. But let's face it: sometimes we just want a solution simple so as not to have to roll up your sleeve every time you want know the time. Casio seems to have taken this idea literally with its latest creation: a watch ring which gives the time, no more, no less.
Baptized CRW001-1this ring takes the iconic style of the Casio digital monitors of the 80s. Compact, it incorporates a miniature digital screen and practical functions : dual time zone, alarms, stopwatch and even a small LED to read the time in the dark. The accessory is made stainless steel and is water resistant for everyday use. At 16 grams, it is certainly heavier than a classic ring, but nothing prohibitive for such a unique gadget.
Casio offers a retro and practical watch ring
Priced at $120 (approximately 115 €in France), the CRW001-1 stands out for its affordable cost compared to high-end connected watches. That said, she still has a lot fewer functions: no sensors for your heart rate or voice assistant, but it fulfills its main role very well: tell the time in style . Only one size is available (equivalent to a US 10.5 ring), but adapters allow the accessory to be adjusted to thinner fingers. If this model is reminiscent of the brand's old watch rings, which were purely decorative, this is a functional object designed for lovers of original gadgets.
With his retro design and its limited but useful functions, the Casio ring watch does not pretend to compete with the latest connected watches. But she brings a touch of nostalgia et d’amusementin the world of connected objects. Available internationally from Decemberit aims to seduce collectorsand the fans of the brand. One thing is certain: whether to avoid rolling up your sleeve or simply for the pleasure of owning a gadget uniquethis ring will attract the curious.
