Casio: From the Ring Watch to Retro Gold
A Casio on your finger? Why not? With the new Ring Watch, Casio has scaled down the design of the legendary A168 to fit your finger. It features an automatic movement in a titanium case and plenty of retro charm in gold. A look at three unusual new releases.
CRW-002 Ring Watch: The A168 in Miniature Format
The Casio digital watch is one of those timepieces you can recognize just by the shape of its case. With the CRW-002, this familiar look moves from the wrist to the finger: The new Ring Watch takes the design of the A168 and transforms it into a fully functional miniature watch. This brings the retro design even closer to a piece of jewelry.
To reduce its size, the digital module was shrunk to about one-tenth of its original size using high-density assembly technology and a miniature battery. The case, base, and ring form a one-piece stainless steel construction. A special bonding process for the glass ensures water resistance in everyday use; however, the battery can still be replaced.
The Ring Watch is designed for ring size 22. Two included adapters allow it to be adjusted to sizes 19 and 16. You can choose between the silver-colored CRW-002D-1A and the gold-colored CRW-002G-9A. In Germany, both models are scheduled to be available starting November 16, 2026, at select specialty retailers and in the Casio online store; prices are 119 and 139 euros, respectively.
While the Ring Watch offers a particularly compact take on the familiar digital design, Casio’s CMK-100 features mechanical technology and titanium. The new vintage models, also new this season, stay on the wrist and transform their look with gold-colored mesh straps.
CMK-100: Automatic Watch in a Titanium Case
With the CMK-100, Casio is adding a mechanical automatic watch to its lineup of new products. The Japanese model features a titanium case measuring 38 millimeters wide, 44.7 millimeters long, and 11.4 millimeters high. Sapphire crystal protects the dial, and the watch features a screw-down crown and screw-down case back, as well as water resistance up to 10 bar.
The automatic movement can also be wound by hand and features a seconds stop function for setting the time. Casio specifies a 42-hour power reserve, 21 jewels, and 21,600 vibrations per hour. The brand does not list a caliber name in the technical specifications. The date display at 3 o’clock and the large luminous numerals emphasize the watch’s suitability for everyday use.
Three strap options have been announced for Germany: the CMK-100TC with a fabric strap for 299 euros, the CMK-100TL with a leather strap for 319 euros, and the CMK-100TD with a titanium strap for 399 euros. With a textile or leather strap, the watch weighs about 55 grams; with a titanium strap, it weighs 98 grams. The market launch is scheduled for November 12, 2026.
The CMK-100 thus expands Casio’s lineup with a different approach to timekeeping: titanium, sapphire crystal, and a mechanical movement take center stage here, while the equally new vintage models draw their appeal from the familiar digital and analog-digital displays.
Casio Vintage: Two Classics with Gold-Toned Mesh
It’s the ribbon that makes the difference
Both models feature a stainless steel mesh band with gold-colored ion plating and an adjustable clasp. An embossing process creates a three-dimensional wave pattern. This causes light to reflect differently across the mesh than it does across the wide links of classic metal bands. The cases are still made of gold-colored resin—so the metallic appearance does not mean they have a solid gold or steel case.
A158: the digital version
The A158 measures 36.8 × 33.2 × 8.5 millimeters and weighs 52 grams. Beneath the plastic crystal, the display shows the time, date, and day of the week. Features include a daily alarm, hourly chime, a hundredths-of-a-second stopwatch, and LED backlighting. Casio estimates the CR2016 battery will last about seven years.
This keeps the case slim and the weight manageable. The gold-colored version gives it the look of a jewelry accessory without altering the instantly recognizable digital display.
AQ-230: Two Ways to Tell Time
On the AQ-230, the hour and minute hands are located in the upper part of the dial, with a narrow digital display below them. The case measures 38.8 × 29.8 × 8.1 millimeters; this model also weighs 52 grams. Features include a second time zone, daily alarm, hourly chime, and stopwatch.
Both watches are listed as water-resistant; Casio does not specify that these models are suitable for swimming.
The A158WEMG-9EF will be available in Germany starting November 2, 2026, for 89.90 euros. The AQ-230EMG-9AEF will follow on December 1 for 99.90 euros. Both will be available in the Casio online store and at specialty retailers.
