CASIO is accepting lottery applications through November 6, 2026, for its latest miniature ring watch model, the CRW-002D-1AJR, which faithfully recreates the classic A168 digital watch in a finger-sized stainless steel body priced at 19,800 yen on the official online store.
CRW-002D-1AJR Specifications and Lottery Window
The CASIO RING WATCH CRW-002D-1AJR miniaturizes the design of the standard digital watch A168 down to a ring size, incorporating detailed face function lettering and band shaping into a stainless steel body. Weighing approximately 15 grams, the compact timepiece features a liquid crystal display showing hours, minutes, and seconds, alongside a stopwatch, an auto-calendar, and a flashing light function for set times.
The watch supports battery replacement and everyday water resistance. It comes in a size 22 ring configuration and includes size-adjustment spacers for sizes 19 and 16. Scheduled for release in November 2026, the online store price is set at 19,800 yen including tax, while the alternative CRW-002G-9AJR model is priced at 22,000 yen including tax, according to official store listings.
The application window for the official online store lottery runs from Monday, November 2, 2026, at 10 a.m. through Friday, November 6, 2026, at noon.
Collector Reactions and Prior Availability Challenges
The announcement has driven strong engagement across social media platforms, with users posting reactions such as It’s, it’s too cute…!
and The Casio ring watch brings back so many memories. I want one!
alongside frustration over past inventory shortages with comments including I’ll never win a lottery in my life
and I want to win this time for sure
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Buyers fortunate enough to secure previous releases shared contrasting retail experiences, with one customer stating, I came to Yodobashi and they had the Casio ring watch, so I bought it!!! I always lost the lottery before, so I’m super happy!
Another purchaser noted, I won the lottery so I bought it. It feels high-end!
while a third reported an impulse buy after discovering unexpected stock.