Casio and J Balvin are back together, and this collaboration is tiny by design. Casio America announced the limited-edition CASIO x J Balvin CRW001JB-9 Ring Watch.
The new model is a gold-tone take on Casio’s miniature digital watch design. It is meant to sit on your finger, not your wrist.
The release follows the 2025 Ma G collaboration. This time, the partnership moves further into fashion territory. The product is part gadget, part accessory, and part collector piece.
A tiny digital watch with a loud finish
The ring watch keeps the idea simple. It brings a miniature Casio display into a ring-sized body.
The J Balvin version uses a gold-tone finish and a brick-pattern face. Casio says subtle rhinestone accents sit above and below the display. The look matches the artist’s bold visual style.
J Balvin said the team wanted something unexpected and instantly iconic. That fits the product. This is not trying to compete with a smartwatch. It is not pretending to track your workouts either.
Who this is really for
The CRW001JB-9 makes the most sense for Casio fans, J Balvin fans, and collectors. It also fits anyone who likes conversation-piece wearables.
The feature list includes dual time, a 1/100-second stopwatch, hourly flash alert, auto calendar, LED backlight, and 12/24-hour formats. That keeps the ring watch functional, even if the main appeal is style.
Casio says preorders start May 28, 2026 for $200. The wider release is set for June 4 online, at the G-SHOCK SoHo Store, and through select retailers.
As with most limited collaborations, availability may move quickly. Anyone interested should check Casio’s official page before trusting resale prices.
The price also makes the audience clear. At $200, this is more of a collector accessory than a casual novelty. The ring watch works best when you see it as wearable design first and tiny gadget second.
That is not a bad lane for Casio. The company has a long history of making digital watches feel playful, durable, and collectible. This collaboration leans into that history while giving J Balvin fans something distinctive.
