Ring watches aren't a new trend, it's just an old trend that's coming back. There are lots of vintage ones available second hand that even have hand wound mechanical movements. Even Seiko and Rolex made them at one point!
yeah, I'm going to put one on my toe so when my feet are on a poufe when watching the cricket, I don't even have to move my head, just the eyes! brilliant!!
My mate used to wear a big ankle watch - and when he went outside wearing it the police used to pop around to ‘make sure he was ok’ - how cool is that?
Two more things: Jody spends 6 minutes talking about why we shouldn't talk about these 🤣 Secondly, ring watches have been around for decades. I personally own one that I got in an eBay lot that was made in the 1950s. They are nothing new, and they seem to cyclically show up for a few years and then go away because they might be cool but they aren't practical. I say if you like them go for it and just enjoy yourself cuz that's the advice Jody usually gives.
For those that are history buffs I recognize this trend. Watches started off as a pocket item. The fads were are as a woman’s necklace (long chain), as a wristwatch and as a ring. All considered fads. 🤔🤔🤔
Yes, i have seen old women's watch rings. They were usually done in gold and the small clock was basically the jewel of the ring. They actually looked pretty neat. I believe they have made these in one form or another ever since.
I recommend not gatekeeping anything to do with watches. Anything that brings them back into the spotlight is a good thing. If we've learned anything in recent times, there is no such things as bad press.
I personally don't see problems with that. If there are people who want to buy, why not? To remember, originally, personal watches were pocket watches. If someone didn't decide to move to wrist, we would probably be using it as a pocket watch.
I bet 200 years ago, all the pocket watch fans were saying the same thing about wrist watches! Why do I need a tiny watch on my wrist when I can have a small clock in my pocket? This wristwatch trend must end now!
I mean, I find them pretty cool and it's not like they are discontinuing anything to make them. I don't see the argument for trying to kill this trend 🤷♂️
Watch is an accessory nowadays, it makes sense to be in the form of necklace pendant or rings. Better still, the ring watch is more meaningful to couple than wrist watch. Also, it is odd to wear >1 wrist watches but for ring watches, one can definitely wear >1 at any 1 time
I had a girlfriend about 25 years ago who had a ring watch. I believe it was made by Storm, and it had a Twist-O-Flex style "bracelet". She used to actually use it as a watch, not just a fashion accessory.
99% of watches are jewelry. If watch nerds cared about "practical watches" Casio would be the only company making watches. Bet that "useless watch" keeps better time than yours, Jody 😂
Watch rings existed for decades (Seiko) and have a very interesting past. When you don't have a good topic just skip the video that week, we will survive.
The Casio watch rings are really cool! I happened to find a bunch of them at a thrift store a few years ago. I’d never wear one and they are novelties, for sure.
Old man yelling at clouds moment. Grrr, the watches are too big! Grrr, the watches are too small. Grrr, it has to be this size. Man, let the people live how they want. At least they're buying watches. I believe there must have been many who hated it when watches started being worn on the wrist instead of being tucked away in a pocket. We only live this life one time and it is short.
Let’s imagine it’s 1910, and we’re gathered in the town square of Elgin Illinois, where the President of Elgin is standing on a soapbox, making a speech. “My good people, I am here to alert you to a disturbing new trend! Pocket watches that some otherwise reputable firms are making to fit on the wrist! Come now, gentle people. Aren’t they called pocket watches for a reason?! Please, help me stop this disturbing, useless, and annoying new trend right now!” How is a wristwatch any more “necessary” than a finger watch? And if you like iconic watches, why is it bad to own one made in miniature … like scale models of cars and planes? As far as price goes … I can’t see how it’s any dumber to buy a finger watch for $150 than it is to buy a $1,000 Oris or whatever - when you can buy a perfectly serviceable Casio for $20. Someone is getting old. And thank god that for once it’s not me! As always, thanks for the entertaining video. And thanks for alerting me to this dangerous new trend. I might just get one when the price drops.
Have to disagree Jody. I’m a massive G-Shock square fan and love the idea of the new Casio ring watch. It’s just announced on the G-Shock UK site and I’m hoping to get one!
I love this! Ring watches were big in Japan back in the 80's. I have a ring watch with a flex band and mechanical movement that I bought in Harajuku in 1987. The power reserve is only about 24 hours, but it still runs and keeps great time!
Ah come on! Don't be a Karen. Not for you, but obviously for others. Just scroll pass stuff you don't like and make content that's more about what you like 👏😃
2:30 that got a belly laugh. I like those little ringpieces. It's a bit like those cufflinks made of watch movements. Functional is much better. I have to say though I'm reminded of the Christpher Walken gold watch scene in Pulp Fiction.
I hope the trend doesn't end, but it would be really interesting to see a slim and sensibly sized skeleton ring watch with a miniature auto movement. It would be cool to have a ring where you can see the balance wheel spinning.
These watch rings are fine, because they have existed as jewelry-type-...thing for a very long time. Seiko actually has ring watches, with fully functional super tiny mechanical manual winding movement, the same with Rolex and other hyper high end Swiss brands too. They have been and are fashion items for those who can afford the price tags. They have been luxury fashion items, so it makes sense it is now a novelty fashion item. It's fine to have digital watch rings, they look cool to some people, and I like it too. If I had the money, I would pick up a Seiko watch ring for men (haven't checked deep enough on Seiko's old catalogues), because it's a novel experience, and it is an engineering marvel to wear a mechanical piece on the finger :)
BUT! They thought the same about the wrist watch. We have been viewing our nice pocket watches for over 100 years, why would we need a wrist watch. LOL
Boxer belt watch. So others can tell the time, if they tilt their head a bit. Nice alternative to a weight vest for training and exercise walks. Conversation starter. Actually useful, at a 90º angle at least except when taking a breather on the grass.
Ehm, we did enjoy ring watches even 100 years ago. So if there will be some more right now or a trend comes back, as some of them tend to do now and then, so be it. I think they can look cool. My 97 year old grandma has a ring watch from the 1930s and she is the coolest person I know.
I appreciate how you always stand up for authenticity and quality in the watch community. Your passion and honesty make your content a joy to watch-keep it up! 👏
Just marvel at how far Casio has taken the whole watch thing - at one end of the catalogue you've got an exquisitely built titanium MR-G with a hand finished bezel by a master swordsmith costing £6,700, and at the other end you've got the Everyman disposable F-91W for £20. Because they sell millions of F-91Ws and maybe a few hundred swordsmith MR-Gs means that in terms of relative sales volume, this ring thing isn't actually in the cheap crap end of the catalogue... in Casio terms it's a premium product😂
Just posted on FB about same thing… bought watch for 38 cents & free postage… was an effing ring watch…!!! Looked a bit bigger in the pictures…!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ring watches have been around for decades, but the form has been taken to a nutty level here. And over five million pet rocks were sold almost fifty years ago too.
A manual wind watch ring where you would need to wind it to work. Or a watch ring with multiple complication with free magnifying watch that you wear on your wrist to use when you want to tell the time.
I'm interested in an alternative: smart rings. My smartwatch is very useful... except it makes wearing normal watches tricky. You lose functionality if you enjoy your collection... or wear two watches and look like a berk. A smart ring linked to my phone allows me to monitor my health/sleep/exercise, be alerted to notifications, and still enjoy a mechanical piece. These though? I'm not a fan. Too small to be visible, too big to be comfortably slim on the finger
Besides the price, it's just a fun way of doing something different. Plus this might lead to thinner movements and thinner watches that don't cost as much as a house. Or at least a large diesel truck. Remember, wrist watches were a silly waste of time too at one point. I mean what's wrong with the one in your pocket. Where it's suppose to go! -some guy from the early last century probably.
Hey Jody, I agree. Casio went the wrong way - instead of increasing sizes (which is urgently necessary imho) they've done the opposite. And this price is ridiculous! I have become a big fan of Skmei (yes, Skmei) because they have become the more creative, more value-for-money and better Casio. Stay ooen-minded and watch them grow 😉 Cheers!
I got one of these from my Brother as a lark last B-Day. It actallly was decently made. I don't actually wear it, but you know - it was good for a laugh. Looks like these however have a BIG HISTORY going way back as lady watches.
Jody... My gf keeps asking for an Aventurine Ascent in lady size (25mm to 30mm with 16mm glidelock bracelet). She and I would actually both prefer quartz. I'm sure a VH31 would fit nicely in that case... Hook a brutha (and sista for that matter) up. Please. Thanks! 👍🏼
I remember being able to find functional ones all over the place back in the mid to late 90s. They were in those 50¢ or $1 toy vending machines and as a prize you could spend your tickets on in arcades.
And coming next spring....THE EREBUS ORIGIN RING WATCH!!!
Or how about earring watch? That'd be a first.
C@ckring
It's about time we got an Erebus Finger-Ring
@@Spectrecontrol I don't want fingering by anybody
Nose-ring watch?!?
"Old man yells at cloud!". 😄lol. I guess, each to their own.
It's a ring.
It's a time piece.
It's a ring piece! 🍩
Ahem. It's a TIME RING. Helps if you say it like you're The Doctor.
So are we looking at horology or proctology? 😮
Nice
To me a ‘ring piece tool is a 911
Genius.
I remember as a kid in the late 70s early 80s in pens with digital clocks and then I actually wouldn’t mind having one again
@@dude28405 you brought back a memory of a clock pen I had once.
yep and rulers with calculators. I still have a few pen watches
I had a ruler with a calculator as well. Mine got confiscated.
Wow! I had forgotten those! You cycled through the settings with a single button on the back of the pen!
I had one of those, lost 10 minutes a day, so calling it a watch/clock is a bit of a stretch.
Ring watches aren't a new trend, it's just an old trend that's coming back. There are lots of vintage ones available second hand that even have hand wound mechanical movements. Even Seiko and Rolex made them at one point!
Casio has a new one soon
Seen one from the 1500 it looks like a music box and pricy
100% agree. The oldest one I saw was like from 1700s. And the majority were from mid-XX century, I think.
Sorry Jody, I didn't know these existed until this video - now I want ALL of them.
yeah, I'm going to put one on my toe so when my feet are on a poufe when watching the cricket, I don't even have to move my head, just the eyes! brilliant!!
I did not know them too. Now i am curious. Guess this is not the way to fight them, if your really want. It is the way to make them known.
I don´t care. I ordered the Casio Ring. It´s awesome.
Looking forward to seeing the pictures of you wearing it mate!!! Please tag me on IG 😉
@@JustOneMoreWatch lmao
“One man's trash is another man's treasure.” 😉
Id like to get one.
Totally looking up where to buy one.😬🥸
My mate used to wear a big ankle watch - and when he went outside wearing it the police used to pop around to ‘make sure he was ok’ - how cool is that?
Top comment.
Two more things:
Jody spends 6 minutes talking about why we shouldn't talk about these 🤣
Secondly, ring watches have been around for decades. I personally own one that I got in an eBay lot that was made in the 1950s. They are nothing new, and they seem to cyclically show up for a few years and then go away because they might be cool but they aren't practical.
I say if you like them go for it and just enjoy yourself cuz that's the advice Jody usually gives.
Sure, pick on the small watches. 🧐
Anything that gets young people into "dumb" watches gets my vote.
It's actually an old trend. Rolex, JLC, Patek and many others have done it over the decades
Rewind 100 years and Jody's grandfather was moaning about the death of the watch fob.
For those that are history buffs I recognize this trend.
Watches started off as a pocket item. The fads were are as a woman’s necklace (long chain), as a wristwatch and as a ring. All considered fads. 🤔🤔🤔
Yes, i have seen old women's watch rings. They were usually done in gold and the small clock was basically the jewel of the ring. They actually looked pretty neat. I believe they have made these in one form or another ever since.
I recommend not gatekeeping anything to do with watches. Anything that brings them back into the spotlight is a good thing. If we've learned anything in recent times, there is no such things as bad press.
exactly mate. Would rather see one of these on the street than an another godforsaken apple watch
I personally don't see problems with that. If there are people who want to buy, why not? To remember, originally, personal watches were pocket watches. If someone didn't decide to move to wrist, we would probably be using it as a pocket watch.
This is nothing new, watch rings, and digital watch pens were done in the 1970
Gotta be real limber to read your toe-watch
Max flex
As a Casio fanboy, I’m disappointed that it’s not launched in my country ! I’d like to buy and wear one for fun !
I bet 200 years ago, all the pocket watch fans were saying the same thing about wrist watches! Why do I need a tiny watch on my wrist when I can have a small clock in my pocket? This wristwatch trend must end now!
One big difference that you seem to have missed. The wrist watch was an advancement, the hipster ring watch isn't.
From South Africa how unique ! Love the idea! Something different... why must it be functionable ? Why not different for decorative reasons???
They had me at Japan-only. Now I must have them all.
These are the sort of things that used to come in what we used to call here in the North of England a " Lucky Bag"
And not just the north of England. We had 'em down saff as well.
Jody , they are not for your finger.....looking forward to the Speedmaster version........
When they bringing out the c0ck ring version? I want to be able to time how long I last while watching the action.
I see what you did there,lol 😂
@@jstrat121 hahah, thank you
D'oh! 😂👍🏼
And on my 7 1/2 incher it weighs in at…
I mean, I find them pretty cool and it's not like they are discontinuing anything to make them. I don't see the argument for trying to kill this trend 🤷♂️
Watch is an accessory nowadays, it makes sense to be in the form of necklace pendant or rings. Better still, the ring watch is more meaningful to couple than wrist watch. Also, it is odd to wear >1 wrist watches but for ring watches, one can definitely wear >1 at any 1 time
I didn't even know these existed! Now I totally want fully-functional G-Shock GW-M5610U and AE-1200WHD-1AV ringwatches!
I remember trying to get a ring watch out of the quarter machines at the toy store when I was a kid. Never got lucky.
I had a girlfriend about 25 years ago who had a ring watch. I believe it was made by Storm, and it had a Twist-O-Flex style "bracelet".
She used to actually use it as a watch, not just a fashion accessory.
99% of watches are jewelry. If watch nerds cared about "practical watches" Casio would be the only company making watches. Bet that "useless watch" keeps better time than yours, Jody 😂
I know, I have to take off my Patek to clean the pots😂
You can't even spell jewellery correctly.
Watch rings existed for decades (Seiko) and have a very interesting past. When you don't have a good topic just skip the video that week, we will survive.
First! I actually really like it its corny and cool. Expecially since ghis new one acrually functions
If it's a wristwatch, then surely it should be called a fingerwatch, should it not?
Literally a digital watch! 😅
The Casio watch rings are really cool! I happened to find a bunch of them at a thrift store a few years ago. I’d never wear one and they are novelties, for sure.
I LIKE IT!
Not for that price tho. I'll settle with the gatcha Casio models. They're surprisingly well-detailed.
Old man yelling at clouds moment. Grrr, the watches are too big! Grrr, the watches are too small. Grrr, it has to be this size. Man, let the people live how they want. At least they're buying watches. I believe there must have been many who hated it when watches started being worn on the wrist instead of being tucked away in a pocket. We only live this life one time and it is short.
Lives too short !, but yet you resort to name calling. You're a bit of a hypocrite.
Grr, opinions in public. Whatever next, a video about pet peves. Scandalous.
@@garyboyle695 where did I call anyone names? Old man yells at clouds is an old Simpsons joke. You're the one that's quick to call names.
Can't wait for legwatches.
When I was in LA I saw quite a few people sporting what looked like Casio's on their ankles..
@Spectrecontrol NOOOOO
0:54 that is not even a "perfectly decent luxury" watch by pagani design standards 😂
Uhm for those talking about yelling at clouds. It's called the Sunday roast for a reason. It's supposed to be hyperbolic.
This is the horological equivalent of Derek Zoolander's phone.
Let’s imagine it’s 1910, and we’re gathered in the town square of Elgin Illinois, where the President of Elgin is standing on a soapbox, making a speech.
“My good people, I am here to alert you to a disturbing new trend! Pocket watches that some otherwise reputable firms are making to fit on the wrist! Come now, gentle people. Aren’t they called pocket watches for a reason?! Please, help me stop this disturbing, useless, and annoying new trend right now!”
How is a wristwatch any more “necessary” than a finger watch? And if you like iconic watches, why is it bad to own one made in miniature … like scale models of cars and planes?
As far as price goes … I can’t see how it’s any dumber to buy a finger watch for $150 than it is to buy a $1,000 Oris or whatever - when you can buy a perfectly serviceable Casio for $20.
Someone is getting old. And thank god that for once it’s not me!
As always, thanks for the entertaining video. And thanks for alerting me to this dangerous new trend. I might just get one when the price drops.
And for next season- the new Casio G-Spot Cockwatch
With a vibrating alarm. 😊
Have to disagree Jody. I’m a massive G-Shock square fan and love the idea of the new Casio ring watch. It’s just announced on the G-Shock UK site and I’m hoping to get one!
Oh come on! AP ran out of designs for the Royal Oak years ago, this is right up their alley.
I couldn’t wear something that big on a finger!
Love the Ministry of Silly Walks T-shirt!
Wow can just imagine going into a pub in glasgow to show the lads my ring watch.... Lolll
I love this! Ring watches were big in Japan back in the 80's. I have a ring watch with a flex band and mechanical movement that I bought in Harajuku in 1987. The power reserve is only about 24 hours, but it still runs and keeps great time!
We need SKMEI make this watch ASAP.
I like the gacha toys. They're like those miniature Technics turntables.
I kinda like it!! I'm ordering!
Ah come on! Don't be a Karen. Not for you, but obviously for others. Just scroll pass stuff you don't like and make content that's more about what you like 👏😃
What a waste of money......where can I buy one!!!! 😜
I love it! Ring watches have some history to it from what i remember … must investigate more
I would never buy one. Had it been a G-shock though I'd have two...
Thanks for this, and to many of the funny and nostalgic comments - really made me laugh this dull rainy uk Sunday morning.
Agree! Watch cuff links too!
2:30 that got a belly laugh. I like those little ringpieces. It's a bit like those cufflinks made of watch movements. Functional is much better. I have to say though I'm reminded of the Christpher Walken gold watch scene in Pulp Fiction.
I hope the trend doesn't end, but it would be really interesting to see a slim and sensibly sized skeleton ring watch with a miniature auto movement. It would be cool to have a ring where you can see the balance wheel spinning.
These watch rings are fine, because they have existed as jewelry-type-...thing for a very long time. Seiko actually has ring watches, with fully functional super tiny mechanical manual winding movement, the same with Rolex and other hyper high end Swiss brands too. They have been and are fashion items for those who can afford the price tags. They have been luxury fashion items, so it makes sense it is now a novelty fashion item.
It's fine to have digital watch rings, they look cool to some people, and I like it too. If I had the money, I would pick up a Seiko watch ring for men (haven't checked deep enough on Seiko's old catalogues), because it's a novel experience, and it is an engineering marvel to wear a mechanical piece on the finger :)
I beg the differ I’m huge fan of watch themed Rings
BUT! They thought the same about the wrist watch. We have been viewing our nice pocket watches for over 100 years, why would we need a wrist watch. LOL
I’m looking forward to the “leg warmer” watch.
Boxer belt watch. So others can tell the time, if they tilt their head a bit. Nice alternative to a weight vest for training and exercise walks. Conversation starter. Actually useful, at a 90º angle at least except when taking a breather on the grass.
Ehm, we did enjoy ring watches even 100 years ago. So if there will be some more right now or a trend comes back, as some of them tend to do now and then, so be it. I think they can look cool. My 97 year old grandma has a ring watch from the 1930s and she is the coolest person I know.
I think JLC did one with their 101 movement, still the smallest mechanical watch movement ever even though it’s over 100 years old
It's all subjective which makes this hobby what it is. Was looking at this last week and love it. Deffo ordering if I can get my mitts on one.
Jody, you're absolutely right about ringwatches/watchrings. But cheer up -- it could be MUCH worse; people could start wearing them as noserings!
I actually have a Seiko MECHANICAL watch ring from the 70’s or 80’s. Really impressive miniature movement and surprisingly accurate.
Seeing the thumbnail i thought this would be about the trend of watches getting smaller :')
I appreciate how you always stand up for authenticity and quality in the watch community. Your passion and honesty make your content a joy to watch-keep it up! 👏
Just marvel at how far Casio has taken the whole watch thing - at one end of the catalogue you've got an exquisitely built titanium MR-G with a hand finished bezel by a master swordsmith costing £6,700, and at the other end you've got the Everyman disposable F-91W for £20.
Because they sell millions of F-91Ws and maybe a few hundred swordsmith MR-Gs means that in terms of relative sales volume, this ring thing isn't actually in the cheap crap end of the catalogue... in Casio terms it's a premium product😂
I love it when you guys run out of things to talk about, in the news room back in the day, when there was no news we used to call this a "beat up"
I quite like these ring watches. If I see someone wearing one in public, I know I should avoid them like the plague.
It's like adult women and green hair...
Just posted on FB about same thing… bought watch for 38 cents & free postage… was an effing ring watch…!!! Looked a bit bigger in the pictures…!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Wholeheartedly agree Jody... Also, killer Ministry of Silly Walks t-shirt.
W take. Although if you made an Erebus ring watch and it's half as nice as the GMT I got this week I'd buy em for my toes when I ran out of fingers.
Back in mid-90s, one of my cousins (RIP) had several watch rings and almost got me one! I couldn't imagine wearing something like that now!
Wonderful show as always! The new pocket watch is the smartphone. And still I like wrist watches. Sometimes I wear two to get them wound up.
Ring watches have been around for decades, but the form has been taken to a nutty level here. And over five million pet rocks were sold almost fifty years ago too.
Love the "Ministry of Funny Walks" tee! Hated the ring watches when they first came out. Still hate these toys to this day!
to me the disturbing trend is WRIST watches are becoming smaller. looking at it positively, it's saving me quite a few bucks though. lol.
He's just mad that they sell more of these watch rings than his own watch brand. 🤣
I like it! Trend must grow!
A manual wind watch ring where you would need to wind it to work. Or a watch ring with multiple complication with free magnifying watch that you wear on your wrist to use when you want to tell the time.
I'm just here for the comments!
Jody,
How many T shirts do you have?
Finally, a watch that’ll fit my wrist!
I don't see the problem if they work and fit well. Damn a tiny vintage casio ring would look cool as hell
My cat has always wanted to have a watch 😸 - maybe a little G-Shock for her outdor activities? 🤔
I'm interested in an alternative: smart rings.
My smartwatch is very useful... except it makes wearing normal watches tricky. You lose functionality if you enjoy your collection... or wear two watches and look like a berk. A smart ring linked to my phone allows me to monitor my health/sleep/exercise, be alerted to notifications, and still enjoy a mechanical piece.
These though? I'm not a fan. Too small to be visible, too big to be comfortably slim on the finger
Besides the price, it's just a fun way of doing something different. Plus this might lead to thinner movements and thinner watches that don't cost as much as a house. Or at least a large diesel truck. Remember, wrist watches were a silly waste of time too at one point. I mean what's wrong with the one in your pocket. Where it's suppose to go! -some guy from the early last century probably.
I feel like whenever I'd wear that, my finger will grow its own fingers. Watchception. Why, and what the f---.
I think they're fun. Wrist watches watches are more utilitarian, obviously. Life doesn't have to be so "in the box", though
Hey Jody, I agree. Casio went the wrong way - instead of increasing sizes (which is urgently necessary imho) they've done the opposite. And this price is ridiculous! I have become a big fan of Skmei (yes, Skmei) because they have become the more creative, more value-for-money and better Casio. Stay ooen-minded and watch them grow 😉 Cheers!
This must be the first time in the history of humanity someone asked Casio to make bigger watches.
How silly.
When I saw the thumbnail, I didn’t realise it wasn’t much bigger than…well…a thumbnail…😂
The toys I get, but the "functional" ones...I'm with you there Jody.
I got one of these from my Brother as a lark last B-Day. It actallly was decently made. I don't actually wear it, but you know - it was good for a laugh. Looks like these however have a BIG HISTORY going way back as lady watches.
Jody fun rant today! 🎉 What do you think about functioning watch cufflinks for those dressier occasions? They are a thing too.
Ring Watches were big in the 50's (or something). I bought an old oris ring watch awhile back. Mechanical movement.
Jody... My gf keeps asking for an Aventurine Ascent in lady size (25mm to 30mm with 16mm glidelock bracelet). She and I would actually both prefer quartz. I'm sure a VH31 would fit nicely in that case... Hook a brutha (and sista for that matter) up. Please. Thanks! 👍🏼
.....a, "numpty" that one hasn't made it over the pond yet. i like it!
I remember being able to find functional ones all over the place back in the mid to late 90s. They were in those 50¢ or $1 toy vending machines and as a prize you could spend your tickets on in arcades.