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Casio has released a ring in the form of its iconic watch

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188 points prvt | 7 comments | 16 Nov 24 14:42 UTC | HN request time: 0.446s | source | bottom
1. schneems ◴[16 Nov 24 16:33 UTC] No.42157235[source]▶
In Japan. The price is high but I still like it.
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2. 0cf8612b2e1e ◴[16 Nov 24 17:09 UTC] No.42157477[source]▶
$128 is really pushing the limit for what seems like a kitsch novelty. Were it a third of the price, I could see myself picking it up for my watch aficionado friend.
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3. sss111 ◴[16 Nov 24 18:02 UTC] No.42157827[source]▶
Blame Inflation :/

That said, Casio novelties do hold their value surprisingly well. For example, just by wearing my Gravitymaster, I’ve already “earned” $130 as the resell value has shot up.

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4. GeoAtreides ◴[16 Nov 24 18:06 UTC] No.42157878[source]▶
> kitsch novelty

you mean limited release collectable?

5. Cumpiler69 ◴[16 Nov 24 20:34 UTC] No.42159079{3}[source]▶
>Blame Inflation :/

N'ah mate, I feel Casio is also quite cheeky with their pricing for what is essentially mass produced budget commodity 80's tech made in China from cheap plastics.

Here in Europe most of their basic watches (excluding the F91W) are over 40+ Euros and all they do is show time/date on a cheap LCD display with poor viewing angles in a plastic resin shell who's paint rubs off after a couple of years.

Meanwhile for that price you can get an Xiaomi smart band with OLED display, gorilla glass, Bluetooth, vibration, heart-rate sensor, and it even tells time. Casio's profits must be crazy good on those watches.

I wish they would sell more models in metal casings like in the 80's and with updated internals with more functionality.

6. michelb ◴[17 Nov 24 17:15 UTC] No.42165363[source]▶
You should see what the Timex limited edition ring goes for now. I bet you can flip this Casio for a nice multiple as well.
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7. 0cf8612b2e1e ◴[19 Nov 24 02:51 UTC] No.42179661{3}[source]▶
Then you are playing the limited edition collection game. Which is a game of no interest to me.