adidas Originals is adding a ring watch to its timepiece line: the Digital Two Ring, a shrunken take on the retro-digital Digital Two wristwatch vocabulary- square profile, bold numerals, Trefoil up top, and a stainless expansion band meant to flex over the knuckle without a traditional clasp. The Japan market rollout is dated April 17, 2026, with pre-orders opening April 10, per the brand’s Japanese watch distributor. Two references ship: AOST26036 (gold tone) at ¥17,600 tax included and AOST26037 (silver tone) at ¥16,500 tax included.
From Digital Two wristwatch to ring
The Digital Two wrist models sit in the same family tree: 36 mm steel cases, 5 ATM ratings on distributor sheets, and busier modules with GMT, calendar, stopwatch, and timer on the published wristwatch spec. The ring variant deliberately strips the feature stack back to time-telling and branding- closer to jewelry that happens to show digits than to a full sports module on your finger.
If you already like blocky 1980s LCD nostalgia but want something that reads as stackable hardware next to other rings, this is the alternate form factor.
Case, display, and wear
Distributor copy emphasizes a ~20 mm wide square case with metal-forward edges and a display layout built for glance legibility: large numerals, minimal ornament beyond the Trefoil. Authorized retail listings add 20 × 20 × 7.5 mm dimensions, about 15 g weight, and an acrylic lens- on-brand for retro digital, still prone to fine scratches if you treat it like gym steel.
The expansion band is the fit story: spring-like steel that expands over the finger instead of a pinned buckle. That helps sizing tolerance, but anyone at the edge of the quoted range should still try before assuming comfort.
Movement, water resistance, sizing
Published movement type is digital quartz- battery-powered, not mechanical. 3 ATM (30 m) rating is described as suitable for everyday splash resistance, not diving; treat it like rain and hand-washing peace of mind, not pool laps.
Ring sizing is communicated as minimum Japanese size 11 on distributor materials. Ring scales vary by country; if you are ordering from outside Japan, convert carefully or buy through a seller that lists your local standard.
Price, date, and channels
MSRP on the distributor announcement: AOST26036 (gold tone) ¥17,600 tax included; AOST26037 (silver tone) ¥16,500 tax included. Sale date April 17, 2026; pre-order start April 10, 2026.
Who it is for
People who already wear rings daily and want time on the hand without a second wrist commitment. Streetwear-forward buyers who treat watches as silhouette and logo first, complication second. Collectors curious about the ring-watch trend but unwilling to jump to precious-metal pricing.
Poor fit if you need GMT and timers on the finger, swim-level WR, or a large-display desk clock- this SKU is intentionally minimal.
FAQ
What are the model numbers?
AOST26036 is the gold-tone finish; AOST26037 is the silver-tone finish. Both share the same core spec sheet on distributor materials.
Is this a mechanical watch?
No — listed as digital quartz. Expect battery replacement on a service cycle like other digitals.
Can I swim with 3 ATM?
3 ATM covers light exposure to water (splashes, rain in practice for most wearers). It is not a dive or serious swim rating; keep chlorinated pools and high-pressure sprays off the module if you want the gaskets to last.
Is it available outside Japan?
Published materials center on a Japan release calendar. Wider distribution may follow- check your regional adidas site and authorized watch dealers after launch; import buyers should budget duty, VAT, and warranty routing.
How does it relate to the Digital Two wrist watch?
The ring is positioned as a miniaturized expression of the same retro digital design language. The wrist Digital Two models carry a larger case, higher WR on published sheets, and more modes; the ring pares the experience down to time display and branding.
