Years I have been looking for something I didn’t have to carry in my pocket and I could wear in an adulting world. It’s not a crazy big ring that you have to put away in a meeting. You can wear where you want. I carry the cleaning tool with me just in case I need to pop it apart. I would ask that the founders provide a couple of them or sell a pack of 5 for $10. Just in case it gets misplaced.
If you like fast spinning, get the black coated ones. It’s great for both fast and slow fidgeting.
LIFETIME WARRANTY! The customer service is fantastic. Read the comments. They had issues, everyone makes mistakes, but they owned up to it and are making it right. Feel confident in your purchase!
Best fidget "toy" ever! Love that I can just take this anywhere with me. Its helped a lot. The previous version of the Polar Ring kept breaking because the glue holding the magnets came off. But since theyve updated the ring, its been working perfectly so far. Highly recommend for fidgeters
Absolutely amazing ring!! A real stress reliever and the most fun you can have with a piece of jewelry! Precision and class! Well worth the money
Absolutely loving my Polar Ring, thank you Project Ratchet team for all the support and updates during the order process.
An absolute work of precision and aristry; not just a ring a tool to reduce stress and anxiety!! I love My Polar Ring!
First things first, shout out to Aira for being SO helpful during the exchange process and answering my questions during the order. So so helpful.
Anyways, I am so happy with my Polar Ring. It feels great to wear and works exactly as I've expected from the videos. I did go through the exchange process because there was a minor issue with my first Polar Ring, but it was a simple process where the team asked for a picture about my concern and it was exchanged for another one promptly.
I had an issue with size and they were very accommodating with the return process. Very happy with the new size and with the team behind it.
Beautiful ring for my husband. The ratchet sound is nice and subtle but still satisfying.
I purchased the Ratchet Ring and have to say it is freaking amazing. Excellent quality and looks great. Once the Polar Ring is in stock, I'm getting one of those too!
Size 9 was the perfect fit in the end. Really high quality product, excellently engineered. Great for my concentration. Satisfyingly clicky.
Love that ring, unique and addictive, now I want to also get the other one they’ve made to see if it’s even more of a favorite than this one has proven to be.
I use Ratchet V1. Now I get polar ring, it clicks two way directions.
I don't want anything more. It's MASTERPIECE
Can’t stop won’t stop ratcheting around…busy hands clear mind has been my motto since I received the ring…plus the quality and design are outstanding
I have the original v1 ratchet ring and I have been rocking it since the Kickstarter. I have always wanted the v2 but never had the money yet. Until the polar ring teaser came out and I decided it get it. I love it!!! Quiet yet still tactical and both direction is so perfect! I just wish they can bring back the turtle design as permanent option! More customization and design patterns would be nice!!!
I’ve been wearing this all day for the last few days since I got it, and it’s like a hit of dopamine every time I turn it.
Looks great, feels great. Bought another pair to gift my friends and family.
Honestly surprised by how much I love the new Polar ring. I own the original V1 design Ratchet ring and although I love it and they did an amazing job, I was never always happy with it. Sometimes was inconsistent and can only go the one way. Haven't tried the V2, which is probably what I'd be more happy with, but this Polar ring is what I'd prefer.
I love everything that involves magnets and this one is no different. The perfect tactile feeling, slightly louder clicks with lighter rotations and nice and quite with a little bit of pressure. On top of that, with the black, being able to speed spin it is also really fun and addictive aha.
They absolutely knocked this one out the park and is honestly perfection 👌.
The only thing I'd personally want would be a wider band version.
This is a second review, its been around 6 months from when I last had the Ratchet Ring and heres my thoughts.
I had a size 10 Black Edition that was POLISHED and unfortunately broke in the span of one week, dont let that dismay you from buying though, I’m personally just clumsy and tinkered with the internals and I guess it fell out and I snapped the spring.
I got size exchange done and the team even gave me a new Seigaiha design for free on top of changing the size, this is something the company should be merited for, as they are extremely kind and understanding, their customer service is ONE OF ONE.
I’ve had this Black Seigaiha Ratchet Ring for a couple days and here is my thoughts.
Firstly, I do wish the design was little more noticeable, you only truly get to appreciate in the light which is a bummer because I love this Japanese esque design.
Secondly, I adore the spring mechanism, but I am very afraid of breaking it again, you may feel the spring jump around when wearing the ring and pressing the outer shell which may mean its not fitting 101% tight and clean, but it is extremely fitting.
Thirdly, I found out you can adjust the amount of resistance the spring has by pushing it down even further, you can make it more louder or more quiet so its definitely more customisable than the Polar Ring, but the Polar Ring is definitely more safe and theres less to worry about. (Just keep in mind about the spring breaking)
And lastly, no spare spring!!! I swear I remember being told about there being a spare spring just in case, but I never received it I guess? I just wish there was a spare in case of an accident.
I heard about the Polar Ring too, I might buy one for my brother and I’d love to make another review about that ring too, in the near future!
Overall, despite these flaws, the overwhelming feedback and support from the team heavily outweigh the cons. I will always appreciate this team for their transparency and dedication to the craft.
Good going August :)
TLDR: Ratchet Ring is really good! Just wish I could see the design more! Spring may scare you, so don’t tinker around with it unless you really need to!
I love this ring! It's still has a lot of the fidgeting of the ratchet ring, but both ways and a fun way to spin it fast (on the black ring only due to friction). Absolute must have for anyone that needs to fidget anywhere.
So addictive, feels and looks great. Plus biting my nails has gone down tremendously
I bought two Black Edition Seigaiha Rings, one Ratchet Ring and one Polar Ring, which I have used every day for the past week. I will give my overall review momentarily, but first let me review each of the rings separately:
The original Ratchet ring is extremely satisfying if you like slow, tactile feedback. You can feel and hear each satisfying click as you spin the Ratchet Ring around. It feels great to spin over and over, and of the two rings, it is much more satisfying to do absentmindedly. I spin it a lot, all day long, without even realizing I’m doing it. It is consistent, however this consistency also makes it boring. If you are in a situation where you need more stimulation, it can only do the one thing, and only in one direction (because of how ratchets work), making it better for absent-minded fidgeting than active fidgeting. This brings me to the Polar Ring.
The Polar Ring, unlike the Ratchet Ring, can spin in both directions. Project Ratchet marketed the Polar Ring as an alternative to the Ratchet Ring that spins in two directions, and can do it quietly. While that all sounds nice on paper, there is a clear tradeoff to using magnets rather than ratchets. For one, yes, the Polar Ring is quiet, but that is representative of one of its shortcomings compared to the Ratchet Ring: It is not as tactilely satisfying. The reason the Ratchet ring makes a clicking noise is because of the resistance the ratchet experiences moving from one tooth to the next. In my opinions the magnets don't provide enough resistance or tactile feedback as you slowly spin the ring. Also, being able to spin in both directions is certainly nice, but its not the boon I thought it was, I end up just spinning it counterclockwise (on my right hand) most of the time anyways.
If these were its only traits the Polar Ring had I’d honestly be disappointed. So then, why do I like the Polar Ring? Simple: You can flick spin the ring really fast. If you apply pressure down onto the ring with your thumb (spins longer if you use the opposite hand’s thumb), then flick-spin the ring, the outer layer with temporarily unclicks from the magnets holding it down and spins around really fast for 0.25-2 seconds before the magnets re-lock it into place, with the length depending on how hard you spin the ring. It makes a super satisfying whirring sound as it spins around. Truly by far the best feature, and best for those that like actively fidgeting with something and putting concentration or energy into fidgeting with them. It provides the same fidgeting satisfaction as, say, a fidget spinner, but it is MUCH more satisfying than a fidget spinner. And of course, all though the tactile fidgeting it not as satisfying in my opinion, it is still there, so this versatility make the Polar Ring pretty great overall.
A note: You can only flick-spin Black Edition Rings, as August explains in the FAQ section. I would caution anyone away from buying any Polar Ring that is not Black Edition, as flicking the ring fast is by FAR the best feature of the Polar Ring, in my opinion. If you get a non-Black-Edition ring that cannot be flicked due to potentially damaging the ring, you are simply not getting your money's worth.
I also want to talk briefly about the benefit of having these high-quality fidget toys that are rings. I didn’t really realize how much I would use these when I got them, but there’s something to be said about the sheer *convenience* of having fidget toys as rings. However, this is part of what makes them superior to most other fidget toys: you have them when you need them. I can’t tell you how many times I have been in a situation where I wished I had something to fidget with but I completely forgot to bring something to fidget with. If you wear these throughout the day, you won’t forget to have a fidget toy on hand when you need one. It’s really nice to be able to fidget with something when, say, walking from your car into a building, without having to go through the efforts of pulling a fidget toy out of your bag or pocket. Also, unlike most fidget toys, you can use them while you are holding things in both hands. I myself get a lot of satisfaction from clicking the Ratchet ring while holding the steering wheel driving my car.
Lastly, I know some people online balk at the price of these rings, and honestly, I did at first as well, but after having them for a week, the saying “you get what you pay for” comes to mind. You can see and feel their quality. These are truly well-made, wonderfully-crafted rings, and they are absolutely worth the price tag.
TL;DR: All in all, I truly love the Project Ratchet rings, and find them to be truly game-breaking for fidget toys. Both of these rings are great for different reasons. The ratchet ring is better for slow, absent minded fidgeting, while the Polar Ring is better for energetic, active fidgeting. If you have the money, I'd recommend getting one of each, one for each hand, for the...