This watch does one thing most kids’ gadgets don’t: it lets them wear Chase.

The PAW Patrol Chase Learning Pup Watch is a digital watch for children aged 3 to 6. It has a raised, 3D Chase figure on the front, plus a small screen that shows the time and plays simple games. The watch is made of hard plastic, with a rubbery strap that fastens with a buckle. It comes in a bright red and blue colour scheme that matches Chase’s uniform.

Most parents I know have bought a “smart” toy that ended up in a drawer after two days. This watch avoids that problem because it does not try to be a phone. It is a watch first, with a few games attached. The screen is small and low-resolution, which means the graphics look blocky. But for a three-year-old, that is fine. They are not comparing it to an iPad.

What actually changes when a child wears this

The main shift is that the child feels like they are part of the show. They press a button and hear Ryder’s voice say “Good job, pup!” after they finish a game. That voice is the same actor from the TV series, which matters more to a four-year-old than any feature list. The watch also has a stopwatch and a timer, which sound boring until you see a child using them to time how fast they can put their shoes on.

One concrete situation: a parent is trying to cook dinner. The child is sitting at the kitchen table, matching shapes on the watch screen. The game is simple—drag a circle into a circle-shaped hole—but the child is focused because Chase is on the screen telling them they are doing well. That buys the parent ten minutes of uninterrupted cooking time. Another situation: a long car ride. The child can play the “pup tracker” game, which involves finding hidden objects on a map. It is not complex enough to cause motion sickness, but it is engaging enough to delay the “are we there yet?” question for a while.

Rewritten specifications

• 3D Chase figure attached to the front of the watch case; the figure is fixed, not removable
• 12 different clock face designs, including ones that show the PAW Patrol characters
• Stopwatch, countdown timer, and alarm clock with multiple alarm sounds (buzzer, bark, theme tune)
• Four built-in games: a matching game (find the same pup), a problem-solving game (help Chase find a lost item), a counting game (count objects with Marshall), and a shape-sorting game
• Voice guidance from Ryder and the pups; the voice lines are pre-recorded and play during games and when setting the watch
• Requires one CR2450 lithium coin battery (included for demonstration; replace before regular use)
• Water-resistant for splashes but not for swimming or bathing
• Strap fits wrists roughly 13 cm to 17 cm in circumference

Who it is for, and who it is not for

This watch works best for children who already watch PAW Patrol and who can follow simple on-screen instructions. The games are not challenging for a six-year-old who can already read numbers and letters. A three-year-old will need a parent to explain the first few games, but after that, they can play alone. The watch is also good for children who are not ready for a touchscreen device but who want something that feels grown-up.

It is not for children who are rough with toys. The plastic case is sturdy, but the 3D Chase figure can snap off if the watch is dropped repeatedly on a hard floor. It is also not for children who need a real smartwatch with GPS, a camera, or internet access. This watch does not connect to anything. It is a standalone toy that tells the time.

One limitation that is worth mentioning: the screen is not backlit. In dim light, it is hard to read. The watch relies on ambient light, so a child cannot check the time in a dark bedroom. Also, the battery is not user-replaceable without a small screwdriver. When the battery dies, you need to open the back panel with a Phillips head screwdriver and insert a new CR2450. That is a minor hassle, but it means the watch lasts for months before needing a change.

Honest verdict

The PAW Patrol Chase Learning Pup Watch is not a revolutionary toy. It is a digital watch with four simple games and a plastic dog on the front. But it does what it sets out to do: it gives a young child a sense of independence and a connection to a show they love. The games are basic, the screen is small, and the battery replacement is fiddly. But for the price (usually around £15 to £20), it is a solid purchase for a PAW Patrol fan who is not ready for a tablet. It will not replace a parent’s attention, but it will buy you a few quiet minutes. That is worth something.

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