Are Casio Oceanus Watches As Good As People Say?

[@KMV007]

The Casio Oceanus, Citizen Chronomaster and GS 9F lines don’t get enough credit among watch enthusiasts because of the anti-quartz snobbery, although they are fantastic watches.

[@ilikewatches]

Agreed!

[@jeejkee6471]

I bought the first Bluetooth Casio about 9 years ago, the EQB-500D-1. This was before I started collecting watches. I have worn it about 8 years straight. Did everything with it. The quality of this solar watch is amazing, so is the advanced movement. I trust Casio more than any other brand to deliver quality watches.

[@ilikewatches]

Wow, that’s really good to hear…

[@AlexanderB.]

I own the green version of this watch for two years now and I love it. Casio don't specify it but I believe there is a hardening coating on the steel. After two years there is no mark on it, and this includes the clasp. But I agree about the latter. It's the worst part of the watch.

[@hattyfarbuckle]

My two TAGs (early 90s and late 00s) both have pressed clasps. I actually like the much thinner fold and maybe the bracelets have enough weight to stop them feeling unbalanced.

[@AlexanderB.]

@hattyfarbuckle Yeah, but the issue with this Oceanus clasp is the outer shell. It gives off a rather cheap impression and it sounds a bit rattly, it certainly doesn't match the rest of the watch.

[@efreutel]

Sounds like you have a terrific watch!

[@folksurvival]

That could be impressive or meaningless depending on what you have done while wearing it.

[@GusAudibert]

I own this same watch from months (nearly a year) and I tell don't hesitate go for it's a very good watch for those who like this style 😀 ...

[@perthguitar5160]

I have the s100 and the t200. You truly don't need another watch. The ultimate set and forget!

[@JRMcGrail]

If you had to choose between the s100 and the T200, which would it be?

[@perthguitar5160]

@@JRMcGrail If I lived in a place with atomic clock radio signal, I would choose the S100. Just wears better as it is slightly smaller imo. As I live in Australia and we have no atomic clock signal, I would choose the T200 as it will sync to your phone with Bluetooth.

[@ArvindBiztaiwan]

​@@perthguitar5160Thanks for the valuable answer, I will go with t200

[@kevineccles7766]

I have 2 Oceanus watches. I’ve has a OCW S100 for over a year and I just picked up an OCW T5000 (I wanted a square watch). Both watches are titanium, and the finish work on the titanium is fantastic. As a matter of fact, it’s really close to my GS SBGA413. The T5000 has a dial that’s a bit busy for my tastes, but it not a deal breaker. The S100 on the other hand is about as close to a perfect daily wear watch as I can imagine, it’s a no fuss unit with a solar quartz movement (no changing the battery and compromising its water resistance) that has Radio time setting, automatic dst, and a perpetual calendar so you never have to futz around with setting it. Casio uses a proprietary coating on the metal, and my S100 is scratch free. And it looks great on the wrist. I have too many watches (according to some folks in my life lol), and there is something magical about the mechanical marvels called watches that make me prefer my automatic and mechanical watches more that these. But If all you want is a wristwatch that is functional and good looking, look no farther than a lower end Oceanus.

[@grahamliggat7193]

I have the S100 and the advantage there for just a little more is titanium (but no Bluetooth) which really adds to the comfortable wear as it’s so light. Completely agree that as you go up the price range they become pretty awful with busy chronograph dials and crazy prices. No idea what that’s all about and blue blue blue seems to be the theme of the Oceanus range. So yes not great if you don’t like blue. Be interesting to see your head to head comparison with the Seiko. V best and have a good Christmas G

[@grahamliggat7193]

Got agree - so long as you can get the radio signal - set it once and enjoy. Tough to beat it.@@Ktrb

[@AngelCPena]

Getting my Casio Oceanus t200 blue version today 😊

[@John-P]

Good review of what I think is a brilliant watch, I've had the OCW-S100 for about 2 yrs. and although it's more a weekend watch it's as good now as the day I bought it, not being into divers this is much more my style, the titanium is unmarked, I paid £350 but they are now about £310 in my opinion good value, only moan is the 2 micro adj. but half links still gave me a good fit.

[@WhyWeBuyIt]

I have a T200 and absolutely love it. The level of polishing is better than anything I've seen by Tissot, Hamilton, Mido, or Certina. Watches that generally cost more. That being said I have seen the more expensive models up close and the amount of sparkling reflections you get off those are next level. Those watches sparkle like diamonds under a light. Definitely not for anyone who prefers to go a little under the radar. If you want a watch that's going to impress you? A high end Oceanus is seriously hard to beat.

[@djapojunior]

Got one myself recently and it's a masterpiece, love it!

[@cajanir]

More JDM Quartz reviews - I love it! I'm looking forward to the comparison with the Seiko.

[@marktibbetts3799]

The detail in close up really is amazing

[@SupaBuma]

Love my Casio Oceanus OCW-G1000-1A2JF Limited Edition

[@yuriythebest]

Looks great! I agree with your philosophy that a watch should be clean and legible. I petty much have the "ana-Digi" version of this watch, the Lineage LCW-M170D, and there the second hands work just as great and hit the marks also.

[@BetamaxBabe]

I had the light blue version and really liked it. It's one of the few watches I've flipped that I'm considering re-buying. I agree that the rest are too complicated & expensive. I wish they'd make more simple three-handers.

[@ilikewatches]

Yes, I bet they would sell well, it’s almost like they’re expecting us to buy the cheap one then go on and buy their more expensive ones….no thanks

[@spikefcast1892]

Love my s100. The best fit on my wrist among 53 watches , my gada watch and reference for timing the others

[@johnnelson9252]

I agree, the one you have is the best looking, but with a 6.25" wrist, I won't be picking this one up. If Casio ever gets one of these at about 37mm with L2L 44mm or so, I'll be admiring yours from a distance. (Sigh)

[@space.cowboyyyyy]

One of the best quartz watches ever made! 💙💙

[@RS-pz2yb]

Glad to see this video Gary as i will be buying one next year, wiill be buying the green one tho.

[@Aggnog]

This T200S is the oceanus that most people refer to outside japan really, with maybe a few others like the S100 or this one in green also being mentioned. There is a lineage model LCW-M100TSE with some extra quirks like a small digital screen, that overall serves much the same purpose as this oceanus but at an even lower price, without the expensive case polishing and being in titanium.

[@dutch3000]

This T200 is something special. Really a beauty and the quality is far above her paygrade - extremly high and those floating markers are a sight to see. A hot contender for that one watch collection without a doubt - if you can live with the Casio name and don´t need a status symbol. Only the clasp ... it´s not bad but a little bulky. So what. Funny sidenote: I went to rome last year. Nobody gave a f.. about my Omega but I spoke with two lads about that 350€ watch - pretty sure at least one of them bought the T200 right after that. So, just go for it.

[@dunderhay9169]

That is a great looking watch, particularly in your macro shots, just a little too big, I would prefer 38-39mm for that style. Happy Christmas Gary 😁

[@SuperAngryWalrus]

I have a white T200 and I absolutely love it, wear it everyday.

[@mickosullivan2962]

I have two ( 2 ) Casio Oceanus watches and my only gripe is that I cannot find them in a retail store and I live in the Chicagoland area ! To me this is a very under the radar type watch , I just does not get the love it deserves ! I love a watch that does not have a busy dial and has some real eye candy type styling . Trust me this is a real deal keeper type of watch !

[@DouglasRosser]

Deffo the simple 3-handers are the way to go. Green got very $$$ very quickly.

[@ilikewatches]

Green more desirable than the blue?!?

[@RandallSlick]

Had my eye on one of these for a while and so have watched all the vids on KZbin. Got to say yours is the best. Your use of acute-angled macro is very good and opens up the watch's details. I'll be keeping an eye on eBay in the coming weeks lol

[@tinentdan]

I have that same watch, and I think it's gorgeous.

[@garethhanna9173]

I have the S100 which I think is a more elegant design, albeit on an integrated bracelet and lacking the bluetooth functionality. Fantastic watches, every self respecting watch nerd should have one of these in their collection, if only to set their other watches by.

[@BarnOwl61]

I won't say, i told you so! the Oceanus range gives Seiko and Citizen a run for their money and for a fair price too. ❤

[@TheLegitAlpha]

I have an S100. It lacks Bluetooth like this one, but it’s pretty good. It’s also one of the few quartz pieces I have seen that hits all the markers spot on.

[@boonie3]

Perfect budget watch for those just getting into the hobby. My only gripe with the Oceanus watches is the "OCEANUS" text on the dial which for me breaks the simple look of the dial. I wish they just stuck with the shark fin and Casio text

[@nextonthewrist]

Great close ups of the finishing Gary - I keep 'uming and ahhing' on the Oceanus, this might tip me over the edge to finally grab one.

[@ilikewatches]

I’ll do the comparison but in terms of finishing, they are incredible

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

I 100% agree regarding bracelet adjustment. Screws are the best, split pins are fine at lower prices, pins and collars are fiddly for the sake of it and I don’t think they offer enough extra security to justify the PITA they are to adjust 😅

[@SheshankReddyS]

Definitely beats the PRX Quartz on value.

[@ilikewatches]

Easily

[@stevenwilliams176]

Good choice , I have that very same watch ,,, wish I could have got it on a bracelet but I did put it on a nice custom strap..!!! Have a good Christmas

[@michaelkaliski7651]

The Titanium S100 is possibly the best balance of quality, accuracy, materials, and sheer value for money it is possible to buy in the watch world. The T200 is a close second, marred only by the use of stainless steel in my opinion.

[@deanwaller8283]

Nah,I prefer as over titanium.i like the weight it feels more premium

[@fattmatt200]

I've picked up two used both less than £100 on ebay, one a diver with a depth gauge, the other the square chrono,.Great quality

[@millibar2118]

I purchased this model exactly a year ago. It was quite a punt as I purchased it without trying it first as it had to be imported from Japan. It sits as the lower end of my collection from a price point of view but I love it for travelling and accuracy. The majority of my watches are mechanical and it’s always nice to have a reference piece. I immediately removed the bracelet and added a rather nice nylon strap from watchgecko so I can’t comment on the wearability of the bracelet

[@johnvandeven2188]

Gravity issues with the second hand only seem to affect Ronda movements. Casio, Citizen and Seiko are the masters when it comes to quartz watches.

[@DexterHR]

I had OC-502, 20 years ago. Oceanus was shortly avilable for purchase in Croatia, but I guess after Casio decided to made it a premium sub-brand they pulled it and make it JDM watches. Anyway, I found Oceanus watches interesting and the one you have- I agree, it’s the most beautiful one. I think I’ll try to get one, really love it.

[@ClevaTreva]

Just bought one as prices have "crashed" somewhat and no doubt it'll be discontinued before I get the chance. This'll be my duty 'dress watch'.

[@the_9ent]

Casio grail watch. If only they did 37mm versions.

[@beccachannel1083]

I wear this watch all the time. I love how the indices sparkle.

[@beccachannel1083]

Agree that the more expensive Oceanus watches all seem overdone.

[@adk7962]

That’s a great looking watch. Thanks for sharing!

[@sp10290]

surprisingly nicer than I expected - good review! Tempted now, haha!

[@exif6839]

Own a Oceanus SW5000 Manta. It’s a perfect and high quality masterpiece of quartz watches.

[@justinholmes5614]

This one looks great on the blue Artem Loopless strap.

[@ordinarystuff2328]

I own the best watch - oceanus s100 😎 the dark blue dial. I have also 3 SEIKO 5s - 7s26, 7s36 titanium and 4r36 sport, 1 samsung smartwatch. Since I got the oceanus the last 3 years I never wore the other watches.

[@TheArk12345]

Did you mention solar charging ?!

[@roycedayton5364]

Brilliant looking watch!!

[@HerrBerg]

Interesting 🤔. Excellent look at their steel finishing. I would like you to have a look at the titanium ocw-t150-1ajf or ocw-t150-2ajf (dark or light dials). I would really like to see youre comments on this one. This is the one (1ajf) i kept, after trying the other “clean” models. Strongly recommended. Informative and entertaining video as always. Thanks ☺️🎄🎆

[@Dadication3]

And has indices like diving boards, love my S100, as I prefer titanium. Also, tough solar and tough movement similar to Gshock tech, made in same airtight facility that has a computer check for quality control on each and every part. Oceanus is another example of Casio keeping its best for the Japan market only, as these are JDM only.

[@ConradAquilina]

Love it. You got me curious about the ugly ones. Deep into the interwebs I go!

[@syniekos]

I owned the black PVD coated OCW-S100 which i thought was a one watch collection piece which had most of the same functionality bar Bluetooth. As for the ‘blue’ I think blue is the ‘mascot’ colour of the Oceanus range.

[@ilikewatches]

It’s seems to be

[@olegsolomonik6594]

Very beautiful watch, sadly you didn't specific model number you are talking about

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

I got the Pulsar quartz 2001 V103-6059 A2 550061...A great little watch, found it on the flee market :) , and a San Martin SN0107-G... Which I really like. The Pulsar looks great, I have no idea how old it is, and how much it was when new..???

[@williamsipe1151]

I have a T150 and a T5000. Both are really nice.

[@stavros_katsopr]

And the crowd goes... 🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌 Finally Gary, just before... merry Christmas mate!

[@ilikewatches]

lol….thanks

[@danspanos]

This model is actually available on Amazon Prime in the US for $388. It's a little more than what you paid, but it's 2 day shipping, and we don't pay import taxes.

[@davidstokes5444]

Lovely watch, it's just at the size where I would need to try it on first as some can look too big on me, thus the JDM aspect means it may not be easy to return and certainly I wouldn't find it on the high street. Such a pity.

[@howyduinyall7653]

U could always buy it and sell it on to……..oh I don’t know (maybe me)

[@tradermdjonis1361]

How much is the price for Oceanus?, with titanium n GPS function, its nearly $ 2.000

[@edwardsjohnpaul]

I wouldn't be complaining about the least expensive version being the one you want :). Aside from that bracelet, there isn't much that can touch the specs of what you get with Casio.

[@chunkhenderson1878]

Some decent specs in there.

[@ccooper8785]

If this was 36 or 38mm I would definitely be buying one but as it stands this is far too big for my terminally skinny wrist. I would love to know if atomic watches actually have to be so large.

[@anthonydevono8833]

I would pick one up pre owned as I think they are bit pricey with the import duties etc but it is a nice looking watch

[@waynesellers4078]

I would love to see a comparison to that seiko from the other video

[@michaelj8793]

Trust me your watch or phone isn't going to bring down an airliner Anyways another fantastic review my friend Be well and Merry Christmas to You and Yours 👍

[@samnova450]

Think it a great travel watch.

[@ForeverUnknowing]

I've looked at this model Oceanus (and the S100) for a couple of years now, and recently became aware of the SBTM341 from Seiko (which uses the same movement as some of the budget Seiko Astron models like the SBXY031). I'm torn s to which I like best and want to buy, but I'll probably go for the SBTM due to the slightly smaller size and Titanium build. That said, I think watches like this make perfect daily wear watches due to solar quartz and radio timekeeping, and good travel watches for the same reason.

[@slee2054]

You will be happy with either choice. I personally recommend S100 as the pictures don't do justice but I like the Seiko one too

[@tomcruz3774]

Please do a comparison. I love how the oceanus looks but the seiko is really close to looking like a sarb033 and I love that watch.

[@davkay4605]

Yes

[@leeroy7493]

I've went for the seiko in blue from sekua watches...its like Pandoras box has been opened 😮

[@ilikewatches]

lol, Sakura Watches is excellent!

[@juniorjohnson5961]

As George Daniels would say Damn electrician's.

[@Treviscoe]

Excellent, I think this is my grail watch.

[@Unlucky1776]

It's definitely up there for me

[@Treviscoe]

@@Unlucky1776 Yes, it's a very good-looking watch but it also has so many good and well thought out features; for example, the two stages of "power-down" when you put it in a drawer or other very dark space. I like that Seiko he compared it with at the end as well. It's amazing how much you get for your money with either of them.

[@Unlucky1776]

@@Treviscoe yea lol I'll probably be dead and they'd still be running

[@rag_man673]

This is a grail watch for me.

[@23664gray]

I have the same one, best watch I own ,better than my Rolex. Mine is the titanium model and the bracelet has never popped open on me.

[@ilikewatches]

Awesome….high praise!

[@hattyfarbuckle]

Interesting.. but would it fit an 8inch wrist?

[@ilikewatches]

sure would!

[@bluenick4577]

Shows why watch industry is a whole scam and casio exposed them all 😂

[@In5an1tyB]

Doesn’t look bad but I’m pretty peculiar about the second’s hand reaching the minute markers

[@gymbobjoe1091]

Are you UK? If so did you have to pay import tax from sakura watches?

[@ilikewatches]

Yes and yes I did, 20%

[@gymbobjoe1091]

@@ilikewatches thanks

[@stevehenrytagami4709]

I have 8 inch wrists. Is the Oceanus too big for me?

[@ilikewatches]

Not at all....I think it would be a good size

[@stevehenrytagami4709]

I meant does the start extend to an 8 inch wrist. How many links did you remove? Thank you Gary

[@Silentjackll]

FYI a rolex glide lock clasp fits on this perfectly.

[@Unlucky1776]

Really?

[@Silentjackll]

@@Unlucky1776 Yes. Makes it super comfortable.

[@Unlucky1776]

@@Silentjackll I'd say I'm gonna check it out but I can't even afford this ATM lmao

[@Silentjackll]

@@Unlucky1776 If you are not afraid of putting in a bit of elbow grease, you can always go the EBAY route and buy an aftermarket one. You will need some sanding and polishing skills, but you can easily bring one to the same quality if you're willing. On average they cost around $25 with the more expensive ones needing less work. But yeah. long story short. Rolex oyster bracelets use a 9mm link in the center to connect the clasp. this happens to be the exact size as oceanus bracelets. least this one.

[@michaelmaguire9330]

Great video! I prefer the Seiko.

[@richardshaw1968]

Less is more with the Oceanus range…

[@TheDesius]

I just noticed that this watch has the European CE marking and the UK UKCA marking on the back but Oceanus are Japan only watches. That's weird that they'd spend money on testing and paperwork to then make it Japan only. Maybe it was originally meant to be an international watch?

[@avenueb]

Excuse me the more expensive Oceanus are not horrible. Go back to the drawing board.

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

That one looks the best, the other ones have way too much useless extras..

[@mCblue79]

Yes but what are you supposed to do in the year 2101??? Did Casio think of that???

[@davidrosenblum2178]

Why, oh why, can’t every quartz watch hit the makers the way this one appears to? It’s a beauty and I may have to pick one up.

[@si-81]

I've got a 2nd hand one. It came already paired. I wanted to use radio signal but couldn't figure it out so had to pair to phone. Any idea how to unpair to use radio signal? It's not in user manual I agree about the clasp, it also doesn't hang well....

[@GusAudibert]

I read somewhere !! When I hold down the A button, the second hand only ever points to C, and never RC. I've unpaired the watch from my phone via the app, and it still points to C, searching for a Bluetooth connection. I've left it unpaired for a few days hoping it will start looking for radio signals instead, but no luck. Synchronisation check is always an N. I've had a Lineage waveceptor in the same area and it picked up the time signal without any trouble. I'm sure the Oceanus can too, but it's more interested in looking for a phone. EDIT: I've figured it out! This isn't in the manual. To wipe previous bluetooth pairings (the app does not do this properly): pull the crown out to two clicks, hold the A button for ten seconds and the second hand should point to C. After this, click in, hit A again, and the hand will point to RC. OR 😀 To get the watch to forget the last phone it was paired with: Pull the crown to the second click Hold button A for at least 10 seconds This deletes the pairing information, the hand should point to C Now push in the crown. If you trigger a manual sync now the second hand should point to RC

[@si-81]

@@GusAudibert annexing! Thank you so much! I will try this when I am back in range and let you know how it went! Thanks very much, I've been trying to figure this out for a year!

[@khaaaaaaaaaannn]

Love my S100, always thought the S200 looks a bit ungainly and cheap compared to it though.

[@HORIZONTIMEPASSIONEOROLOGI]

Ga2100.. GW5610.. mdv106.. all mudmaster... and some others I really like.. but I really don't like this 🥶

[@Kevinjimtheone]

There's no watch that I have ever seen that comes close to Casio Oceanus T200/S100 quality for anywhere near their price point. The only negatives are 1. There are no on-the-fly microadjustments, and 2. It's not sold abroad.

[@thebricktop429]

clearly casio doesn't want us to buy them, it is beyond me why they don't sell them worldwide

[@gerrymite]

stuff Casio, got a watch and they can not put seels in to keep it water proof and it is a water watch.

[@mercster]

I can only afford very inexpensive watches, but my Casio Waveceptor (solar, multiband 6) spends more time on my wrist than any of my other watches.

[@mercster]

Yeah my $120 Waveceptor hits the markers perfectly.

[@spikefcast1892]

Yes😎

[@danielwright73]

should of tried the OCEANUS OCW-S100-1AJF much nicer watch

[@Jardker]

Lume at the end was hurt by adverts. I wish I could see it better to get an idea of longevity.

[@deanwaller8283]

Easily all night,it's the most legible watch in the dark I've ever had