The Casio Oceanus OCW-S100-1AJF Wristwatch: The Full Nick Shabazz Review

The Casio Oceanus OCW-S100-1AJF is a really incredible wristwatch, packing a ton of features into a small package, which actually fits nicely on my small wrists.
I know lots of people love their mechanicals, and they're plenty cool, but if you love a nice solar quartz watch, this is a really nice quartz watch. And overall, it's an absolute gem.
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[@michaelkaliski7651]

As someone who would pick a bracelet over a strap every time and ordering direct from Japan really isn’t an issue with the internet, I see zero downsides to this watch. It is light, attractive, reasonably sized verging on slim, three hand display, excellent finishing and completes easily with the best that the Swiss have to offer. Titanium, Sapphire crystal, always accurate to a second, and basically is maintenance free, coupled with 100 metres of water resistance and a shock proof movement. All this for a fraction of the price of any comparable watch, it really is an essential purchase for any collection.

[@JohanLebbing]

That`s true, but if you want to order one and you live in Europe (the watch has to come from Japan) remind yourself that you will not pay for the watch only. Don`t forget customs/border fee. I bought one from Ebay for 350 euro`s but had to pay 513 euro, including shipment cost and custom fee.

[@pibblesnbits]

I cannot believe that you failed to talk about the tough movement in this watch which uses sensors to ensure that the seconds hand strikes all of the markers on the dial spot on. It is called tough movement as sometimes shocks and impacts can knock off the alignment of the seconds hand on an analogue watch. That said, its an amazing piece and I agree the integrated bracelet is a let down.

[@NickShabazz]

It's a beautiful thing, no doubt!

[@JerryWDaviscom]

Pibbles - thank you for the info on the auto indice alignment. That is a fantastic feature that I am grateful to learn of. As for the integrated bracelet - this feature is ideal for me. My last watch was/is a Seiko SQ150, which I paid $500 for in 1986. It still keeps perfect time (to the second after 2 months set with atomic clock Ft Carson - new battery), but I retired that unit out of pure respect. I retained the original band, and wore that watch 24 x 7 for over 30 years, and I am a very active outdoors kind of man. Therefore this Casio is absolutely ideal for me. Utterly and completely perfect. This is my replacement for the retired Seiko.

[@MrJeremy9835]

You can always cut off the leather and adapt it

[@gtaylor2770]

This is so cool. I have absolutely no need for this watch. It's an absurd purchase. I'll probably buy it next week.

[@dimbulb6443]

Did you end up buying it?

[@patrickboehme4556]

Lol, same… just bought mine.

[@theBLARGSTORM]

I might need to live off of instant ramen for a while. but I need this in my life

[@sadbadmac]

Tell me about it... I fucking love the Oceanus Hybrid Chronograph but $2k ??? F me right in the A I say...

[@michaelkeaton32]

You know, I didn't really like this watch when I watched your other videos that you showed it. I thought it was a cheap watch because it's a Casio, but after seeing this, I can see why you like it. It's a pretty watch, and it has features that are really handy. Solar, sapphire, titanium band, atomic; very nice.

[@hellcatdave1]

Love Casio watches! You really can't go wrong with them, even the cheapest G-shock is great! I've had my G-shock forever, and before me, it was my fathers. The logo paint may have chipped off, but the watch still chugs on.

[@cristianmicu]

those blue accents on the hour markers and hands are just mesmerizing.

[@edkline6401]

I am admittedly a mechanical/automatic watch lover/snob. But this is a great looking watch with awesome features, great materials at a good price point, and I definitely see myself adding it to my collections soon. It can join my INOX, and my Bulova Precisionist as one of my few quartz watches.

[@folksurvival]

Did you get it?

[@i.am.hodgie]

Great review. Titanium, sapphire, great movement. What's not to like?

[@DenisLevchenko]

@Areyouthick not with this watch. It's a perpetual calendar, the date is always right!

[@Xanduur]

I love mine, but I just wish it were 40-41mm

[@pielichiewicz]

@@DenisLevchenko I thought that date is always right because of its radio control.

[@DenisLevchenko]

@@pielichiewicz yes, I think perpetual calendar just means that it always shows the correct date. In the case of this watch, it's provided by radio plus a relatively simple mechanism, as opposed to extremely complicated mechanical perpetual calendars

[@DagnisCC]

@@Xanduur It's 41.5mm or i am wrong?

[@eigrp]

"...not so smart it gets stupid, like your Apple Watch." Love that, and so true. Great review.

[@TukaSlave]

I'm the proud owner of a Casio Edifice EF106, the cheapest Edifice going. This was $US38 on Amazon. I have not felt the need to buy another watch since. The accuracy is astounding, never more than 5 seconds fast for months at a time. It has a ten year battery, so no battery worries. It has a faux Panerai dial design, the lume is pretty good, and there is a date function. I don't wear my G Shocks any more, the heft of the steel is reassuring. It is tough and can take the knocks. And I think it looks good. Casio can get the job done and make you feel good while doing it. I had over thirty watches from several price and design categories, but the Edifice just hits the spot and I have worn it every day since I bought it. I have sold many of my previous watch purchases, and I think I'll get rid of the rest in due course. Edifice = perfection.

[@mindspinn311]

Incredible value for the features and materials. It’s everything I would want in a daily watch that isn’t a G-Shock. Definitely buying one.

[@Iammightymeaty]

Perfect for my needs. If I were to buy one watch for life, this would be it.

[@kanceroner5456]

Iammightymeaty I'm not sure it would last a lifetime, but maybe!

[@Iammightymeaty]

Kancer One just the make and model and with proper care and maintenance I think it would have a fair shot.

[@kanceroner5456]

Iammightymeaty Oh do you own one of these watches already?

[@Iammightymeaty]

Nope but, if I were to own a watch it would be that one.

[@kanceroner5456]

Iammightymeaty I'm really wanting one of these since watching this, lol.

[@Dev3ATX]

Just bought this Gem because of this video. I'm happy to have another Casio on my wrist again. It's so freakin light.

[@maff1975]

Your video introduced me to this watch and I’ve been looking out for one ever since. I was finally in a position to buy and found a great used one on eBay. It arrived today and I love it. The blue highlights really set it apart. Thanks again!

[@royroblox]

I know they’ve got the updated version in the T200, but this one still looks better proportioned and sleeker overall. Don’t need yet another watch right now, so thanks for the video here : )

[@finnikris]

I EDC the Casio GW4000D; a G-Shock version of your watch here that was tailored for the British Airforce. Has the solar/atomic clock sync/city selector for travel/waterproofing and date window like yours. Because it's more pilot like rather than classy and dressy like yours you get the additional day of the week, 24h clock, stopwatches, and alarms. One thing we both share is something I'm not certain you mentioned and that's 'tough movement'. Lovely little feature that makes sure that not only the time is correct but tough movement ensures that the hands of the timepiece always line up accurately with the time markings of the watch. I realize the video is a few months old but I was surprised that these incredible Casio Oceanus features made it into my GW4000D... the watch Gem of my collection ;) Thanks for the great videos as always Nick

[@pmwheatley]

I bought one of these a few years ago after watching this video. I love it. Thanks for your review.

[@mollygiovanna1095]

This review convinced me to buy the watch. I love this watch no regrets about buying it. Very comfortable and keeps time! Easy to read and good looking!

[@willemwever7154]

Same here,very happy with the watch,enjoy bro.

[@supmojo]

@Nick Shabazz. You should be the product spokesman for casio. I'm definitely gonna look for this next month in Japan. Thank You !!

[@antramirez28]

That watch is smarter then some people! Great review! Thanks for sharing!

[@NickShabazz]

+Anthony Ramirez It's definitely better at knowing the time and date than I am. Someday, I'll be able to properly use "Good Morning", "Good Afternoon", and "Good Evening". But that day is not today.

[@antramirez28]

+Nick Shabazz Ah yes, I'm right there with you. Someday we'll get it right.

[@Tray2323FTW]

Anthony R smarter than* Ironic

[@cetterus]

That's what makes it so scary. I'm gonna buy it.

[@jimboutilier7552]

You convinced me, and after buying one, everything in your review is exactly on point - this is really a gem with a set of very compelling features seldom found in one watch, particularly at this price point. The one thing I would add - as the blue accents on the video were puzzling me - is that the hour markers consist of emerald cut blue crystals with lume painted on their top surface. Those faceted surface pick up well in low light. Most of the time I think they look great, but occasionally as you mentioned they can look a bit cheap. And this is not your watch if you hate the color blue. I originally thought your camera had some crazy color fringing going on but now I understand.

[@bmwforlife6951]

I have this same watch for a couple of months now. It is awesome. What I like most is that it is clean and simple. It looks like a wulf in sheep clothing. Everyone will love the looks but no one will understand that it is technically better than any other analog watch. This watch is fit for every occasion: casual, dressy, daily, etc.

[@folksurvival]

​@bmwforlife6951 *wolf

[@RvP6384]

I admire the bracelet. I look at it more often then the clock itself.

[@LorenzoNW]

I'd think a blue dial Victorinox I.N.O.X. with metal bracelet would look pretty sweet with your TiLock too.

[@bmwforlife461]

Thanks for the review. I have a Casio WVA-M640TD-1AER which is much more cheaper and roughly differs in 1 main feature: the sapphire glass. The con of my Casio is the plastic/rubber parts which are of low quality. I love the simplicity of your Casio, it looks like a timeless piece from the seventies. Very cool. Nevertheless, I want my next Casio watch to have GPS. If you still want titanium, sapphire, solar powered, perpetual calendar and GPS there is only one option: Casio Oceanus GPS OCW-G1000-2AJF which is 3 to 4 times more expensive than this OCW-S100-1AJF

[@donaldwortham1661]

2ajf is nice

[@liemh9290]

My first watch was a Casio square face with battery when I was 7. This is a whole new ball game! Good Job Casio!

[@knifenoob5411]

Stop watching!!! DO NOT get into Watches!!!

[@surfside75]

😂 you tried to warn us, nobody listened... I've now got 9 watches (4more work beaters) and 3-4 more planned purchases -it's a sickness, help😐

[@marioaquilina248]

I know. Brutal addiction

[@Xanduur]

Too late. Worse yet.Don’t get BACK into watches.

[@ZeTurbocool]

Made me laugh hard! I'll buy a watch to celebrate the joy.

[@epm357]

Thanks alot. Now I want one.

[@NickShabazz]

+Ed Martin My deepest apologies!

[@thomaslinton5765]

We have dealers in NE Ohio who carry Casio, at greatly in excess of MSRP, but no "Casio stores" as such. Amazon is also high. My S100 was delivered from Japan for $443.00, new.

[@sdiver68]

There are some strap options with only very minor customization or simply a tight fit. Casio 10447496 Editifice Genuine Factory Replacement Band - EF305-1AV

[@GodZji]

This is what I'm waiting for. Oceanus is a great watch but not many people knew about. I subbed now. Keep up good work.

[@Demanufactur3]

I caved. Went through the steps and bought one today. I may be getting into watches. I'm not sure if this pleases or annoys me. But i'm pleasantly annoyed with you Nick.

[@Xanduur]

Don’t get into watches!

[@marioaquilina248]

I guess I'm too late. You won't stop buying and selling watches with profit loss in the majority of your operations.

[@gx217dc]

Thought all I wanted is a square GShock. Started with a Gshock GW-S5600, a titanium back and carbon fiber strap. Then I heard about the full metal square 😬, looking to buy that very badly. Then I started looking into analog watches. Eager to buy a Seiko skx013 and replace the glass with sapphire. Although I want an automatic, I wanted a wear and forget analog watch. So I found out about Casio Lineage LIW m610tds-1ajf with a titanium case and bracelet, sapphire glass, multiband 6, solar, and I was hooked. Just bought it a few hours ago, hope it makes it through customs smoothly. Now I’m watching this review 😬😬😬. This is becoming an expensive hobby and my wallet is crying. You wont settle with just one watch, I promise you. LOL

[@Kunta1926]

Citizen eco-drive perpetual titanium. Sapphire also and Does Everything this Does for half the cost. With more features.

[@deaversmith2593]

Yes but the titanium is not as scratch resistant on the citizen and the tough movement can't be beat. But the citizen is crazy underrated. To me this is the best $500 watch in the 🌎

[@CodecMoment]

I bought one off the gray market because of this video! Hoping they never stop transmitting the atomic time signal...

[@MrBacchus18]

You had me until you showed the integrated bracelet. So thanks for the in depth review.

[@thomaslinton5765]

Great review, Missed one "bad": no night light. Strange omission on a solar electric Casio. Nice "lum" but not a light.

[@smokinjoe4684]

Most expensive watch I’ve bought. I hope I can feel this good about other watches in the future. Very satisfied with this purchase.

[@DustinDriver]

Just now finding you-my favorite watch vlogger by far!

[@exotics5721]

I live the Citizen Promaster Tough as well. Amazing watch for way cheaper.

[@ksjdhg]

All was good until you came to the part about the tab protruding between the lugs that is part of the case, not the end link of the bracelet ... didn't see that coming. I assumed it had standard lugs with strap options. Thanks for the heads up on that ...

[@neilpinkett]

i was waiting for my casio Lineage Ti to arrive.. i thought this looks great..but ill wait for the other to arrive. but after 5 beers i decided to buy it as well.. JDM has me well in its grip.

[@Woodyt]

I was torn between the s100 & t200, but I don't like a watch I can't change the strap. So I'll be getting a t200.

[@rodulphmontejarden2210]

I have an oceanus that I paid $5 from a flea market. I absolutely loved this watch. I bought it not knowing anthing about it.

[@TheAcolossus]

cool story bro

[@wildbill9919]

If only it had a Timex Indiglo style light it would be perfect!

[@trubadyr99]

Thank you for introducing me to this elegant Casio, Nick. Thumbs up! I would very much like to know more about the somewhat similarly looking new Citizen watch, the Citizen Chronomaster AQ4030-51E. I hope you are familiar with this line of watches and possibly even with the AQ4030-51E itself. Can you make such a video, please? I wondered why Chromomaster is told by some reviewers to be the best Japan's quartz watch technology available as of today? What is so special about this much more expensive newest Citizen quartz watch which is built in the similar (IMHO) style and aesthetics? I would like to understand why I'll have to shell out almost $3,000 today if I will decide to buy the Citizen Chronomaster AQ4030-51E instead of this relatively inexpensive as of today Casio Oceanus OCW-S100-1AJF?

[@Split10uk]

I've never owned a quartz watch, though I was tempted to get a Rolex Oysterquartz many years ago. I do like this Casio though...very tempted to get one, and I have to agree with you remarks about not many decent high end quartz watches. Maybe they are missing a trick here, as a few seem interested. Good Video..thanks

[@Hebii69]

I want this watch sooo much but can't find it in UE, only from overseas where on top of 500€ it will be another 200€ + 2month waiting because of customs (in Portugal they are terrible)

[@mike969696]

Excellent review. I can see why you like the watch, as I also love the look of it. Do you think it slightly strange that the blue accents of the indices and second hand aren't echoed in the hour and minute hands?

[@NickShabazz]

+mike969696 It's a bit odd for sure!

[@zengmingde]

Hi Nick, this review made me buy one! Great watch and great recommendation

[@michaelmelling9333]

Do you still have it, like it?

[@muchagrande1687]

Please let me correct you. This kind of accuracy is very well needed!! Travel by train. Start/end (online) meetings right, and i mean right (!) on time. I can not live without a radio synced watch any more. Also, many (most?) people use smartphones for time telling,... those are often very accurate (they are not, but they often get their time from some kind of server continuously) and as a "real" watch user, you don't want to be left behind, being off time (hi drummers). This is only acceptable for mechanical watches, wich have their own very different charme.

[@thomash4578]

I really like the fact that the time zone markings are so faint. Too many on these multi zone watches have them in your face

[@jamesccart]

Cool review thanks .... the only possible way they could make this better that would be to have the second had sweeping like the bulova uhf watches

[@NickShabazz]

There's always a trade off between power consumption and hand frequency. It'd be nice, but not super needed.

[@steve8510]

You didn't mention the best feature: Zaratsu polishing (the ancient art of samurai sword polishing) that is so difficult and painstaking it cannot be replicated by a machine, only a master can perform it and it can't be had in a watch for under $3000 (Grand Seiko) Come on Nick.

[@caet49]

Steve did casio confirm the Zaratsu polish?

[@13_orphans]

It's a marketing term, like "Retina" LCD

[@ajaxforever5473]

Iwill be selling my two Orients and my Belmoto and will be buying this one. Just because i want a gps / solar watch.

[@NickShabazz]

This isn't GPS, just radio control. But it still works wonderfully!

[@ajaxforever5473]

Well, it both Always gives the right and accurate time.

[@sirgigachad1894]

Love your channel nick thanks for the review I’m definitely going to purchase this lovely watch

[@wejpasadena1]

Thanks for a great review!! It would be great if they could make a solar powered mecha quartz movement!

[@user-gr3rk6ur2p]

thank you for the time to do your reviews they are a good thing-

[@inho5737]

so close too considering this but i despise the look of watches with the metal bracelet i was thinking this would look gorgeous in leather

[@jimmyhuang8161]

Nick, how come manufactures dont post the weight of each watch in the specifications. Is there an online site somewhere that i can check these info before i buy a watch to make sure its not a brick?

[@Jorge-ef4du]

"its not so smart that it gets stupid" is a great way to describe the current smart watch market.

[@gratengelsker7614]

You should make a top 5 quartz watches! I can't find any videos about quartz watches on youtube!

[@z-collector7518]

I want to love this watch but two things bother me: why the white date window and more annoying why are the hands not anodized like the rest of the watch?

[@aashis555]

I was convinced to buy this watch after watching this awesome video. Got the watch from JP today. I have a 6.5" wrist lol. So, I was removing links but found out the pins don't have any security grip. The pins just slide in and out :( Am I missing something?

[@metallicarockacion]

How is the lume???!!!!!!!??????

[@NickShabazz]

Absolutely great.

[@metallicarockacion]

Would you think is as the lumibrite from Seiko?

[@figureJapan]

Thank you for great video, I bought this watch at 450USD.

[@readyme]

Amazing watch. Is there a similar watch with day & date complication?

[@sowelu9247]

Great review!! Thanks so much for posting!!!

[@NickShabazz]

+sowelu924 Thanks for the kind words! :D

[@martynm.449]

Came to this video after watching Just One More Watch. But I was a full-time Nick Shabazz subscriber already.

[@fredfredburger5150]

Love your watch reviews Nick!

[@keenoguy3460]

I want one, but how much can I expect to pay in taxes or duties importing into the USA?

[@markjulius2006]

How do you re-align the date? The numbers on my oceanus are not completely aligned in the date window. The top of the numbers are not in view and are slightly hidden. Please help.

[@Nanchi]

wow that is way more than my mechanical no wonder I liked this quarts watch lol

[@MM-lq4xf]

Bracelet part is aerial for radio control

[@redfrederick85]

Thanks for the review. It is a cool watch. Pity for that thing of not being able to replace the bracelet!

[@NickShabazz]

+redfrederick85 It's a great bracelet, but I do miss the option.

[@simbadmarinarul1]

You can always ask to have one customized, you just need somebody who knows how to work with leather.@@NickShabazz

[@SohanMeegahage]

The atomic time keeping does not work everywhere be warned. I think Casio put GPS time syncing on one of their new G-Shocks because of this

[@azmust9147]

Hey Nick. Please review a TAG HEUER FORMULA 1 and a Rolex DateJust. I like your reviews .

[@jameshaury2716]

Thank you Nick.That was quite informative.

[@aa39545n]

I really love this watch but I think it will look so big on my wrist. do they make something similar in a 38 or 39mm or from Seiko maybe?

[@CrCRicanMD]

Love the cutting board

[@wc541]

That watch is really neat. Maybe I'll save up for it.

[@JDM417]

I've been waiting for you to say "Wise guy ehh". 😂 Awesome video as always. 👍🏻

[@Brati999]

awsome watch. love the design. imagine it on a black leather strap. Thats the bummer...

[@yunsukchae3749]

great review! would love to see some wrist shots and close ups though!

[@andrewgee5608]

Do they offer a version of this with a slightly larger face for those with larger wrists than a peshi-esque gem of a human being?

[@driverman269]

Got a question and this is a deal breaker for me, any nightlight? See in the dark?😮 If $500 it should have a illuminator on it right?😮

[@clange50]

Not sure about this one, but they have a ~$200 Lineage line, that is titanium and sapphire, and has a light.

[@buzzsaw6497]

Great review. Glad I watched it; I had a leather strap in mind but learned from you that it won't take an aftermarket strap, so I won't buy it. Not a bracelet guy, but a beautiful, functional watch nevertheless!

[@frankbraker]

I'm just going to post my question. I've had a waveceptoor WVA-510A which I loved except for one problem: any sort of shock could occasionally knock some of the hands out of their position, and when it set itself, the time would be wrong. Then I had to take the watch apart and move the hand into place again. So I'm very shy about the idea of getting another analog watch at least that does atomic (radio) time. And I won't buy anything that isn't atomic, because what's the point of a watch you have to set? So my question: is there a watch out there with analog hands that calibrate themselves even if they've been whacked hard enough to get them out of alignment? It seems like such a mechanism would require either a sensor (to figure out where the hand was) or an alignment mechanism (a temporary stop that goes away under normal operation). Thanks. Also your vids are great and very entertaining. I really appreciate all the love that went into them.

[@frankbraker]

Hey I just finally figured this all out. All of those hands are adjustable - I just needed to read the manual and follow the steps. My watch finally looks correct and I never needed to perform surgery on the poor thing.

[@wc541]

Those the date automatically sync or do you have to change it manually?

[@bangzoom8180]

Nick- what is your opinion of the Hugo Boss New York Stainless Steel Quartz watch?

[@NickShabazz]

It's an $800 watch with a $7 movement. Not bad in-and-of itself, but it's certainly fashion rather than function.

[@JurgenADV]

I am torn, I really really like this watch, but with WWV on its death bed just can’t go there. Already have a wonderful Citizen that will be sadly obsoleted.

[@deaversmith2593]

Don't worry friend have used my watch with out useing atomic time for two weeks and still was dead on did not lose a sec. So still a grate buy.

[@powertymer2748]

I have a watch by armitron and it was 140.00 $ + tax it runs a 5 min ahead and it a mechanical watch witch mean I'm always a lil early for every thing

[@HYITHO]

great review! btw is this watch greater than 40mm?

[@wota4143]

Great review. But after my Oceanus broke (head stopped working in "+" direction) I no longer buy Oceanus. A fancy Casio, that can fail. Fragile parts = not enough experience in Oceanus team.

[@deaversmith2593]

Very surprised to hear this. Have had mine hit by a baseball and dropped a few times and keeps on tickin. I would call casio. To me its the one watch to rule them all

[@Creelyblades]

Citizen has a series of watches with very similar specs.

[@nicoraba]

Excellent review. I think i will buy one of these.

[@buzzluxx1042]

Awesome watch Nick! thanks for sharing.

[@ionciobanu5524]

Great review, hope to get this as my birthday present! I was first sold to this gem by WatchUp69. As a Gshock fan this is a no brainer when it comes to own a more dress like watch. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about it.

[@HansLoepfe]

Does it have a stopwatch function?

[@True-os6tg]

A great watch but the price ? When you compare it to a Bulova moon watch theres no way I could choose one over that .