The Casio Oceanus OCW-S100-1AJF Wristwatch: 1 Year Followup

[@RobertNES816]

The blue indices are totally a Casio styling cue. I personally like how they look on that watch and I think they're a nice departure from the typical polished indices that everyone else does. I like that Casio will often try and do things that other companies won't.

[@nsaiswatching]

the blue-ish color of the indices is what attracts me in this watch. lol

[@brocklanders6969]

I really like the clean, simple elegance of the S100. It is classy, sporty and yet dressy enough for business attire. The blue indices and other elements keep it from being boring. I get my compliments on this watch than any of my luxury autos.

[@damnAmsterdammer]

Even years later in 23 it's still a beautiful watch to look at.

[@ogarzabello]

I love the blue indices, they make the domed sapphire crystal and the dial shine in a very classy bluish color.

[@isaactroyer5689]

The shining blue on the indices is one of the things that separates other watches from this one, in a good way. I kind of get what nick is saying about the toy-like, but I feel that's a stretch. Those indices are what make me think "damn, that's a nice looking watch" at first impressions.

[@franksalem8580]

I received mine yesterday and it only took 6 days shipping from Japan after ordering it on Amazon. I couldn't pass up ordering one because this watch is of exceptional beauty. I tried to hide it from my wife until I got the nerve to tell her I spent over $500 for a watch but she found it and told me how beautiful it was. Thanks, Nick, for the original review and this follow up. This is truly a gem.

[@knpstrr]

$500+ for a watch doesn't sound crazy. $500+ for a Casio sounds crazy since to most people a casio is a calculator watch

[@folksurvival]

Looks like she's the man of the house.

[@franksalem8580]

@@folksurvival I own hundreds of pocket knives and buy whatever I want. You could not be more wrong.

[@folksurvival]

@@franksalem8580 "I own hundreds of pocket knives" Absurd. "and buy whatever I want." Maybe so, but you try to hide some of them in fear of your -wife- husband. "You could not be more wrong." My reply was based on _your own_ comment written in _your own_ words.

[@jaskey]

I somehow ended up on this and the original video, while looking for an all purpose quartz watch(something I can grab and go that will fit all occasion). I decided to give it a try, and this watch has completely blown past my expectations. It feels as light as the grand seiko snowflake, so very slim(though admittedly I'm comparing against the mechanical watches), bracelet is excellent, the case finishing is memorizing, and I'm loving the self updating atomic accuracy. I thought the blue would bother me, but it's not as noticeable until it really catches the light and when it does catch the light it's almost jewel like. It's fulfilling it's role perfectly if not better, and I can not be more happier that I came back to an oldie.

[@gdwarbeck7374]

Couldn't help but notice that the Omega quartz misses the mark(s) while the Casio is bang on. I also like the blue bits too, subtle, classy. I would like to see what a 'notched' leather band looks like on this one. I'm torn to wait for an update to the band/case (which one might presume is coming) or just jump in. So many watches, so little time.

[@freedomvan2970]

I'm not a quartz guy, but this guy is sooo good looking. I also love the name.

[@mikemantho9426]

Not a quartz fan in general but boy do I like the Oceanus. I happen to really like the blue accents. Now that SeaMaster, ohhhhh......

[@MH-ls1xi]

I feel you bro

[@vyal4297]

I also like blue accents and its gonna be my next watch:)

[@kenthounds9508]

I've got both. Horses for course - the Oceanus is a fantastic day to day / knockabout watch. Its super easy to live with and it lets you keep the rest of your box accurate. I can go places and do stuff I wouldn't do with an Omega or better on.

[@chrisp.5272]

I love this watch, just ordered a Tissot Couturier Quartz, which will be a bit more professional than the Casio Oceanus S100, but for a casual everyday watch this will be on my wrist. Can’t afford a Grand Seiko or Citizen Chronomaster yet.

[@yopuivideo]

I have the later T200 and the two things you mention have been changed! Standard fixing for the bracelet and silver indices with lume in the centre

[@jimboutilier7552]

Nick, I really want to thank you for your original review that turned me on to this watch. You know what I have to choose from and this finds its way on to my wrist more than any other. It's light, thin, durable, attractive and manages to combine feature rich and effortless.

[@NickShabazz]

+Jim Boutilier Always glad to spend other people's money, Jim!

[@davidvandusen6556]

Still like it?

[@markn3586]

I used to be a pretentious jackass, but I'm finding that going with quartz is more satisfying overall. I don't have to worry about syncing up mechanicals and I can avoid the inevitable maintenance costs. Now I just need to purge myself of the mechanicals I've accumulated over the years. I've come to a realization that most higher tier watches add features with a promise of greater accuracy but they never are willing to state the accuracy improvement up front. I'm always left unimpressed by the experience. The only exceptions I have encountered personally are the Omega Master Chronometers, Nomos, and Lange. They still seem to care about making a very accurate watch. I'm not trying to exclude others...I just can't comment on them and don't want to call out the disappointments.

[@matthewrix2164]

You are being a fuss pot - it is a divinely inspired watch!

[@grimmer2005]

Its not titanium that scratch, its the oxide layer ON the titanium that get "scratched". Its easy to remove. Titanium is actually really hard to scratch, harder than steel.

[@pmwheatley]

Nick, it's all your fault! I first saw this watch in the background of one of your videos. Then I checked out your reviews and reviews from some other people. I knew I had to have it. So I ordered from Seiyajapan and received it two days ago. I absolutely love it. If I get in trouble for buying another watch, I'm blaming you. :)

[@cloudcleaver23]

I REALLY hope they make an updated version of this watch and sell it with a normal strap. In addition to adding that flexibility, it would also cut the cost a good deal.

[@bmwforlife6951]

I know that there is also a Casio Oceanus OCW-S100-2AJF, but I don't know if its the same line or an updated one.

[@cyclepath78]

Nice watch. I still like your Citizen Signature diver the best though. Both are beauties!

[@robseibertgulfcoastrealest3243]

If Casio could produce a high frequency sweeping hand quartz with this, I would be all in.

[@kenweller2032]

I've heard (can't definitively say it's true) that HF sweeping quartz watches eat up much more power, and thus batteries, than those with a per-second tick. That being said, solar might be great with HF quartz provided they get enough light.

[@neilpinkett]

@@kenweller2032 i expect the solar could cope really well with a HF beat...

[@markn3586]

Just buy a HF quartz without a second hand. It's actually quite liberating.

[@smokinjoe4684]

@@markn3586 any models in particular you enjoy ?

[@justinbailey1756]

You really have nothing better else to do that watch a second hand tick away?

[@DrQuiza]

I was thinking "wow, this is gonna be my ultimate watch" and then, BAM, those idiotic Casio propietary lugs.

[@neilpinkett]

the 12 o clock ones ar e poking up a bit and have movement.. the 6 o clock are dead rigid against the case... one of my gripes with it.. plus a few really sharp edges on the case..

[@ccw1961]

Nick I have this watch...its fabulous...no niggles. I also have the Omega quartz like yours. no issues

[@eric21881]

OMG THIS REVIEW IS SUCH A COOL FOLLOWUP

[@eric21881]

i like the blue. but thats one of the details eh? maybe itll make more sense if i see it next to a higherend watch

[@1234extremelyreree]

Also think the blue makes it greater. One of the features!

[@shalinshakya2676]

The braclet pin keeps falling after length was adjusted. Pin does not lock and at particular angles it falls off and watch comes loose. Am I missing something ?

[@lostinspace6399]

It’s pin and collar you’ve lost the collars

[@WolframtheBlessed3499]

Blue indices ARE TOTALLY AWESOME!!

[@Xanduur]

Isn't the crystal bluish, causing the blue effect? I don't have the manual with me, but I believe that's the case.

[@matthewdaniels6643]

I do appreciate the strap issue, but like you I lean towards bracelets. In this case, I can't think of why anybody would want to wear anything but that gorgeous titanium bracelet. I just looked at this watch on Amazon and the current version has a Roman numeral at the 12 position. I'm not a fan of Roman numerals on watches.

[@mstevens113]

I like the blue. It's something that gives it an identity of it's own.

[@PyroShield793]

There is a version of this with silver indices on the dial, its called the OCW-S100F-2AJF, sadly its out of stock everywhere I've looked.

[@vonkruel]

I like everything about this watch, even including the price. I have a Casio 4717 (EQW-700DBJ-1A) that has some of the same nice features (it's a "Waveceptor") but it's sure not as beautiful as this. I admire the expensive mechanical watches but this is the kind of watch I'd actually buy. *edit* it looks like WWVB (broadcast from Fort Collins) will be shut down in 2019. That'll cripple all these wonderful watches for those of us in North America.

[@tommyboydmd9941]

Fortunately, WWV-Fort Collins has been granted new life (at least for now), so radio-controlled clocks will continue to work in the U.S.

[@johneli495]

one of the watches that interests me, too bad about the strap issue

[@tyroneshoelaces9742]

I Was looking to buy this watch but I decided to go with a Citizen eco drive radio controlled watch for about 229 compared to the Oceanus for 500 and you have to buy the Oceanus from Japan. The citizen has the same featured including a sapphire crystal for much less obviously. Also, Citizen makes satellite watches which give you exact time ANYWHERE since you are using a satellite in galaxy far far away compared to atomic where there are about what 6 locations worldwide that gets a signal from a ground transmitter. If you are not in one of those areas in the world then you just have a quartz watch, which is still very accurate. Yup. Nick I have researching watches now and have started to switch over. As far as Orient Mako USA II I bought.. DO not know what you guys rave about, but I was not that hip on it. You get what you pay for and I thought if felt cheap, even with solid end links, drilled out lugs, and a sapphire crystal.

[@jasonschwartz8507]

zero 4U what is the Citizen model you got?

[@tyroneshoelaces9742]

BYO100-51H. Got it on ebay. I will say the face is much busier than the Oceanus but the Oceanus can only be bought directly from a Japanese seller. I really like the Oceanus but chose the less expensive alternative and I am satisfied.

[@jasonschwartz8507]

zero 4U The Citizens are great values but the low end models are too busy imo. I love the high end 'The Citizen' models though those are a couple thousand

[@eric21881]

my mako didnt survive 4months at work, the date pusher fell out.

[@budg8522]

This one is so constantly accurate I use it to set my Rolex Date adjust, Breitling Navitimer, Omega Railmaster Trilogy and Mont Blanc Day/Date. They are all excellent mechanical watches - but like all in their breed they tend to gain or loose a few seconds a week. So if I want them to be accurate to the second...And if they aren’t what’s the point?....I pick up the Oceanus and use it to set the one going on the wrist that day. The Oceanus is feather light compared to the mechanicals, looks terrific and is tough as nails in terms of shock resistance. Not mad for the ‘tough movement” lettering...but so it goes...and I don’t particularly care about the proprietary bracelet. As you...the ever interesting Nick Shabazz declare..’it’s a gem’. Truly.

[@mugwhamp]

The indices make the watch. Gorgeous.

[@mariusardeleanu3884]

This is, of course, a matter of taste, but I think those blue shades give this watch a special look! This way it feels like a kind of a discrete hidden complexity. It would look much cheaper, plain, boring with just plain silver polished indexes. This, of course, is just my opinion, I repeat ...

[@reallife3338]

I know you say not to get in to the watch game and I have never been in it... But if I was going to buy one this would be it... To me this seems to be one that I would buy and never look or want a diff one... And seening how it just about as much as a new glock it wouldn't be hard to walk away for buying anything diff if I had this one lol... A I love to blue... Anyway awesome vid as always thank you for using your time as always to tell us about the this you find joy in have a good day

[@vivprice5926]

Lv it so easy to use to set the different time zones really like the blue insets makes it more interesting❤️⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇯🇵💓

[@steve8510]

Still nothing about the Zaratsu polishing? You can't find it in a watch under a couple of grand and it cannot be replicated by a machine, only a master can perform it. Come on Nick.

[@neilpinkett]

Nick.. How come you lumped in for the those really blingy top end oceanus models.. i mean they are all colours of the rainbows..? and some.

[@yoddeb]

Fantastic review, well balanced and very intelligent.

[@GadgetyMV]

3:56 Nick Shabazz, great channel. Regarding your getting irritated by the blue indices, those are not Swarovski crystals, they are heat blued titanium. This is very cool and as opposed to your view, this makes the whole watch more thought through and shows they pay attention to the conceptual detail - titanium case, blued titanium indices. Looks great to the black watch face.

[@knpstrr]

It's subjective, obviously.

[@GadgetyMV]

@@knpstrr Not the conceptual part, obviously.

[@knpstrr]

@@GadgetyMV Oh of course, design isn't subjective it is objective...hahaha

[@neilpinkett]

ive looked close at the indices.. i doubt there titanuim.. and they are to deep on the reflection for heat blued.. they are almost glass like... if im wrong then fair enough.. any info on what your saying?

[@cossack814]

Brother, I GET YOU on the bracelet issue. Totally nonsensical for Casio to not allow for different bracelets/straps. On the topic of the blue indices, I absolutely love the blue touch. Look, you have black, and metallic. You want the blue. If Casio fixed the bracelet issue… then this would be… without a doubt… the best watch ever made.

[@FurrowedSon]

Heh - so this answers my question about whether the Seamaster was quartz or automatic... and you have a Seamaster 100 as well. Definitely be interested to hear your reviews on them.

[@RickGabriel02]

Nick, have you seen the black version of the Oceanus? It looks bad ass!

[@MrDudezProductionz]

Rick Do you mean the lineage. I personally really really like the CASIO lineage watch.

[@mariusardeleanu3884]

MrDudezProductionz No, the Lineage is another (great) watch. There is a black coated version of the Oceanus.

[@MrDudezProductionz]

Marius Ardeleanu Oh, true

[@The134735]

Yeah, after seeing the blue polished indices, like Nick I felt this would drive me crazy after a while. I am going for the black version www.seiyajapan.com/products/casio-oceanus-ocw-s100b-1ajf for three reasons: 1. I'm not into blue dials 2. I don't want the blue polished indices 3. The date window's background is also black as opposed to it being white on s100.

[@thexplode7]

Won't the black coating fade of

[@crys_o]

Just a heads up that there is another version of this watch with a black stainless steel bracelet and case which doesn't have the blue accents on the 5 min markers. The markers are just plain polished. It still has the blue accent surrounding the bezel though. The model is OCW-S100B-1AJF. I honestly like the blue accents because there is no other watch like it and that makes it really unique.

[@garymiller2056]

The black OSC 100b is not stainless. It is 100% Titanium. Yes! polished markers instead of blue. A slight bluish tinge around the crystal. The black model is about $100 more. Also, the date is white number on black instead of black on white. Do you think maybe I have one?

[@mac9189]

Hey Gary, how are you finding the durability of the black version, any scratches or wear yet? I'm trying to pick between the two, if the black also had the blue accents it would be a done deal.

[@garymiller2056]

Hi Mac--I haven't had this very long but no wear yet. There is a slight blue accent around the crystal but not minute markers. Also the intigrated bracelet (Titanium) has pins,( not spring bars) which make it very strong.

[@garymiller2056]

Another plus is it has the "G" Shock movement and four motors.(Instead of two)

[@garymiller2056]

Another plus is it 's a Japanese Domestic Model and not made in China. The sec hand hits the tics, like most Casio's

[@zemunboy2004]

Wow great review Nick. One question that maybe you can answer that I can’t seem to find anywhere on the internet, do these Oceanus with the quartz analog movement have the audible hourly time signal?

[@NickShabazz]

Nope

[@neilpinkett]

would be nice if they did, alas no.

[@lucasrfma]

Btw, there are newer versions of that watch, and the ones I saw of those didnt have the blue bits.

[@yuxk]

OK, what are the newer version(s)? T200? That's totally different.

[@jwso]

Hey Nick, what do you think of Omega's quartz line? I have no experience with them but am kind of under the impression that they're overpriced for what you get. How is the quartz movement? Also, have you looked into Breitling's chronometer quartz watches? They have pretty impressive tech in them.

[@NickShabazz]

+jwso The movements are entirely unimpressive, but the finishing on the older Quartz was quite nice. Love mine

[@nickkankanyan5345]

Wow i really want that watch! Nick, do you know where i can find it cheap?

[@jimboutilier7552]

Sorry, not cheap You can find them on Amazon but they run about $500 I know that sounds like a lot and it is, but when you look at materials and features it's an excellent value. And I've gotten more complements on this watch than ones costing 10x that. A truely shining gem I probably wear more than any other watch.

[@clange50]

$200 version (ani-digi, with more functions), lcw-m100tse-1ajf

[@BackTheBlu]

Man I fucking love the blue accents

[@superbrock31]

Do you know if the anti reflective coating is on the outside of the crystal? Thanks

[@thebiped]

Nick, I seem to be your antithesis in the mammalial size department. If I were to buy this watch how easy would it be to make the bracelet fit my wrist? I have a 10in wrist. Would I have to buy a second band for extra links or does it come with a sufficient bracelet?

[@markn3586]

You might want to try the S200 version of this watch....not sure about the overall size of the bracelet though.

[@kleinbottled79]

I would need a watch like this to be able to wear leather. The proprietary bracelet makes it a big nope. Too bad, really like the general direction of the watch design.

[@violentinstincts]

How do you feel about the new black-coated oceanus ?

[@AlmightyHilux]

Hey Nick, are you ever going to do a review of the Southern Grind SpiderMonkey?

[@NickShabazz]

+Charles R soon!

[@peters9793]

I just ordered it last saturday and havent told my wife. Probably she will kill me when she finds out.

[@n.n.t.9447]

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[@randybanta7466]

what is the wrist size for this watch with all links??

[@mrzed2349]

you sound like cripky from big Bang theory

[@oklahomahank2378]

I wish it had the day as well as the date.

[@stojandrageljevic9948]

Nick nice rewiew ,please give me info how much is lug to lug long this wath?

[@bigidiot123]

I see this watch listed as 41.5mm but it looks small next to your seamaster (which is 41mm, right?). Do you have an accurate measurement of what the diameter of this watch actually is?

[@1eftsidedrive]

It’s 40mm if I recall correctly the 41,5mm could be including the crown. 40mm is a beautiful size I wouldn’t worry about it being small

[@Darguello2]

What is that Omega at 4:24? Great looking watch

[@NickShabazz]

Omega Aqua Terra Quartz. I have a full review on my channel.

[@datswhatshesaid498]

Nick is the CASIO OCEANUS OCW-S100-1AJF the same watch as that but black?

[@datswhatshesaid498]

and in this watch there isn't the blue you didn't like

[@cristianmicu]

what is traditionally the ocean color? why people cant put 1+1 together and ringit with the goddam name, i dont own that watch, but those blue markers would be the thing that i love most about it and my guess it is not the titanium that scratches, is the oxidized coating that goes off, which is way less durable than the steel you banged that watch off

[@ordinarystuff2328]

Do you sell this Oceanus S100?

[@TomG80]

Dear Nick, great review of a great watch. As I am a G-Shock fan and like G-Shock watches only, I was looking for something for more formal occasions and with your review I thing I found what I was looking for. The more I see the pics and vids of this of this watch, the more I love it! Thank you for this review, Nick. And if you find some time, please take a look at my channel for some G-Shock comparisons from Poland. All the best to you. :)

[@eric21881]

its a great watch, i bought it cause of nick last year and i friggin love this watch more and more. and it has the gshocks movement so it is a dressed up gshock

[@OLMmedic]

I actually love the blue indicies

[@rickyscars2921]

Nice watch

[@lordleonusa]

I adore my 100, I can't take it off!

[@saodavi6267]

why does this have drilled lugs for easy strap changes, but it still uses a proprietary bracelet?

[@garymiller2056]

Drilled lugs are for a pin . Does not have "spring bars".

[@ricksparber6495]

I own this watch and it is really great. I’m rough with my watches and after 2 months there are a few tiny dents in the bezel. Hard to see except in full sunlight. My previous watch was a G-shock which took all of my abuse with no obvious dings. However, I just compared their time and the G-shock is off a few minutes. No surprise since it is only good to +/- 15 seconds a month. Furthermore, it can be off 15 seconds every month so can pick up 3 minutes per year. The S100-1AJF has no long term drift as long as it gets its radio signal. I can live just fine with a watch that is off 15 second but not when the error keeps adding. So my G-shock now stays in a drawer and I only wear my Oceanus.

[@sputumtube]

One thing bothers me about this. Even though you've posted this on the 12th February 2017, the date on your Casio is the 22nd of something, meaning it's at the very least ten days wrong...atomic clock synch not withstanding.!! Lol...;)

[@NickShabazz]

+paul greenwood Hah. Detail oriented, I like It!

[@Xanduur]

I sold mine shortly after I received it because of the lugs. Too bad. No reason for that lug design.

[@ashneel]

Link is broken mate..

[@Jb429421]

Darn it Nick! After 6:25 watching this having no interest in watches, I didn't even hear a terrible pun for a reward ;).

[@aniqanuar6320]

is the bracelet titanium as well?

[@Eckoolt]

Yes

[@upendrashanbhag600]

Best watch.

[@rhodesiano]

I admire your honesty and cool vibe. Nice review!

[@SpydieFan]

Finally went for this one, purchased the Black version of this watch, very happy with it. I normally buy high end stuff, but I do enjoy a cheap watch here and there, and this one offers quite a bit

[@alwayspete]

You sound like Woody Allen! 8) Like your review! Pete :”)

[@figureJapan]

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

[@scottsandora3951]

Where?

[@hillbillyartscrafts4367]

i find it funny that all the writing on that watch is in English even though its a Japanese only watch. its the same with Grand Seikos too! its like having an exclusive American watch and all the text on it be written in Spanish LMAO!

[@alittleolder]

Your subtle jabs against mechanicals are noted my friend. Still, nice toy you have there ;-)

[@giannhsmp4288]

alittleolder nice ACCURATE toy

[@alittleolder]

I know. I own quartz watches too. Was just a little joke for Nick. Nothing mean spirited. Don't worry.

[@giannhsmp4288]

alittleolder got that.

[@cristianmicu]

put those blue accents next to the word ocean-us and youll see those were not put by mistake there (that word is right in your face actually). i personally love those

[@adamgreene831]

looks like a Seiko Sarb033

[@gratengelsker7614]

Adam Greene no... i dont think so...

[@gammarayburst4763]

You selling it I want dibs

[@hermitgreenn]

I don't like the blue indices either. If they'd shown a bit more restraint and stuck to just the blue hue of the crystal, this would've been a true gem.

[@Mystery_Man84]

Nick why are u insulting your own watch?😂. Calling him little guy 🤣

[@AhmedAbdAllah-io3sf]

although it is a nice video, putting a $500 watch beside a $5000 + watch is a rediculus thing to do and to expect similar experience is not realistic, I like your taste in watches though 👍🏻

[@herbalnedtv]

The Bat Hat again, 0:38...

[@thomas069m6]

heey nick is the netherlands in it

[@TrilobiteTerror]

In no way is this a deal breaker for me but Like the IWC "Portugieser" and the F.P Journe "Vagabondage", the Casio "Oceanus" has a name that just doesn't sound quite right (for English speakers at least). I can see how some might not want a watch with a phonetic "geezer" in the name, a watch with a name that sounds like what someone would call BDSM with a drifter, or a watch that has "anus" in the name (especially if you pronounce it with a hard "A" instead of a soft "a", which is possible of someone who is reading the name for the first time), lol.

[@domfel2123]

you are comparing apples to oranges!

[@UFA-jc8gu]

This guy sound like TOP CAT .....lol :P

[@snakalw]

Is it fair to say first?

[@rickyscars2921]

spadeknifeworks nope

[@fatshadow2062]

Pretentiousness is created in the mind not worn on the wrist. Preferring one type of watch over another doesn't make one pretentious. Believing and acting as if that preference makes you superior does.

[@thomaslinton5765]

So, don't be "shallow."

[@Fanuc_Operator1990]

I dont want to walk around with a watch that says "anus" on it...

[@clange50]

Lineage, titanium and sapphire, ~$200, lcw-m100tse-1ajf