The Casio Oceanus OCW-S5000C-1AJF Wristwatch: The Full Nick Shabazz Review

Today, we're going to take a look at a beautiful, functional, and expensive watch from Casio, the Oceanus OCW-S5000C-1AJF.

[@Smokey_A]

I like that unlike G-Shocks, it doesn't have to advertise every feature on the dial. No "Radio Controlled World Time Perpetual Calendar Bluetooth Sapphire Solar Quartz" stuff.

[@hermitgreenn]

People who spend that kind of money know what they're buying.

[@LittleBigPoet]

Meanwhile Rolex dials looking like the preamble to the constitution of the US of A.

[@Rime0ne]

At first I was like, that watch is awesome, it's a Casio so I could afford it. I'm totally getting that. Lemme Google it to see exactly...Then I heard "1800 dollars" emitting from my iPads speaker so I reluctantly put my g shock back on 🤦‍♂️

[@anthonyonline4740]

Don't look at the price of mrg gshocks haha

[@oklahomahank2378]

The chronometer seems to start at one second, which may be the length of time it takes for the second hand to go around. 20:35.

[@tyyreaun]

If your watch is pinching hairs on your wrist, it means you're not testing the sharpness of your knives often enough.

[@natebot321]

Nice review. As an owner of an S7000, a few things to note: The crown is relatively easy to pull out from the bottom while being worn if you have even a little thumb nail. If you wear the watch too tight this won’t be so easy. Also, the little second hand spin when the stopwatch is started is purely cosmetic. The spin will always complete in 1 second or less, and the second hand will always tick over exactly one second after the start button is pressed.

[@PerryUF]

I purchased the S5000E after watching your sneak peak. I think the E model is has crazy value at $1265. Same functionality as the S model and I happen to prefer the aesthetics. I love your reviews so thank you. In this one I think you underplayed the BT function. The app is really great and the guide feature makes it much easier to understand all the complex functions. Also surprised you didn’t knock the integrated nature of the bracelet. Not a huge deal for me but I know you’ve knocked it before on the S100... which I also previously bought on your recommendation :) Thanks for introducing me to my first +$1000 watch. In the words of Ron Bergundy, boy that escalated quickly.

[@simong6855]

The only watch reviewer on youtube who can fit an hours worth of info into a 30 minute video!! Loved the review btw

[@joshharris3040]

And which I can watch in 15 minutes at 2x speed :)

[@louismeluso8633]

Finally scored one. Thanks for the review, Nick! It's a GREAT piece. Hard to go back to mechanical watches now.

[@shobadobs]

I think there is no lag when the stopwatch starts timing. The watch keeps track of when you pressed the button and ticks the second hand to :01 one second after that. That is, there is less than one second between when it comes around to :00 and then ticks to :01.

[@einsaan]

Yes, i think it does the lap time... and starts from where you should be the second time check ...

[@belgardandy]

Agreed. I came to post this same observation, but I’ll just upvote this comment.

[@bartender18duff]

I just recently heard about Oceanus watches from the Casio website and then the S5000C from your video. I’ve tried to find the exact model as you have but a can’t find it anywhere, so I’ve settled on the S5000. After receiving it I can’t complain about the quality of the watch, but if I could tried it for the S5000C I most definitely would because that is in my opinion the BEST looking watch out there.

[@pendulousphallus]

I am a Casio fanboy and I'm in love with the idea of this watch. It's a little busy for my taste, but that may be something that vanishes as you become more familiar with its features. I hope they continue along this line of manufacturing and deliver something in the North American market which is a little more mellow aesthetically and better suited to my tastes.

[@squeakD]

I completely understand your feelings on this watch! This is a watch you have to see in person. I was fortunate enough to see this model. I WANT ONE!

[@miramohamed7195]

I have one of them for sale. I'm from Egypt

[@erhon5]

That is one of the most beautiful watches ever! If it weren’t approx 4 months of rent, and if I wasn’t taking your advice of not getting into watches this would be something I would really want.

[@notreallydaedalus]

I'm jealous of your rent!

[@erhon5]

notreallydaedalus haha well I have had police raid my neighbors twice in the last few months so I don’t know if I recommend low rent living situations haha

[@einsaan]

There is no lag with the stop watch. It is doing what it is supposed to do for lap times.

[@squeakD]

A thought occurred to me. It’s possible we’re seeing the Oceanus line as a JDM product because of an agreement with Grand Seiko. The Oceanus line is advertised as using the same case polishing as GS. Casio probably contracted with GS to polish the cases, and made an agreement to keep them JDM as not to compete with the GS quartz line here in the US. The Oceanus line would be a big seller in the American market.

[@Watchandcutgearchannel]

The watch has a lot of great functionality... not sure about the color but that’s subjective ... very nice review

[@vudoodaddie]

I'll take this over any Swiss mechanical.

[@OLMmedic]

Mee toooo

[@vivprice5926]

Me too Casio Oceanus different league so many stunning watches ❤️⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇯🇵💓👍

[@pdmotors5027]

A beautiful and well crafted watch, tons of features , but it still looks elegant.

[@MarkM58]

I bought the S5000 for $1225. I actually prefer the simple blue ring to the crystals. BUT, you should go watch the video of them making that crystal ring. It is hand-made, which increases the price. I love some of these comments about this Casio being expensive. Have you looked at the price of SEIKO watches lately? They go from dirt cheap to multi-thousands for the GS. Oceanus is their premium line, although some G-Shocks cost twice this amount!

[@NoizeTank]

Where can I find this video of the crystal ring being made?

[@MartlRS]

Just got my S5000E yesterday and im in Love with her!

[@Ilestun]

Also got this one, the only watch we will ever need imho. The finish is incredible.

[@sn0wblind133]

The rainbow effect throws me off. I like a simple watch with 1 main colour+bare metal. This is a great quality thing but it jabs my eyes out.

[@erikliu041002]

Bought a second hand S5000c on 2019 Dec, hard to find one when there's no stock at market, but luckily a gentlemen sold his treasure to me. It takes me 12500 yuan= 1785 dollar

[@mja1691]

Nick, full props geeza! Geto boys fan eh. Who’d know😂😂

[@zioo3117]

A year ago you showed me the Oceanus and mentioned the cost was about $500.00 US. And you went over the good, the bad the great and the ugly. What I loved about it was its simple lines and high degree of polish. The crystal was high end. I made mistakes several times and wore it while I gardened and did some other things that I shouldn't have. The scratching on the case is non-existent and on the band, slight. Throughout, I did not have to adjust the watch other than the initial time when it came from Tokyo. Finally, I've rotated the watch a bit for variety. Almost all watches I wear, sooner or later, will move onto my arm somewhere with the result that they are too tight. Kind of cuts off the circulation. No matter how I adjust them, this happens . Yet sometimes I word the watch all day and didn't notice it except when I wanted the time. I got it. As interesting as this limited edition is, it is just too busy for me. i've never used a stop watch function in my life and been able to adequately use it.. Comfort and light weight and efficiency and accuracy. That watch has it all. I hope you enjoy the extra complications. Less is more. In this case, I'll stick with the Oceanus mentioned herein. I have no jealousy and no need for the complications of this watch, no do I need the crystal color changing ring, although that is the coolest thing about that watch.

[@dudN8R]

@2:08 - can't stop reading it this way now (and that's a beautiful thing)

[@citizenwolf8720]

I was watching the review and thinking, 'what a nice and interesting watch'. Then at 16'30" Nick says 'lets go and zoom in a little closer', and I suddenly forgot about the watch for a bit because I was thinking, 'jeez, that's a really nice camera with great optics that he has there'. Now I want both the watch and the camera. LOL, thanks for messing up my day Nick. :D

[@joshharris3040]

I just stumbled upon this watch. I absolutely love that crystal bezel. And that's a really nice bracelet. But I hate the price. $1,800 is a really hard pill to swallow. And since I'm super late to the party, the only one of these I could find was a pre-owned one going for a little under $4,000 USD :/

[@Nick-wh4jt]

The s5000c is a limited edition 15th anniversary version of the s5000 models so probably 1500 were manufactured that's why

[@thomash4578]

If it had GPS and no BT, it would be very interesting for me. I would like to see a change in the function of the top dial.

[@cristianmicu]

21:02 i think you're wrong. that marking of first second goes FASTER than one full second, that meaning it accounts for the time it circled around the dial it's nice and beatifully made, but if i had that kinda money i would pay double that (3600$) for a Grand Seiko Quartz . i know i know it wont adjust to anything, but have he has an accuracy of 10 seconds a year. im a classical man and i love classical things

[@whiskyguzzler982]

Crystals look too my little pony for my taste. I’ll take a tachometer over purple bling any day. Also don’t love the applied day of the week done as a 3/4 ring. The square edge of the ring bothers me. My absolute favorite quartz watch is the Citizen Eco-Drive World Time AT Radio Men's Watch, AT9010-52E. Solar, dual time zone (that easily moves from small to large dial), alarm, sets by radio, 200m water resist. $300

[@N8N-Soccer]

Gary Kuyat , I picked up the titanium 9010 couple weeks ago... love it!

[@davidmarshall7752]

I'm going back & forth between this rainbow crystal version (which is scarce) or the regular 1AJF with the blue tachymeter (which I don't need). I may go ahead and get the blue one because that too will probably become hard to find, and I love the slim & light construction. Hard decision.

[@finickybits8055]

What did you end up with? Turns out there's a bunch of submodels with slightly different accenting and color schemes. OCW-S5000AP-2AJF keeps it all blue and purple with no tach.

[@davidmarshall7752]

@@finickybits8055 Yeah I should look into the different versions. I ended up not getting one at all, though it is definitely my next watch purchase. Just too many interesting knives out there ~

[@davidmarshall7752]

Finally got one, the *Indigo 2AJF* , eagerly awaiting its arrival. This will be my first high-end watch.

[@El3ziiiz]

That’s was a great review ❤

[@Berzerk29]

Wow, brings out a Ghetto Boys reference. I like it.

[@patrickvanovermeeren4513]

Beautifull piece !! Thank you for sharing !

[@anotherknafguy3679]

watch is, frankly, beautiful, the colors around the bezel and on the dial are something else.

[@ayfj4572]

Fantastic looking watch however too many compromises for a quartz timepiece, one being $1800. BTW you are a great watch reviewer, one of the best I've seen.

[@jlg395]

Why does the dial say CRYN? Is the watch sad?

[@finickybits8055]

If you ever decide to sell that...well let me know. I kinda focus on anniversary editions, and the gold accents on the S5000C aren't replicated on any of the other models.

[@davidmarshall7752]

'A Plane to Adelaide' sounds like a Dale Brown novel.

[@whydoineedahandle269]

True that, when you know you got it you don't need to flex

[@Ptrum]

I've known the watch is sold out on the import site. I know already it cost well over 1k. Yet here I am wanting to know all I can about this lovely watch. I'll get around to getting t200 one day though.

[@hexxos8469]

The gentleman"s G Shock.

[@jwags24]

Beautiful! Let me know if you ever consider selling your Casio Oceanus!

[@scottk8769]

Very nice. I got the less fancy, cheaper OCW-T2600 and don't feel the need to look for anything better. I think it has quicker access to the chronograph and more quick adjustment than the S5000. If the new T200s were available in titanium with a rotating bezel I'd probably have one though.

[@TheMasonator777]

I find it a bit gaudy. Nothing to do with the utility or quality, but yeah. Maybe it doesn’t come across well on video... I actually prefer looks of the Citizen PCAT.

[@gregorypalmer2147]

Nick, great entertaining review thank you. One problem, I would like to get this watch but I can not find it available online. I guess I'll have to wait for you to fall in love with something else and offer this one up for sale.

[@mikepaquete1996]

Looks like a great watch other than the rainbow color on dial....them colors make me think a female would love to wear .

[@reinbeck1156]

Nick throwing shade and quote Geto Boys. Yeah, that’s a thing.

[@FT4Freedom]

Amazing review. Information explosion. I do agree the chronograph function is a bit of an afterthought. I love the watch but am a bit of a chrono snob when it comes to precision.

[@NoizeTank]

It’s actually keeping time as it should be. It moves over to 1 second when 1 second passes. It doesn’t move to 0, then wait 1 second before moving up 1 second.

[@Grumps5]

I love just about everything about this watch. My question is though. Is it too small? My wrist tends to range between 8-8 1/2" depending on temps.

[@robertbackus1196]

Good show ! For some reason casio And luxury dosen't go togather " But inexpensive Is a deferent store it".

[@finnmcool2]

Speaking for lefties everywhere, what's odd about having to take off your watch to get at the post etc.?

[@henrikpettersson2886]

The lag in the timer is weired. Should be a way around that so it starts immediately when one pushes the button. I mean its useless for timing a 100m sprint, but maybe one need 1/100 of a second measurement for that anyway:)

[@bjornclaeys3266]

Nick. Loved the review, amazing watch. I have a bluetooth Edifice. How does de Oceanus connect with bluetooth? On the Edifice, you always have to connect manually. I always keep my second dial to my home time.

[@NoizeTank]

As long as your phone is nearby, it automatically connects and updates. You can also manually update by holding down a button for a few seconds. I thought it would be the same on the Edifice

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

I wish you all a awesome happy Laber Day!!! :D

[@whiskyguzzler982]

Two half links equals one whole link... Also if you need more than that quick adjust due to swelling, seek medical attention.

[@aardbei1375]

Has Casio used this chrystals on a less expensive piece? Love those colors!

[@alanwilde7818]

I mate dose the cristel look big on the rist I am after the 5000e thank you

[@beaurex4756]

If a person wanted to pick up one of these gorgeous machines, where would they inquire? I tried calling Lewis but they couldn't help me. Any leads will be appreciated.

[@GadgetyMV]

Stop watch lag, a joke, truly that's removes the whole point of it! Kind of disqualifies it at the level where, at 3.5x the price of the OCW-S100-1AJF, I'd like see this watch as upgrade. Furthermore, the bracelet links seem to have a surface issue on their ends, a circular mold or some such, visible here 22:41. The rest is impressive, certainly the finishing, and that crystal ring.

[@NoizeTank]

I believe those “circular molds” are not an issue. It seems it is common with titanium bracelets to have those circles. My Seiko SARX055 AKA Baby Snowflake has the same thing.

[@Gwinter452]

Hi Nick. What's the difference between model 5000s and the 5000c?

[@dimatha7]

Amazing watch, worth every penny!

[@billo123456788]

where can we buy one these days?

[@alwayspete]

You are genuinely funny and informative!!! I like your reviews! You really sound like Woody Allen doing a watch review! Pete :”)

[@calikalbocalikalbo6082]

I picked a new one up today here in Japan for $800.

[@exif6839]

The best of this wacht is: I have one ;-)

[@jamalraja9157]

Nice, do you have any Swiss pieces as well? If so, which one gets more compliments? 😂

[@exif6839]

@@jamalraja9157 Not really. Some normal Stuff like Certina. But I have a Grand Seiko Spring drive "Snowflake" 😁😁😁

[@jamalraja9157]

@@exif6839 Good taste man. Meanwhile, I'm trying to work my up to a Seiko Cocktail lol.

[@christamu2]

Nick also plays his cards right, doesn't start fights, can't run fast, and thinks deep.

[@NickShabazz]

I absolutely do run my flippin’ mouth

[@louismeluso8633]

Beautiful. Proprietary bracelet? Say it isn't so.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

I wish it had an alarm. In fact, I wish all watches had an alarm and timer function, even if they are mechanical watches.

[@alanwilde7818]

How much for the watch

[@Foxrock321]

Are the inserts on the bracelet gold or gold finish?

[@elizablackheart5182]

I see no problem with 1800. 2 weeks pay down the drain but fuck it. I can stand starving for a little bit.

[@alisuperhornet]

The G-shock "G-Steel" GST-B100 has all those world time features as well (including the app features)..I love it as a travel watch

[@stefs2512]

I second that watch (was my only watch for a year), but the app isnt always reliable in my experience

[@valjean3141]

The Casio MTG line shares similar features as well. Nice looking watches, if you want a sportier/ more tactical alternative to this Oceanus.

[@andrewkravchenko2471]

You need a stopwatch to measure the lag on the stopwatch lol

[@Ilestun]

Affordable alternative : Edifice eqb-1000d

[@jolanderz]

Yeah it IS a beautiful thing.

[@JohnOfAllTrades27]

I'm glad to see this quality coming from Japan and nearly all of the other Oceanus models are cheaper. I've never owned a Swiss watch and probably never will. In my opinion, a lot of Swiss watches are overrated and way overpriced.

[@charlesholland6851]

That Casio is pimp! I love the color too

[@filtax3984]

masterpiece!!!

[@hankmoody2496]

Snazzy looking watch 👍

[@zogzog1063]

Just press this button: Yeah right. This is like 'push the accelerator and you will go faster' or 'push your pawns and you will win'. Yes this watch has wonderful features but please do not pretend this is 'one click and you have booked your overseas holiday' BS. OK still a thumbs up from me - this is a good thing.

[@udin737]

I love the watch but 1,800 USD for a Casio? I think it's too much although the watch is pretty fancy. I don't think this will be sold a lot. It is a beautiful watch. Nice video Nick.

[@udin737]

@@BurntPlaydoh, Your opinion is yours alone. My opinion is totally different. If you don't respect my opinion, I too don't give a fark what you think. Your name sucks too, playdoh is for kids. And for your information, I own a Casio edifice tough solar world timer with tachymeter that still rocks after 8 years of usage. Still keeping a precise time. And it cost me USD300 to buy 8 years ago. Of course it didnt have Bluetooth but who needs one when you can always synchronise it whenever there is a need. You want to pay for Bluetooth? My hp has a Bluetooth for free. What's the difference between electronic synch with manual sync? None whatsoever you mf.

[@OLMmedic]

I freaking love this watch. I may sell a bunch of my knives to afford one of these.

[@BloodSoakedGoat]

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[@SparkyMarkyMark23]

Awesome👏🏻!!!

[@charlesmanning6218]

I LOVE that you quoted Ghetto Boys. lol

[@ryanstafford8544]

Much prefer the hands of the ocw-s100. Everything else is better on these later models.

[@Kafen8d]

Just curious, but is this a reupload?

[@solideagle200]

No, the other video you're thinking of was a kind of preview of this review.

[@carlosedwardos]

Not sure why Casio gets so much attention from you, when there are even nicer made Citizens that are even nicer looking that the Casio, at the same price point and with all of the great features (solar, atomic time, sapphire crystal, etc.) - why no love for Citizen? - In fact, Citizen was making this type of watch decades before Casio and Seiko were. So you are giving the copy all of the attention, rather than the original, that seems rather unfair!

[@NickShabazz]

Citizen gets lots of love here. But their user interfaces tend to be pretty tough

[@rashid_art]

Citizens are definitely great, but user interface and unprecise atomic time and their polishing is not as great as Casios

[@hjander]

Good review, but not the watch for me. Thanks.

[@mattpearson8843]

I kept waiting for a terrible knife to pop out of the back of that thing for some reason...

[@timrodriguez1]

🤘🤠

[@paullynch4021]

Nick Shabazz makes MMA videos under the name MixedMollyWhoppery.

[@zeroman614]

Unlike every Seiko and Citizen solar watch this watch uses the sun!

[@A-FrameWedge]

Seiko have solar watches

[@patrickg8744]

wha-?

[@MarkM58]

This makes no sense.

[@rtapia40]

En eBay está como 2000usd$

[@bigmeech8715]

“Not a very large watch” 43mm and looks like he’s wearing a dinner plate

[@NoizeTank]

That includes the crown and the protrusion on the left side though. As an owner of the exact same watch, I can tell you it wears like a 39mm watch because of the size of the dial. The DLC bezel and sapphire ring make it appear smaller. It also helps that the lugs turn down diagonally very nicely. The side profile of the watch is great

[@imranchowdhury4972]

Worth spending $1,800.

[@wootwoot]

2-4 grand now :'(

[@tanpreetsingh696]

Jesus fucking Christ, hold it still for 1 second

[@miramohamed7195]

I have one of them for sale. I'm from EgyptI

[@Foxrock321]

My Casio G shock does a lot of that stuff and it was $80..

[@cmaster0368]

Would take the T200 JDM over this one, even with less features. Great features on this watch, but the iridescent green/purple thing kills it for me. Doesn't belong on an $1800 watch, at least for my money. I recall you saying the blue shimmering thing on the old S100 indices looked cheap to you compared to say, an Omega SMP, and I agreed and sold mine, too after the "new" wore off.