CASIO Oceanus OCW-S100-1AJ Full review + Tutorial - Why did I choose this as my luxury watch?
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- I'm in the market for a new luxury watch... looking at high end premium Swiss brands is just not to my budget... so had a search for micro brands, and some are looking very nice, but their background and aftermarket value looks shady... so I decided to stick with a brand I love and trust and that's CASIO... now I didn't know CASIO had anything to do with Grand SEIKO so this OCW-S100 Oceanus was something that really made me want it after reading about that!
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0:00 Intro
4:24 Details of the OCW-S100
7:52 Measurements and weight
8:15 Size comparison
9:10 Detailing of the dial + fit and finish of the bracelet
13:00 Specs + Atomic time keeping
13:31 Dial function meanings
14:21 Buttons and crown
15:03 Crown operation for city codes
16:36 DST Tutorial
18:34 Multiband 6 Tutorial
20:22 Time/Date/Year adjustment Tutorial
24:25 Hand + Date calibration Tutorial
26:28 Turning OFF/ON Multiband 6 Tutorial
27:20 Conclusion and final thoughts
I bought one last week and it ranks with the best in my collection of over 50 watches including omega’s worth over $6000.
Watched the video, bought the watch. It is as close to perfection as it is possible to get in a watch. There is nothing else on the market with solar, auto time correction, hand alignment reset and custom date alignment. Add in Titanium case and bracelet and Sapphire glass and you have the best value for money watch in the world. 100 metre water resistance is good enough for swimming, snorkelling and showering, so it will cope with all normal sport activities.
I have a citizen promaster tough and I'm pretty sure it has all that as well. Also have the s100.
Citizen Attessa have same specs but more range. Higher quality but not as tough, aimed at a sightly dresser market?
I did the same. Zero regrets.
@@gregsmith7821 The esthetics is COMPLETELY superior in the Casio. It is just beautiful.
@@JavierBonillaC Definately a diferent look. Horses for courses I think. Some will prefer the Oceanus, others the more subtle and contemporary Atessas. I have a few of both, feeling they suit diferent occasions. Although fairly dressy, I can't pair an Oceanus with leather. Something which works extremely well, with many of the Citizens.
One of the best watch reviews on TH-cam. Pleasure to watch. Thank you 👏
Cheers buddy... when I was looking at getting this there was plenty of good reviews, so decided to take a different approach with the intro you've seen, as this watch needs to be really noticed it's practically a Grand Seiko with a G-Shock inside :))
There are some good tutorials, but found them a little confusing, so added that side in my slow mo talking way :-P
Cheers for the feedback, that has made huge smiles over my face :))))))
My T100 arrives Monday and I’m excited. And now a bit less anxious about setting it using the doubtless teeny type instructions in the manual. THANK YOU.
I just received my Oceanus last night. Same as this one. I am impressed. This is one beautiful well made watch. I'll be going over the features and capabilities the next few days. Your video is awesome. Thank you.
What do you think of it 2 months later?
Thanks for the review. There’s not much info or tutorials out there on the Oceanus, so this helped enormously. I ended up with the OCW-T150 which shares the same module, lovely watch. Thanks again for reading the manual for us 😎 now can you get a OCW-t4000 so that I don’t have to read that manual as well 🤓
Casio and especially Seiko, beat the Swiss in all aspects. I've been a mechanical snob my whole life. Just added two Seiko Astrons to my collection, happy accurate camper. Next purchase thanks to you, Casio Rangeman.
Hey buddy... I'm a quartz guy for sure, think that's pretty obvious, but do like the odd dinosaur mechanical watch LML :-P
When I was at SEIKO Boutique in London I was really looking at those Astrons and thinking how incredible they look... I did a short video about that day so maybe have a look, as I featured the Astron's too. I remember when this Oceanus was released and have always been watching them... then the new T200 came out, but wasn't titanium but had Bluetooth... even though it looked good, there was something more special with the titanium, especially when Grand SEIKO is involved... this is the same for the Astrons I believe? Japan only, unless you find a decent used one in your land, which is very rare to see.
I absolutely love it, it's exactly what I've been looking for, as anyone wearing this is someone who knows their watches, and isn't a snobwatchsheep LML :-P
Have you seen my CERTINA DS Multi-8 review... I must say, I hope CASIO start making these adjustments to their G-Shocks at least as the module used is very decent indeed :)
So, I need a Astron :)))
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Nice review. The S100 is an amazing value. The stem on my Rolex Air King broke twice. Sold it recently and have come full circle and have embraced premium quartz. So far I have acquired Longines Hydroconquest 39mm blue quartz and Casio Oceanus S100. Looking at the Conquest VHP also and maybe the Tag Huer Formula 1.
Especially Seiko? Are you joking? Seiko is trash. They are still in 1960. Their bracelets are disgusting. The bezel alignment is disgusting.
Bad joke.
This was a joy to watch! Very unique style of video, usually I tap out at around 10 minutes but you got me watching till the end. I'm probably going to order a T200 myself soon!
Cheers for the kind feedback... glad I kept you entertained... and with a full tutorial too.
There have been a few comments that are not sure which it go for, so if you could leave feedback when you get your T200 that would be lovely. If you post a comment separately I will pin it to the top of the comment section.
In general, Oceanus are something else, especially on the price point.
Thanks again and have a great weekend :)
The intro is gold!! I have a Casio Oceanus OCW-T3000A. The amount of features (dual time, stop watch, radio controlled, solar, Bluetooth, DLC bezel, micro-adjust clasp, polishing, etc.) is epic for $750.
The intro was just to show that Swiss luxury micro brands are really a big scam in my opinion, no history, no future support and you'll lose so much money when you come to flip... these Oceanus's are on another level, from a founder that's one of the biggest names in the industry, yet they don't exploit this by making their watches cost you as much as a nice new motorcycle for an example, well a few from the MTG series, but these are investments. The T3000 is a lovely piece, and something I would consider especially on the price front.
Thank you for making this watch my next "must have"!
You're are by far my favorite watch reviewer.
Thank you so much my friend, that was really nice to read :) It's my ultimate dress/sports watch in my collection, and wearing it really is special, not only is it super light and comfortable, but you will very unlikely meet someone wearing the same, they just don't make these in their millions like BOLEX watches LML :-P My good friend posted a brilliant video on his OCW-S100, as he goes further into the design and build, and for me this will certainly secure your choice. Looks much better in life, as the city codes really are discrete until you need them, so very impressed with that side, as a few have said they don't like that side, but trust me, they're magical until needed.
A subscriber was having an alignment issue with his T200, which is the stainless Bluetooth version of the S100, and what we discovered, is that the hour and minute hands can only be calibrated using the connected App, and both hands are connected, while the S100 is fully independent and can be fine tuned... also the hands are controlled each hour against you're manual calibration... buddy, I really can't lift this watch further, and I'm so pleased I pulled the decision and bought it, there isn't another watch that can replace it, especially for the money :)
Big reply, but like to give as much informations as possible... and here's my buddy's link to his review on the S100 th-cam.com/video/vT5-eFw4n4Y/w-d-xo.html
I've had my eye on just this model for the last year. Another excellent review!
I've seen prices have fallen slightly, so good time to get one :) Thanks for your feedback my friend, still in my collection and not going anywhere just to add :)
That was a great video the first 5 minutes was brilliant! The rest below my mind on what that watch actually does.
Cheers buddy... just how it is from beginning to end LML
Thanks for the support :))
I have this exact model since a year and it’s absolutely amazing - thanks for the great review!
I'm glad after a year you're still enjoying it... It's an incredible watch, the build and finish gets me each time... cheers for the support and feedback my friend :)
Still like the oceanus?
Awesome review! I am mesmerized by the S100, have been for a couple years now. I finally pulled the trigger last night after going down the worm hole of TH-cam S100 reviews and ordered one. Cannot wait to get that beauty from Sakura Watches!
How is it? Still like it?
@@davidvandusen6556 oh yes, still love it, so eye catching, so perfectly accurate and well made and not to mention, so comfortable to wear
@@ecureed thanks, I just ordered one after looking at it for years. Seems everyone who owns one just raves about it. Can’t wait for it to come!
Thank you very much. A brilliant review and especially the tutorial. I acquired this watch 2 years ago and it works just fine No need to fiddle with it. However, your tutorial goes into some depth and I really appreciate it. I am saving the video.
Thank you for your feedback my friend... it is simple and once set you really aren't needed, but nice to know how to adjust the DST, or why is the MB6 doesn't work :)
I've had a few messages with a few saying they went for the T200 instead, but aren't happy that it's not a Tough Movement like on the S100, whereas the hands are driven together on the T200, while the S100 is independent with sensors that calibrate the gears every hour, or when it's subject to a massive impact.
It's the watch I choose for nice occasions, and I have to say, the titanium still looks fresh from the factory :))
Pleased you enjoyed the video, and hope you didn't find the ANUS side offensive, that's just my humour :-P
CheerS!
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Thank you for the response (via TH-cam noreply email). An added bonus I got from your tutorial is the Clock Wave sync radio control app. I downloaded and tested it this morning. It worked! * This is very useful for some locations because the signal from the nearest Atomic Clock can be too weak. Sometimes the automatic correction does not function, a bit hit or miss, for my location - near Oslo. Certainly i know Trondheim (550 km further north) does not receive the signal. Also, I noticed when in Spain that the signal reception from the German Atomic Clock nonexistent. So, your introducing me to the Clock Wave app is a tangible result that will be useful for «out of range» places.
The 100 model is my choice too, I really like the titanium carbide coated titanium.
This watch is amazing value for the price.
No problem with the ANUS humour - according to Wikipedia Oceanus = Oceanos a Greek river god.
I have subscribed to your channel.
Best wishes,
David Nicholson
* I do not understand why - if it wasn’t for your tutorial I would have suspected it as being a scam.
Well I'm not waiting until the video finishes: Well done sir! A superb choice. Watch enthusiasts know that the most important things to have in a watch are accuracy and reliability. 2 criteria that imo this watch fulfills perfectly. If you add then the affordable (in comparison with Breitling, Rolex, Patek etc) price, the quality control that a made-in-Japan watch has and the features that this watch has, then the choice is more obvious. I bought some days ago the Wave Ceptor tough solar M6 (WVA-M650) for 95 Euros. Even though it doesn't compare with the Oceanus, still is a superb watch for the price. I also have a JDM Seiko 5 SNZB21 and a Seiko Premier Kinetic Perpetual, so I'm not at all a quartz fanboy and I don't think at all that quartz (solar) watches lack of a "soul" like many watch "enthusiasts" do.
Hey buddy... now I do remember replying to your great comment, but reading through seen it has vanished, well, rude not to reply again, and wanted to say thank you :)) Quartz was once the turning point in watches making many Swiss watch factories fade away, but the worm has turned and quartz does get the kick back as being second place, well I'm into all movements really, but quartz is my favourite, and when you have the likes of electronic quarts and meca-quartz then to top it, the spring drive (almost but am sure you know what I mean) you have some twists to just a standard tick tick :)
Really pleased with my S100, and is still part of my collection, and to me is one of the most value for money watches... I like how the S100 movement is used only for that watch, so really keeps it unique :)
Thanks again and sorry you never got my original reply???
you are a brilliant! why I said that because I was checking about this Oceanus line for some days. now that its almost 3 years later I ma commenting on this video, but yet what you have explain impact on me very much. if it wasn't your clear explanation about how all these things work I will never know. thank you.
Interesting review, I love how the seconds hand does these stuff, so techyy. Love it
Hi Mr Rangeman Well My S100 finally arrived and I am super happy with it , and it's everything I was hoping for, It's just a very classy looking watch and a perfect size for me , the biggest problem I had was removing links I've never done pin & collar before talk about stress I was scared to death I would lose a collar, but I got there in the end, and watching your tutorial many times over the last few weeks really helped, although most of the watch was pre set, thanks for all your help stay safe.
I'm so so soooo pleased you like it, yeah, once setup it's all lazy from there on :-P
You'll discover more details the more you wear it, you just can't take it all in, and when you think you've discovered every angle, you'll find more :)
It needs those pins and collars as it's all titanium, and yeah, it can be a little stressy... I've got one of those silicon mats that are more used for taking phones apart, I've got them on my Amazon shop just to give you an idea how they look.
Am so pleased my video has helped, and it's always there for reference.
Cheers :)
Very nice and informative, wonder why there aren’t more views. My entire collection is Japanese - it wasn’t my initial intention, but it ended up that way. Every single piece is interesting at their own price point - from my beater Citizen NY2300 diver, the adorable yet very functional Baby G Hello Kitty watch, to the fascinating Bulova/Citizen Quartz Moonwatch, a wonderfully unique tool/pilot JDM Seiko (SARW019) to my top piece - a chunky Astron Dualtime. The latter was recommended by my Japanese friends when we checked out watches in Akihabara at Yodobashi. They said that Seiko was from their region (Nagano) and is famous for their watch making due to the clean air there...this story is just the cherry on top and why I’m happy that my love and interest for Japan is reflected in my collection.
What a stunning watch as soon as I saw this brilliant tutorial I checked my money box, not enough yet so I'll keep saving, I've just got to get one keep up the good work .
Cheers buddy :)
It's one of those watches which is like a VOLVO... solid, respected and you can't judge the person wearing it like the more expensive Swiss brands.
The finish is incredible and the lightness requires you to add weights to your fingers so your arm doesn't float above your head LML :-P
Enjoy the hunt for one... took me a long while before I found a good deal, and that build up is worth the wait :)
Cheers!
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Thanks for the quick response , I have just received a Casio WVA-M630D -9AJF from Japan and I'm really happy with it , the Oceanus is certainly a step up so I'll keep saving, and I will get there cheers keep up the good work.
Awesome, he's back! The most entertaining watch channel on the "Tubes". Stay safe in these trying times everyone.
Hey my friend... thanks for finding me again :)
You too, and stay tuned will have new content too :)) Cheers!
Fully agree with you on the “Swiss made” part.
Brilliant review of an underrated watch.
Absolutely love Casio, owning two GMW-B5000 watches, a GW-6900 and a GD-350.
My kids wear Casio too..
Did you know there was an Oceanus dive watch with chronograph and electronic depth meter?
It is called the OC-505.
I have two of them on the way, brand new from an old stock, the blue dial and the white dial version.
They are very rare, so I am very curious..🙂
I think I'd go for the s200 because my preference is steel, a bracelet that isn't integrated and the removal of Tough mvt. from the dial. Also the Oceanus with the chrono is pretty intriguing as well.
Bro' I give you the grammy award of all reviews on this f***' good watch ! 🤘 Great Intro 👍🙂
After this I love mine anymore.
Thank you.
Thanks for sharing. I just got mine yesterday and this made it easy.
bought a s100 , love it... Btw.. manual hand adjustment ( better than auto hand correction.)... crown out.. button A Hold it.down.. press B long hold say 8 seconds... then off B and short B.. then your good to adjust hands.. Use A to adjust the hour/ minute hand adjustment.. works a treat.. a must be of knowledge for a S100 owner..
Fantastic review!!! Well done!
Pete :")
Thank you for the dimensions!!
I subscribed (couldn't find my old comment). Sounds like you kept the watch!? That's cool. Most reviewers flip many. Appreciate the dimensions. 41.4mm is great.
You're welcome... I do flip my watches, but they are my watches that I've bought and not those cheap ones that are flooding the screens at the moment, meaning they're mass produced costing little to make, but are selling at a few hundred hyping up the sapphire and ceramic side, while my Oceanus S100 just kills them all in every department... titanium that's made by Grand Seiko and a movement that's not used in any other watch, so to me that makes it very special :)) therefor I have no intentions to part with it, it's a SWISS BOLEX killer LML :-P
I have no idea how many are produced, but it seem they're made in low batches, so quite unlikely to spot someone with the same watch :))
I highly recommend the S100, and a few have been glazing over the Bluetooth T200, but they're different watches inside and out, and you were brought here by the S100 in the first place... I was thinking the same, but my aim was with the S100, as anything less is less if that makes sense.
One of the most comfortable watches in my collection too, really light and just looks quality... it's not an EdiFice as some think, it's really in a wonderful class without it being dressy or wet LML :-P
I took the measurements myself, thus why it's so to the punkt :))
Just picked up one used on eBay for £365. Can't wait for it to arrive. Find myself wearing my omega less and less after having no time to set it at the weekends. This should fit the build. Looking forward to it being light weight!
My friend, you are going to be in for a treat... just to say... enjoy it first before taking it out of the box, soak up all that perfect finishes and the solid build, and looking at it you'll think it'll have weight... then once you remove the watch off the pillow, you won't believe how light it is... it looks like stainless steel, it doesn't have that dull grey that is often associated with titanium, and to think this is from the SEIKO, the Grand SEIKO side... and the movement used is only used on the S100, no other watch in the world uses that movement, unlike the zillions of ETA movements... it really is something great, and that movement is really something special too... tough movement, meaning it has 3 brushless motors, and each one has a sensor on the gears so it aligns perfectly, even after a very hard impact... you'll also notice the city code vanish when you're not wanting them, then appear when you do, so very clever, as in photos it looks quite dominate, but it isn't... well you'll see :))
comes in a lovely white box, well mine did with the instructions tucked next to it... just feels great from the start. I've had mine for a little while, and it is my posh watch, and each time I never see another one worn... so only those who know will be wearing one, so very elite :)
Let us know when it lands and you've had time with it... any problems just ask me, I know all it can do... would never flip mine that's for sure!
You done well with the price, so should be in lovely condition too :)
Cheers and excited for you :)
Damn this is such a great review of such a great watch!! For $500 this is the best watch on the market! Though I would like to have this compared to the Citizen Attessa CB3010-57L and CB1120-50E. Both of those are very similar style, solar powered, atomic radio, and titanium.
Hey buddy... why have I only seen your comment till now??? I was looking at the Citizen's as someone did mention there's a similar watch about... I enjoy Citizen and have a few in my collection, but CASIO is my No.1 brand, and OCEANUS are incredible value... nothing in its class can tough it in my opinion... just think that Grand SEIKO make the case and bracelets for these :))
Cheers for the feedback :)
2023 and I've just bought one :) So excited! Thanks for such an informative review.
Great video, very informative! Definitely going to buy after watching!
You won't regret it... cheers for the feedback my friend :))
Even better than the first time I watched it Mr Rangeman.
Thank you my friend... new video in the making so stay tuned :)) Cheers!
Phillip mate, the only thing missing from your reviews is a coffee or a beer when I haven’t bothered to set myself up with either before settling in and pressing “play”
Man, thanks for all of the info, I know what it takes to be able to deliver such a comprehensive review. All of your prep work and dedication to deliver the info to your channel viewers is greatly appreciated. On this particular piece, I can now confirm that it would be on the smaller side of what I really like to wear so, I guess I will just have to save up some more for one of the bigger and yes, more expensive Oceanus models. To be fair, I’ve had my eye on a particular Limited edition “space brothers” colab lol. We’ll see. Cheers again mate and keep up the good work. 😉
Cheers buddy for your feedback which has overwhelmed me to only wake up till now to reply LML :-P
I'm having to look at the Space Brothers now, be back in a moment....
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I'm sorry the connection has been lost and the original owner to this comment is now suffering form what it looks like a passion heart attack... meaning they may never wake up due to seeing something so amazing and magical... or it could be the price?
WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman 🤣🤣🤣
Yep, she’s an expensive one, but look at it though. Also, it’s limited to 700pcs world wide. I’m dreaming right now but if that day ever materializes, you will be one if the first to know😉
@@desire68frogman98 You're a more limited guy than me, 700pcs sounds like that would take them many years to make, I know the new diver from them is sold out... yes, DIVER... like the new new FROGMAN GWF-A1000 but with a tuned movement... 12 strokes per minute, now that's the most I've heard of :)))
Dreaming is dangerous LML :-P
I was a slightly aware of Oceanus, but didn't have a clear understanding of what it really was. I am blown away. The same finishing technique as GS 😮. The OCE T150 has now become the next piece I plan on acquiring. Thank you for swimming against the current with this video.
Swimming against the current, I like that. Well my friend, after living in CH for just over 10yrs I got to live some of those watch factories, and their secrets are always too shady for me... and when it's high priced micro brands these really grind my gears, especially when they drop their prices hard, thus the need to show exactly what Oceanus can offer. In my opinion the new ones like mine and upwards are made to a level more than many known Swiss brands, and that titanium isn't just polished, it's actually made by Grand Seiko ;)
My friend from Watch Crazy borrowed my S100 a short while ago, and was totally blown away, so made a video with his opinions.
There's another side to the Oceanus, everyone sees it as a beautiful premium piece, yet nobody questions if it's fake ;)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman I agree. I've never seen value in the $1000+ micro brands. I think there are some great microbrand watches to be had under $500. I like casio because there is some horological value there. I have several Casios and Ediface models. I guess it's time to complete the casio line.
@@blake70505 My first CASIO was part of the tachometer series, and then went to ProTrek.... Wasn't till 2000 when I bought my first G-Shock which I still have and it works ;) I've never had issues unless with a PRG-40 when it wouldn't fire up after replacing the four batteries, sent it to CASIO and they fixed it with no charge... and the watch was over 6yrs old ;) Big respect to CASIO and that is why it's my favourite brand. Am into other brands, but when asked, CASIO always tops for me. I was looking at the S100 for a while before I finally went for the sale... I thought prices would drop, but seems they're stuck around that £500 area, and they'll become collectable just because of their unique clean design. The camera doesn't do it justice, as you may see it as an EdiFice, but in the flesh you really see that perfection.
I agree, some nice micro brands under 500, anything over 1000 need shooting, and those that review and promote them that are over 1000 need shooting too LML I'm no nonsense and just review watches with passion, and my content is either bought or borrowed and it needs to be something I really like. I did a review on a Spinnaker watch, and they weren't impressed with my review, as they wanted me to chat about it, but instead I took it to Switzerland and put it through some tests and used motion to explain how it really is, so I'm not a channel that takes watches to be owned and told how to film. I'm graced I have a watch shop that loan me watches, and they love my style and humour, and this reflects their shop, which is what us watch addicts prefer, instead of all this hype snobby nonsense ;-P
If you're like me, you don't have the grail list, as this is basically not true, as your desires are always changing unless you're married to it LML ;-P
Stumbled upon your channel by random luck... was not disappointed. That intro was beautiful!!
Hey buddy... cheers for your support :))
Busy with my next video for this Friday, so have only till now to really getting on top of my replies... thanks again :))
Super nice information. Many thanks. I am going to set some money aside and procure that watch
Great in-depth and original review. I am thinking about getting the Oceanus T200, which I think is similar but in steel with a slightly (to my eyes) cleaner design.
The T200 does look cleaner... but the S100 has become an iconic piece for something so modern... it's the Grand SEIKO case and bracelet finish is what this piece is about. If you feel you're getting the T200 to save then maybe it's for the wrong reason, but if you like the T200 regardless then go for a good deal, prices did drop on them as it's not for everyone. Shame you can't just grab them both and feel them for real. I can't say which one is best for you, but I did look at the T200 as it has the Bluetooth side, but decided that the titanium finish is to why I was looking at them in the first place.
Thanks for your feedback... cheers!
WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman Thanks for the reply. Hmmm... you’ve got me thinking now 🤔
Andrew Benson With your reply I would take a breather and not make a decision just yet... if it’ll bug you that you never pushed for the S100 then the T200 just won’t sit right and make you feel not as happy. The S100 finish is nothing but flawless, and it feels it’s worth thousands... there is also the writing on both watches, the S100 is more discrete and isn’t noticeable until you need it... also, the crowns are different on both, the T200 has a Royal Oak style, so is that a detail that you like... I would take a screenshot of both and just flip between them picking details you like and details you don’t... make a list and that should help... but just don’t make a hasty choice you’ll later regret... ask me any questions too as it’s a pleasure... cheers ;)
My friend..... Your presentation is Next Level. BRAVO
Great, even wonderful explanation not only of the watch, but especially of the „Swiss Made“ and micro brands problematic! Thank you 😊
Thank you my dear friend :))
Just digging up facts and you know how my curiosity works... thought you'd like the German tank watch, seems many liked it too :)
I absolutely love this Oceanus S100, so pleased to have one finally. Hope you and your family are all well these days... so travels for me... but did make a new video on LORUS... think you'll enjoy the intro and ending :))
Wish you a lovely weekend
Best wishes
Phill
WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman I am waiting for a German watch, that is not only built like a tank, but really is a tank! I was laughing 😂 as I saw your interpretation of German watch making - a miniature tank on the wrist 😂
I had the urge to browse around for watches and I know by experience that can be a very expensive urge. Thought I came up with a great Idea when I decided to only look for really cheap watches like Casio. If I would break down and fall in love with one, it wouldnt matter. They are like a 100 dollars tops! Saw your fantastic review, actually one of the best review vids I ever seen! Fell in love with this watch, even though I dont fancy quartz watches at all..
Well, I managed to hold off for one whole day and now I just ordered the watch from Seiya! Thanks a lot:) Anyway, I hope I will like it in the flesh as well as in pics and videos. Cheers!
2 months have passed, i'm checking up on you now... did I disappoint you??? Still my luxury watch I choose, and it's the one I use to set my automatics LML :-P
Good or bad, opinions and thoughts always welcome on the channel... cheers for the feedback :))
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Hi, thanks for getting back to me. Im not dissapointed, I love it! Use it everyday. The only thing that confuses me though is that I put it in the same window every night facing south (Im in Sweden) and it is a lottery if it cathes the signal from Germany. Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesnt. Thanks again!
@@mikaelw4758 Atomic signals are in a heavy use throughout the day, thus why atomic watches connect at night, less usage, so maybe as you're in Sweden, those boats that go out in the night, are using the strength of it... I guess if you don't get a signal that night, you can bet there's some really nice fish at the market LML :-P
Just remember that it's quartz, and it'll hold a good amount of accuracy during those days without a atomic sync :)
Very pleased you like it, I've had mine for a while, and it still looks great with all that polishing, that carbon layer really helps keep the titanium looking its best :)
Cheers!
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Thanks! It is a bit strange, because I put it in the EXACT same place every night and for a while it got the signal every night but for the last week or so, it has not got any signal any night.(8-10 nights in a row)..But I still love the watch though. The only thing besides not getting signals is that the worldtimer texts are so small I need a magnifying glass to see the city codes.Thanks again!
So useful, many thanks for your activity!
Cheers buddy... pleased you enjoyed this video... yeah, went hard on those luxury micro brands... guess many of them are collecting dust on eBay LML :-P
Damn...one of the best reviews (of any watch) I've seen. So I just went to shoppinginjapan and bought one. Not sure when it will get here, but the future me thanks you!
Cheers buddy... well it needed something special, and my S100 isn't just my fancy watch, I actually use it often, and I'm really impressed how good the titanium is with scratches :) It's one of those watches that looks very refined... the quartz tick is bang on to every marker and that's a side that makes this very special, it looks and feels very premium... and in my opinion knocks most Swiss brands... anyone who buys one of these knows their watches that's for sure, as you've bought it for every reason other than the branding. Looking forward with excitement to your thoughts when it lands on your wrist... and that blue lume if charged enough does last a night :))
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Well...I've had the watch for 24 hours now and I can't tell you how impressed I am with it. Quite a little charmer. I put my Explorer on my other wrist and my wife and son were blown away with the comparison. Especially with the price difference. Now, obviously we're talking apples and oranges to be fair, and I'm not a fool, I know what the Explorer brings to the table for a mechanical time piece, but DAMN the Oceanus is killer! One of the best purchases I've made in quite a bit of time. One happy new subscriber!
@@jeffsnyder7322 Hey buddy :)
So pleased it has landed... and more pleased how much you like it... remember the effort gone into that S100 is more than what has gone into your Explorer... the module used on the S100 is very involving and remember that tiny components on the circuitry side takes much time to develop... but nice to have automatic next to tough movement :)) The more you look at it, the more you see the details... the pins on the bracelet are also titanium and are used instead of screws, as screws can come loose sometimes... It's certainly my perfect dressier watch in my collection, and it's also nice to wear a watch that you don't see often... very limited numbers with these S100's... thanks for the sub my friend :))
Still digging the S100?
Great video and very informative , just 1 question if i may ,is it necessary to adjust each time zone DST or just my home country to auto. many thanks
Cheers buddy... I just have mine on auto DST which it's already set on... now the only reason why you have the option to adjust is if you don't have a MB6 signal... or if the battery is low (when the battery is low it won't look for a MB6 sync)
It really is a watch once setup which is very easy you don't need to touch a thing... when travelling you just switch it to your chosen time zone and it'll update the MB6 automatically as long as you're within the atomic zone.
I've really been enjoying this watch, and I really have no lust for a Swiss BOLEX at all... in fact it's way way better and I can argue that quite easily with regards to the value... the finish on the titanium is nothing but perfection... you really don't see titanium, until you pick it up.
Grand SEIKO have excelled themselves and I really would like to try another ANUS for sure LML :-P
Have a great weekend and cheers for the comment :)
I was looking for a practical luxury watch as well, tried look into swiss and mechanical watches, as i had been using my last edifice for 7+yr i was ready with saving for my next watch. In the end i gotten a casio as well, eqb-1000 with sapphire solar bluetooth link, and ultra thin 8.9mm
Such that no swiss/mechanical watch can match the practicality, functionality and doing in style and elegance as well. I tried a mechanical watch set side on friday, monday come back its alrd stop moving, not practical.
You should take a look eqb-1000, when i received my watch i noted its even more stunning in person, no regrets.
Only minor gripe, if only casio do a smooth sweeping then like seiko solar chronograph, since they are solar power, battery life should less of a concern.
You are the man. The best at watch tutorials. I have an Oceanus T3000 myself and am planning to get this ocw s100 soon. I want to ask you for some help with a different watch that casio makes. It's the lineage Lcw m100. I have looked at reviews from different people as well as studied the manual and I am still stuck with not being able to get the day and the date on the digital display. It was there when I got the watch, but for the life in me, I can't seem to get it back. I circle thru the menu as well as the lower right button, but all I end up with is the current time on the digital display. Please help if you can.
Thank you
That was a great review. Like others, I'm stuck between the S100 and T200. I prefer the overall look of the T200, but would prefer the more compact dimensions of the S100.
I have some critiques of the S100 though. The integrated bracelet is a big drawback in my eyes as using straps is out of the question. I think getting a replacement bracelet would be difficult if it was damaged . I also wish the 'TOUGH MVT' wasn't printed on the dial, it seems unnecessary. Having some bluetooth functionality would be a bonus too.
Cheers buddy :)
I was looking at the S100 long before the new T200 came out... and when that happened I was thinking "Bluetooth" must be better, but why the price drop... well it's all down to the finish and that Grand SEIKO made the case and bracelet, which to me equals a very affordable Grand SEIKO with MR-G inside so to speak... I know what you mean with the end links, but the build on the S100 is on another level, and you could say this about any part of the watch with regards to finding replacements... if this got damaged I would guess you went through a crusher like what the T-800 Terminator went through... the bracelet is part of the watch, and if you're thinking to change the bracelet then maybe this isn't for you... would be such a shame not to use the bracelet in my opinion... I have the same view as you with regards to print on a dial... I'm not a fan of 'AUTOMATIC' on any dial, and I'm not into having '10 year battery' written also on watches... the 'TOUGH MVT' on the dial would look better without, I'm not sure why this kind of statement is needed... I'm sure it's better to have 'This is made of titanium and your stainless watch is poop' LML :-P
I'm just in the middle of a new video about dial layouts on the same model watch, and what were they thinking kind of questions... maybe someone will hate me as once you pointed something out your eyes can't stop looking hey :-P
The T200 looks nice... but for me the S100 is the one that got me interested the most into Oceanus... I also prefer the subtle information on the dial of the S100 than on the T200, again, not sure why make it so bold, as it's not used very often? The general look of the T200 does look more sporty with the bigger bezel and that hex crown... I would not rush in any hasty choice, and really take a step back and really become nip-picky even further. The secondary prices on the S100 are always solid, but haven't looked at the T200, so worth also looking in that field, as flipping it later might hurt the most.
Cheers for your opinions which are all very valid :))
Lord I cannot decide between the S100 and T200... Awesome review... I am leaning toward the S100. The titanium band + the face of the watch is soooo appealing. Not to mention, I love the lume on it vs the T200... Anything else I'm missing... It'll be a gift for myself for my 50th Birthday in February...
Edit: I chose the S100 - can't wait to receive it!
I just got mine today and love it. I think it is more striking than the S200. I also have a OCW T3000 that also looks stunning.
@@josefernandez2722 I chose this one and I absolutely LOVE it! 🙌
Great review Mr Rangeman, a quick question that I think I already know the answer to. So, in your demonstration, you show changing the home time from LON to TYO and then returning to LON. Yet when you use the Atomic Time Emulator, it looks like you use the JJY signal and not the MSF signal. I thought that the atomic signal sync only occurred when the watch was set to one of the nominated Home Cities and then, ONLY with the respective signal i.e. TYO-JJY, LON-MSY etc. or is it possible to have the time zone set to one place and force the watch to sync from a source in a different region. I ask this as I am in Australia and would like to leave the watch set to SYD and sync via the JJY signal (via an emulator of course) rather than have to change the home time to TYO, sync via JJY, and then change back to SYD (I hope that makes sense). Thanks again.
Hey buddy... cheers for the feedback... sorry I've not replied sooner, am not as much on the channel these days, have cut down on my hours, as I'm just getting absorbed into it, and I need to do my other interests too... anyway, do you still need help my friend??? :-P
Cheers :)
By far the best in-depth presentation I’ve ever seen on this watch, how can you shrink or loosen bracelet using micro adjustments ?
Thank you my friend.... Watch & Roll has done some amazing in-depth thoughts on his, so gives his videos some views, as he really was the one that made my decision final :))
On the clasp side of the bracelet, you'll see some small holes either side, one side uses the clasp to secure to the fold over clasp, while the other is to adjust the bracelet... there's just a few holes, so might not be enough, therefore you'll need to remove a half or full link. To adjust the micro adjustment, just need something to push in the hole, and all it uses is a spring pin. The bracelet links need a tool to push a pin out, which will have a very small spring collar needed to hold the pin in place, so make sure you do this over a clean surface area, as those collars are small. Just need a bracelet splitter, nothing fancy, but get a metal one, not that blue plastic one, that will break :-P
I absolutely love Casio, Citizen, and Chinese Micro-Brand/Homage watches. This watch is definitely on my list, I just picked up a summer daily, a Casio Edifice EFR-S108 in Tiffany Blue. My Casio Duro Batman also being one of my favorite weekend pieces with a $60 Stainless Steel Bracelet from Long Island Watch. I think I’ll keep my watches under $500 as I love quartz, with only one NH35 Steeldive Submariner in my collection. You can get remarkably well made watches for that price point. I’d like a Dan Henry 1972 and this Casio S100, probably be my top two favorites.
Just bought one after I bought the Lineage. Thank you for your thoughts and opinions. I could also get the T200? maybe not. Looks like this beauty does it all. At 78, I think that I'll only need 1 watch. Time is the enemy.
I could use one of these. Thanks for the continued videos!
It's a real secret watch unless you know all the details about it... Grand SEIKO at an affordable price :))
I started off looking at the t2600, but than I noticed that I liked the s5000e more. Either way its going to be a while before I can afford one thanks to college tuition. Thanks for the video, it was very informative.
The great part with these Oceanus's is that they never become outdated...the S5000 is a stunner, and I'm sure when you're ready so will the price, but then I'm sure there's others that will reach to you LML :-P The titanium is what makes these pieces very unique!
Cheers for the feedback my friend and all the best for your collage days :))
I noticed that setting my multiband 6 watch using a wave app yielded a one second discrepancy. Have you noticed the same?
Mine is arriving next week. I hope i can get the multiband signal, i was worried a bit until i saw that you can emulate it with a phone app.
Best watch video I've seen! Thanks 👍
Thank you for the feedback my friend :)
Been wearing mine today in a lovely town called Marlow UK... full of watch snobs, so was nice to cast a CASIO amongst the pigeons LML :-P
I absolutely love my S100, and enjoy discovering new details about it... best part is, it's always ready and accurate :)
Someone please HELP ME! I just got the s100 and I. CAN'T. STOP. LOOKING. AT IT.
My multiband doesn't seem to work at all. The pusher works ok as it will do the am/pm thing with the second hand.
Any thoughts?
I'm late to the party, but want to say thanks very much for the video. Very informative and plenty of chuckles along the way. I'm new to all of this and it's nice to know that I'm not nuts after all. There are plenty of others sweating the choices just like me. Actually, I'm starting to enjoy the process; especially when I remind myself these are uptown problems.
Never late, and always remember never to take it seriously, it's many things that attracts us to watches, and nobody has all the answers why it's so addictive... I feel it's mainly to gives us company, as time is what we search for the most... thanks for taking the time to comment and to share your feedback :))
@WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman
So I purchased this watch and couldn't be happier. Of course I need my reading glasses and a magnifying glass to view the details of the dial, but nonetheless I'm delighted. That said, it was still an unnecessary purchase. And given today it is unpopular to take responsibility for one's own actions, I'm going to blame you for the purchase. I hope you don't mind. 😊
@@DTOM45 I accept the blame my friend... for the value, you can't beat it, and is still my most treasured fancy watches, and nice to know the chances of seeing someone else wearing it when out, makes it even more unique :))
Cheers!
I loved it! Much better than any microbrand that send watchs to TH-cam channels to receive good reviews.
I'm sick of it my friend... I don't want to review watches just to add an inventory, I review what I like, and if my viewers like my choice they return.
I do mock Swiss watches, but it's all about my cheekiness, but if asked out right I don't mince my words, I'd choose my S100 over any BOLEX watch :-P
I treasure true value, and I'm not into the Swiss secrets, so when it comes to a true Swiss watch, then it's one of those special ones from Philippe Dufour.
Have you seen my MWC video, think you'll enjoy the intro, and again, micro brands have too many secrets :-P
Cheers for the support my friend... and yes, I still really enjoy my S100, I think it's more about it's like a Grand SEIKO for CASIO money if that makes sense :))
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman I love the way you do your videos, we can see you make it because you enjoy doing it and enjoy the watchs you talk about. and not because it is now your business.
You are right about the Swiss secrets, and for me is like cheating to customers to get his money.
And now I will try to see a Oceanus little closer (may be someone has one here in Brazil to I see personally) because I really live it.
Cheers from Brazil.
Does the multiband 6 also set the date, Month and year automatically? Or is it only for the actual time? Thanks! Great review.
Hey buddy, cheers for the feedback :)
MB6 frequency updates using Time-Date-Month-Year and does the leap year too.
If you have it set on Auto DST then you really have nothing to do but tell time :))
It's a watch that you never need to worry... if you change time zones then just a quick turn of the crown and it's ready, and it'll even MB6 in that time zone... truly an amazing movement, and not used in any other CASIO's as far as I've read.
Cheers!
Buying a Oceanus watches is one of the good way to spend your money if you love watches.. All the functions, Slim looking watch, index, hours minutes second hand touch the index perfectly for me.. Materials 100% high quality titanium and etc.
It's like they've really taken the time to work on how it should work and look, while some other brands just seem to make 'something' just to keep their inventory up!
That titanium is incredible hey :))
Cheers for passing by my friend!
Hi Mr Rangeman I've now had my Oceanus S100 for 2 weeks and I'm super happy with it ,I've noticed that when it auto receives the time signal in the early hours the second hand stops at 12 although the watch continues to keep perfect time, when I pick the watch up the second hand moves to the precise time, does yours do this and do you know why? thanks
Hey buddy... am so pleased you're loving it... was on mine on Tuesday for a meeting, and again for Wednesday because it's just a joy to wear it :)
The 12 O'clock thing is power save mode and to save more energy the second hand stops... if you leave it for 6 days or so, the main hands will stop and will enter full power save with no MB6.
You wait till you have to cross different time zones, as it's so easy to adjust, and if in the MB6 area it'll sync too... cheers for your feedback my friend :)
Nice review, I have been considering one for a while now, can I ask how you purchased yours and did you have to pay import duty/tax (I'm in UK as well)
Hi buddy... cheers for your comments :)
Well I have to let on a secret, so maybe drop me a message on 07580943835 and once connected I will edit this message. Nothing dodgy, but involves import fees, especially those stupid handling fees???
Chat soon on Text, Whatsapp or BBM
Phillip
Bought from amazon
great vid. do you know the case width excluding crown please? that is usually how cases are measured in my understanding. the including crown dimension is sometimes offered as a seconndary case width.
Cheers for the feedback my friend :))
The case width without crown but meassured on the widest points of the case, that include the the crown guards is41.4mm
The next measurement below that is taken from just under the bulge on the side and crown guard with 36.4mm
And for an extra the bezel width is 38.8mm
Hope that helps for now my friend :))
Cheers!
Great video, you've sold me. A quick question anyone. The watch face is it black or grey?
Thank you my friend :))
It's a very very dark charcoal, in fact looks more black!
@WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman I tried through smartphone app manual way and it was able to sync correct time but the watch is still showing "N" from of that last reslut indicator. Is that normal ? Also if the time is accurate, will the watch still try to sync every night and show you "Y" or "N" ?
Make sure you have the correct city code on the watch... so when you do the atomic sync via the app, does the second hand flip to 'Y'?
Now, if the battery is a little low, the atomic side will turn off just to add.
It should sync automatically each night between the hours of 00:00 to 06:00 trying a handful of times... now if you did a sync via the app say in the afternoon, come 00:00 it'll treat that as a new day, so will look for the signal... think this could be the reason?
Mine does the sync via atomic and usually does it at 00:02 for some reason... but it's always on 'Y'
let me know how you get along... cheers :))
Miss your content m8, stay well
thank you for showing manual mode!
A nice video, more Oceanos and Edifice models please.
Hey buddy... have you seen my Frankenstein Edifice video?? :)) I've done another too... but another Oceanus would be great, and I really like their Diver one... Watch & Roll made a video on it, here's his link th-cam.com/video/4SElPe0gN9s/w-d-xo.html
Think you'll like his reviews too, goes really passionate about it, and it's this side that really shows the difference between an honest review, and a BS paid one :-P
Cheers :))
The S100 model rather than the T200 is my choice too, I really like the titanium carbide coated titanium construction. This watch is amazing value for the price.
I have subscribed to your channel.
Finally, I had no problem with the ANUS humour - but I note that: Wikipedia redirects “Oceanus” to “Oceanos” identified as a Titan son of Uranus and Gaia, the husband of his sister the Titan Tethys, and the father of the river gods and the Oceanids, as well as being the great river which encircled the entire world.
Best wishes,
David Nicholson
* I do not understand why - if it wasn’t for your tutorial I would have suspected it as being a scam.
What a great piece. This looks like a real good alternative to a traditional GMT.
Just waiting for mine to be delivered, with the DST set to auto. UK clocks go back on 25 OCT. New York clocks go back one week later does the watch change on these dates?
That's great news, you're gonna love it, but please look at it before you remove it out of the box, as the lightweight will throw you off... you need to look at using a loop to really see all the skill that has gone into it ;)
Ok, the answers. The watch can only be set to one city code, so if set to LON then after midnight till 5am it'll update the time and date... as the chip-set is programmed with the DST it'll adjust this for you if you want to select the city code NYC... but you won't get MB6 when you're not in the actual city code which I'm sure you know. I didn't know New York was one week later, so this will be a good test for me too ;)
Let us know your thoughts when it lands l, cheers buddy ;)
How long does the power reserve last you? Where I live, winter is pretty long so my current Seiko Solar watch with a V157 (which supposedly has 10mo reserve, doubt it) battery dies out at some point towards December/January despite my efforts to keep it charged. During the summers, I keep it charged all the time and in sunlight whenever I can so as to keep the solar battery charged.
I only spent $300 on that Seiko, but the Oceanus S100 will run me $700 CAD. I really don't want to deal with the headache of worrying about if the watch will make it through winters or not - what are your experiences w the power reserve specifically?
Hey buddy..
On a full battery it'll last 7 months, and that's with 18hrs of hand movement (time) Sleep state 6hrs with 4mins MB6 sync per day.
If you turn off MB6 then I would guess you're looking over 10 months with normal use, and a possible 18-21 months if left in the dark at a guess compared to other sleeping solar watches.
Hope that helps :)
Excellent video.
Excellent comment :)) Cheers!
Very nice video sir. That is a beautiful watch it’s just way to much technology for me. I would lose my mind trying to set it. I sadly could not Rock that Watch. 🤣
Well you have my tutorial to save you... but really it's a doddle and it basically looks after you :)
Thanks for the support and opinions are welcome whether you rock it or not :))
Thank you sir for video
I think this watch is the best bang per buck out right now I have had mine for two years and I never take it off. I mean never snorkeling in the Bahamas, playing baseball with my son or with a suit and tie at work I wear it every day. And it runs perfect I have banged it on door jams, hit with a fly ball, slapped it against the water heater and it keeps on ticking. A Rolex Yacht-master is my dream watch but this watch makes you see that you really are just in love with the Rolex name brand because the Casio does everything you need and then some. If I get my hands on a Casio Oceanus OCW-650T
I might be done buying watches all together till the Rolex at the age of 55 as a retirement gift. Grate Vid my friend.
Hey, thanks for sharing your experience with the same watch as me :)
Now, where Oceanus is made you can see everything shown... the machines that make the small parts down to the area where it's all assembled wearing masks even on their ears... the cases and bracelets are from Grand SEIKO, and the movement used on the S100 is only used in that watch... absolutely amazing and all 100% proudly made in Japan.
So, a BOLEX watch that's made in a massive industrial estate in Biel that's full with outer buildings all covered in BOLEX coronet logos that nobody really knows why... knowing where the profits exactly go to charity corporations which nobody wants to share, and their most common watches sold are stainless steel with a dinosaur movement inside with some gold on the dial... the videos you see of the inside of BOLEX is like there is only one guy making each watch slowly at 1 per year... and the reality they make on average 3-4000 a day... yes a day... it's mentioned that 1'000'000 is made a year, but looking at their empire of buildings in CH, that must be closer to 2 million. So with their clever marketing they have made a watch/brand the one many desire... for me it's worth the CHF300.- each for a Datejust, but at thousands with 40% of that paid to an AD, well that's not desirable to me, and most of the time many will question if it's real, mainly because fakes of today are almost on par, and they would be better, but for the fake industry to thrive they have to be just that little bit behind so to keep that excitment.
If that's your dream watch, then it's for you and nobody else, for you to enjoy and reap that glow... while for me, I find the S100 and the Oceanus series more special, as they only make on average 50 at a time, unless they need to make other models like MR-G's, then it's placed on stop... so the chances of bumping into someone wearing a S100 is very low indeed, and the build in my opinion is superior than a steel Datejust... the movement alone is incredibly complex with many more parts over dinosaur automatics, and with the quartz side this is much more involving... remember when the quartz watches came out, they where extremely expensive especially the first SEIKO quartz, and many mechanical companies vanished from it... now some think quartz is the lesser of the movements and classed as cheap! I guess they're sheeped and can't be saved, which is a shame, as they're missing out... every strike of the second hand on the S100 hits the second/minute markers perfectly every time... the movement calibrates the hands every hour, and every night it will sync with the atomic clock frequency to keep time and date correct, and it even has the city codes that also sync when selected. I'm really wanting the OCW-S4000 as this just looks insane in build... no errors for misalignment or defects unlike BOLEX which has been posted... think about how many watches are made each day compared to employees... it's not clear exactly form today but from figures in 2008 there was 2800 working in Biel, and remember not all are making the watches physically, and with say 2500 a day back then, how is it possible to test each watch???? I've asked this question many times and nobody can give a true answer... with that aside, they are a very clever company/corporation and yeah, it's an investment if you're happy with their service prices. It's a dream watch for many, for me, it's just a watch amongst the millions they mass produce, and when I was looking for a luxury watch, I wanted something different, and the S100 is limited in the amount that are produced... are they still produced?
I'm impressed for a 100m watch you did snorkelling... that just made me even more HaPpY :))
Btw, no offence if you choose a BOLEX, I will still be respectful :))
Cheers and enjoy the weekend!
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman thanks for the info my friend. And everything you are saying makes sense. I think quartz will always have a up hill battle because a lot of people are still pissed that it put so many watch brands out of work.
I will say that you are 100% right about rolex they are over priced and the fakes are geting better and better. But I think they same can be said for a lot of mainstream luxury brands.
Have you seen the new ocw p2000?
Add what do you feel about vintage rolex before the were the monster the are today?
Yea at first I was worried but 100m is more than enough to snorkel with. And it's casio so I feel like there 100m is really 150m and there 200m is really 300m. They over build everything even cheap watches.
@@deaversmith2593 CASIO are like HONDA motorcycles, when a single bolt would do, they add another two LML :-P
I agree, 100m does equal more to 150, maybe 200m??? I see it as an all day watch for all day water activities too, but not for the sea, but with its materials it'll be at home I guess, so maybe that too :))
Vintage holds more of the history side, as today it's just kids making them, the grandfather's have long gone along with their blood and hair... new modern ways are employed and it's about getting the best out of a company, and more you can make the better you'll become. BOLEX have an incredible market and the followers love the brand more than the watch, think the brand is seen first then you're just excepting the rest regardless... but place it next to something that's of same value which is also luxury will leave you wondering why do we do this??? If your desire is for a luxury watch then it has to be perfect for you... no point spending loads if you're worried to wear it, as the tiniest of marks shaves hundreds off instantly, then another load off to correct it.
It's not for me, but if a nice vintage BOLEX came up, then I would, maybe just for a few months, who knows, but anything modern from BOLEX just looks like a good replica, and that's an image I don't like, and you don't see a fake OCEANUS S100, as it's too hard to replicate, and you won't be questioned if it's real!
The OCW-P2000 is a thing of beauty... I've been chatting to someone who is looking at getting this model, they already have the S100... now you've mentioned it, it has kicked me off looking again... I absolutely love it! There's a Pepsi version I've seen also!!!!
I'm with CASIO, they have been in my life from early on, watches, keyboards, calculators and so on... they don't make themselves more than anything else, they are on their own level... mostly everyone compares a tough watch to a G-Shock and that's enough for me... they have models to suit all occasions and they don't have that snobbery side. I guess if you need a watch to build your confidence and show off to others then you need to buy what works best for you... you see watches are more than time, for some they are a friend, that will carry them through a job interview, it can be their lucky charm at their wedding, or it could save your life... the purpose is what you make it... not what the advert shows!
Have a great weekend and enjoy looking at the pictures of the P2000 as that's what I will be doing LML :-P
Love it, have also bought the new one, love both! :)
The T200 looks nice, but I wanted that Grand SEIKO titanium :)
It's until you see it in person is when you can really see the quality, and I really feel this gives many Swiss luxury brands a right barking at :)
Cheers!
Very good and useful video.
Maybe the intro would upset a few, but it's all facts... but the main fact is that this OCW-S100 is just incredible and will become a future classic I'm sure... prices are on the increase!
Cheers for the support :))
I enjoyed this thorough review. Thank you. Your demonstration of the phone app that allows for correct time was a relief. I had wondered if that program here in the US was de-funded, what would one do to set the time precisely?
I am curious to know your thoughts on just what is the rationale behind JDM releases. Perhaps I am naive, but if a watch was truly intended for a Japanese market, wouldn't something like "TOUGH MVT." be written in the native language?
Hey buddy... cheers for your feedback :)
Some say that app is silly, but if you sync say once every two weeks then it'll keep your watch quite accurate. I hear that these Atomic antennas will be removed, but so far they remain, guess you can say the same for satellites hey??
That's a really interesting thought about 'TOUGH MVT' and one that could be answered in several ways, with one of them just searching Googles... but I'd like to answer that without that sneak look regardless if I'm wrong.
It's known that the Japanese are very proud in their industry side, and with that I would guess they also like to have some of their industry made only available to their people. I can imagine it makes it more special that it's only those within Japan that get to own such a privilege.
Outside of Japan we are looking in and wanting some of that action, so again, it makes it special to have something that wasn't intended. It also means that you're less likely to see another wearing the same watch outside Japan.
Now for the 'English' part, and with some thinking I have decided this is down to how all CASIO's are printed, just easier as it's already there... would the Japanese prefer English or native text?
'思考の動き' (TOUGH MOVEMENT)
'タフMVT' (TOUGH MVT)
Now, for me this comes across as like what SeaGull watches have on their's, which is a completely different language
艱難的運動 (TOUGH MOVEMENT)
So for me using English, it's the world's language especially for aviation, this could also place limits to who buys if written in Japanese... am just thinking, this isn't true, but it could be?
I don't think it's because of export, as these do sell outside anyway, and there isn't a rule they can't.
In all honesty, I'd rather the 'TOUGH MVT' wasn't there, it's not needed, but it does show it's not an automatic... that would be worse LML :-P
Thanks again, and now looking what the real reason is... :-P
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman No, I believe you're right in this assessment. The JDM releases are likely a marketing ploy used to create curiosity in schlubs like me. And does it work! Since JDM releases are made in smaller numbers, prices can be bumped and brand cache is increased (Word of mouth) ...mission accomplished. Win-Win for everyone, especially at these price points.
Many thanks again for sharing your thoughts.
@@Zephyrdaze1819 You know the watch doesn't need to be made in Japan to be a JDM, look at the GXW-56 King, these are JDM's but not made in Japan... while the GX-56 King isn't a JDM, only difference is the MB6... but you'll find a few that are like this if you search. Win-Win is a good thing for sure... today I will be mostly be wearing my S100 just because we've been chatting about it :)) Enjoy the weekend feeling!
I'm wrestling between this and the t200. The only thing better about the t200 is the Bluetooth in my opinion. I know people had other problems with this one, but that's literally the only thing I'd change. Everything else is better about this....... Screw it, I just answered my own question. I'm getting the s100.
It'll most likely bug you not going for the full on Grand Seiko build and finish is what I have to mind... it's the one that has more people lusting over... S100 you won't regret it... hope you find a great deal... let us know how you get on.. cheers buddy ;)
I have both and i prefer the new one.(The Light BLue is just gorgeous with a Leather strap or a HQ Nato) i prefer SS and that i can easy use a 20mm band, and i like that the Dial is clearer
How do you like it now?
@@davidvandusen6556 I still like it. I wear it every day. Though I'm on the east coast and it has never received a signal to update the time. I've always used a program I downloaded on my phone. It does lose about a half a second a day.
@@samuelbarrett1082 thanks for replying. That is strange the signal doesn’t make it to the east coast, but glad you’re still wearing it daily. Speaks loads.
Totally agree. I gave up my OMEGA Speedmaster after 10 years and purchased a CASIO LCW-M100TSE-1AER (very similar to the Oceanus). I am entirely happy. Casio offers much more value for money than the posh Swiss brands. I would never go back to 'automatic mouvement' again. Great review. Thank you.
Had to search that CASIO, well I don't know everything or do I want too :-P
I don't wear many automatic watches, and in general Swiss watches don't really make it on the wrist so much... I have a few and they're quartz driven.... just easy with a battery replacement over all that fuss of sending it to a Swiss repair shop within your land, not really Swiss is it for the Swiss prices they charge LML :-P
I feel many get lost and carried away to what they see is a trend and a must have, but deep down is it really making you want it personally, or is it to show off every year with a posted wrist shot.... nobody looks at your watch unless it's 2mtrs wide and drowned in gold, you can't even spot what it is a meter away :-P
Great CASIO and yes to being alike to Oceanus :)
Cheers for the feedback also my friend :))
I chose the S100 and am very happy with it. If you could only have one watch to do it all, this would be a good choice.
Nice. What oceanus would you recommmend for more sporty look ?
As in, bezel has information / use
Hey buddy, cheers for the compliment :)
I've only got experience with my OCW-S100, so not the best guy to ask. I do like the P4000 as this has the diver's bezel because it is actually rated as a true Diver's watch... this is also the first Oceanus to be Diver's 200m rated with ios regulations... think that would be the one I'd look for, but it doesn't have an alarm???
There's a few chronograph versions, not sure if the bezels move?
Let us know if you find anything of interest... cheers :)
WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman thanks
Does the multiband signal adjust the year and date as well as the time?
Yes up to 2100
I know this is an old vid but I just got this watch today and wanted to thank you for this tutorial! Helped me so much!
Wow great review.
Cheers bud... and no, the tank watch isn't for sale LML :-P
Nice watch, thanks for review.
Thanks for the feedback... no regrets my friend... it's a keeper!
Some how got one of these second hand in the UK for £330 on Ebay in January. It was basically brand new. Crazy deal for such a nice looking and functional watch. Aside from the "Tough MVT." on the dial, I actually prefer the case shape and bracelet to the T200. Personally I do think the bracelet could be improved a little. A quick adjust clasp would make this thing even better for me. Despite what many have said I wouldn't say it's necessarily that easy to get the bracelet "perfect". I personally have it adjusted so that it is slightly looser when I initially put the watch on and then as my wrist swells up, it reaches the perfect fit. If I actually try and make it perfect then I find it actually becomes too tight.
Hey buddy... cheers for your comment... that was an excellent price at £330 :))
I know how you see the Tough MVT too... I'm the same on certain watches where it's just something that isn't needed.. much like AUTOMATIC in caps on the dial... looks like a font from an old washing machine LML :-P
A micro adjustment for that end of the day adjustment which is much like what some DateJusts have... just gives you 5-10mm that's about right which needs no tools... the clasp I find a nice compact size, so have no thoughts with that side. Bracelets in general have this heat problem, and that's why I wear mostly bracelets in the winter months. Adjust your bracelets after wearing another watch for the day... you should find that sweet spot :)
I'm really impressed how you got that for £330
well done I say :))
Cheers!
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Aha! Some good tips there, will definitely give those a shot at some point. Lol it was Buy It Now as well. I swooped like a hawk. I think there were other watchers at the time haha.
I've had this watch for 2 years now. But like you getting the bracelet to size has been issue, which is why I haven't worn it that much ( & even thought of selling it). Even thought I might be allergic to titanium (!?).
I was hoping to get it resized for this summer ( I will look into doing this myself..)...past couple if days with high pressure it's been great to be reaquanted with it.
If you can't afford this Casio I also got a holiday watch , very affordable & titanium - Lorus VX32 GAK0 www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000LCMGKY/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_U131EbZ7H2CFN
Currently out of stock in Amazon , got mine from John Lewis Cheers.
@@jaysterling26 I did a video on LORUS, I personally like them as a by brand to SEIKO... I've yet to fully review one of them fully which is very rare.
With regards to the bracelet this uses titanium pins, I've heard this is because threaded titanium can strip either thread, so was the better choice. It's not so difficult to do yourself and being that there are bring that there's half links means you can get it pretty perfect. I adjust the micro links all the way in, then adjust the links, so if you need that little extra then it's easier to adjust the micro side.
The reason why titanium is chosen in watches is for three reasons, well a forth really, the first is the lightness, as this means it's much more better for your wrist joints for all day wearing... it's stronger than stainless steel... it's less prone to corrosion... and it's for those who suffer with allergies with stainless which contains Iron Alloy, Chromium, Nickel, Silicon, Manganese, Nitrogen and Carbon... as titanium is less corrosive it should have no reactions... but in some cases this can be toxic, but the signs are also quite different too, so worth looking into this and see if you have the following symptoms.
You really need the bracelet adjusted, if you're near to me I would happily do this :)
Cheers for you comment!
Any thoughts about the newer 200 steel version?
I was looking at that, and was thinking OOOOh it has bluetooth... but comparing them together you can see the extra attention in the Titanium version.. but what the question you need to ask, is the titanium version the one I want but is too out of my budget and the stainless is more my price? Then you may have regrets as you'll always feel you have the lesser version???
For me they're both nice, the stainless doesn't have so much blue, so is more subtle in the looking department... seems more sporty too with that brushed bezel... I like it and the module is pretty much the same... the big difference is the titanium lightness, but if not bothered then the stainless is a nice solid choice. For me there isn't one better than the other, they're just finished differently... just take you time with your choice and really weigh everything up, as the titanium version is a lot of money... also the details, the crown on the stainless is a nut shape that looks like a Royal Oak??? The tiniest of details are usually the most important... just take you time is my best advice :))
F**k me I forgot how good your reviews was. I've been around since you had your old channel. I must of watched all your older G shock vids. I am looking at getting this watch and your video came up. Iam sold!! How is it it doing in your collection now? Do you still have it?
I managed to sync the time with radio signal clock app! Thanks
With the quartz not losing many seconds a month, you could set it 10 secs faster, that'll cover two months right there LML :-P
I'm so on the fence about buying this watch.... normally I'm not big into spending a ton of money on a watch ($750~ CAD is a lot to me) , but this watch is just so gorgeous and seems to be one that you'd use pretty much for your entire life.
I cant decide if I want the black or silver ...
Hi I've bought 2 watches from Japan and not had to pay any duties/taxes, should I expect to pay if I buy the Oceanus as it would be the most expensive, I'm in the UK
Hi my friend... You need to chat to the seller and ask if they can not mark up the full price on their customs label ... this is a gift for yourself and if Amazon don't pay their full whack, why should you :-P
As long as it's signed and tracked it'll be good... and ask if they can post it using DHL.
I bought mine form Japan and paid ZERO, and the label had $550 on it, so lucky... must've been super busy that week!
Chat to the seller... as paying import duty on full price plus that stupid handling fee would not make you happy.
I've not seen any sell here in the UK, so obversely buyers are keeping them to themselves :-P
Good luck and beat the system!
How much did it cost in shipping please I am going to buy one to the UK from Japan
Hey buddy... prices haven't gone too crazy, but looking around £550 with the taxes, and if lucky with the seller, they may adjust the customs to show less, but I didn't say that LML :-P
Worth £500 for sure, mainly because it's made so well, the finish in the hand really makes the difference... makes Swiss watches look rusty and clapped out. There's a few on eBay, so contact them and see what deal you could push for, and if they're willing to send it without adding the total cost... but it's a risk on the insurance side if lost, but then again, have you tried to get compensation from the postal service???
Thanks so much for the app hack. Until then, I only got it to sync just once by placing the watch in the circular band of my stereo antenna and placing them atop one of my speakers, facing the window. This way (app hack) is so much easier.
this watch casio ocw s100 is fantastic. All watches of oceanus line are very high end.