ONE WATCH THAT CHALLENGES ALL OTHERS

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ONE WATCH THAT CHALLENGES ALL OTHERS - OCEANUS T200

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The Casio Oceanus is simply the best watch you can buy for the price. Why quartz watches shouldn't be overlooked!
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On this episode of Why We Buy iT I explain why the Casio Oceanus T200 is my favorite watch in my collection. I never thought a Quartz watch could be my favorite watch. As a watch enthusiast the intricate design and operation of a Mechanical movement is hard to resist. Of course that isn't the only thing that attracts me to a watch. As my collection grew I came to realize that the quality of the finishing on a watch, it's aesthetic design, and visual appeal were more important to me than what's inside the case. That's not to say that I don't appreciate an accurate mechanical movement, with an impressive power reserve, and amazing complications. If I had to choose between a basic looking watch with an amazing movement or an impressive looking watch with a basic movement; I'm probably going to choose the impressive looking watch every time.
Now just because the Casio Oceanus has a Quartz movement doesn't make that movement basic. The Casio Tough Solar movement is impressive. Not visually impressive like a high horology mechanical movement would be. It is functionally impressive because it can remain dormant in total darkness after a full charge for 5+ months and keep the time. It is impressive because it is very accurate (+/- 15 seconds per month) whether you connect to the application or radio tower. None of that is why I purchased the Casio Oceanus T200 though. I bought the watch because it's an absolutely beautiful timepiece.
For their Oceanus line of watches Casio decided to use Zaratsu polishing in order to set them apart from everything else they produce. The Casio Oceanus T200 shines in a way that few watches do. Watches 10 times the price don't sparkle in the light as impressively as the T200. The subtle blue tint to the sapphire crystal, and deep blue colour of the dial pops just enough to grab your interest, but not so much that it's comical or distracting. Most solar watches have a panel that's visable in the light that diminishes the appearance of a watch. Even in the brightest sunlight I've never noticed the solar panel on the Casio Oceanus T200.
Size wise the Casio Oceanus fits me perfect. Now I have a 7.25 inch wrist so if you have a wrist that's smaller than 7 inches it might appear a bit large. Although the slim height of the watch might mitigate it. Unfortunately the Casio Oceanus T200 is a Japanese Domestic Market watch so you might be forced to buy it sight unseen online like I did.
Bought on Ebay at Japan's Watch Shop
It came well packaged, and arrived earlier than expected in excellent condition.
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@DookeyRidr Ай бұрын

Ah, a true watch nerd’s watch! I love the t200. It’s been confirmed that Casio contracts Grand Seiko to make the beautiful cases for the Oceanus & MR-G lines. No wonder, it shows (a bit of that Zaratsu polishing)! Legendary and underrated watches imo.

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

Lol, definitely watch nerd approved. Nice to see so many positive reactions to this video.

@mujahidsolomons8766 Ай бұрын

I loved your video, everything you said is what I enjoy and love about my T200. It's the best watch in my collection in its functionality yet not the most expensive. Everytime I look at my wrist I'm mesmerized by the looks of this watch, it's gorgeous from every angle. Love it, love it, love it!

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

@@mujahidsolomons8766 It looks like everyone who owns one absolutely loves it. Very few watches shine like a T200. I only have one watch that has as impressive a polished case as the T200, and it costs 6 times as much.

@deathb4digital Ай бұрын

Love this watch. Mine has never been in the watch box. It's either on wrist or at the ready on the bedside table. The finishing of the case...Incredible! I'm neurotic when it comes to "perfect" hand alignment and accuracy and the T200 has it. I love a quality vintage mechanical as well but they rarely see regular use since the T200 arrived. Nice review. Hello from Quebec.

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

Bonjour et merci. I'm with you when it comes to hand alignment, or bezel alignment, or indices alignment lol. And love the KZfaq name. 👍

@johncoghlan4150 Ай бұрын

I have 60 + watches in my collection. The t200 is best of all. Simple, easy to read day or night. Perfect time all the time. Initial setting made 3 years, I have not touched it since. Your review of the t200 is spot on!

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

Nice to meet another true fan of the T200. I get surprised looks from other Collectors who know me as a watch enthusiast when they see me wearing it. Then I tell them it's my favourite watch and they're shocked. I have had some very impressive watches in my collection. You will see a couple coming up on the channel. So they just don't get it. Unless you've owned a T200 you just don't understand.

@hansolo1367 Ай бұрын

great video bro, any watch bro will definitely appreciate quartz. especially on work trips or vacations.

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

Some people are just put off by Quartz. It's hard to dislike an Oceanus though.

@dukirps Ай бұрын

I have the 6 watch rule too 😂 3 quartz and 3 mechanical works for me

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

When did you purchase your last watch?

@dukirps Ай бұрын

@@WhyWeBuyIt 6 months ago. When I went from 8 to 6, I enjoyed my watches more and had far less FOMO whenever I wore any watch. Eventually I’ll bring it down to 3 as my budget increases.

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

@@dukirps So you are going through a levelling up process. 👍

@dukirps Ай бұрын

@@WhyWeBuyIt yep. slowly but surely 😅

@TakeTimeToTravel Ай бұрын

We're heading to Sweden in September too lol. Hoping for half decent weather :)

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

When will you be there?

@TakeTimeToTravel Ай бұрын

@@WhyWeBuyIt Sept 2 - 12

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

@@TakeTimeToTravel we will be arriving on the 10th. If you are in the Gothenburg area on the 11th or 12th let us know.

@TakeTimeToTravel Ай бұрын

@@WhyWeBuyIt We'll be in Karlstad visiting Mike's family, and then Stockholm for the last two days.

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

@@TakeTimeToTravel OK, too bad. We will miss each other. We'll have to compare notes when we get back. I've been to Sweden many times but it will be Amy's first time there.

@cunawarit Ай бұрын

The anti-quartz mentality is unfounded. Like it or not, quartz technology represents the pinnacle of wrist watch technology. Horology, the science and study of time measurement, places a premium on accuracy. From a purely horological perspective, the great quartz watches are the epitome of wristwatch technology. A quartz watch with solar power and atomic clock synchronization showcases some the best of what we can achieve today, far surpassing the capabilities of a simple mechanical watch.

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

Well said buddy.

@normanhunter7 Ай бұрын

My wife bought me a Citizen Stiletto solar quartz coming up on 18 years ago and still going strong, I do expect the capacitor to fail sometime in the near future but its a testament to the this genre of watch!

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

@@normanhunter7 18 years! That watch owes you nothing. I love what Citizen has been releasing lately btw.

@normanhunter7 Ай бұрын

@@WhyWeBuyIt Yes sir, I have a Citizen Garrison solar quartz going on 4 years, another fine example of Japanese technology! Ty for the reply, much appreciated.

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

@@normanhunter7 Thanks for watching. We really want to grow this channel into something special. Involving the community and including their experiences is an important part of that.

@barryscott990 4 күн бұрын

I’m close to pulling the trigger on this watch. It checks a whole lot of boxes. I’ve got several mechanicals, but want a nice grab and go that is accurate and well made, that I don’t have to adjust.

@WhyWeBuyIt 4 күн бұрын

@@barryscott990 You won't be disappointed. I don't know what's in your collection but it's unlikely that you'll feel like the finish of this watch is lacking. There are a few different colours available but the dark blue is the most versatile by far.

@TGriffiths-ve6nw Ай бұрын

I have never considered a Casio. This review has me very curious though. It is a little bigger than i would normally wear but i am assuming that it is possible to find one in a watch store to try on? I have no problem with quartz if there is a functional reason for it. I do spend extended times in the wilderness and always wear quart. Waterproof quartz. No automatics. The next time i am in a city i will try to find a T200 to test the fit. It might be just what i need. Battery and solar and connectivity? Interesting.

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

The T200 is a JDM release so it might be difficult to find one to try on depending where you are. Casio Oceanus has authorized dealers in Canada and the United States now. You can see some of their models if that works. I've found that even though the T200 and S100 are JDM models the salespeople at Oceanus dealers tend to own them personally. Hope that helps.

@alexshikin5093 Ай бұрын

almost as good as a g shock ; )

@ccooper8785 Ай бұрын

Brilliant watch but, unfortunately, far too big for my scrawny little wrist 😭😡

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

@@ccooper8785 The next watch I review will fit you.

@420Pezz-qc4nt Ай бұрын

Why you look like Tony Montana's brother that went into the restaurant biz instead of slingin yach ?

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

Lol, 👍 Still one of the best movies ever.

@brotherandrew3393 Ай бұрын

Unfortunately it is not titanium.

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

Obviously you're a Titanium fan. The Oceanus S100 would be the model for you.

@brotherandrew3393 Ай бұрын

@@WhyWeBuyIt Unfortunately not because you can´t swap the bracelet and it has no blue tooth connectivity. And I would prefer a flat crystal over a domed one.

@WhyWeBuyIt Ай бұрын

@@brotherandrew3393 Yeah I prefer a bracelet that can be swapped out also.

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