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Watch Review: Casio Ocenaus T200

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Oceanus is a high end line of sporty/dressy watches from Casio that is only sold in Japan.  This is the second Oceanus model I've owned, and I've had it for about six months now.  It has, in my opinion, the most quality and excellence per dollar of any watch at any price point.  Bottom line - if you like the styling, get it, it's amazing.  There's a few little issues, but it's mostly great. STATS: Manufactuer: Casio Oceanus Model: OCW-T200S-1AJF Materials: Case: Stainless steel, titanium carbide treatment Bracelet: Stainless steel, titanium carbide treatment Crystal: Sapphire, flat, inner AR coating Movement: 5596 Solar powered quartz Radio controlled Perpetual calendar Bluetooth connectivity Automatic hand alignment correction Date complication Dimensions: Case Size: 41.6mm Lug to Lug: 49.2mm Lug Width: 20mm Thickness: 11.0mm (including crystal) Weight: 119g (sized for 6.75in wrist) Water Resistance: 10atm/100m Crown: Push-pull Other: Sunburst dial Lumed hands and

Watch Review :: Initial Thoughts :: Seiko 4th Gen Monster SRPD25

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NOTE: These are my initial thoughts, written quickly in bullet points/stream of conscious style, not a full review with more fully thought out opinions.  More wrist time and use are required before posting a full review.  As of this writing I've had this watch less than a week. STATS: Manufactuer: Seiko Model: SRPD25 - 4th Generation Monster Materials: Case: Stainless steel Bracelet: Stainless steel Crystal: Hardlex, flat, with magnifier Movement: 4R36 Automatic mechanical movement 42hr power reserve 6 beats per second Day & date complication Dimensions: Case Size: 42.6mm Lug to Lug: 49.3mm Lug Width: 20mm Thickness: 134.0mm (not including 'wave' on caseback) Weight: 165g (sized for 6.75in wrist) Water Resistance: 20atm/200m Crown: Screw down Other: Candy bar magnifier over day/date Dive extension on clasp Oversized spring bars Drilled lugs Price: $525 MSRP, I paid $300 on sale from an AD (Toppers) Note the chapter ring alignment at 1:00 vs 7:00. THOUGHTS I like the des