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Oceanus is model of watch made by the electronics company [[Casio]].{{Multiple issues|
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'''Oceanus''' is the elite line of '''[[Casio]]''' watches designed for both men and women. The line uses technology from both the [[G-Shock]] and [[Waveceptor]] watch series. Originally available internationally, the Oceanus line has been discontinued in the US in favor of the [[Casio Edifice]] line.
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==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
All Oceanus watches are known for the following key characteristics:
All Oceanus watches have the following key characteristics:
*[[Analog watch|Analog]] watch face – Note that earlier models have a combined analog and [[Digital data|digital]] [[watch face]].
*Multi-band – The Oceanus watches will auto-synchronize themselves if one visits Europe, North America, Japan, or China. Synchronization locations are the Japanese time signal ([[JJY]]), the American time signal ([[WWVB]]) from Colorado, and the European time signals from both England ([[Time from NPL (MSF)]]), Germany ([[DCF77]]) and China in Shangqiu City, China.
*[[Sapphire]] crystal – For superior scratch resistance.


==Models==
*'''Analog watchface''' – All Oceanus watches are [[Analog clock|analog]], with some earlier models having a combined analog and [[Digital data|digital]] [[watch face]].
*'''Five-motor drive''' – present on more of the contemporary models, the five-motor drive consists of five internal motors running independently to control dials for time, stopwatch, seconds, day of week, and hours.
*'''Multi-band 5''' (USA) or '''Multi-band 6''' (Japan) – perhaps the most significant aspect of the Oceanus line is the ability of all watches to automatically synchronize with the Japanese time signal ([[JJY]]), the American time signal ([[WWVB]]) from Colorado, and the European time signals from both England ([[Time from NPL]]) and Germany ([[DCF77]]). The synchronization feature does not work correctly in [[Arizona]], which does not observe daylight savings time. The Japanese Multi-band 6 models add the Chinese time signal in Shangqiu City, China, at 68.5&nbsp;kHz. Thus, the Oceanus watches will auto-synchronize themselves if one is to visit Europe, North America, Japan, or China (Multi-band 6 models). ''(Note: Not all American Oceanus watches carry the Multi-band 5 technology as it is relatively new. Only Models with 'w' (e.g. ocw as opposed to just oc) have the Multi-band function)''
*'''Sapphire crystal''' – the watch crystal that encases the Oceanus watch is a [[Sapphire#Transparent_and_tough|sapphire glass]], which is very scratch resistant and is found on higher-end watches.


==Oceanus 600 series==
===Oceanus 10 series===
The Oceanus OCW-T600 series wristwatches are the basic Oceanus model of a Japanese market.
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The Oceanus OCW-10 (movement 4363 Japan, 4364 US, 4365 Europe) smaller watch that targeted the ladies segment of the watch market. Includes [[Casio Wave Ceptor|Wave Ceptor]] and Tough Solar technology.
==Oceanus CACHALOT==
The Oceanus CACHALOT series wristwatches are designed imaging marine sports. Moreover, it includes the rotation bezel and the yacht timer chronograph.


==Oceanus 700 series==
===Oceanus 500 series===
The Oceanus ocw-m700 was the last model introduced to the American market. It features a complete [[Analog signal|analog]] face with no [[LCD]] screen as well as the standard characteristics for Oceanus watches. It is unique in the Oceanus line as it includes a subdial to show the status of the ocean tides in the current time zone. It is the only Oceanus model to include this feature. A strange curiosity as the name would suggest that all models in this line would include this tidal feature.


The Oceanus OC-500 (movement 2714) diver watch with 3 sub-dials. WR 100M.
==Oceanus 1000 Series "Manta"==
Released on June 1, 2007, the Oceanus Manta is the newest in the line of Japanese Oceanus watches. Complete with the sapphire crystal and the MULTI-BAND 5 technology, the Manta is by far the most versatile and the most expensive watch out of all the Oceanus watches with a base price of 100,000 [[Japanese Yen]] (approx. $1000 American). It does not include the tide meter that appears on the 700 series. It closely resembles the 600 series watch style however thinner than both the 700 and 600 series watches.


The Oceanus OCW-500 (movement 3731 Japan, 3732 US, 3733 Europe) series wristwatches were the first Oceanus model to include Waveceptor and Tough Solar technology. Full metal case and sapphire crystal. Choice of case and watch band material included stainless steel and titanium. First produced in 2004 and no longer in production. A companion watch in the Casio Waveceptor line the WVA-500 (movement 2763 Japan, 2762 US, 2760 & 2761 Europe) includes most of the features of the OCW-500 series but in plastic case with plastic watch crystal. The WVA-500 and OCW-500 movements are similar, but can not be interchanged.
The most significant characteristic about the Oceanus watch is that it has the world's thinnest solar-powered [[chronograph]]. The watch has a thickness of about 9.8mm.

===Oceanus 600 series===
The Oceanus OCW-T600 series wristwatches are the basic Oceanus model on the Japanese market.

===Oceanus CACHALOT===
The Oceanus CACHALOT series wristwatches are designed for marine sports. They include a rotating bezel and a yacht timer [[chronograph]].

===Oceanus 700 series===
The Oceanus OCW-M700 was the last model introduced to the American market. It features a complete [[Analog signal|analog]] face with no [[LCD]] screen as well as the standard characteristics for Oceanus watches. It is unique in the Oceanus line as it includes a sub-dial to show the status of the ocean tides in the current time zone. It is the only Oceanus model to include this feature.

===Oceanus 1000 Series "Manta"===
Released on June 1, 2007, and complete with the sapphire crystal and the MULTI-BAND 5 technology, the Manta is the most versatile and the most expensive watch out of all the Oceanus watches with a base price of 100,000 [[Japanese Yen]] (approx. US$1000). It does not include the tide meter that appears on the 700 series. It closely resembles the 600 series watch style but it is thinner than both the 700 and 600 series watches.


==Availability==
==Availability==
The Oceanus line has been discontinued outside Japan and succeeded by the [[Casio Edifice]] brand.
Casio Oceanus watches are only available in Japan. They can be ordered online and shipped internationally.


==Additional Resources==
==External links==
*[http://oceanus-us.com/ Official Casio American Oceanus Website] (This now redirects to the Casio Ediface page.)
*[http://oceanus.casio.jp/ Casio Japanese Oceanus Website]
*[http://oceanus.casio.jp/ Official Casio Japanese Oceanus Website]
*[http://casio.com Casio American Website (English)]
*[http://casio.jp Casio Japan Website (Japanese)]
*[http://casio.jp Casio Japan Website (Japanese)]
*[http://casio.com Casio American Website (English)]

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Latest revision as of 14:56, 27 December 2024

Oceanus is model of watch made by the electronics company Casio.

Characteristics

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All Oceanus watches have the following key characteristics:

  • Analog watch face – Note that earlier models have a combined analog and digital watch face.
  • Multi-band – The Oceanus watches will auto-synchronize themselves if one visits Europe, North America, Japan, or China. Synchronization locations are the Japanese time signal (JJY), the American time signal (WWVB) from Colorado, and the European time signals from both England (Time from NPL (MSF)), Germany (DCF77) and China in Shangqiu City, China.
  • Sapphire crystal – For superior scratch resistance.

Models

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Oceanus 10 series

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The Oceanus OCW-10 (movement 4363 Japan, 4364 US, 4365 Europe) smaller watch that targeted the ladies segment of the watch market. Includes Wave Ceptor and Tough Solar technology.

Oceanus 500 series

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The Oceanus OC-500 (movement 2714) diver watch with 3 sub-dials. WR 100M.

The Oceanus OCW-500 (movement 3731 Japan, 3732 US, 3733 Europe) series wristwatches were the first Oceanus model to include Waveceptor and Tough Solar technology. Full metal case and sapphire crystal. Choice of case and watch band material included stainless steel and titanium. First produced in 2004 and no longer in production. A companion watch in the Casio Waveceptor line the WVA-500 (movement 2763 Japan, 2762 US, 2760 & 2761 Europe) includes most of the features of the OCW-500 series but in plastic case with plastic watch crystal. The WVA-500 and OCW-500 movements are similar, but can not be interchanged.

Oceanus 600 series

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The Oceanus OCW-T600 series wristwatches are the basic Oceanus model on the Japanese market.

Oceanus CACHALOT

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The Oceanus CACHALOT series wristwatches are designed for marine sports. They include a rotating bezel and a yacht timer chronograph.

Oceanus 700 series

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The Oceanus OCW-M700 was the last model introduced to the American market. It features a complete analog face with no LCD screen as well as the standard characteristics for Oceanus watches. It is unique in the Oceanus line as it includes a sub-dial to show the status of the ocean tides in the current time zone. It is the only Oceanus model to include this feature.

Oceanus 1000 Series "Manta"

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Released on June 1, 2007, and complete with the sapphire crystal and the MULTI-BAND 5 technology, the Manta is the most versatile and the most expensive watch out of all the Oceanus watches with a base price of 100,000 Japanese Yen (approx. US$1000). It does not include the tide meter that appears on the 700 series. It closely resembles the 600 series watch style but it is thinner than both the 700 and 600 series watches.

Availability

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Casio Oceanus watches are only available in Japan. They can be ordered online and shipped internationally.

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