Greetings from NorCal

[PatekFreak]

Hi Guys,

Originally came here from the link on the top page of TrustyTime. I joined here last month and keep reading some threads, found numbers of people are so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about reps and gens. Very impressed, amazed and addicted.

I am Japanese American in Northern California, but born and raised in Tokyo area so my advantage for purchasing reps is; I can read some Chinese characters and understand the Chinese EMS tracking. well then, my collections are…

Gens:
Patek Nautilus
Rolex Datejust
Tudor Mini-Sub
Cartier Tank Francaise
Sinn 656
Shellman Minute Repeater
Accutron Stratford
several vintage models: Ulysse Nardin, Breitling, Longchamps, etc.
several cheap quartz: Mondaine, Casio, Skagen... etc.

Reps:
Patek Aquanaut x 2 (Jumbo and Midsize)
Patek Nautilus x 4
Patek 5107
Vacheron Constantin Overseas
Vacheron Constantin UltraThin
Alain Silberstein Khrono Bauhaus 2
Yachtmaster x 3
Milgauss 1019
Explorer I and II
Datejust x 4
Chanel J12 x 3
PAM111 and 177L
Bvlgari Diagono, Quadrato, etc.
...and more. you name it.

Amongst those 40-50 watches, I put the picture of Casio Oceanus here.
This is the reference for time and date because its automatic radio controlled adjustment.

Casio Oceanus OCW-T100TD-1AJF
- 42mm dia. x 10.3 mm thk. 97g
- Carbonized titanium case and bracelet
- AR coated saphire crystal
- Solar power driven
- Multi Band 6 time signal receiver (US, EU, UK, JP and CN)

It's less than 100g (3.5oz) and relatively thin 10mm, although the case diameter is at 42mm.

...and it lumes in aqua since it's named "Oceanus."

Well it’s not really a fancy watch, just functional and somewhat sporty. However I love its functions like radio controlled, solar driven. When I wear other watches, I adjust time and date by checking this one. Leap year? daylight saving time? No problem. This guy adjust those changes during I make snoring in my bed.

Recently I bought J12 from PT and several (Aquanaut, A.Silverstein, PAM177L and quartz J12) from TT. Now I am planning to purchase more from TT such as ceramic bezel GMT-II in 2 tones, Milgauss w/green sapphire, and one more PAM177L. This forum is very, very helpful to know the pros and cons of those reps, so I will help others by uploading pictures when I got a new rep.

Thanks for reading, and see you in some threads soon!

[HeavyB]

Welcome from a fellow newbie!

[PatekFreak]

Welcome from a fellow newbie!

Tahnk you, HeavyB.

[realreplica]

Welcome to RG PatekFreak, we hope you enjoy it here.

[PatekFreak]

Welcome to RG PatekFreak, we hope you enjoy it here.

Thank you, realreplica.
Apologize in advance if my Engrish is insufficient to understand…

[_sweet_Will]

nice collection,

I always appreciate when a timepiece (rep or gen) is shared. I look forward to your posts

...one question, whats your favorite gen & rep?

[PatekFreak]

nice collection,

I always appreciate when a timepiece (rep or gen) is shared. I look forward to your posts

...one question, whats your favorite gen & rep?

Thanks _sweet_Will.

I already posted PAM177L wallpaper. will be posting more so see you somewhere soon.

My favorite gen & rep is Patek Nautilus. Although reps don't meet the quality of gen's bracelet, I still love 'em.
I also love my Shellman Side Slide Minute Repeater from Japan so please take a look when you have time.