A visit to HQ Milton in San Francisco

[actionkwj]

During my recent visit to the Bay Area, I finally got to meet Jacek at HQ Milton and see a plethora of beautiful vintage watches I'd never seen before. Jacek was kind enough to pull out some near birth year era watches for me (1966) as well as some Heuer Autavias.

I have to admit I never quite understood the allure of 'gilt' dialed watches, but now I do. Pictures surely don't catch the way the light sparkles on these vintage dials. Now I think I'm ruined as I want to add one of these to my collection.

Until then, enjoy a few pics from HQ Milton and many thanks to Jacek for his time and shooting the breeze about vintage watches! Make sure and stop by the next time you're in a San Francisco!
















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[cowboy music]

Very cool! Those GMTs are fantastic.

[Lordofrolex]

Great photos i would love to visit them

[dysondiver]

some nice watches there.

[brandrea]

Very nice, I'd love to see his shop some day as well!

[AS1]

great!!

[fusionstorm]

If you're a vintage Rolex aficionado like me, HQ Milton is paradise. Just be forewarned the area right outside their door is "gritty and definitely urban". I say this both as a repeat customer of theirs, and repeat consigner to them. First class outfit and people......

[GGGMT]

It's on the short list of things to do, visit HQ. I bought two watches from them, and they are a first rate operation.


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[Cryten]

I regularly browse his website. It's nice to see some photos of the place.

[Richard Carver]

Great guys! Wearing my HQ Milton special today. :) Great watch, great deal and great service.


1991 X serial 16570

[sensui]

Good times, got nothing but great things to say about Jacek and the gang @ HQ.

[wangany17]

Jacek is directly responsible for my vintage rolex disease. I say that with the greatest love and admiration. He and Kazu and Scott run a great shop. And his in-house watchmaker is outstanding.

[GGGMT]

Got my 'jacek' on today at the beach!

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[actionkwj]

Originally Posted by fusionstorm

If you're a vintage Rolex aficionado like me, HQ Milton is paradise. Just be forewarned the area right outside their door is "gritty and definitely urban". I say this both as a repeat customer of theirs, and repeat consigner to them. First class outfit and people......

The Mission District! If you visit, you gotta try Gracias Madre for lunch or dinner.





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[twnturbo]

I gotta spend a couple 3 weeks in the financial district starting next week so i'm definitely gonna have to stop by ,still looking for my Red Sub.

[mps354]

Jacek is great to deal with!

[Cantab]

They have a great reputation, and this thread seems to confirm that.

[themaninblack]

Very straightforward with their listings which is always appreciated, comes in total contrast to this sort of thing http://shop.analogshift.com/collecti...racuda-as01895 Have you ever read such romanticised nonsense in the effort to sell a watch? Turns out the watch might have been used by the Polish military. Jacek would probably have a laugh.

[actionkwj]

Originally Posted by twnturbo

I gotta spend a couple 3 weeks in the financial district starting next week so i'm definitely gonna have to stop by ,still looking for my Red Sub.

They only meet by appointment but it's worth it


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[rmlovett1]

Great pics! Thank you
Wearing my red, bought from Jacek, today

[1William]

Like the pictures and will check out the web site.

[swish77]

Jacek is a great guy and dealer. Been buying/trading from and with him for years.

For me, the best way to separate the good dealers from the great ones, is when you have a problem with a watch after buying. Jacek will make sure you're satisfied, and in the rare occasion there might be a problem, he'll fix it. He once regulated a watch for me twice, then had it fully serviced at no charge, all after I bought it.

[subtona]

No thanks.

[Sublovin]

Cool. Thanks for sharing

[tjbender]

Originally Posted by subtona

No thanks.

Care to elaborate?

[zapokee]

Bought lots from Jacek. A couple of pieces have had issues typical of +50-year-old watches. On all occasions he's gone above and beyond to ensure total satisfaction, as opposed to other dealers who've taken a "Well, what do you expect from vintage?" approach.

Deal with absolute confidence. These people are as good as it gets.

[jban5]

Originally Posted by themaninblack

Very straightforward with their listings which is always appreciated, comes in total contrast to this sort of thing http://shop.analogshift.com/collecti...racuda-as01895 Have you ever read such romanticised nonsense in the effort to sell a watch? Turns out the watch might have been used by the Polish military. Jacek would probably have a laugh.

As much as I view anyone who sells honest vintage watches and "keeps it alive" I have to laugh at the approach of that dealer. He must have been a fan of Seinfeld and was impressed by the J Peterman persona.

[Stuntpilot]

Cool place, I visited in 2012 while at a meeting. Made it out without buying anything, but have probably bought 10-20 watches from them over the years

[bluemartinifan]

HQ = Gold Standard of vintage Rolex dealers IMO.
Also visited HQ a few years ago while in SF. Will go again when I have the chance.

[actionkwj]

Originally Posted by tjbender

Care to elaborate?

Huh?


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