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Shelby-villian · 11 April 2012, 06:48 AM

Very exciting day for me. After an email exchange with Jacek, I went to San Francisco to pick up my newest acquisition... my first true vintage! This is my second transaction with Jacek but this would be my first time visiting him at his store.

After the hour drive from Silicon Valley, I get into San Francisco proper and the famed Mission District. I don't have much time unfortunately but I got to take a couple photos on the drive over.

It's a rainy day in San Francisco... the rain makes the city just right for me. :)

Let's go Gigantes!

Traditional SF architecture:

Front door and grand entrance to HQ Milton:

I got buzzed in my Scott (owner/partner) and oh my:

I had a bit of time to try on some stunning pieces. First my favorite.

Violet color change dial! Must see in person to see how cool and sharp it is:

I love gold!

Some Daytonas I probably will never own in my lifetime. :(

I got to chat a bit with Scott and Jacek. Both great guys and you can tell they love what they are doing. I highly recommend visiting their shop if you are in town. I love the private store idea, its a great environment to enjoy looking and chatting vintage watches.

Oh, what watch did I get, you ask? It's a rainy day so I will introduce it when I get some decent pictures... hopefully tomorrow

Hint... it was made circa 1965... and you can figure out what models I like by my previous posts. And I'm in love with it!

brian8121 · 11 April 2012, 06:51 AM

Nice! Jacek is a great guy.

jso305 · 11 April 2012, 07:04 AM

thanks for the pix shelby. on my computer the hq milton site is just underneath trf. going to hq is high on my need to do list, just need a couple of more $$ and i'll be walking out of there with a sub.

s4dan · 11 April 2012, 07:19 AM

Nice

Thanks for sharing - looking forward to the reveal. Haven't seen any of your previous posts...Yet, but I'm guessing 1675.

Kingair · 11 April 2012, 07:20 AM

Nice !

Thanks for sharing.

SennaFan · 11 April 2012, 07:44 AM

I see they still have the construction out front. I was there last week myself and Scott showed me many a dream watch I would love to have.

psv · 11 April 2012, 07:59 AM

It is not the area you would expect to find all those great Rolex, is it?! :-)

Keeperoftime · 11 April 2012, 08:43 AM

Very cool. They have some goodies!

Scary Hat · 11 April 2012, 09:40 AM

Thanks for the post. Both Scott and Jacek are totally great guys. They have a
trove of great watches to look at and try on, and the prices are more than fair, in my opinion.

Looking forward to your pics of your new watch!

Tom

apan · 11 April 2012, 09:42 AM

Nice pictures!

Hope to drop by next time I visit SF

Michael M. · 11 April 2012, 09:50 AM

Nice pictures!!

mjclark32 · 11 April 2012, 10:00 AM

Thanks for posting the pics!

watchcrank · 11 April 2012, 10:28 AM

they have some great vintage and new as well. and very knowledgeable sellers.

azguy · 12 April 2012, 12:35 AM

did you pick up a 1675

Shelby-villian · 13 April 2012, 06:07 AM

Thanks for reading. My watch reveal thread below:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=227996

Puffy · 14 April 2012, 03:01 AM

Unreal!

Thanks for sharing!

Never bought from jacek, only emailed, and he sounds like a solid dude!

TSW · 14 April 2012, 03:10 AM

Lovely selection!

11 April 2012, 06:48 AM	#1
Shelby-villian "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: S *, C Watch: 18** Posts: 255	My trip to HQ Milton Very exciting day for me. After an email exchange with Jacek, I went to San Francisco to pick up my newest acquisition... my first true vintage! This is my second transaction with Jacek but this would be my first time visiting him at his store. After the hour drive from Silicon Valley, I get into San Francisco proper and the famed Mission District. I don't have much time unfortunately but I got to take a couple photos on the drive over. It's a rainy day in San Francisco... the rain makes the city just right for me. :) Let's go Gigantes! Traditional SF architecture: Front door and grand entrance to HQ Milton: I got buzzed in my Scott (owner/partner) and oh my: I had a bit of time to try on some stunning pieces. First my favorite. Violet color change dial! Must see in person to see how cool and sharp it is: I love gold! Some Daytonas I probably will never own in my lifetime. :( I got to chat a bit with Scott and Jacek. Both great guys and you can tell they love what they are doing. I highly recommend visiting their shop if you are in town. I love the private store idea, its a great environment to enjoy looking and chatting vintage watches. Oh, what watch did I get, you ask? It's a rainy day so I will introduce it when I get some decent pictures... hopefully tomorrow Hint... it was made circa 1965... and you can figure out what models I like by my previous posts. And I'm in love with it!

11 April 2012, 08:43 AM	#8
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Very cool. They have some goodies! __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

11 April 2012, 10:00 AM	#12
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Thanks for posting the pics! __________________

11 April 2012, 10:28 AM	#13
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	Nice shots and Jacek & Scott are 110% imho. M they have some great vintage and new as well. and very knowledgeable sellers.

14 April 2012, 03:01 AM	#16
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Unreal! Thanks for sharing! Never bought from jacek, only emailed, and he sounds like a solid dude! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

11 April 2012, 06:51 AM	#2
brian8121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC and San Fran Watch: 5960p+6262 Posts: 1,000	Nice! Jacek is a great guy.

11 April 2012, 07:04 AM	#3
jso305 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: johnny o Location: san jose, ca. Watch: explorer II Posts: 73	thanks for the pix shelby. on my computer the hq milton site is just underneath trf. going to hq is high on my need to do list, just need a couple of more $$ and i'll be walking out of there with a sub.

11 April 2012, 07:19 AM	#4
s4dan Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 694	Nice Thanks for sharing - looking forward to the reveal. Haven't seen any of your previous posts...Yet, but I'm guessing 1675.

11 April 2012, 07:20 AM	#5
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Nice ! Thanks for sharing.

11 April 2012, 07:44 AM	#6
SennaFan Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: OB Watch: The Birdie Posts: 603	I see they still have the construction out front. I was there last week myself and Scott showed me many a dream watch I would love to have.

11 April 2012, 07:59 AM	#7
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	It is not the area you would expect to find all those great Rolex, is it?! :-)

11 April 2012, 09:40 AM	#9
Scary Hat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 262	Thanks for the post. Both Scott and Jacek are totally great guys. They have a trove of great watches to look at and try on, and the prices are more than fair, in my opinion. Looking forward to your pics of your new watch! Tom

11 April 2012, 09:42 AM	#10
apan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 170	Nice pictures! Hope to drop by next time I visit SF

11 April 2012, 09:50 AM	#11
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Nice pictures!!

12 April 2012, 12:35 AM	#14
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	did you pick up a 1675

13 April 2012, 06:07 AM	#15
Shelby-villian "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: S *, C Watch: 18** Posts: 255	Thanks for reading. My watch reveal thread below: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=227996

14 April 2012, 03:10 AM	#17
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Lovely selection! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

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