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3 February 2012, 07:55 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SoCal
Watch: 1675/126710
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Vintage nirvana, my new 1680
On a recent trip out to San Francisco I had the opportunity to meet up with Jacek at his office take a look at his collection. After falling in love with my 1675, I wanted to take a look at more vintage pieces and from the moment I walked in I knew I was in the right place. Jacek spent almost 2 hours showing me just about everything I could imagine from red subs to a Steve McQueen explorer as well as numerous GMT's....I was
 After trying on numerous watches I was fairly set that I would pick up another GMT but I kept coming back to one particular 1680 that just felt "right". The warmth of the plastic crystals just does something for me that that a sapphire cannot match. And as much as I liked the 16760 I recently picked up from a fellow TRF'er I wasn't in love with it like I was about this 1680 or my 1675. Even better was the fact that the serial number fell in the range of my birth year which, while not my primary goal, only added to my attraction to the watch. After a quick negotiation I ended up leaving the fat lady in Jacek's hands and walking out my new 1680  On Jaceks recommendation I made the trip across town and met with Giovanni over at the RSC for a pressure check and to check out the general condition of the watch. Giovanni was a outstanding guy to talk to and got my watch right in to check things out. Ended up the top hat crystal had been previously installed incorrectly and ended up cracking when Giovanni went to remove it. I told him I was leaving town that night on the red eye back east and he immediately took the watch to the back and reinstalled a new crystal and seals. When I called Jacek about the needed repairs he didn't miss a beat and told me he would take care of the service cost and to enjoy my new watch. Couldn't be happier with the transaction, to me the 1680 is a great compliment to my 1675 and I have now found my own personal vintage nirvana. Special thanks to Jacek and Giovanni for making this such a great experience, both these guys know what service is all about and I will without hesitation do business with either of them again  Sorry for the long read, here's the ceremonial introduction pics of my new 1680 to the forum [IMG]  [/IMG]Leaving the SF RSC headed up to Chinatown [IMG]  [/IMG]
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3 February 2012, 08:01 AM
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Huge Congrats...great story!!
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3 February 2012, 08:08 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: PA
Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail
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Looks great, congrats!! Gotta love that plexi
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3 February 2012, 08:13 AM
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I can see why it felt "right"!!!
 Congrats on a fantastic birth year peice with a great story to match!!!.... 
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3 February 2012, 08:13 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: NYC
Watch: Rolex
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Congrats! beautiful 1680!
I had the pleasure of doing business with Jacek one of TRF honest & trusted seller |
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3 February 2012, 08:17 AM
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Stunning watch and customer service to match. Huge congrats
What year is it? |
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3 February 2012, 08:22 AM
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P r e t t y !!!!!!!
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3 February 2012, 08:46 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Orlando FL
Watch: My vintage speedy!
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Very nice! FYM
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3 February 2012, 08:50 AM
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Real Name: Adam
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Man that's nice!
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3 February 2012, 08:54 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
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Congrats- very nice!
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3 February 2012, 08:56 AM
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Awesome! Congrats
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3 February 2012, 09:16 AM
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Real Name: Ken
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Watch: Sea-Dweller
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Fantastic!!!
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3 February 2012, 09:44 AM
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Real Name: Pete
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Watch: ing Duke bball
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Awesome story. I tell you, Jacek is a stand up guy. He sorted me out as well with Giovanni and I couldn't be any happier.
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3 February 2012, 09:47 AM
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Congrats, is a beauty and great choice for your next vintage!
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3 February 2012, 10:28 AM
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The dial looks amazing
Congratulations
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3 February 2012, 11:49 AM
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Real Name: Judd
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Sweeeeet.
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3 February 2012, 11:57 AM
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3 February 2012, 01:23 PM
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Real Name: Allan
Location: USA
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Congrats on the great looking 1680. Enjoy it.
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3 February 2012, 01:45 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: florida
Watch: 16660 SD,SS 116520
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Jacek is the best!!!!!!!!!!! After multiple deals with him I am just that much more impressed.Congrats on a beautifull watch!
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3 February 2012, 01:58 PM
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Well done, enjoy!
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3 February 2012, 03:39 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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That's a beautiful watch you got there
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3 February 2012, 06:55 PM
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great watch congratulations
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3 February 2012, 07:28 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Wonka Land
Posts: 124
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Congrats on your beautiful sub. I've dealt with Jacek a couple of times and I would not hesitate to say that his service is top drawer.
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3 February 2012, 07:41 PM
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I hope to do the exact same thing next time I'm in S! I hope my luck is as good as yours! Congrats
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3 February 2012, 08:42 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Real Name: John
Location: Australia
Watch: Black Bay
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Great read and an even better watch! Congrats! Looks perfect!
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