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Demaroth

Well..... I broke down and did it, Im going to order a Nowak. Ill admit at first I didnt see what was the big deal with these jackets but after reading reviews and seeing pics on here I now want one :D I called Tony earlier today and arranged to meet him at his shop on wednesday to get fitted.Hes o...

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Yeah, I'm very interested in how it might come out... I plan to wear my jacket in all weather, so I want to make sure it's covered, but don't know how it'd affect the pre-distress Tony does. I also don't have any Pecard's, however, so I think I'll wait until some adventurous soul out there does it f...

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Chewie Louie wrote:I've always loved that Rocketeer jacket. If I rode, I'd probably get me one of those.

Ditto. :drool:

- John

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Seriously, Tony did say that someone had ordered 5 jackets. Yeah, he told me the same; I couldn't believe it. Lucky people out there. :) - John I don't know that lucky is the right term... Remember, expensive as they might be, there are so many hobbies that are more costly. I know a fitness fan who...

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Prescott wrote:Seriously, Tony did say that someone had ordered 5 jackets.

Yeah, he told me the same; I couldn't believe it. Lucky people out there.

- John

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I'm biased, owning a DOXA 750T Professional, so take this with a grain of salt. :) I think either the DOXA Sharkhunter or Military version of the current 5000T series would be ultra-durable and versatile. Maybe he wouldn't, since they're primarily dive watches, but they're great for all situations, ...

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The TN jacket definitely shouldn't be snug. Mine was a bit tight, but in the process of stretching; when I went up yesterday, that was one of the first things Tony noticed. He said, "The jacket's a bit tight on you, right?" That was part of the reason I ordered a second one. I'm 6'2",...

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I went up to visit Tony today, and dropped off my current jacket to have the sleeves fixed. He's even better to talk to in person, which is saying a lot if you've ever talked to him on the phone. We talked easily for an hour before getting serious into my jacket. He showed me a bunch of the other ja...

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One of the things I specifically like about this jacket is the length of the sleeves. After getting mine, they're perfect, and I LOVE the jacket.

... and I just ordered a second today. Thank god I don't have a SO right now, or I'd be dead!

- John

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Sorry about that. Does that work?

- John

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That's the one?

- John

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I gotta say, though, the feel and smell of the Nowak leather is something I have yet to experience on any Wested jacket. Agreed. I'd never had a leather jacket before my Westeds, but when I opened the Indy IV bag with my TN in it, and the smell of the leather hit me, I think I was just in love with...

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I'm interested. What exactly makes it so amazing? How does it differ from the other offerings? I'm genuinely interested in what sets it apart. I'm far from an expert in the various Indy jackets, but I've had two Wested lambs in the past, so I'll give it a shot. (I'm in the same camp as Tony, though...

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Has anyone had their number changed at the last minte? I had #516 reserved when I ordered---Tony said it was available back then. Today, right before it ships, he tells me the number is no longer available.....I thought that was rather disappointing considering how good his service was up to this p...

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Thanks guys. I honestly can't say enough great things about the jacket. This has been one of the best purchases I've ever made, right up there with my DOXA diving watch.

Next on the list: AB fedora!

- John

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So, I finally got my friend to come over and take a few pics for everyone. Click on the image for a link to the larger version. I hope the thumbnails aren't too big for the board. The photos are a bit dark, as it was late and we didn't have wonderful light in my apartment. The statue in the last one...

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As long as you were mindful of communicating your measurements..... Now, one thing is interesting -- in my last conversation with Tony in which he went over my measurements.....he changed some of the numbers based on making my jacket "proportionate" to what he made for Harrison. This soun...

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To the best of my knowledge, we don't know if he will be making jackets after the run of 777. His license with LucasArts is for the limited edition run, and Belstaff apparently has the remaining license. It's possible that he could continue to make jackets and call them something else, but I don't k...

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Next time you see him, I.S., please put in a good word for me! [-o< Regard! Michaelson You want to talk to God? Let's go see him together, I've got nothing better to do. 8) Isn't this about the time everyone jumps up with a gun in their hand? :shock: :lol: Regard! Michaelson http://www.youtube.com/...

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I sat on the couch in mine last night at home with the AC on. Didn't know when I would get to wear it again. My wife came down and smiled and said. "Nice jacket." Summer in CO! Cheers, OWJ88 Let me get this straight . . . you've got the AC in your house down low so that you can wear your ...

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Newbie lurker here from the UK. Been trying to contact Nowak for a while but no response. I have yet to try calling because of the time difference... Do you know if he still has jackets available? Cheers in advance. Unerhij I don't know for sure, but I would wager he probably has a decent amount of...

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OWJ88 wrote:Tony will not catch me without mine, at least when the weather is below 60.

I wore mine into the office this morning. Drove in with the windows down (although I do that normally too), and it was already 80ish out at 7:30.

Summer in San Diego? Nuts to that - I've got a new jacket! lol

- John

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For a quality item that's handmade, that's a very fair price! Considering how everyone raves about Tony's attention to his customers, that's a big selling point. Is this something you guys will wear or is it mostly to collect? I want something that I can wear and not feel upset about it. You'll def...

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Ok, so good news / bad news time... Good news: I got my jacket today, and it is AMAZING. Everything the previous owners have said totally did not prepare me for this. Holy cow. :shock: (No pun intended.) Bad news: The measurements I gave Tony were wrong. <sigh> I used my suit jacket as a basis, and ...

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I'd go back to Tony. If you try something and it doesn't work, you're out of luck getting satisfaction from the maker. Regards! Michaelson Thanks, I just got off the phone with him. I ideally wanted to avoid that, since we used the measurements I took from my suit jacket, and they (of course, with ...

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Question for people that are smarter than me. :) I got my TN jacket today, and it's not a perfect fit. Close, but not there. I may have to go back to Tony and see what can be done. I feel bad doing that, because we went off my measurements. (I swear, I just have the worst luck ordering jackets. 3 ja...

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Demaroth, I think it's an issue that should be addressed BEFORE the problem arises. The jacket STILL has his signature in it. Maybe folks placing orders now can ask Tony about this. The label without the leather backing will be fine. It's just the leather backing is folded over, so it's a good 1/8 ...

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I'm wondering if Tony will change one thing about the way he finishes these jackets?,....the big leather patch that is under the "Tony Nowak Original" label. I've noticed that you can see (and feel) the leather patch through the outside of the jacket. As you can see here, it's not a probl...

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I like how none of the photos are of the actual jacket itself. There's a few photos from KotCS and then the super-small "online store" image, but no actual jacket.

- John

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Initial order on May 22nd, he called to confirm measurements and start work on June 12th; still awaiting tracking info/jacket. He didn't give an ETA, and I didn't ask. I figured I'd let the guy work.

- John

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Can't wait to see some of those pics. And give me a break about "ruining" the value of the jacket with an inscription. That is so subjective. Besides, who would ever want to part with one of these beauties? And, if you really, really had to / wanted, you could probably have the inscriptio...

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Indiana Strones wrote:Hey guys, are you sure you like THIS????????

Well, some of us have purchased that jacket from Tony, so... Yep!

- John

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Anybody got a picture of one of these things? They sound pretty cool looking! Maybe on Tony's site? Shane Tony's site is... let's say "underdeveloped". For the fellow computer geeks out there, I'll just say he uses AOL for email. :P A few owners put up these Flickr photo galleries, though...

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Raiders and KotCS are neck and neck for me; I voted on KotCS just because I like the baggy look slightly more.

- John

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While nice, I personally think Tony's default is a bit wordy. I had mine changed to: John Heltsley # 013 / 777 Authentic INDY IV by Tony Nowak I also had him use the Gold on Black lining for mine, as I don't think it'll be obtrusive and I also love the photos I've seen of the INDY IV; it's done just...

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Happy Birthday, Tony! From one 13th-er to another, best wishes!

- John

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Hey, I was wondering what the turn around time on jackets are? Not that I am getting impatient cause it has only been a few weeks, but I was just wondering when to expect it. Thanks. Jim I ordered mine on the 22nd, and Tony's just started it. I've been very anxious myself, but he's doing them one a...

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Question for anyone that feels up to it... Tony called me yesterday afternoon and is just getting started on my jacket, and called me to confirm my size measurements. I thought I was good to go, but got a little worried, so I thought I'd check in with y'all. :) My suit jacket and old Wested are 21&q...

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Chewie Louie wrote:Ever since I got my Nowak, I've noticed that the A/C in my house works really well.

I didn't do it with my Wested when I got it, but I expect to be wearing my TN a lot, even with San Diego weather.

- John

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Best wishes to him, his family and friends. He'll be missed.

- John

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The compass is in my PRG80T Casio and the Nikon D70 in a padded camera bag as I don't dare bring it in a non-padded gas mask bag, yet. ;) I felt the same; I got around this by using a smaller-sized kitchen towel, folded into thirds length-wise to pad the bottom for me. It gives a good couple inches...

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* "A towel, it says, is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have. Partly it has great practical value - you can wrap it around you for warmth as you bound across the cold moons of Jaglan Beta; you can lie on it on the brilliant marble-sanded beaches of Santragi...

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I GIVE UP! How do you order a Tony Nowak jacket? Certainly not off of his website. Neither his e-mail or order form come up off the website, so someone please tell me how to order. Many Thanks Randall Give him a call - (310) 322-5565. He's great to deal with, and will talk your ear off if you let h...

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Someone recently posted their "black on black" inscription. Very subtle. What color did Kryptonite use for his inscription? Was it gold? It was very prominent, I thought. I think I'd like mine to be a bit subtle but I don't really want it to be "hard to read" either. I'm torn. :...

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rebelgtp wrote: Funny I have a similar load in one of my MK's
Nikon D40 with 70-300 lens
pens and sharpies
note pad
extra batteries and memroy
sometimes my creative Zen mp3 player.

It's kinda creepy how they're better camera bags than 99% of the ACTUAL camera bags out there, huh?

- John

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Mine also gets daily use.

Nikon D80 w/ 18-200VR Lens
Nikon SB-600 Flash
Pen
Moleskine notebook
(at times) iPod

- John

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I've had the WPG bag for about 3 or 4 years now, but started using it regularly as my camera bag about a year ago. Still holding up great, not a single problem. Although I need to replace the strap... still using the default WPG one cuz I've been lazy.

- John

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Photos of my new Nowak are now up. http://www.flickr.com/photos/27236920@N06/sets/72157605359194844 The jacket is too long on my arms and too tight around my fat waist, but that is my fault... I ordered HF's exact size. I did order a slightly different inside pocket inscription. (Check it out, and ...

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RNomura wrote:Hey!

I guess I can officially post in this thread now as I took possession of my Nowak this afternoon. She's a beauty! #666 with a blood red lining... J/K at least about the red lining.

Beautiful weathering and a solid build!

~Ron

Stop slacking and post some pics!

- John

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I found this auction link. It's not an auction, really, because it is a Buy It Now fixed price, so there's no chance of any of us running up the price. What do you think about this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Floto-Italian-Leather-Duffle-luggage-45_W0QQitemZ320254259333QQihZ011QQcategoryZ16085QQssPage...

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