VINTAGE WATCHES AND JEWELRY.

We are extending our holiday sales promotion.
Items Over $1K, we are offering a $100 discount. Use coupon code “BF100”  at check out
Items Over $5K, we are offering a $200 discount.Use coupon code “BF200” at check out
Items listed at 10K or more, we are offering a $250 discount. Use coupon code “BF250” at check out

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Please call the store during business hours to book appointments (323) 653-0467 or email: info@WannaBuyAWatch.com

A rare and magnificent early ref 6309 SS/14K YG Rolex Turnograph. Featuring a 36mm diameter case with unpolished and sharp deeply engraved elapsed time minutes bezel, entirely original patina’d original dial with arrow head shaped indexes, tapered dauphine hands, red printed Datejust, and with red and black roulette date wheel. Complete with excellent condition matching 1957 date code Rolex rolled link Jubilee bracelet with original clasp.
An impressive robust design Patek Philippe 18K YG dress model ref# 2428 circa 1948. Featuring a large 35 x 45mm heavy snap back case with wide extended stepped lugs. With lovely original matte silver dial with applied gold baton indexes, tapered sword hands, and oversized subseconds bit.
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Featuring a scarce and fabulous looking 18K rose gold ref 2606 Cartier Baignoire Allongée. Featuring a long and slender 22 x 47 mm oval shaped case with curved caseback. With a beautifully executed matte silver guilloche dial, blued steel hands, and cabachon sapphire crown. Powered by battery powered quartz movement. Fitted with its original matte black kidskin leather Cartier signed strap and 18K PG Cartier tang buckle.

Most sought-after gift - Watches w/box and papers

Exceptional condition man’s large size Cartier Santos de Cartierref # 4072 stainless steel and 18K circa 2020. Featuring a 40mm diameter Galbé style ergonomically curved back case, with curved sapphire crystal and curved links to conform to the wrist.
Exceptional condition man’s large size Cartier Santos de Cartier
A tremendous example Audemars Piguet 18K YG Royal Oak 4100BA circa 1980s. The Royal Oak was originally billed as “a tribute to steel.” Well, this example is a tribute to yellow gold, but also a tribute to luxury, success, and style. This is not a watch for the timid.
A tremendous example Audemars Piguet 18K YG Royal Oak 4100BA circa 1980s.
Rolex 18K YG Day Date President ref# 18238 T2 serial # circa 1997 in especially minty condition with a scarce white enamel dial with heavy Roman applied figures.
Rolex 18K YG Day Date President ref# 18238.
Cartier Santos Galbe XL ref#2823 stainless steel circa 2012. 34.5 mm diameter ergonomically curved case back , self winding movement with sweep seconds and date.
Cartier Santos Galbe XL ref#2823 stainless steel circa 2012. 34.5 mm diameter.
A super mint condition preowned Rolex SS Datejust 41 ref# 126300 random serial # complete with box and papers dated 2023. Featuring new style large 41mm Oyster case with wide dome bezel, sapphire crystal, popular blue dial with heavy Roman indexes and broad baton hands.
A super mint condition preowned Rolex SS Datejust 41.
A great looking and very late production vintage Rolex 1675 GMT with original box and papers sold new in 1980. Featuring a beautiful original matte black Mark V dial with richly patina’d wheat color luminous tritium indexes and matching untouched tritium hour, minute, and 24 hour hands. With acrylic cyclops crystal, and nicely faded red and blue “Pepsi” bezel.
A great looking and very late production vintage Rolex 1675 GMT.
A stunning and mint condition preowned Audemars Piguet Titanium Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph ref 2640010 circa 2020. Featuring a robust 44mm case, brilliant grey baton dial, date function, and contrasting dark blue sub-dials. The Offshore accentuates the patented octagon bezel and 8 exposed screws.
A stunning and mint condition preowned Audemars Piguet Titanium Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph circa 2020.
An especially fine and stunning example Rolex Lady President ref 69238 circa 1995 with factory set diamond lugs and pyramid dial. Featuring a 27mm 18K yellow gold case with fluted bezel and sapphire crystal. With beautiful condition silver “pyramid” textured dial with applied gold Roman figures and gold baton hands.
An especially fine and stunning example Rolex Lady President.
Cartier Man’s SS/18K YG Tank Francaise automatic ref 2302 circa 2000’s complete with box and booklets.
Cartier Man’s SS/18K YG Tank Francaise automatic complete with box and booklets.
A fine condition lady Rolex Datejust ref 69173 SS & 18K YG circa 1991. Featuring a 26mm stainless steel case with 18K YG fluted bezel, sapphire crystal, and with more recent black “pyramid” no lume dial and matching gold no lume baton hands. Powered by self winding caliber 2135 movement with sweep seconds and quick set date.
A fine condition lady Rolex Datejust SS & 18K YG circa 1991.
A fine condition Patek Philippe “Jumbo” Aquanaut ref 5167A-001 circa 2014. An incredibly desirable and sought after luxury sport model from one of the most prestigious watch brands in the world. Measuring at 40mm and only 8mm thick, the stainless steel case wears fantastically well.
A fine condition Patek Philippe “Jumbo” Aquanaut.
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Vintage Lecoultre dress models include some of the most elaborate and sought-after of case designs and dial treatments. We are strong advocates of the Lecoultre brand and feature the most desirable models from their many decades of wristwatch production
iscover our vintage watches for women. In today’s modern world, we don’t believe in watches for men and women; instead, we have vintage and modern watches for the people who appreciate them. Here, we’re featuring modern and vintage designs from prestigious, reputable watchmakers, including Rolex, Cartier, Patek Phillippe, and more, that are perfect for today’s modern women.
Longines is a Switzerland-based watch making company, renowned for its luxury watches in the market. This brand has enjoyed a privileged position among watch lovers, for more than two centuries. Aviator watches of Longines have worldwide popularity.
Explore our selection of Vintage Tudor Watches, Tudor Oyster Big Black, Snowflake, Submariner, Heritage Black Bay, Tiger and contemporary pre-owned Tudor watches. Tudor offers a more affordable watch than Rolex while maintaining Rolex-like quality. The first Tudor watches produced in the 1920s and 1930s bore a Tudor signature on the dial, with the horizontal bar of the T lengthened above the other letters; on some rare pieces, the name Rolex also appears.
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A tremendous example Audemars Piguet 18K YG Royal Oak 4100BA circa 1980s. The Royal Oak was originally billed as “a tribute to steel.” Well, this example is a tribute to yellow gold, but also a tribute to luxury, success, and style. This is not a watch for the timid. When you open the hidden folding clasp and slide this mighty timepiece on your wrist, you are making a statement.
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Wanna Buy A Watch? specializes in the finest Swiss and American vintage watches. Swiss brands include Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Breitling, Vacheron & Constantin, Jaeger Lecoultre, Audemars Piguet, Movado, Omega, Eterna, Favre Leuba, Tissot, Longines, IWC, Tudor and many others. American brands include Waltham, Hamilton, Lord Elgin, Bulova, Benrus, Illinois, and Gruen. We have one of the largest inventories of vintage Rolex and Tudor collectible watches, including Rolex Daytona, Rolex Submariner, Rolex Explorer, Rolex Milgauss, Rolex Paul Newman, Tudor Submariner, Tudor Monte Carlo. We feature a vast selection of the most distinctive vintage watches fully restored and guaranteed to give you excellent service and piece of mind.

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We have been located on Melrose Ave in West Hollywood’s very popular La Cienega and Melrose Ave design and fashion district for the last 17 years. We have the pleasure and luxury of being surrounded by countless distinguished purveyors of interior design, men’s and women’s fashion, as well as popular cafes and restaurants. When you come to see us, not only will you be able to see and try on our watches, but you will also be able to visit well known Melrose Ave destinations such as Fred Segal, Paul Smith, Theory, Vivienne Westwood, Urth Cafe others. And just a block away is ultra chic Melrose Place with many exclusive shops such as Chloe, The Row, and the must visit Alfred’s Coffee.

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SCHEDULE & APPOINTMENTS

Until further notice, we are open by appointment only, 3 days a week, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 11-5.
We are closed Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
To make an appointment please email info@WannaBuyAWatch.com or call the shop during business hours. Tel. 323 653-0467

8441 Melrose Ave,
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Tel. 323 653-0467

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West Hollywood, 90069

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West Hollywood, 90069

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Until further notice, our shop is open 3 days a week, by APPOINTMENT ONLY,

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 11am-5pm.

(closed Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun)

Contact

(323) 653-0467

info@wannabuyawatch.com

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Rolex Serial Numbers and Clasp Codes

Rolex Serial Numbers

Rolex Production Year Serial Number
2010 G
2009 V
2008 M OR V
2007 M OR Z
2006 D OR Z
2005 D
2005 F
2004 F
2003 F
2002 Y
2001 K OR Y
2000 K,000,001
2000 P,000,001
1999 A,000,001
1998 U,932,144
1997 U,000,001
1996 T,000,001
1995 W,000,001
1994 S,860,880
1993 S,000,001
1992 C,000,001
1991 N,000,001
1991 X,000,001
1990 E,000,001
1989 L,980,000
1988 R,598,200
1987 R,000,001
1987 9,400,000
1986 8,900,000
1985 8,614,000
1984 8,070,022
1983 7,400,000
1982 7,100,000
1981 6,520,870
1980 6,434,000
1979 5,737,030
1978 5,000,000
1977 5,008,000
1976 4,115,299
1975 3,862,196
1974 3,567,927
1973 3,200,268
1972 2,890,459
1971 2,589,295
1970 2,241,882
1969 1,900,000
1968 1,752,000
1967 1,538,435
1966 1,200,000
1965 1,100,000
1964 1,008,889
1963 824,000
1962 744,000
1961 643,153
1960 516,000
1959 399,453
1958 328,000
1957 224,000
1956 133,061
1955 97,000
1954 23,000
1953 855,726
1952 726,639
1951 709,249
1950
1949
1948 628,840
1947 529,163
1946 367,946
1945 302,459
1944 269,561
1943 230,878
1942 143,509
1941 106,047
1940 99,775
1939 71,224
1938 43,739
1937 40,920
1936 36,856
1935 34,336
1934 30,823
1933 29,562
1932 29,132
1931
1930 23,186
1929
1928 23,969
1927 20,190
1926 00,001
 

Rolex Clasp Codes

Bracelet CodeYear
A or VA1976
B or VB1977
C or VC1978
D or VD1979
E or VE1980
F or VF1981
G1982
H1983
I1984
J1985
K1986
L1987
M1988
N1989
O1990
P1991
Q1992
R1993
S1994
T or W1995
V1996
Z1997
U1998
X1999
AB2000
DE2001
DT2002
AD2003
CL2004
MA2005
OP2006
EO2007
PJ2008
LT2009
RS2010
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