Southwest Silver Collection
“Named by Wrist Enthusiast as a go-to specialist and trusted destination for sourcing top-tier vintage Rolex timepieces in premium condition for under $10,000.”
“Los Angeles legend Ken Jacobs and Wanna Buy A Watch? featured in Unpolished Watches by Tony Traina as a top destination for rare vintage Sinn tool watches.”
OUR LATEST VINTAGE WATCHES ADDITIONS
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Rolex Datejust ref 16030 White Buckley Dial circa 1982 Exceptional!
$8,950.00 SKU: 72914 -
Rolex Datejust ref 1630 SS & 14K YG Automatic circa 1976
$11,500.00 SKU: 72652 -
Rolex Explorer 1 ref# 114270 circa 2000 Box & Tags
$7,950.00 SKU: 70259 -
Lady Rolex “Chameleon” Dress Watch 14K WG circa 1983 Full Set!
$4,250.00 SKU: 72854 -
Rolex Daytona ref 116520 Stainless Steel “APH” Box & Papers circa 2014
$26,500.00 SKU: 73074 -
Cartier Lady’s Vermeil Tank Louis ref 1613 circa 2010s
$3,150.00 SKU: 72372 -
Vintage Lord Elgin 14K YG Moderne circa 1950s
$2,850.00 SKU: 72718 -
Lady’s Cartier Santos SS/18K YG Automatic Bracelet circa 1980’s
$5,450.00 SKU: 70981 -
Cartier Santos Ronde SS/18K YG Man’s ref 1551 circa 2000
$4,500.00 SKU: 72928 -
Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual ref 6567 circa 1959 Box & Chronometer Papers !
$8,500.00 SKU: 70954 -
Cartier Tank Solo Ltd Ed “Orange” W1019455 circa 2010s Papers
$3,950.00 SKU: 72229 -
Patek Philippe ref 3919G Hobnail Bezel 18K WG circa 1990’s
$13,950.00 SKU: 72860 -
Rolex SS GMT-Master II ref 116710 BLNR “Batman” circa 2019 Box & Card
$17,850.00 SKU: 73072 -
Longines Modernist Design Dress Model circa 1950’s
$1,450.00 SKU: 72838 -
Cartier Santos Ronde SS Man’s Automatic ref 1920-1 circa 2000
$4,350.00 SKU: 72994 -
Lady Rolex Datejust SS/18K YG ref# 69173 circa 1989 with Papers
$6,750.00 SKU: 72766 -
Rolex Datejust ref 1603 Tropical Blue Pie Pan Dial circa 1970
$6,450.00 SKU: 71671 -
Wittnauer Diver’s Super Compressor SS Quick Set Date circa 1960’s
$2,650.00 SKU: 49517 -
Rolex Early Oyster Perpetual Date ref 6530 Roulette circa 1955
$14,500.00 SKU: 72841 -
Rolex Datejust ref 16233 SS/18K YG circa 1996 MINT!
$8,150.00 SKU: 72929 -
Tudor Stainless Steel Mini-Sub ref 73090 circa 1990 “Unpolished”
$4,150.00 SKU: 72262 -
Rolex Datejust “36” SS/18K WG ref # 116234 Silver Diamond Set Jubilee Dial circa 2010
$10,500.00 SKU: 72997 -
Rolex Datejust ref# 1601 SS/14K WG Tropical Dial circa 1961
$6,950.00 SKU: 71135 -
Cartier Mini Baignoire 18K YG ref 2368 circa 2025 w/ Box
$8,650.00 SKU: 72913 -
Rolex Submariner ref 114060 40mm circa 2012+
$11,500.00 SKU: 72996
THE BLOG: KEN’S MUSINGS, EVENTS, AND NEWS
Ken Jacobs has a passion for vintage watches, and it shows. Read the blog to learn what others are saying about Wanna Buy A Watch? and Ken’s outstanding collection of vintage watches.
Whether you are a very knowledgeable collector, or aspire to buy your first Vintage Cartier watch, or Vintage Rolex watch, or any pre-owned luxury watch, Ken is happy to assist you in buying a used watch, and his experienced and knowledgeable staff will educate you to help you select a vintage watch that is right for you.
“…One of the best dealers of vintage watches across the world”
— Luxury Magazine-THE ULTIMATE LUXURY GUIDE
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.
OUR Fashionable NEIGHBORHOOD
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
