VINTAGE WATCHES AND JEWELRY.

Open by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 11am-5pm.
Please call the store during business hours to book appointments (323) 653-0467 or email: info@WannaBuyAWatch.com

We are delighted to offer yet another great looking first generation sapphire crystal Submariner reference 16800 with stunning patina’d lume. You are probably familiar with the term pumpkin to refer to richly patina’d lume that takes on an orange tone. We are inclined to call the color of the lume on this model “caramel,” as the orange color of the lume is remarkably rich; think toffee, butterscotch, crėme brulé, or whatever flavor or imagery you favor!
We feature an extensive selection of the most popular Vintage Omega Watches models including Seamasters, Speedmaters, Constellations, Omega dress models in steel, yellow and rose gold, and countless variations of vintage Omega chronographs, from the early Seamasters, to the classic and best selling vintage and preowned variations of the Omega Man on the Moon Speedmaster models.
Rolex Cellini 18K YG King Midas ref# 3580 circa 1972. A distinctive and dramatic asymmetrical heavy gold model owing its design to none other than Gerald Genta of Royal Oak, Nautilus, and Pasha fame. Featuring a 28mm wide case with horizontal brushed finish, segmented hinged link design, and with double fold butterfly deployant clasp. Powered by 17 jewel manual wind ultra thin caliber 650 movement. With unique domed saw tooth design crown. This is the 2nd generation of this famed model.
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. The chronograph pushers are functionally large, yet sleek.
A great looking man’s Rolex SS/18K YG Oyster Perpetual Date ref 15203 circa 1900. Featuring a 34mm diameter case with 18K YG smooth bezel, sapphire crystal, and stunning original blue dial with gold indexes and hands. Fitted with original Rolex SS/18K YG heavy Oyster bracelet.
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Our collection of vintage Cartier watches is abundant. When it comes to jewelry and watches, Cartier is one of the most distinguished brands in the world. Cartier is an internationally recognized and trusted name–when you own a Cartier jewelry piece or a Cartier watch, you know it’s a quality piece.
An exceptional and striking example sector dial Vacheron & Constantin man’s open face pocket watch circa 1932-1934. Featuring a 44mm diameter heavy snap back industrial design case with brushed and polished edges.
beauty and allure
POCKET WATCHES
A great looking and very late production vintage Rolex 1675 GMT with original box and papers sold new in 1980.
most sought-after gift
Watches w/Box and Papers
stunning time keepers
Chronographs

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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.
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Explore the True North Watch Collection - Starting at $245
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Audemars Piguet 18K yellow gold medium size dress model, circa 1980’s. A stunning design manual wind man’s model with wide textured bezel, cream color subtly textured dial, sapphire crystal, signed knurled AP crown, and with integral brick link bracelet with fine matching textured pattern.
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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.

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“…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

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8441 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, 90069

Our shop is now open 3 days a week, by APPOINTMENT ONLY,
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 11-5.

(323) 653-0467

info@wannabuyawatch.com

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Location

8441 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, 90069

Hours

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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TRUSTED RESELLER SINCE 2008
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We'll contact you when this watch or a similar one becomes available.

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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