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| January 2006 Fineliving.com View the article about WBAW? on www.fineliving.com. |
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| March 2003 Watchfinder.net Watchfinder.net a very popular watch enthusiast site, interview with Ken Jacobs, owner of WBAW? Read Ken’s thoughtful comments on his watch and antique diamond ring business and the managing of a “click and mortar” combination internet and retail business. |
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| March 2003 Boulevard Magazine A tribute to Wanna Buy a Watch's remarkable 20 year presence and impact on the popular Melrose Avenue shopping district of Los Angeles. |
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| August
2002 Instore Magazine America's Coolest Stores WBAW? has just been selected one of the top 3 jewelry stores in America, by the editors of InStore Magazine, a professional trade publication for the jewelry industry. |
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Gayot Guide: The Best of Los Angeles & Southern California 2001 The popular annual guide to Los Angeles for long-time residents and first-time vistors. The book has over 1700 reviews and gives and gives WBAW? high accolades! |
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| GQ Magazine During the earlier days of the vintage wristwatch collecting phenomenon, WBAW? was featured exclusively in an article in GQ magazine, later reprinted and appearing in Eastern Airlines in flight magazine. Ken Jacobs spoke about the recent explosion in popularity of vintage American and Swiss watches . Excerpts and shop photos during the interview are included below. Ironically, a younger Nicholas Cage can be seen browsing the selection at WBAW? during the interview. |
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the Boulevard Editorial A local guide to interesting and unusual shopping venues in the Los Angeles area, On the boulevard has written some high praise for the WBAW? selection of antique platinum diamond rings and fine vintage watches. Magazine Publisher and music producer extraordiniare, Raspin Stewart, has helped get the word out about the exceptional selection at WBAW? |
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| Eastern
Airlines Review During the earlier days of the vintage wristwatch collecting phenomenon, Eastern Airlines in flight magazine reprinted an article featuring WBAW? and the vintage watch market. Ken Jacobs spoke about the recent explosion in popularity of vintage American and Swiss watches . Excerpts and shop photos during the interview are included below. Ironically, a younger Nicholas Cage can be seen browsing the selection at WBAW? during the interview. |
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the Boulevard Magazine, Bridal Feature The beautiful “stack of rings” photo has been featured in several publications to adorn their bridal issues. At the right is the bridal feature appearing in On the Boulevard, a popular local LA guide. |
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Additional Quotes
Lucky Magazine Collectibles Channel "Treasures in the Home" “Alan Mendelson’s Channel 7 “Best Buys” Television Show
Currently, or over the years, WBAW? images and products have been featured in advertising in the following LA area or national publications: Angeleno |
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Watches | Rings | Jewels | Collectibles |
Wanna Buy a Watch? specializes in the finest vintage and contemporary watches, antique platinum diamond engagement rings, antique and classic wedding bands for men and women. We are specialists in collectible Rolex watches. We are authorized dealers for Hamilton and Dubey & Schaldenbrand watches. We are conveniently located at 8465 Melrose Avenue just east of La Cienega, in the heart of West Hollywood in Los Angeles. Please feel free to browse our catalogs or visit our store in Los Angeles. Our store hours are located on the "Contact Us" page.
