VINTAGE WATCHES AND JEWELRY.

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Piaget 18K YG + WG man’s stylish medium size dress model ref 2035 circa 1984 with integral finely woven white and yellow gold bracelet. Featuring a 32mm diameter stylish round case with decorated bezel, with original lovely champagne dial with subtle raised pearl minute track and tapered gold hands, and with integral white and yellow gold bracelet with folding Piaget signed clasp.
A particularly fine example Rolex “Pre Daytona” Cosmograph s ref 6238 circa 1964. This is an especially lovely example of the precursor to the iconic Daytona models. Not as well known as any of the so called Daytona models, but far rarer, and in this condition, a standout timepiece on any wrist.
A stunning and sophisticated Cartier Paris 18K YG bracelet watch with narrow profile and back wind movement. Featuring a narrow rectangular shaped watch with cambre corners, original matte silver dial with Cartier Paris signature, black printed Roman figures and blued steel baton hands. With attached 18K YG heavy open link design bracelet of uniform width, no wider than the watch, each hinged link contoured on the back for a comfortable fit and matching in shape the rectangular cut corner design of the watch.
A minty and particularly stunning example Rolex 18K YG ref 1803 Day Date President circa 1973. This the full size man’s 36mm diameter model with acrylic crystal, 18K YG fluted bezel, and stunning original silver satin so called “Fat Boy” pie pan dial. The original dial is signed T SWISS T and features applied wide gold baton indexes and lovely lightly patina’d golden luminous dots. With original matching wide tritium lume gilt hands. We find that the silver dial color, in contrast to the much more common champagne color makes a subtle but noteworthy “bright” appearance to this model.
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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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GOLD WATCHES
Cartier Pasha automatic oversize 42mm case with wide smooth bezel, sapphire crystal, antique silver/parchment dial with blued steel kite shaped hands and oversize sweep seconds. With cabochon sapphire capped screw down canteen style crown. In minty condition complete with box and papers.
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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. The dial is in quite pristine condition with no discoloration, zoning, surface scratches or spotting and retains the original raised enamel Patek signature and the original silvered “pearl” recessed minute indexes.
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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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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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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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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Location

8441 Melrose Ave.
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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