So, You Want To Buy a Watch?

Los Angeles, often regarded as the epicenter of glamour and luxury, boasts a thriving market for those in pursuit of high-end timepieces. If you're a connoisseur of luxury watches or simply someone with an appreciation for the artistry and precision behind these horological masterpieces, you've come to the right place. In this vibrant and diverse city, you'll discover a plethora of options for acquiring your dream luxury watch. Los Angeles, with its upscale boutiques, renowned jewelers, and exclusive watch dealerships, is a haven for watch enthusiasts seeking to find the perfect blend of elegance and functionality.

Join us as we embark on a journey through our favorite spots to explore and acquire the world's finest timepieces, ensuring that your luxury watch shopping experience in the City of Angels is nothing short of extraordinary.

1. Wanna Buy a Watch? in West Hollywood. We share this favorite place to find a vintage or pre-owned luxury watch with Alton Brown. They have been in the business since the 1980s and offer a carefully curated selection of high-end pieces. Whether you’re shopping for your first luxury watch or are an avid collector, you’ll have a ‘great time’ finding the perfect piece at Wanna Buy a Watch?

8465 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood. Open by appointment only. Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 11am-5pm.

2. Westime. Family-owned since 1987, Westime carries an extensive collection of watches – from classic options to limited edition pieces – from famous brands like Richard Mille and Omega. Westime also has the unique distinction of being one of the few American retailers to carry watches from independent watchmakers like Urwerk and Fiona Kruger.

216 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills. Mon-Sat: 10am - 6pm, Sunday: 12pm - 5pm

3. Feldmar Watch Company. Feldmar Watch Company is a store with watches for general consumers and watch enthusiasts. They host collections from brands like Blancpain, Omega and TAG Heuer, and also accept trade-ins, so they have a wide variety of pre-owned watches to choose from. Feldmar’s knowledgeable associates can assist you in finding the perfect timepiece, as they have for four generations.

9000 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles. Monday – Friday 10a-5p, Saturday 11a-5p, Appointments Encouraged

4. Second Time Around Watch Company has specialized in vintage luxury watches since 1976. Their collection includes luxury brands like Rolex, Cartier and Patek Phillipe. Pieces are serviced by their in-house team of watchmakers, and each watch contains 100% authentic parts and comes with a 2-year guarantee.

160 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5:30pm

5. Essential Watches of Beverly Hills. If you like to shop online, this is the place. The roots of this company can be traced back to 1991, the year Essential Watches founder Seth Grossman launched "Global Trading" at the age of 16, selling watches on eBay. In 2005, they launched their ecommerce site and have an outstanding, up-to-date website. Don't let that stop you from going to their showroom where you will find high-grade, luxury timepieces that are in current production, discontinued, and vintage.

9601 Wilshire Blvd Lobby Level # 120, Beverly Hills. Call for an appointment.