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Ken Jacobs shares the story behind Wanna Buy a Watch?
Episode 53
Thursday, 13 November, 2025
Join John Reardon for an entertaining ride with Ken Jacobs,founder of Wanna Buy A Watch? Ken describes his fascinating journey from becoming a clinical psychologist to founding one of the most beloved vintage watch stores in the USA, located on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. A pioneering dealerof vintage watches for over 40 years, Ken shares stories of how he introduced generations of new watch collectors. He even shares highlights from his ‘list’ of celebrities that he has helped over the decades find vintage watches that they love. His store has become something of an institution and a must-visit for collectors of all levels looking for something different. His energy and passion for vintage watches are infectious, and we invite you to sit back and enjoy this lively podcast.If you would like to learn more about Wanna Buy A Watch visit wannabuyawatch.comTo learn more about Ken's son Benny Isaac Jacobs-Schwartz's guided bird tours go to: https://birdsbybijs.com/Shop for your favorite watches at the Collectability Shop: https://collectability.com/shop/ Learn more about Collectability on our website: https://collectability.com Follow us on Instagram for regular updates: https://www.instagram.com/collectabilityllc/ Listen, like and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/Collectability





