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The Ultimate Guide to Oris Watches

The Ultimate Guide to Oris Watches

As seasoned experts and connoisseurs of luxury timepieces, we’re thrilled to present an in-depth exploration of a...

The History of Oris Watches

The History of Oris Watches

Luxury watches are just fascinating, aren’t they? If you’re even slightly into horology, you’ve likely heard of...

Omega Seamaster Ultimate Buying Guide

Omega Seamaster Ultimate Buying Guide

The world of horology is teeming with iconic collections, yet few can claim the widespread recognition and...

History and Heritage of Omega Watches

History and Heritage of Omega Watches

The story of Omega begins in 1848, when an ambitious 23-year-old named Louis Brandt opened a small...

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Bob’s Watches is the World’s First and only Pre-Owned Rolex Exchange where consumers can buy, sell, and trade vintage and used Rolex watches at true fair market value. We openly publish the current buy and sell values for each Rolex model allowing us to serve as an online marketplace for buyers and sellers looking, quite simply, to get the best deal.

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Resources

The Ultimate Guide to Oris Watches

The Ultimate Guide to Oris Watches

As seasoned experts and connoisseurs of luxury timepieces, we’re thrilled to present an in-depth exploration of a...

Domino’s Rolex Air-King Watches: Everything You Need to Know

Domino’s Rolex Air-King Watches: Everything You Need to Know

Those familiar with the Rolex Air-King collection have likely browsed plenty of popular models. While a number...

Cartier Santos 100 Ultimate Buying Guide

Cartier Santos 100 Ultimate Buying Guide

Most people familiar with Cartier watches have heard of the Cartier Santos watches. The Santos line began...

Cartier Watch Serial Numbers Guide

Cartier Watch Serial Numbers Guide

Equally famous for its wristwatches as it is for its jewelry, Cartier is easily one of the...

Rolex White Face Watches Buying Guide

Rolex White Face Watches Buying Guide

It might feel like spring is around the corner – or that it should be, at least....

3 Favorite White Dial Rolex Watches

3 Favorite White Dial Rolex Watches

Talking about Rolex white face dials never seems to get old.  It’s one of those things that...

Hot Watches To Pack For Your Warm Winter Getaway

Hot Watches To Pack For Your Warm Winter Getaway

The weather’s cold up here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means it’s just about time to head...

Do Tudor Watches Hold Their Value and Are They a Good Investment?

Do Tudor Watches Hold Their Value and Are They a Good Investment?

At Bob’s Watches, we understand that most things don’t hold their value. A brand-new car instantly loses...

Finance Your Rolex Just in Time for the Holidays

Finance Your Rolex Just in Time for the Holidays

With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, we are in the swing of...

Queen Elizabeth II Watch Collection

Queen Elizabeth II Watch Collection

The Royal family has a staggering net worth of around $28 billion, with the Queen once estimated...

Watch 101

The History of Cartier Watches

The History of Cartier Watches

In the illustrious world of fine watchmaking, the luxury watch brand Cartier stands as a beacon of...

History and Heritage of Omega Watches

History and Heritage of Omega Watches

The story of Omega begins in 1848, when an ambitious 23-year-old named Louis Brandt opened a small...

The Intriguing Allure: Why a Used Rolex Outshines Its New Counterpart 

The Intriguing Allure: Why a Used Rolex Outshines Its New Counterpart 

In the world of luxury timepieces, few brands command as much respect and admiration as Rolex. Its...

Rolex Submariner: Official Dial Guide

Rolex Submariner: Official Dial Guide

The Rolex Submariner has been in production since 1953. In a tireless quest for perfection, the celebrated...

Oris Watches: Frequently Asked Questions Answered

Oris Watches: Frequently Asked Questions Answered

No luxury watch can exactly be considered “cheap” but there are certainly some that are more affordable...

Rolex Datejust vs. Rolex Date

Rolex Datejust vs. Rolex Date

Due to their similar names, near-identical style, and matching functionality, there is often some confusion surrounding the...

Buying Guides

Omega Seamaster Ultimate Buying Guide

Omega Seamaster Ultimate Buying Guide

The world of horology is teeming with iconic collections, yet few can claim the widespread recognition and...

Father’s Day Luxury Watches Ultimate Gift Guide

Father’s Day Luxury Watches Ultimate Gift Guide

Sometimes it can be a struggle to think of the perfect gift to give the man in...

Graduation Gift Guide – Luxury Watches Edition

Graduation Gift Guide – Luxury Watches Edition

Graduation is an important occasion in a person’s life, as it represents the end of one era...

Vintage Rolex Watches For New Collectors, $10,000 & Under

Vintage Rolex Watches For New Collectors, $10,000 & Under

For newer collectors, the mere thought of getting into vintage Rolex watches may be intimidating. Not only...

Omega Ploprof Ultimate Buying Guide

Omega Ploprof Ultimate Buying Guide

Omega is known to be one of the absolute best Swiss watch companies of all time. For...

Rolex Valentine’s Day Buying Guide

Rolex Valentine’s Day Buying Guide

Forget the chocolates – this year, celebrate romance with some wrist candy! This Valentine’s Day, give that...

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Rolex Daytona 116509 Ultimate Buying Guide

Rolex Daytona 116509 Ultimate Buying Guide

The Rolex Daytona ref. 116509 is one of the brand’s most impressive chronographs to date. Part of...

Vintage Rolex Submariner 5508 History

Vintage Rolex Submariner 5508 History

When it comes to vintage Rolex, it is the tiny, almost undetectable differences that account for thousands,...

Vintage Rolex Date 1530 Ultimate Buying Guide

Vintage Rolex Date 1530 Ultimate Buying Guide

We would forgive you if you mistook the Rolex 1530 for the OysterQuartz. The OysterQuartz is, perhaps, one...

Blue Rolex Submariner Watches – Ultimate Review and Buying Guide

Blue Rolex Submariner Watches – Ultimate Review and Buying Guide

If Rolex had only ever made one model of watch, chances are they still would have had...

Vintage Rolex 5512 Submariner Watch Ultimate Guide

Vintage Rolex 5512 Submariner Watch Ultimate Guide

In our latest installment of The Minute Details series—where we examine the seemingly small differences that make...

Oris Big Crown ProPilot Watch Ultimate Buying Guide

Oris Big Crown ProPilot Watch Ultimate Buying Guide

You could look for a long time and not find any Swiss watch brand offering better value...

Rolex Info

Unleash Timeless Elegance: The Ultra-Rare Rolex Daytona Paul Newman 6241

Unleash Timeless Elegance: The Ultra-Rare Rolex Daytona Paul Newman 6241

Welcome to the realm of horological enchantment, where history converges with luxury, and time transcends ordinary boundaries....

3 Great Vintage Watches To Start Building Your Collection

3 Great Vintage Watches To Start Building Your Collection

Starting a vintage Rolex collection can sometimes be a bit daunting. When you start off, it’s hard...

Rolex Dials – A Guide To The Most Sought-After & Unique Pieces

Rolex Dials – A Guide To The Most Sought-After & Unique Pieces

The dial is the most eye-catching part of the watch and makes up its spirit and personality....

Where Are Rolex Watches Made?

Where Are Rolex Watches Made?

Rolex watches have long been a marker of luxury and status. The internationally renowned watch brand’s reputation...

Vintage Rolex Explorer II 16550

Vintage Rolex Explorer II 16550

Like the other tool watches in the Rolex catalog, the Explorer II was born out of necessity...

Mother of Pearl Rolex Ultimate Buying Guide

Mother of Pearl Rolex Ultimate Buying Guide

For over a century, the Rolex brand has been creating some of the world’s most luxurious and...

Rolex News

Rolex Releases Le Mans Daytona Reference 126529LN Anniversary Edition

Rolex Releases Le Mans Daytona Reference 126529LN Anniversary Edition

In a surprising mid-year drop, Rolex announced a white gold Daytona created specifically for the 100th anniversary...

The Rolex Milgauss Is Now Discontinued

The Rolex Milgauss Is Now Discontinued

Has the Rolex Milgauss been discontinued? The short answer is, yes it has. Introduced in the mid-1950s...

2023 Reactions to Top Watches & Wonders Releases

2023 Reactions to Top Watches & Wonders Releases

Watches and Wonders 2023 is off to an exciting start in Geneva, Switzerland.  Dozens of the industry’s...

Watches & Wonders Top Brand Releases and Popular Trends

Watches & Wonders Top Brand Releases and Popular Trends

Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023 is quickly becoming the most important event of the year for watchmaking,...

Rolex Watches & Wonders Biggest Releases & Discontinued Models

Rolex Watches & Wonders Biggest Releases & Discontinued Models

It’s that time of year when we finally get to see all the new releases from Rolex...

Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023: Rolex, Tudor, Patek & More Brands Revealed

Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023: Rolex, Tudor, Patek & More Brands Revealed

Spring is an exciting season for watch collecting because it marks the time of year when many...

SELL Your Luxury Watch

If you are looking for the best place to sell your Rolex or how to find the value or worth of your used Rolex watch, turn to the experts here for a free no obligation evaluation.

Events

Memorial Day Watches: Rolex in Red, White & Blue

Memorial Day Watches: Rolex in Red, White & Blue

If you have been waiting for the right time to purchase your next luxury watch, there isn’t...

An Evening of Watches, Wheels, and Whiskey Hosted by Bob’s Watches

An Evening of Watches, Wheels, and Whiskey Hosted by Bob’s Watches

The Southern California sun set on the charming Oris Airstream as watch collectors gathered at the Marconi Automotive Museum to enjoy...

Motorcar Cavalcade Concours d’Elegance

Motorcar Cavalcade Concours d’Elegance

Famous for its glamorous vibe, vibrant scene, and lavish living, few cities in the country are as...

Best Women’s Watches for Investing: Rolex Stella Dials – Exclusive Retail Partnership with Goop

Best Women’s Watches for Investing: Rolex Stella Dials – Exclusive Retail Partnership with Goop

Bob’s Watches collaborated with Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand, Goop, to bring you a remarkable collection of one-of-a-kind...

Rolex Paris Masters 2021

Rolex Paris Masters 2021

The Rolex Paris Masters tournament is one of the most popular indoor professional tennis events held annually....

Rolex Golf Ambassadors and Their Watches

Rolex Golf Ambassadors and Their Watches

Today marks the first day of the three days of practice rounds prior to the start of...

New Releases

New Audemars Piguet Releases

New Audemars Piguet Releases

The folks at Audemars Piguet have were busy when they created this stunning timepiece. Keep on reading...

New Patek Philippe Releases

New Patek Philippe Releases

Christmas came early for high-end watch enthusiasts with renowned watchmaker Patek Philippe dropping eight new watch models...

Rolex Rainbow Daytona Ultimate Buying Guide

Rolex Rainbow Daytona Ultimate Buying Guide

Aside from the usual seriousness to roll out of the house of Rolex, the brand is not...

About The Rolex Lady-Datejust 28

About The Rolex Lady-Datejust 28

Similar to what Rolex did with the men's Datejust 41, the brand also introduced white metal versions...

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tokyo 2020 Watches – Two Sizes in 18k Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tokyo 2020 Watches – Two Sizes in 18k Yellow Gold

Omega’s history as the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games dates all the way back to 1932...

New Omega Watch Models for 2021

New Omega Watch Models for 2021

Just ahead of Watches and Wonders, Omega has announced a number of new releases for 2021. The...

Comparisons

Submariner vs Seamaster: The Ultimate Buying Guide

Submariner vs Seamaster: The Ultimate Buying Guide

If you’re shopping around for a luxury diving watch, you would have no doubt heard of the...

Breitling vs. Omega – Full Brand Comparison

Breitling vs. Omega – Full Brand Comparison

When it comes to Swiss watches, it’s only natural to compare Breitling and Omega. Both watches have...

Omega Seamaster 300m vs Rolex Submariner

Omega Seamaster 300m vs Rolex Submariner

When it comes to diver watches, the pre-owned Omega Seamaster 300m and Rolex Submariner are notable mentions....

Modern vs Vintage Comparison – Rolex Submariner Date

Modern vs Vintage Comparison – Rolex Submariner Date

While the Rolex Submariner itself was first introduced in 1953, it didn’t actually gain a date display...

Rolex Batman vs. Rolex Coke GMT-Master II Comparison

Rolex Batman vs. Rolex Coke GMT-Master II Comparison

In case you somehow didn’t know, the Rolex Batman is the blue and black Rolex GMT-Master II...

Rolex Daytona – Modern vs. Vintage Comparison Guide

Rolex Daytona – Modern vs. Vintage Comparison Guide

Over the years, the classic stainless steel Rolex Daytona has slowly evolved, but when it first appeared...