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Something that Rolex has mastered is the ability to continually surprised its fans, and we like to think that Bob is their biggest fan! The new Rolex Explorer has definitely landed on our radar and we can’t wait to buy one of these Rolex’s. Usually we find people buy a Rolex for two reasons; they either use the world as their runway, like Rolex Fan- Victoria Beckham, or they utilize the Rolex’s original (some might call it more practical) purposes. Bob’s is a little bit of both, we enjoy the fashion Rolex provides but also love the historical aspect to Rolex as well. The story of how Rolex created the Explorer is really interesting;  it was invented to withstand extreme environment for the kind of person who seeks adventurer and the discovery of new worlds. Using a legendary chronometric design, the new Explorer is sleek, comes with a larger case and ready for a Bob like you to take it for a spin up your nearest mountain or across a rugged terrain. We are constantly getting requests to buy used Explorers for our inventory and have seen the demand for this watch- of almost any age sky rocket. Not only are we excited for the new models of Rolex, but Bob’s is also happy to announce that we just received over 20 used Rolex’s in our inventory! With our new variety of watches and out A+ customers service, its easier then ever to buy a used Rolex today.

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We love the very funny Haul Blog especially whenever it features our favorite vid-cast star Joey Mack, who recently learned a valuable lesson when it comes to purchasing a Rolex. Well- first let me preface this with a some back story- Joey isn’t exactly what you would call a “ladies man”, so naturally he goes to his dating advice guru, EliteBMW for tips on how to atrract more women in his life. EliteBMW simply tell Joey that he needs a expensive, attractive watch. Sweet Joey hands over his hard earned cash to EliteBMW and trusts that his friend will go find him an amazing Rolex… sounds easy enough, right? Wrong! Joey gets scammed, big time… he ends up with no watch, no money and lame wallet. Here lies the lesson Joey, don’t give some random person your money when you investing in something as important as a Rolex watch. What you should have done Mr. Mack, is found a trusted online dealer like Bob’s Watches, research their 1 year guarantee and their 100% authenticity policy and read their reviews. Their are millions of “Rolex Scams” out there and it’s important to protect yourself. So Joey, give Bob a call and we will get you a perfect Rolex that will for sure give EliteBMW some competion.

The most common question we get at Bob’s is, “How do I find the serial or model number on my Rolex?”. It’s easy! All you need is a push pin, your watch and a little patience. If you are a visual person or like video tutorials, be sure to check out are latest “how to Rolex” video that gives you step by step instruction on how to find these vital numbers. Knowing what the serial or model number is will help you sell your used Rolex and help appraisal the Rolex’s worth.

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The most common question we get at Bob’s Watches is, “How do I sell you my used Rolex Watch?” or “How are is the process of selling my Rolex to you?”. We know it is easy, but to show you how simple it all really is we made a one minute, full-proof 5 step video that shows you how to sell your Rolex to Bob.

Step 1: Call Bob, and Bob will give you a quote over the phone.

Step 2: Bob sends you an empty box for you to ship the Rolex back to Bob.

Step 3: Securely pack your Rolex in the box and send it back to Bob.

Step 4: Bob receives your Rolex, and gives you a free over the phone appraisal.

Step 5: Bob gives you the cash!

So Easy! Our goal is to make this whole process as pain free as possible.  For more information about how to buy or sell a used Rolex visit our How it Works page, or call us at 800-494-3708.

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Vintage Rolex

Some people see a Rolex watch like a fine wine, that just keep getting better with age. At Bob’s Watches the word “vintage” and Rolex go hand in hand. The Rolex classic design never goes out of style and they always retain their value. When you take care of your Rolex watch there is no length of time that it will be in fashion or of service to you (because as much as we tend to forget – Rolex serves a functional purpose), but  just like any other investment, a Rolex needs care and maintenance.

Some vintage Rolex’s are very hard to come by, that’s why Bob’s Watches acts as your personal broker in finding the best, most reliable and fashionable Rolex’s on the market. To put it simply: we do the work for you. It’s a gamble to buy watches on sites like EBay or Craigslist because you are risking the authenticity. Our watch’s are 100% real Rolex, so when you buy from us you can rest assured that we are giving you the best price (we even show you what we buy the Rolex for on our site) and that you are investing in the real thing.

If you have a vintage Rolex and want to sell your Rolex watch to Bob’s, give us a call or fill out this form and we will respond as soon as possible.

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Looking to buy or sell your used Rolex watch? You have come to the right place. Bob’s Watches is the home of the world’s first and only Rolex exchange where you can buy and sell pre-owned Rolex watches at market prices.

Chicago, Illinois is one of the biggest cities for buying and selling used Rolex watches and Bob’s Watches is proud to serve the Chicago area. If you are interesting in buying a Rolex from us, the process is simple, quick, and secure. First, you can browse our inventory looking to buy Rolex watches. Once you find the watch you want, if you have any more questions give us a call at 1(800)494-3708 or send us a message online and we’ll be glad to help. If you want any more pictures or a video we’d also be happy to oblige. Once you’re comfortable that this is the watch for you, you can place your order online with the assurance that Bob’s Watches has the highest level of internet security. You can pay for your order by credit card or by wire whichever is most convenient. If we receive your order my 3 P.M. PST we will ship your watch out that day and you will get it the next. If you order after said deadline we will ship the next day and you will get it the following day. We insure all our packages so there is no need to worry about your package being lost or stolen. At Bob’s Watches we truly work hard to make every customer’s experience a good one.

If you are looking to sell Rolex watches the process is just as simple and quick. Once you gather all the info you can about the watch (the model number will be especially helpful) you can call one of our expert Rolex technicians to assist you or you can simply fill out our online sell Rolex form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Whether you call us or we respond to you we will give you an estimate of what your watch will be worth based on current market prices. If you agree with our price you have two options you can either send us the watch right away or we can send you a box and packing materials to send the watch in, we recommend using USPS Express shipping. You can track your watch as it comes to us and within an hour of us receiving the watch we will give you a call with our exact price. If you still agree we will overnight you a check or wire the money into your bank account, if you don’t we will send the watch back with next day delivery no questions asked. We try to make the process as quick and easy and possible and if you have any questions feel free to give us a call. We buy and sell many watches from the Chicago area and some of our best customers live in the city. If you live in Chicago and are looking for a place to buy or sell Rolex watches Bob’s Watches is the place for you.

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All Rolex Prices at Bob's Watches

In addition to the Rolex prices we list on our site we have Rolex experts ready to take your call that will narrow down the estimated price on the site based on your watches condition as well as other variables not found on all watches such as diamond or mother of pearl (MOP) dials. If you give us a call at (800)494-3708 we’d be glad to give you an estimate on the price of your Rolex watch whether it is a Rolex Milgauss or a Rolex President. At Bob’s Watches we always put the customer first and we have no problem answering any questions you may have about selling us a Rolex or buying a Rolex from us. We stand behind all of our Rolex prices a hundred percent for watches in good condition, with all the links, and box and papers. Anything that needs to be repaired on the watch will be deducted, but also if the watch is above average condition we may add to your price.

The process of selling a watch to us is very simple no matter where you are located in the world. We are located in Huntington Beach, California (also known as Surf City), but buy watches from everywhere in the world. When you want to sell a watch to us you should follow these simple steps to get your money as quickly as possible. First you can either call us or submit our sell Rolex form online; once we receive this we will give you a call with your Rolex price estimate. If you agree with the price we will overnight you a mailer box to send your watch in. You can track this shipment as it comes to us. Once we receive it we will call you within an hour of the package arriving with our exact quote. If you still agree we will overnight you a check or wire the money into your bank account. If not we will send your watch back overnight and you will have it back the next day, guaranteed.

We have the best Rolex prices online and we strive to make every customer’s experience a good one so please give us a call or submit a contact us form online and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.

Rolex watches are a truly amazing product. While they are very expensive they last pretty much forever if you take care of them and are therefore a pretty good investment. Rolex sells thousands of new Rolex watches through their Authorized Dealers all over the world and the fact that Rolex do last such a long time allows for a huge secondary market.  When you buy a Rolex, it is not a one owner watch, whether you pass it down to your children and grandchildren or sell it to another person Rolex watches usually last through multiple generations. This also allows the values of pre-owned or used Rolex watches to be very high and if you need money or, just don’t really want or use it you can sell Rolex watches to us at Bob’s Watches for great prices.

We Buy Pre-owned Rolex President

Our goal at Bob’s Watches is to essentially “pinch” the market. What this means is that we make the margin between how much we buy a watch for and how much we sell it for a lot lower and we even publicly display these two prices on the website. This allows us to buy watches for more than our competitors and sell them for less. Often people come to us and ask to sell their watch and upon receiving the price are astounded because many other online retailers sell Rolex watches for around a thousand dollars more than what we offered. Why this happens is these retailers run on huge margins of thousands of dollars between how much they buy and sell a watch for and so how much they sell the watch for is really a bloated view of how much it is really worth. We at Bob’s Watches have found this to be an unfair and underhanded practice and so we have tried to make our business transparent by allowing our users to see how much we buy a watch for and how much we sell it for right on the site. With this information they can know that the prices we give to sell Rolex watches to us are fair.

We are located in southern California (Huntington Beach better known as Surf City to be exact), but we buy watches from all over the world. How we do this is actually quite simple and allows for reassurance on your end in addition to getting you your money as quickly as possible. This all starts out with you receiving a estimate of your watches value from us. You can do this by giving us a call at 1(800)494-3708 or submitting a sell Rolex form on our website. Once you receive the estimate and agree with it we will send you a mailer box with tracking info for you to track the box as it is delivered to us. Within an hour of our receipt of the box we will give you our exact price on your watch, which, if you described the watch accurately to us should be around the estimate we gave you. At this point you have two options, you can agree with the price and we will overnight you a check or wire you the money, or if you no longer agree or just decided not to sell your watch we will overnight your watch back to you and you will have it the next day. You can have confidence knowing your watch is safe with insurance from the USPS.

Rolex GMT-Master II

Another one of the Rolex watch models built for a definitive purpose is the Rolex GMT-Master II. The GMT in GMT-Master happens to stand for Greenwich Mean Time or the time zone that is the base for all other time zones in the world. This watch was originally made for the pilots of Pan Am Airways to help them keep track of multiple time zones during the long flights. The watch has the unique ability to have two different our hands so two different time zones could be viewed at the same time saving the pilots a lot of time and monotonous calculation. The watches second hour hand was originally meant to be set on GMT because all things regarding aviation are set in that time so this would help pilots tremendously by keeping track of the actual time as well at GMT and this is where the name GMT-Master was born because the pilots were literally mastering Greenwich Mean Time with the watch.

The watch has since evolved to become popular with a large variety a different people. From businessmen, to travelers, to sailors, to military men this model has become popular with anyone who moves between different time zones on a regular basis. It has even become popular with many collectors for the unique look of its Coke (black and red) and Pepsi (red and blue) bezels. It has become more than just a timepiece for pilots on the move; it is now a distinguished piece of jewelry. This watch has been the choice of various different celebrities and people of affluence. The famous actor and governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been known to wear the Rolex GMT-Master II along with iconic actor Keanu Reeves and star Kevin Costner. It has gained a large flowing with the used Rolex community and is a very beloved watch by many.

At Bob’s Watches we both sell and buy pre-owned Rolex GMT-Master II watches at great, market prices. If you came to this website by searching Google for, “Used Rolex GMT-Master II” or “sell Rolex GMT-Master” please browse our selection of pre-owned Rolex watches or if you have any questions give us a call at 1(800)494-3708 and we’d definitely be glad to help. We offer some of the best prices on the GMT-Master II on the entire internet and the watches are very popular on our site. Get your GMT-Master II today!

Ladies Pre-owned Rolex Yacht-Master

The first Yacht-Master was introduced in 1992 and was all 18k gold made for men at 40mm. This watch received a frenzy of popularity selling out quickly and producing large waiting lists. This watch was also fitted with a triple lock crown similar to those on the Sea-Dweller and Submariner, but it could only reach depths of 100m. In 1994 two smaller versions of the watch were introduced for ladies and men with smaller wrists also in all 18k gold. In 1999, the Rolex Yacht-Master really hit its stride with the release of the Rolesium version of the watch which is Rolex’s term for the combination of Stainless Steel and Platinum. This watch was immediately released with the normal, midrange, and ladies versions and became an instant success with huge demand causing the watch to be almost impossible to get with wait lists reaching years in duration. Finally more recently, in 2005, Rolex released the Two-Tone Stainless Steel and Gold version of the watch. The Yacht-Master is not as popular with Rolex collectors due to the fact that it is less utilitarian than the other Rolex models like the GMT and Submariner and so it is easy to find a used version at a great price!

At Bob’s Watches we both buy and sell used Rolex Yacht-Master watches, so if you are looking to buy pre-owned Rolex Yacht-Masters or sell them we are the one stop shop for you. If you found this page by Google searching “Rolex Yacht-Master for Sale” or “Rolex Yacht-Master Buyers” please browse our pre-owned Rolex watches inventory or give us a call at 1(800) 494-3708 and we’d be glad to help!

Rare Rolex Explorer Cream Dial

Like most other Rolex models the Explorer received its name in an interesting fashion. The story behind the explorer is a little more interesting than behind most Rolex models. In the true epitome of exploration Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first men to ascend to the peak of Mt. Everest the largest mountain in the entire world. This was one of the greatest feats of man ever and on par with the lunar landing and Columbus’s journey to the New World. Norgay and Hillary were, of course, both wearing Rolex watches in their ascent of the mountain because at the time they were among the only timepieces that could handle such extreme conditions. In this expedition a new model of Rolex was born, the Explorer. Now every Rolex Explorer is made in the spirit of this great feat, but you don’t have to be an explorer to wear and enjoy one.

Certain types of Rolex Explorer watches have become extremely rare and sought after by collectors worldwide. One particular model is the Explorer 16550 with an all cream dial. These watches, if well kept and with the original paperwork can be worth thousands of dollars. The Rolex Explorer is truly an amazing watch and has become another iconic model for Rolex after over 50 years of existence.

So if you found this page by searching “Rare Rolex Explorer” or “Buy Used Rolex Explorer”, please browse our Pre-Owned Rolex watch inventory. If you have any questions at all use our contact us page or giving us a call at 1(800)494-3708 we’d love to hear from you.

Aspen, Colorado

Bob’s Watches is proud to announce they will be offering $50 dollars off to all Colorado State Employees on their next purchase. This $50 can go towards any one of our numerous pre-owned Rolex watches. Simply enter the code COEMPLOYEE and get $50 off your purchase! We hope many Colorado state employees take advantage of this great opportunity.

Have a beautiful watch like this? Get cash now!

Selling a watch with Bob’s Watches has never been easier. You have a couple options when you wish to sell a watch. You can either give us a call with the information about your watch and we’ll give you an estimate or you can fill out our simple “Sell Rolex” Form. If you give us a call we will give you an estimate based on the information you give us. If you fill out the form online we will research your watch and call or email you with an estimate or a request for more info about your Rolex. Once you get your watch appraised if you live in southern California you can bring it in to our buying center in Huntington Beach. If you live at more of a distance we can send you a prepaid and insured mailing box and send us your watch. You can track your watch as it is shipped to us and when we receive it we will give you a call right away with our exact appraisal. If you still agree with the price we will overnight you a check for that amount, if you don’t agree with our appraisal we will immediately send your watch back no questions asked.

Our goal at Bob’s Watches is to make our customers happy. We understand there are some fears involved in sending a very valuable object in to someone you’ve never met. If you have any questions or are hesitant at all about sending a watch to us please give us a call and we’ll do anything we can to give you peace of mind. We have an A+ Better Business Bureau rating with no complaints and our testimonials speak for themselves. If you found this page by searching “The Best Rolex Buyers” or “Rolex Buyers in Your Area” or if you have any questions please give us a call and we’d be glad to help.

One of these watches could be yours for a lot less than you think!

Why the Day-Date is known as the President in the United States has a little uncertainty and mystery behind it. Some people believe that it is named the President because in 1948 Dwight Eisenhower was awarded a Rolex DateJust by Rolex SA in celebration of the allied victory over Nazi Germany and the Axis after World War II and when his band needed to be replaced in 1956 Rolex supplied him with the band exclusively made for the Day-Date watch which has a hidden clasp and is now known as the “president” bracelet. Because of this the Day-Date watch itself was nicknamed the president watch. Others believe that the Day-Date is affectionately known as the Rolex President simply because so many presidents have worn it including: FDR, JFK, Nixon, and Ford. Whatever the reason, the Rolex Day-Date will forever be known as the President. Seems to be a criterion of being a president that you buy Rolex President.

Celebrities have also been known for fancying this beautiful model. John Mayer, the singer/songwriter, is a known collector of Rolex President watches and is rumored to have given one to both of his recent girlfriends Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Aniston. Whoopi Goldberg can be seen wearing a Day-Date in the movie The Burglar and sports it very well. Roger Federer, the famous tennis star, and Cameron Diaz have also been seen wearing this model.

This watch has not been eclipsed in recent politics either. The Rolex President has been seen on the wrists of President Barack Obama and his ex-competition John McCain. So if you found this page searching “buy pre-owned Rolex President” or “Where to buy a Rolex Day-Date” please browse our inventory. If you have any questions we’d be glad to help, so give us a call at 1(800)494-3708.

Bob's Watches or eBay? Who weighs up?

The first and probably most important reason for buying and selling with Bob’s Watches is reliability. Bob’s Watches has a Better Business Bureau rating of A+ which is reserved for businesses with immaculate records. We work hard to keep our customers happy and guarantee that all of our watches are 100% percent authentic. We also offer to all of our customers a 1 year warrantee on all of our watches which will further reassure you. Both of these things are hard maybe even impossible to find with an eBay seller, especially one selling a watch for less than our prices. If you find a watch on eBay for a couple hundred dollars less than ours there are a few questions you need to ask yourself. How can I know this watch is real or how can I know this watch won’t break after a week’s use? How can I know I’ll get this watch at all? In the end you really need to ask yourself is it worth saving a few hundred bucks for all this uncertainty?

The second reason to choose Bob’s Watches over eBay is shipping. Bob’s Watches offers free next day fully insured shipping so you get your watch quickly and easily at no extra cost to you. Many eBay sellers hide the true price of their product in the shipping cost. Also with Bob’s Watches if you order before 4pm Pacific Standard Time we will ship your watch out that day and you will get it the next day. With eBay you can’t know when the seller is going to ship the watch after you pay and how fast it’s going to get there. This whole process could end up taking weeks.

The next reason to buy and sell used Rolex watches on Bob’s Watches is the consistency of the pricing. The same watch on eBay can range in thousands of dollars and you can never know how much you’ll really be able to buy or sell a Rolex at. It’s always really a mystery with eBay. You can spend your valuable time writing up a description for the watch you want to sell only to find it won’t sell for the same price you just saw one go for. This is where Bob’s Watches is different. Our prices our consistent and transparent, there is no mystery with Bob’s Watches. You know how much you can buy it for and how much you can sell it for. It is all right there in front of you all the information you need. In this way you can also guarantee you’re getting a fair price in that when you sell us a watch you know how much we will sell your watch for and when you buy a watch you know how much we bought that same watch for.

The final reason that you should decide to use Bob’s Watches is service. Why pride ourselves in being a very customer service oriented company and we work hard to make our customers happy and satisfied with their product. If you have a problem with a product or need help with a problem online you can call us at 1(800)494-3708 and talk to a real person who can help you with what’re you need. With eBay there is often no one you can call and talk to about the watch you are buying and contacting them through eBay is a hassle. So when you’re looking to sell or buy pre-owned Rolex watches make Bob’s Watches your first choice.

Sell or Buy Used Rolex Submariner

A Rolex watch is more than just a timepiece it is a statement. It can tell everyone in the room that you are someone of importance, someone who is a leader, an innovator, an adventurer. The brand Rolex is the purest form of high fashion and wearing one is an indescribable experience. All of this used to be reserved only for the extremely rich or powerful, but now with the help of the used Rolex exchange at Bob’s Watches you can buy these amazing watches for a lot less than you think. Rolex produces of 2000 watches a day and is one of the top hundred most valuable brands in all of the world, why don’t you make one of the beautiful watches yours today? Rolex was founded in 1905 and has grown to be the biggest luxury watch brand in the entire world, celebrities, businessmen, and world leaders alike all wear Rolex watches and you could entire the league with this people today.

So if you found us by searching “how to buy a used Rolex watch” or “sell used Rolex watches” please browse through our expanding inventory and find a watch you like or give us a call at 1(800)494-3708. We would be happy to help you with any questions you have regarding buying or selling pre-owned Rolex watches. If you can’t find the watch you are looking for give us a call or send us an email and we’ll keep an eye out for the watch you’re looking for and hopefully get you a great deal on it!

The Rolex Exchange is comparable to the Stock Exchange

Now you may be asking yourself what exactly is a “Rolex Exchange”? That is a fair enough question because this is a new concept for the Rolex industry, but in fact this idea is very common throughout our world online and in industry. The most common representation of the “Exchange” concept is the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) where stocks are traded, sold, and bought every day and the demand for certain stocks sets their buy and sell value. This is what we hope to do with the Rolex industry. We allow people to buy, sell, and trade Rolex watches and we set our prices based on what the demand for that particular watch is so our prices are always fair.

As a Rolex Exchange we run on very thin margins so the price we buy a Rolex for and how much we sell that very same Rolex for are very close. This allows the average consumer to get the most out of their money by buying a watch from us and then, after their tired of it, selling it back to us for minimal net loss. We hope this will allow the normal man to own a Rolex watch and wear it with pride knowing they got the best price.

We’ve had many customers ask us “What’s the catch?” or “What’s the secret behind all of this?” mostly because our prices are the best they’ve ever seen. There is no catch, there is no gimmick, and there is no secret. We are an exchange and the prices you see are market prices, they are fair prices, they are the lowest prices. We are committed to giving customers the best possible user experience and part of that is providing the best prices. This is why we have engineered this concept of a Rolex Exchange. We know this will give our customers the most for their money and the opportunity to save money for other important things.

So if you found this page by searching “What is a Rolex exchange?” or “How do I use a Rolex exchange?” please browse our inventory of pre-owned Rolex watches with both “Buy” and “Sell” prices. If you have any questions call us at 1(800) 494-3708 and we’d be glad to help you out. So give us a call or order online! We’d love if you shopped around, because we know we have the best prices!