About Bob's Watches

Our Story

Founded in 1999, Bob's Watches is the leading online marketplace for buying, selling and trading pre-owned timepieces from renowned brands like Rolex, OMEGA, Tudor, Oris, Cartier, Panerai, Longines, Tissot, Breitling, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, & Grand Seiko. With over 20 years of experience, and thousands of satisfied customers, we carry the world's largest selection of Rolex watches for sale as well as other top brands.

Our pre-owned luxury watch exchange is known for providing excellent customer service and offering the best prices through our low-price guarantee. All watches listed on our site are in stock and immediately available for free overnight shipping. Our selection is meticulously inspected and authenticated by third-party experts, ensuring every luxury watch listed on our store is 100% certified authentic.

Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, and expanding across the nation, we are esteemed members of organizations such as the BBB, IWJG, Jewelers Board of Trade, and the Chamber of Commerce.

Along with a wide selection of new and used models for purchase, Bob’s Watches is the most trusted destination to sell vintage and contemporary watches at full market value. Our Rolex serial numbers chart look-up tool, as well as our Omega watches serial number chart, helps owners learn when a specific piece was manufactured, and by filling out and submitting the form on our Sell Rolex page, viewers can get exact estimations on models in question. In addition, our YouTube video helps visitors learn "How to spot a fake Rolex."

Trust, honesty, and transparent pricing. Bob's Watches offers the largest and finest selection of used, pre-owned, and vintage luxury watches. It has become the ultimate destination for consumers looking to buy, sell, or trade certified pre-owned timepieces. Our collection includes popular pieced like the OMEGA Speedmaster, Rolex Datejust, Rolex GMT-Master II, Patek Philippe Nautilus, Rolex Submariner, Oris Diver Sixty Five, Rolex Daytona, OMEGA Seamaster, and other iconic luxury watches.  Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our BBB A+ standing and our mentions in top global news outlets.

Why Shop at Bob's?

Trust, honesty, and transparent pricing. The Company offers the largest and finest selection of used, pre-owned, and vintage luxury watches from brands including Rolex, OMEGA watches, Tudor watches, Oris, Cartier watches, Panerai, Longines, Tissot, Breitling, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and more. It has become the ultimate destination for consumers looking to buy, sell, or trade certified pre-owned timepieces, attaining a BBB A+ rating, 5/5 stars in Ekomi, and has been quoted and featured in many of the world's leading news publications.

Unlike some competitors, all watches are in stock ready for immediate overnight shipping. Visit our resources page to learn more about the Company and its rich history. All watches are restored using established authorized repair shops using genuine parts.

Price and Authenticity Guarantee

Our online collection of pre-owned timepieces offer a wide selection for those with a broad range of budgets and lifestyles. Our catalog is vast but singular in quality and affordability.

Bob's strenuous process ensures the highest quality of used luxury watches. By focusing on luxury and integrity, our in-house experts can help pinpoint our customers' exact specifications of our customers and guide them towards a piece that perfectly balances style, sophistication, and timeliness. The rest is up to the onlookers. The Company consistently ranks as the "best place to buy a Rolex watch".

We pride ourselves on buying and selling nothing but genuine, 100% authentic timepieces. Our in-house watch experts check and certify the authenticity of each and every piece so that customers are guaranteed to be purchasing a 100% real and genuine product.

To best accommodate our clients we go to great lengths to ensure we curate a selection that falls within their budget, while still focusing on pieces that can truly enhance a lifestyle. We strive to help each client find what they are looking for. From models like the stainless steel Speedmaster Moonwatch, vintage Rolex, Tudor Black Bay, Rolex Lady Datejust, and gold Date Date timepieces, we keep a large inventory on hand to ensure the best possible selection.

Vintage and Contemporary Watch Collection

As the most trusted name in luxury watches, with the largest inventory on-hand and ready for immediate sale, Bob's Watches is the foremost destination to find the best in authentic, pre-owned luxury accessories. So whether on the hunt for a new pre-owned Ceramic No Date Submariner, a vintage Omega, a Rolex 16610, a vintage Paul Newman Daytona, a vintage Omega Speedmaster, or any other vintage luxury watch brand, Bob's is your primary source to find the best-of-the-best in pre-owned luxury goods at unbeatable prices. We offer the full line of luxury watch models in stainless, solid gold, and two tone. The esteemed Rolex 116500 still sees considerable demand today from enthusiast and non-enthusiasts alike due to its powerful design and identifying features of its 3-register chronograph dial.

We have an ever-evolving selection of men and women's models, with some representing modern timepiece aesthetics, and others bearing more spirited vintage design ethos - a category that has increased quite significantly in terms of value and popularity over the last several years.

Women's Rolex

Discover the elegance of Rolex for women—a timeless symbol of precision, luxury, and style. Our curated collection of ladies Rolex watches includes sought-after models like the Lady-Datejust, midsize Datejust, and the elegant Pearlmaster, all pre-owned and available in a variety of metals and dial styles.Whether you’re adding to your collection or searching for the perfect gift, explore our trusted selection of women’s Rolex watches, crafted to complement every woman’s unique sense of style.

Men's Rolex

Explore our distinguished collection of Rolex for men, featuring some of the world’s most iconic timepieces. From the rugged Rolex Submariner and GMT-Master II to classic models like the Datejust and Day-Date, our inventory includes both modern and vintage Rolex watches for men. Whether you’re looking for a daily wear Rolex, a thoughtful gift, or a smart investment, browse our full lineup of men’s Rolex watches, available now and ready to ship.

Why Do We Specialize In Rolex Watches?

The brand is synonymous with style, elegance, and sophistication. From its humble beginnings in London in 1905, to becoming one of the most revered brand names in the world. The company has and will always remain in the upper echelon of luxury timepieces.

Wearing one of these beautifully-designed wristwatches exudes a certain kind of style and grace unmatched in the watchmaking industry. Few other brand names are enamored on such a broad scope, or so universally treasured on such an international scale.

Sell your Rolex Watch

Whether you are looking to buy, trade, or sell a Rolex watch, you can always count on us to provide the best prices and the best service. Our team of experts are professionals in their field and will thoroughly examine your watch to arrive at the most current fair market valuation. We offer this level of service on all brands, but this brand is our specialty.

In the past 12 years, we have purchased more used, pre-owned and vintage watches than anyone in the industry. And we understand that selling your timepiece can be a daunting experience so to that end we offer same-day immediate payment by check or wire, and your watch is insured from the second it leaves your possession.

Your trust is of paramount importance. We are the only retailer that offers transparent prices allowing our marketplace to serve as a "Kelly Blue Book" for used Rolex watches. Values and prices have significantly increased the past 5 years so it's important to sell your watch to a buyer that is dedicated to the brand and is up to date on current values We guarantee the best buy prices and can get you a firm quote in less than 1 day.

Bob's Watches In The News

The Company has been featured in many of the world's largest and most respected news publications including but not limited to The Wall Street Journal, The NY Times, CNBC, Fox News, Barrons, Forbes, Fortune Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, Time Magazine, TechCrunch, Business Insider, JCK, and more.

The Company was recently ranked #129 of the fastest-growing private companies in America by INC 500 and The Internet Retailer Hot 100. Our founder & CEO Paul Altieri has been featured and interviewed by dozens of fashion and watch journalists over the years for his insight and knowledge and is widely considered one of the foremost experts on Rolex watches. Visit our press page to learn more.