ROLEX WATCHES

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

• First introduced in 1963 and remaining a part of Rolex's catalog ever since, this iconic sport model is the unrivaled tool watch for racing enthusiasts who have a passion for speed and performance. As of 2020, this legendary model is available in stainless steel, solid gold, and two tone steel and gold. The current stainless steel model is the reference 116500LN, which is available with a black or white dial and retails for $13,150. However, the watch trades hands for significantly more than its original retail price on the pre-owned market, simply due to demand far exceeding supply and the presence of multi-year waiting lists present at a retail level.

Rolex Submariner Date 

• This ultimate dive watch has always been a standout favorite in the brand's lineup and some vintage models have recently sold for millions. The current date-displaying model is the reference 126610LN, which was released in September 2020 and retails for $9,150.

Rolex GMT-Master II 

• First launched in 1983, the GMT-Master II is a horology icon and current model maintains its original tool feature for displaying two different time zones simultaneously. The current reference 126710BLRO (Pepsi) retails for $9,700 in steel. 

For decades, the name has been synonymous with precision, elegance, and class. It is the fitting punctuation mark at the end of any successful career, the memento that is passed down from grandfather to father to son, and the only piece of jewelry to rival the engagement ring. Sprung from the imagination of Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in 1908, the brand is regarded as the status symbol, a breathtaking display of prestige and power.

Craftsmanship

These handcrafted Swiss timepieces, featuring the bejeweled face and the second hand that unmistakably sweeps without ever ticking, embody exquisite craftsmanship. More than a watch, this timepiece is a long-term investment that will last decades and is known to appreciate in price over time.

The brand currently produces about a dozen different Oyster Perpetual watch models. Among the most timeless of the available models are:

• Submariner

  The Oyster Perpetual Submariner. Originally designed for diving and boasting an impressive maximum submergible depth of 300 meters, the Submariner can be found on 007's wrist in 11 James Bond movies.

• President Day Date

  The President, also known as "El Presidente," this is the Day-Date model – which was the first to display the day and date in its entirety – customized with The President bracelet. Named for its first recipient, President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

• Date

  The Oyster Perpetual Date GMT Master. Designed in collaboration with Pan Am Airlines to be used by pilots and navigators, this model displays two time zones at once. Before the days of GPS, an accurate GMT source was a must for aviation planning, weather forecasts, and scheduling.

• Sea-Dweller

  The Oyster Perpetual Date Sea-Dweller. This line of watches, designed with professional divers in mind, is the most water resistant mechanical watch on the market. Director James Cameron affixed one to the DSV Deepsea Challenger as it made its dive into the deepest point of any ocean.

• Cellini

  The Cellini. Named for Benvenuto Cellini, a goldsmith and papal sculptor during the Italian Renaissance, this watch is a true classic. This perfect dress watch, which embodies nobility and elegance, is available in three different versions, Cellini Date, Cellini Time, and Cellini Dual Time.

• Daytona

  The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona. The archetype of the sport watch for racing drivers. The late legend Paul Newman received it as a gift from his wife in 1972 and would go on to wear it every day until his passing in 2008.

• Datejust

  The Perpetual DateJust. The first wristwatch to feature a date function, this model served as the basis for the Submariner. Chuck Yeager was wearing the Perpetual Date - just when he broke the sound barrier in 1947.

• GMT-Master

  The Oyster Perpetual Date GMT Master. Designed in collaboration with Pan Am Airlines to be used by pilots and navigators, this model displays two time zones at once. Before the days of GPS, an accurate GMT source was a must for aviation planning, weather forecasts, and scheduling.

• Milgauss

  The Oyster Perpetual Milgauss. This line of watches was designed as an antimagnetic watch for those who work in places where electromagnetic fields disrupt the timing mechanism of a watch, like research labs and power plants. From the Latin words mille and gauss, this watch can withstand a magnetic flux density of 1,000 gauss.

• Air-King

  The Air King. One of the longest, continuously manufactured models and among the most affordable – the manually-wound "Warrior Watch" was created by Wilsdorf to be used by the British Royal Air Force during the 1930s. Senator John McCain still proudly wears an Air King.

• Yacht-master

  The Yacht-Master. First released in 1992, this line of sport watches is available in a lady's model and is notable for being the first instance releasing a man’s model with smaller dimensions.

• Sky-Dweller

  The Sky-Dweller was released in 2012. This line of watches is the first to offer both dual time zones and an annual calendar. The calendar only needs to be reset every fourth year to accommodate Leap Year.

Bob's Watches is the leading retailer to sell or buy watches including the popular Submariner, Day-Date, Datejust, and all other models. Great care is taken to price every watch at or below current market value as your complete satisfaction is paramount. Specializing in certified pre-owned and vintage watches, all inventory on Bob's Watches is in stock and available for immediate delivery. Every watch is guaranteed to be a 100% genuine, authentic and comes with a Certified Pre-Owned warranty. Please choose from one of the second-hand models for sale or visit our Sell Rolex page if you are looking to trade or sell your Rolex.

Bob's Watches is a trusted name from Los Angeles to New York (and don't forget the UK, Australia, & Canada) where you can buy and sell at published market prices. We pride ourselves in superior customer care and maintain an A rating with the Better Business Bureau. See what our happy clients have to say by visiting our testimonial page.

While the brand is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable in the world, they are notoriously tight-lipped. Naturally, many people have questions and have a hard time finding reputable sources of information. We have spent years researching everything there is to know about the legendary Swiss brand, and we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions.

WHAT IS THE CHEAPEST ROLEX WATCH?

• Prices for brand-new models start out at $5,100 for the Oyster Perpetual: the smallest and least expensive ladies model. Prices quickly increase from there depending on size, model, materials, and additional features/complications.
  
  For used watches, pricing can be a bit more ambiguous; however since the brand is one of the most well known luxury companies on this planet, it is highly unlikely that anyone will ever come across a genuine piece being sold for only a few hundred dollars. Additionally, not all watches are sold in proper working order; and in many instances, it is the watches being sold for the cheapest prices that often require the most expensive repairs. Below, you'll find a list of the least expensive watches in the catalogue:
  
  - Oyster Perpetual 28mm: $5,100
  - Oyster Perpetual 31mm: $5,200
  - Oyster Perpetual 34mm: $5,300
  - Oyster Perpetual 36mm: $5,600
  - Oyster Perpetual 41mm: $5,900
  - Datejust 31mm: $6,600
  - Air-King: $6,450
  - Lady-Datejust 28mm: $6,500
  - Date 34mm: $6,500
  - Explorer: $6,550
  - Datejust 36mm: $7,050

HOW MUCH IS A USED ROLEX?

• Much like brand-new watches, the price of a used model can vary greatly depending on the specific model, its materials, and the overall condition of the timepiece itself. It is also worth noting that used watches can often sell for significantly more than brand-new ones due to their age, rarity, and overall desirability. Additionally, it is not uncommon for certain pre-owned watches, which are still currently in production, to sell for more than brand-new examples, simply due to an overwhelming demand and the existence of multi-year-long waitlists at authorized retailers.

WHY ARE ROLEX SO EXPENSIVE?

• Universally recognized for producing some of the finest and most reliable timepieces available, Rolex only uses the very best materials to create its watches. Precious metals such as 18k gold and 950 platinum are inherently expensive, however Rolex also puts the same industry-leading level of precision engineering and attention to detail into every single watch that it creates.

IS A ROLEX WATCH A GOOD INVESTMENT? DO THEY HOLD THEIR VALUE?

• Rolex watches can retain their value better than comparable timepieces from almost any other manufacturer. This characteristic allows them to serve as functional investments that can be worn and used every single day. Nearly all watches are able to hold their value reasonably well; however certain models have the ability to appreciate if given enough time and/or the right market conditions. Additionally, even when a piece is old and damaged, it will always be worth something, since it can always be repaired or (at the very least) used for its salvageable components.

WHERE IS ROLEX MADE?

• Rolex watches are made in Switzerland. Rolex is known for manufacturing all of its watches entirely in-house, and even produces some of the raw materials used to create its watches from inside its own Switzerland-based foundry.

WHAT IS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED ROLEX?

• A certified pre-owned watch is a used Rolex watch that has been professionally inspected by a third-party certification service for both condition and authenticity. Certified pre-owned are issued a report, which attests to their originality/authenticity, and details the condition of the watch’s most important components. In order to be a certified authentic, each watch must go through a comprehensive process that consists of rigorous criteria and meticulously performed procedures. Certified pre-owned are guaranteed to be 100% authentic, and every timepiece sold by Bob’s Watches comes with an optional and independent third-party certification report issued by WatchCSA, the leading authority on timepiece certification.

HOW TO TELL IF A ROLEX IS REAL

• There are a number of different ways to tell if a Rolex is real, but one of the best ways is to look at the details on the watch in question. Rolex watches are some of the finest timepieces on Earth, and they should look like it. If the watch feels cheap or has any sloppy printing, that's a good sign that it may not be a real Rolex. Be sure to check out our full comprehensive guide on How to Spot a Fake Rolex, and if you still are unsure, you can always bring it to your nearest authorized Rolex retailer to confirm.

ARE ALL ROLEX WATCHES MADE FROM REAL GOLD?

• The short answer is no. Although the brand makes some of the finest and most expensive watches in the world, many of their most famous and desirable offerings are constructed from their patented 904L stainless steel, while others are made from solid 950 platinum. On modern models, any components that appear to be gold are actually constructed from solid 18k gold; however many years ago, the company did manufacture watches that were made from stainless steel and covered with gold caps/shells on their outer surfaces to give them the appearance of having an all-gold construction.

Do Rolex Tick?

• The vast majority of Rolex watches are powered by mechanical movements. This means that they do not tick once per second like most modern watches. However, Rolex did produce a small handful of battery-powered Quartz watches previously in its history, so this rule does have its exceptions for these 'Oysterquartz' models. Additionally, like other mechanical watches, if a Rolex is left to sit for multiple days it will stop running until it is either worn again or manually wound through the winding crown.

How to Wind a Rolex

• Many Rolex watches are equipped with automatic self-winding movements that wind themselves with the natural motion of your arm, however these watches can also be manually wound - similar to how you would on a traditional pocket watch. To wind a Rolex, you unscrew the winding crown and rotate it clockwise. This will manually supply tension to the mainspring, and allow it to run while off your wrist.

CAN YOU BUY A ROLEX FOR $1000?

• You may find a Rolex for sale at a really cheap price, but you likely won't be able to buy a Rolex for as as little as $1,000. Genuine Rolex watches are highly desirable and the brand is universally known, so when you see one for sale at an unbelievably cheap price, there is a pretty good chance that there is something wrong with it. The watch may require very expensive repairs or even have non-genuine components on it. Always remember: if the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

WHAT IS THE BEST ROLEX TO BUY?

• The best Rolex to buy comes down to what you want out of your watch. Rolex watches come in all different shapes and sizes and many were built for specific purposes such as SCUBA diving or yacht racing. The best Rolex watch for one person might not be the best for another, and it is most important to find a Rolex model that fits your wrist and works well with your lifestyle.

CAN YOU WEAR A ROLEX EVERYDAY?

• You can certainly wear a Rolex every single day! Rolex watches make some of the best daily-wear timepieces available and can last multiple lifetimes when properly maintained. Despite being considered luxury items, Rolex watches are incredibly durable and offer their owners many years of reliable performance.

While the experience of walking into an authorized dealer and purchasing brand-new can be exciting, buying pre-owned is a much smarter and more practical method of securing a timepiece from one of the most important luxury watch brands in history. Buying used from Bob's Watches can be a smart choice if one is considering the purchase as a long-term investment.

Just like a car, every piece can only be sold as "brand-new" once, and can only be sold as brand-new by an authorized dealer. As soon as the watch leaves the dealership and the warranty card has been filled out, that timepiece is technically pre-owned, even if it is not worn a single time after that. 

Even if you purchased brand-new, that watch is now considered pre-owned because you are now the owner of it. Should you wish to sell that same watch – even if you only owned it for a single day, and never wore it once – that watch is technically considered used, and in the vast majority of instances, will be worth less than what you originally paid for it. While the amount of depreciation can vary significantly depending on the model of watch and its use of precious metals, there will (almost) always be some degree of reduction in value that immediately occurs the moment the watch leaves the authorized dealer.

Although used and certified pre-owned (CPO) might sound similar, the primary distinction is that CPO watches are certified authentic typically by an independent third party. At Bob's Watches, our authenticity pledge guarantees through an independent service provider that each of our pieces are in fact 100% authentic.

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When buying a used vintage or modern, it is imperative that you purchase it from a reputable and trustworthy source. Prices are one thing but there are other factors to consider as well.  As the most famous luxury watch manufacturer in the world has become a top target for counterfeiters and is the most replicated name in the entire luxury watch industry. Although brand-new watches are sold exclusively at authorized dealers, anyone can sell used, and there are many unknowledgeable and unscrupulous individuals on websites such as eBay and Craigslist that sell inauthentic watches, both intentionally and unintentionally.

Rolex are among the best mechanical timepieces in the world, and if purchased for the right price, can have a fantastic ability to both retain their value and serve as wearable investments. If you are on the hunt online searching Google for a "used Rolex near me", consider that you do not have to settle for going to a brick and mortar store to make that purchase. Bob's Watches has remained the leading source for buying online since 2010, and the quality of our service and watches is represented by the 5-star rating we have from over 500+ verified transactions in just the past year alone.

When you buy Rolex watches, like the Rolex Submariner, it is important you find a reputable dealer to ensure that you are in fact purchasing a genuine, 100% authentic Rolex watch. This is and should be more important than the price. At Bob’s Watches, we guarantee the authenticity of each and every pre-owned Rolex watch we sell. In fact, most of our watches have been bought directly from the prior owner and come with the original box and paperwork from Rolex USA.

Every watch listed on our website comes backed by our lifetime authenticity pledge and is certified to be 100% authentic by a third party organization called Watch CSA. You can rest assured knowing that one of our expert watch makers has thoroughly inspected every detail before a wristwatch is listed for sale.

At Bob's Watches we understand that guarding your privacy and information is a top priority. So please know that when you purchase a Rolex from us, the transaction is protected by the highest level of security in a 256-bit SSL (or Secure Socket Layer) Encryption. Some online shopping websites only offer 128-bit security.  This is yet another important reason to trust Bob's Watches the next time you buy used Rolex watches online.

From the very beginning, Bob's Watches has strived to be the most transparent and honest business in the pre-owned watch industry. Not only are our prices incredibly low, the prices we are willing to give our customers for the watches they wish to sell to us are posted right on our website for the world to see. We encourage all of our customers to shop around and find the price that works for them without compromising the authenticity of your watch.

We make the process of purchasing your Rolex watch easy by offering our customers a multitude of ways to pay for their watch. Whether you want to pay by credit card, financing or by wire transfer, we can easily accommodate your request. We do this because we know people have different preferences when purchasing such expensive, precious items and we want to make sure every customer can do what they feel comfortable with. Not only do we go the extra mile to offer our customers a wealth of different payment options, we offer every customer complimentary overnight shipping.

Rolex Submariner ref. 5512 with Crown-62 dial sells at auction for $299,000.

• The watch was purchased in the 1960s for just $70. It remained in the family for nearly 60 years before the original owner’s daughter sold it. In original condition, this Rolex Submariner stunned collectors everywhere when it hit the auction block.

Sotheby’s November Auctions:

• Head over to Sotheby’s Nov. 6th – 12th for the Watches Weekly James Bond edition, featuring several notable GMT Master, Submariner, and Explorer offerings.
• The following week, Nov. 10th – 17th, the auction house will host their Watches Weekly New York series, showcasing several Patek Philippe, Rolex, Tudor, and Omega timepieces.

Christie’s November Auctions:

• A stunning yellow gold Pre-Daytona Rolex 6238 is up for auction during Christie’s Important Watches showcase on November 28th.
• An excellent example of the Rolex Hulk Submariner 116610LV is also up for auction the same week during the company’s Watches Online: Contemporary Time sale.

Fellows Auction:

• Fellows made headlines last month when a Rolex GMT Master 16750 awarded to Peter Croft shortly after he finished 3rd place at the 1983 British Olympic Trap Grand Prix hit the auction block. The Rolex sold at auction for just over $13k.

The biggest news to come out of Rolex HQ this year was the release of its 2020 lineup. After an uncertain year full of historic cancellations and factory shutdowns, Rolex delighted the watch community with the release of its 2020 lineup. That included integrating the brand-new Cal. 3235 Perpetual movement into more models, such as the Submariner.

Rolex revamped the Submariner, adding the Caliber 3235 and also increasing the case size from 40mm to 41mm. The newest generation is currently trending, with examples already trickling their way onto the secondary market. Included in the new Submariner lineup are Oystersteel, two-tone, and gold options. Ref. 126610 replaces the all-steel ref. 116610. Available within the series is a new ceramic Kermit, complete with a black Maxi dial and green Cerachrom bezel sold under ref. 126610LV. Also available in stainless steel is the new No-Date Submariner ref. 124060.

The Yellow Rolesor (or two-tone) Rolex Submariner is produced under the reference 126613LB (blue dial and bezel) and ref. 126613LN (black dial and bezel). Creating quite a stir among the watch community are the brand new 18k white gold and yellow gold Submariner models. The reference 126619LB in solid 18k white gold will pique the interest of even the most experienced collectors with a black Maxi dial and rich blue ceramic bezel - a color combination never before featured on the Submariner line. There is also the classic 18k yellow gold option, sold as references 126618LB in blue and 126618LN in black, with both models now featuring updated white text on their dials, along with their larger 41mm cases.

Bob's Watches offers a one year warranty on all the Rolex watches we sell. If your watch stops working during this period, just send it back and we will have it repaired at no cost to you. We also offer a 3-day return policy which allows you to send the watch back to us for any reason. Because your complete satisfaction is our primary concern, our customers feel secure knowing they have this guarantee.