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| Model / ReferenceModel / Ref | Description | Current Buy Price |
|---|---|---|
| 114060 | Rolex Submariner - Non Metal, 40mm 1k deduct no papers | $9,200Sell |
| 114200 | Air-King - Oyster Perpetual, Steel, 34mm, Oyster Bracelet | $4,200Sell |
| 114210 | Air-King - Oyster Perpetual, Steel, 34mm, Oyster Bracelet | $4,500Sell |
| 114234 | Air-King - Oyster Perpetual, Steel & White Gold, 34mm, Oyster | $4,200Sell |
| 114270 | Explorer - Steel, 34mm, Oyster Bracelet | $4,800Sell |
| 114300 | Oyster Perpetual - Steel, 39mm, Oyster Bracelet | $6,800Sell |
| 115200 | Date - Steel, 34mm, Oyster Bracelet | $5,000Sell |
| 115210 | Date - Steel, Engine Turned Bezel, 34mm, Oyster Bracelet | $4,500Sell |
| 115234 | Date - Steel & White Gold 34, Oyster Bracelet | $5,200Sell |
| 116000 | Oyster Perpetual - Steel, Colored Dials, 36mm, Oyster Bracelet, add for | $5,000Sell |
Our Story
Bob's Watches is a member of the BBB, IWJG, Jewelers Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce, based out of Newport Beach, California.
Offering not only an expansive inventory of preowned watches to buy, Bob’s Watches is also the most trusted Rolex watch dealer to sell your vintage or current Rolex watches for maximum market value. We have a Rolex serial numbers chart lookup tool to help owners determine when their watch was made. All owners of Rolex watches can visit our Sell Rolex page and submit a form to get an accurate estimation of their specific model.
Bob's Watches has established a reputation of trust, honesty and transparent market competitive pricing. We offer the largest selection of luxury used, pre-owned and vintage wrist watches from Rolex, OMEGA, Patek Philippe, Panerai and many more. Bob’s Watches has become the ultimate resource for buyers to purchase, sell or trade certified pre-owned watches. Recognized with a BBB A+ rating, Bob’s Watches has been quoted and featured in numerous leading news outlets worldwide.

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If you own a Rolex 1908 and are ready to sell your Rolex, Bob's Watches is the most trusted place to do it. We specialize in pre-owned Rolex watches and offer fair, transparent pricing backed by real market data. Fill out our free quote form and get a no-obligation offer sent directly to you, usually within the same business day.
The Rolex 1908 is the brand's modern dress watch, introduced at Watches and Wonders 2023. It replaced the discontinued Cellini collection and quickly earned attention for its refined design and technically impressive in-house movement. The name refers to 1908, the year Hans Wilsdorf officially registered the Rolex trademark, making it a tribute to the brand's origins as much as a statement of where it stands today.
Unlike most Rolex models, the 1908 sits firmly in dress watch territory. It is not built for the water or the outdoors. Instead, it is designed for those who appreciate quiet, restrained elegance rooted in watchmaking tradition.
The 1908 comes in a 39mm case and is available in three precious metals: 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold, and platinum. The dial options include intense white, intense black, and an ice blue that is reserved exclusively for the platinum version, a finishing touch shared only with the Day-Date and Daytona in Rolex's current lineup. Each dial features a guilloché grain de riz texture that gives it depth and visual interest without being loud about it.
The hour and minute hands are finely finished: a sword-shaped minute hand and a Breguet-style hour hand, both faceted and polished. Arabic numerals appear at 3, 9, and 12, with a small seconds hand positioned at 6 o'clock. The overall look draws directly from the spirit of the original Oyster Perpetual watches of 1931.
Most 1908 variants come on an alligator leather strap in either black or brown, with tone-on-tone stitching and a green calfskin inner lining, a subtle nod to Rolex's signature color. The strap is paired with a Dualclasp in matching metal, which is designed to sit centered on the wrist for a comfortable, secure fit.
The yellow gold version is also available with the Settimo bracelet, a seven-link design crafted entirely in 18k yellow gold. It is the only bracelet option for the 1908 and gives the watch a more formal, jewelry-inspired look. The Settimo is fitted with a concealed Crownclasp.
The 1908 is powered by Caliber 7140, a self-winding movement developed and manufactured entirely in-house by Rolex. Rolex filed five patent applications for this movement, which includes a silicon Syloxi hairspring and a Chronergy escapement in a nickel-phosphorus alloy, both resistant to magnetic fields. It carries the Superlative Chronometer certification, which means it is tested to an accuracy of +/- 2 seconds per day after leaving the factory.
One of the most notable details on the 1908 is its transparent caseback, made from virtually scratchproof sapphire crystal. This is a rare feature for Rolex and allows the wearer to see the decorated movement inside, including the openwork oscillating weight in yellow gold engraved with the words "Chronometer Perpetual."
Several factors will determine the final offer you receive for your 1908. Here is what our team looks at when evaluating a watch:
Selling your 1908 to Bob's Watches is straightforward. Here is how the process works:
We buy Rolex 1908 watches in any condition, with or without box and papers. If you are unsure whether yours qualifies, just reach out and we'll help you figure it out.
Bob's Watches has been buying and selling pre-owned Rolex watches since 1999. We are one of the few dealers that publishes both our buy and sell prices openly on our site, so you always know what the market looks like before you make a decision. There are no hidden fees and no pressure.
We are rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau and have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The New York Times, and other major publications. Our team handles every transaction with care, and each watch is evaluated by in-house Rolex experts who know the 1908 inside and out.