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How Selling Your Rolex to Bob's Watches Works
Get Your Free Quote
Enter your Rolex details in our secure form. We'll review the information and contact you with a preliminary quote the same business day.
Ship It To Us, On Us
Once you accept the preliminary quote, we'll send you a free, insured FedEx shipping label. Pack your watch securely and ship it to us.
Get Paid Immediately
After we inspect your Rolex, we'll send you the final offer. If you approve, payment is submitted immediately.
Why Your Final Rolex Offer Is Confirmed After Inspection
When you receive an offer for your Rolex, it's natural to compare it to prices you see online. But the real question is: compared to what?
Most online prices are retail asking prices, what a watch is listed for, not what it actually sells for or what a dealer can realistically pay. When we provide an initial estimate, it's based on photos and assumes your watch is in excellent, ready-to-sell condition with no repairs needed.
Once we receive your watch, our watchmakers perform a full inspection for authenticity and condition. If any work is needed to bring the watch to sale-ready condition, we deduct only the actual cost of that work at our wholesale rates, nothing more.
For example, if a crystal needs replacement and it costs us $100, we deduct $100. That same repair might cost a retail customer $250 or more. We do not treat servicing as a profit center. Our goal is to provide a fair, transparent offer based on the watch's true condition and current market value. You're always free to decline the offer, but we want you to understand exactly how pricing works.
Below is a list of some items that could affect your final price when you sell Rolex watches to Bob's:
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Why Sell My Rolex Watch to Bob's Watches?
When selling a Rolex, most owners compare several options, including private marketplaces, consignment, local jewelers, and professional buyers. Each option comes with tradeoffs in payout, speed, risk, and convenience. Bob's Watches is designed for sellers who want a competitive direct cash offer, a secure process, insured shipping, and clear communication from the initial quote through final payment.
Bob's Watches operates one of the largest online marketplaces for pre-owned Rolex watches. Because we have strong daily Rolex traffic, an active buyer network, and direct demand across popular Rolex collections, we can often make competitive purchase offers without requiring sellers to list their watch, negotiate with buyers, or wait for the right customer to come along.
Payout Comparisons
Bob's Watches
Payout Potential: Real market value pricing
Speed: Fast
Risk: Minimal
Typical Experience: Secure insured shipping, expert evaluation, direct payment
eBay
Payout Potential: Smaller payout after fees
Speed: Slow
Risk: High
Typical Experience: Listing management, buyer negotiations, fees, return risk
Craigslist
Payout Potential: Unknown
Speed: Slow
Risk: High
Typical Experience: Meetups with strangers and payment uncertainty
Local Jeweler
Payout Potential: Typically low prices
Speed: Unknown
Risk: Medium
Typical Experience: Limited buyer pool and inconsistent pricing
Here's Why Sellers Choose Bob's Watches
When you sell your Rolex to Bob's Watches, you're working with experienced professionals who understand the market, inspect every watch carefully, and guide you through the process from start to finish, which is why so many sellers say Bob's is the best place to sell a Rolex watch. Bob's Watches is the pre-owned industry's most trusted buyer with over 25 years of combined experience. Below are just a few of the many reasons to choose Bob's Watches.
Sell Your Rolex by Collection
Find My Rolex Value
Bob's Watches publishes real-time buy prices for every current Rolex reference, updated continuously based on live market conditions. This is the only publicly available Rolex pricing table of its kind, maintained by the largest pre-owned Rolex marketplace in the world with more than 10,000 transactions completed annually.
Search by model name or reference number to see an estimate of what Bob's Watches will pay for your watch today. Prices reflect actual market demand, not estimates or ranges. Final offers may vary based on condition, originality, box and papers, service history, and current market demand, but the price you see here is where the conversation starts.
No forms. No waiting. No guessing. Just transparent, real-time Rolex buy prices from the team that has been setting the standard for pre-owned Rolex valuation since 2010.
Find My Rolex Value
| 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 | $5,000Sell |
| 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 |
Where Can I Sell A Rolex Watch?
You can sell a Rolex watch online, by phone, or in person with Bob's Watches. Most sellers start online by submitting their watch details for a free quote. After we review the information, our team provides a preliminary quote. If you choose to move forward, we provide fully insured shipping so your Rolex can be inspected by our experts.
Whether you sell online, over the phone, or face-to-face, Bob's Watches gives you a secure, professional way to sell your Rolex watch with no obligation to accept the final offer.
Sell Online
Submit your Rolex details through our secure online form for a free quote. Once you accept, we send fully insured shipping so our experts can inspect your watch and confirm your final offer.
Sell by Phone
Prefer to speak with someone first? Call us at (800) 494-3708 for a free consultation with a Rolex specialist who can answer your questions and walk you through the selling process.
Sell in Person
Visit our showroom in Newport Beach, California or our location in Naples, Florida. Our team will walk you through the process and provide an on-the-spot evaluation of your watch.
How Much Can You Expect to Get When Selling a Rolex?
Getting the best price for your Rolex matters. So does actually getting paid. So selling to an accredited, licensed authorized Rolex buyer like Bob's Watches should be first and foremost. The Company has completed more than 100,000 Rolex transactions, publishes its buy prices openly, and has built its reputation over 25 years on one principle: sellers get a fair market based offer, fast payment, and zero surprises. When you sell to the most trusted name in pre-owned Rolex, you don't have to choose between price and peace of mind.
How We Determine Your Rolex's Value
Pre-owned Rolex values are shaped by more than just the model name. Reference number, production year, dial originality, bracelet condition, service history, and whether the watch includes its original box and papers can all move an offer significantly. Secondary market prices also shift over time as collector demand, availability, and new model releases change, our offers always reflect current market reality, not outdated price guides.
When you submit your Rolex, our in-house Rolex trained watchmakers evaluate your watch using real-time data and consider all of the following:
- Model, reference number, and production year
- Dial, bezel, and bracelet originality and condition
- Service history and any repair needs
- Presence of original box, papers, and accessories
- Current buyer demand and recent completed sales
We provide one honest, competitive offer that reflects what your watch is actually worth today. If our inspection finds anything that affects the final offer, we explain exactly why before you decide, and you are never obligated to accept.
How to Find Your Rolex Model or Reference Number
Your Rolex model and reference number help us provide the most accurate quote possible. The reference number is a unique code that identifies the specific version of your watch, including its case material, dial, and bracelet configuration. Here are the most common ways to find it:
- Check the warranty card or original papers
- Look for the reference number between the lugs on older Rolex watches
- Check the inner rehaut engraving on many modern Rolex watches
- Look at the model name on the dial, such as Submariner, Datejust, Daytona, or GMT-Master II
- If you are unsure, upload photos and our team can help identify it
Frequently Asked Questions
Simple....We Pay More!
You will get full fair market value at prices you can see:
- Trust: A Rating from the Better Business Bureau, money is wired the same day.
- Integrity: Bob's is the only dealer that publishes its "BUY" and "SELL" prices.
- Value: The Rolex Exchange works to facilitate an efficient marketplace for buyers and sellers
- Testimonials: Read up on what our customers are saying about us
Unlike other watch dealers that sell multiple brands of watches, Bob's Watches only buys and sells Rolex, so you can rest assured that you will be buying and or selling at up to the market valuations. Our inventory offers customers deep and diverse collections that change daily.
So whether you are searching to sell a men's Rolex Submariner, or to sell a Ladies Yachtmaster, we are confident you will find our prices and assortment among the best in the business. Be sure to check back daily as new inventory is added constantly.
The more information you enter, the more accurate our appraisal of your Rolex watch will be. It would be very much appreciated if you also included a picture of the watch.
Once you submit your form, we will appraise your watch and call you back or email you within 24 hours with an estimate. If you agree with your estimate, we will give you instructions on how to ship your watch to us, and once we receive it, we will promptly send you your money. If at any time you would like your watch back, call or email us, and we will promptly send it back to you.
Please call us at (800) 494-3708 if you have any questions. We would be glad to help! Or if you have a Rolex to sell, please complete the Sell Rolex form above, which asks just a few basic questions about the Rolex you want to sell. We will then call you back shortly thereafter, or send you an email with the market estimate of your watch.
Rolex sells thousands of new watches every year, and here at Bob's Watches, we understand that many of these owners either do not like their watch anymore, or could use the money that their Rolex watch is worth. Our goal is to make the process of selling easy, quick, and safe.
We buy watches every day from all over the country through the mail, but are also open to walk-ins to our Newport Beach store to sell your Rolex or buy at unbeatable prices. Whatever your reason is to sell, Bob's Watches is the place for you if you are looking for great prices and great convenience.
We buy every type of Rolex from Submariner to Rolex Datejust, Bob's buys them all. Our watch experts will evaluate your watch for what it is really worth, factoring market demand and availability as well as the condition of the watch and any repairs that need to be made. In this way, we will give the fairest price possible to sell Rolex horology.
At Bob's Watches, we truly love the Rolex brand and have for over 30 years. We have an extreme appreciation for the artistry and masterful engineering that goes into each and every used Rolex watch that Rolex sends to its Authorized Dealers. With this understanding, we can give you some of the most competitive prices to sell Rolex sporting watches.
Our goal is to be the middleman between buyers and sellers of Rolex luxury watches; people who no longer need their watch, and people who want a new watch. We buy watches from the public, mark them up minimally, and sell them back to the public. We basically recycle by selling and buying from the public.
Whether you want to buy or sell Rolex timepieces, you can come to the same place, Bob's Watches, the Rolex Exchange, and in this way, we make the whole process as simple as possible. So if you are searching to sell your Rolex, deal directly with Bob's Watches for the best value, whether you are buying or selling.
We buy all makes and models of Rolex watches, including but not limited to the following:
- Sell Rolex Submariner
- Sell Rolex President
- Sell Rolex Datejust
- Sell Rolex Daytona
- Sell Rolex GMT-Master
- Sell Rolex Explorer
- Sell Rolex Day-Date
- Sell Rolex Air-King
- Sell Rolex Yacht-Master
- Sell Rolex Oyster Perpetual
- Sell Rolex Cellini
We will take a look at all Rolex watches in any condition, working or not! Learn how to sell to Bob's Watches.
Want to trade a watch? We can help you with that as well. Simply call us at 1-800-494-3708.
To sell a Rolex, call (800) 494-3708 for a free phone appraisal on your used Rolex watch, or fill out the form to the left to receive an estimate.
Sell My Rolex Watch for Full Value
Rolex sells over $4 billion each year in new watches, making it by far the largest luxury watch seller in the world. That said, it should come as no surprise that the pre-owned Rolex watch ( or used Rolex watch ) market is exponentially larger. Some industry analysts claim the market is over $100 billion and growing. This helps explain why "sell my Rolex" is one of the most popularly searched terms in Google and other search engines.
Additionally, Rolex is always developing and launching new fashionable watch models each year, like the new Rolex Datejust II and the new Rolex Submariner with a Ceramic Bezel. This new demand leaves existing Rolex customers asking where can I sell my Rolex (they love our Rolex serial numbers database lookup by the way), or trade it in so I can purchase this new one.
Bob's makes it simple and safe for sellers with its new mail-in watch selling program. So if you are inquiring about selling my Rolex watch and want the best price possible, choose Bob's Watches. We make it easy and efficient to sell your Rolex for the highest market value in a totally transparent environment. Find the value of a Rolex watch by simply submitting the form above.
Sell or Buy Used Rolex Watches?
Unlike used cars or used computers, used Rolex watches have no set expiration period. Rolex models are built to last and can last you a lot more than 200,000 miles which is why the used market is extremely large. These watches can last for decades and are made with the finest Swiss craftsmanship.
Buying a Rolex brand new can be a very expensive endeavor, and this is why pre-owned models are so popular. They offer the same quality and sustainability of a Rolex watch without as big of a price tag (in most cases).
In addition to this, Rolex has the amazing ability to retain value. This offers our customers a unique opportunity. That is the opportunity to buy a watch from us, the Rolex Exchange, and wear it for a couple of years, keeping it in good condition, and then sell it back to us for a few hundred dollars less than they bought it. In this way, our customers are able to get all of the enjoyment out of wearing a Rolex Daytona or Rolex Submariner, and they only end up spending a couple of hundred dollars.
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 Bob's Watches, you can buy these amazing watches for a lot less than you think.
Rolex produces roughly 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, and you could join this prestigious league of people by purchasing one today.
So if you found us by searching "how to buy or sell 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 with us. If you can't find the watch you are looking for, give us a call or send us an email. We'll keep an eye out for the watch you're looking for and hopefully get you a great deal on it!
Sell Your Pre-owned Rolex Watch
Sell at Market Value
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 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, it usually lasts through multiple generations. This also allows the values to be very high, and if you need money or, just don't really want or use it you can sell Rolex brand watches to us at Bob's Watches for great prices.
Bob's Watches Buying Goals
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 for around a thousand dollars more than what we offered. Why this happens is that 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. When you sell Rolexes to Bob's Watches, you get the true value.
Why Bob's Watches is Different
We 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.
Bob's Watches Will Buy Anything and Everything
At Bob's Watches, you can sell Rolex watches of any kind. From Milgauss to Submariner, from brand new in box to 30 years old, from pre-owned/used to unworn, we buy everything, and we understand that they each have their own specific value that fluctuates with the pre-owned Rolex market.
Bob's will give you the full market value of your watch if you decide to sell Rolex models to us. We have an extensive price list that offers baseline prices for all the watches, and we work from there, factoring in current market conditions and inventory spikes and slopes as well as any special features your watch may have, like a diamond dial or bezel. We know the added value these features add to your watch, whether they are aftermarket or factory.
Bob's Watches is in Newport Beach, CA
We are located in Southern California, 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 an estimate of your watch 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, the price we pay 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.
So if you found us by Google searching "sell Rolex for cash" or "sell Rolex fast" please fill out the simple for to your left or give us a call for a free quote. We'd be more than happy to help you out no matter your situation or question.
Cities We Serve
We serve the following cities for those looking or searching to sell Rolex watches for the best prices:
New York
Los Angeles
Glenview
Houston
Chicago
Miami
San Francisco
Dallas
Washington
San Diego
Atlanta
Philadelphia
San Antonio
Las Vegas
Boston
Denver
Austin
Phoenix
Seattle
Naples
Questions and Answers on How to Sell a Rolex
Where can I sell Rolex watches near me or online?
Whether at a location near you or online, there are several ways that you can sell Rolex watches. But some are better than others. Pawn shops and jewelry stores near you will always offer you very low prices for your Rolex watch. This is because of their high overheads and lack of knowledge needed to properly value Rolex watches. Online can offer you better prices, but you must be wary of the website you choose. Craigslist can certainly be dangerous since you have to meet up with a complete stranger with an expensive timepiece in hand. Unfortunately, eBay doesn’t do enough to protect the sellers and almost always takes the side of the buyer when conflicts arise. This means you could end up with a returned (and damaged) Rolex without any reimbursement whatsoever.
Bob's Watches, on the other hand, is an online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling Rolex watches. As the premier online destination for pre-owned Rolex watches, we boast a team of Rolex-trained watchmakers and Rolex specialists to ensure a smooth process when buying from or selling to Bob's Watches.
How do I sell my Rolex watch?
Selling your Rolex watch to Bob's Watches is simple. You can either request a free quote through our Free Instant Quote Request Form on our website, or give us a call at (800) 494-3708, and one of our Rolex specialists will give you a quote over the phone.
If you agree to the quote, we will send you a prepaid and insured shipping label. Carefully package up your Rolex watch, stick the label on the box, and drop it off at your nearest FedEx location.
Once we receive your timepiece, one of our in-house Rolex experts will conduct an inspection (recorded on video) to confirm that everything matches up with the received description. You'll then receive a call from us to confirm the price, along with options on how you'd like to get paid. Whether you decide to get paid by check or same-day wire transfer, Bob's Watches is proud to offer the best prices and fastest payment methods to those who sell us their Rolex watches.
Who can I sell a Rolex to?
Bob's Watches is the leading online marketplace for pre-owned Rolex watches. Not only are we the top website to buy a secondhand Rolex watch from, but Bob’s Watches is also the best place to sell your Rolex to. Our groundbreaking Rolex Exchange concept publicly lists the sell price along with the buy price for specific Rolex models. This means you can see the approximate market value for the Rolex watch you want to sell prior to making any commitments - no other online retailer offers that kind of transparency. And a quick review of our 600+ review 5-star rating will verify that our customers love us, our service, and their watches.
If you want the best possible price for your watch, take advantage of our safe, secure, and easy to use process and sell your Rolex to Bob’s Watches.
When is the best time to sell your Rolex?
There are many reasons as to why someone may choose to sell their Rolex. Maybe you currently sport a Submariner 16610 on your wrist and you’re ready to upgrade to a 6-digit Cerachrom model. Or maybe you’ve finally spotted your grail watch and need to make room in your collection. Whatever the reason, pre-owned Rolex watches are in high demand, making it easier than ever before to sell your Rolex. Rolex watches are also popular milestone gifts and are highly sought after purchases for graduations, work anniversaries, and retirements. Rolex timepieces are popular year-round, however, selling your Rolex during a time of year when the demand is high, such as Christmas or graduation season, ensures that you will receive the best possible price.
What is required from me to sell my Rolex?
The more information that you are able to provide when selling your Rolex timepiece, the better. A good place to start is by locating your watch’s serial and model numbers. This provides the buyer with important information needed to price your watch. Any other documents that you are able to provide, such as sales receipts, warranty papers, and service records are also incredibly helpful as they provide a history of the watch and can help verify its authenticity. The original box and papers can be very valuable in their own right. They let the buyer know that your timepiece is genuine and increase the price that you may receive for your watch. It’s becoming increasingly common for buyers to require the original box and papers upon selling your used Rolex, so be sure to keep them in a safe place upon purchasing any Rolex timepieces. Providing these items when selling your Rolex ensures you will receive the highest asking price. Finally, any original parts that you have, such as spare bracelet links, can prove to be very valuable to potential Rolex buyers. Providing as many of the original parts as possible increases your odds of a highly successful sale.
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