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Do Rolex Watches Tick? The Sweep vs. Tick Myth Debunked

Do Rolex Watches Tick? The Sweep vs. Tick Myth Debunked

Yes, Rolex watches do tick. However, their high-precision mechanical movements tick at a rapid frequency of 8 times per second,...

Is Rolex a Non-Profit? The Truth Behind Its Foundation

Is Rolex a Non-Profit? The Truth Behind Its Foundation

There’s a statement that’s sure to invoke wonder, skepticism, and outright disdain among the wannabe horological cognoscenti. Indeed, search around...

Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance Presented by Rolex​ and Monterey Car Week

Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance Presented by Rolex​ and Monterey Car Week

Compared to some of the sporting events it sponsors, Rolex doesn’t give out a whole lot of watches during Monterey...

Rolex Cellini Review & Buying Guide: A Discontinued Classic

Rolex Cellini Review & Buying Guide: A Discontinued Classic

The Cellini is like the middle child of the Rolex family -- it tends to go unnoticed. Though it may...

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Bob’s Watches is the World’s First and only Pre-Owned Rolex Exchange where consumers can buy, sell, and trade vintage and used Rolex watches at true fair market value. We openly publish the current buy and sell values for each Rolex model allowing us to serve as an online marketplace for buyers and sellers looking, quite simply, to get the best deal.

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Is Rolex a Non-Profit? The Truth Behind Its Foundation

Is Rolex a Non-Profit? The Truth Behind Its Foundation

There’s a statement that’s sure to invoke wonder, skepticism, and outright disdain among the wannabe horological cognoscenti. Indeed, search around...

Rolex Submariner Alternatives: Top 10 Picks for Every Budget

Rolex Submariner Alternatives: Top 10 Picks for Every Budget

The best Rolex Submariner alternatives include the OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M, Tudor Black Bay, and Breitling Superocean. These watches offer...

Rolex Reference Number Lookup Tool & Complete Expert Guide

Rolex Reference Number Lookup Tool & Complete Expert Guide

Have a Rolex reference number and want to know what it means? You’re in the right place. Rolex model numbers...

Best Everyday Watches: Luxury Timepieces for Daily Wear

Best Everyday Watches: Luxury Timepieces for Daily Wear

Every watch manufacturer has a number of arrows in their quiver – a variety of models to suit different tastes...

Rolex Root Beer Review: Ultimate Guide for Collectors & Buyers

Rolex Root Beer Review: Ultimate Guide for Collectors & Buyers

Root beer reminds us of simpler times – days when you poured your drink over ice cream instead of ice...

Is Bigger Better? Best Luxury Watches for Big Wrists

Is Bigger Better? Best Luxury Watches for Big Wrists

Today, oversized luxury watches have become quite common; however, this was not always the case. From the time the wristwatch...

Best High-End Women’s Watches for Investment

Best High-End Women’s Watches for Investment

When it comes to luxury women’s watches, there are more choices than ever before. Gone are the days when watchmakers...

How Rotating Bezels Actually Work

How Rotating Bezels Actually Work

Rotating bezels stand out as both stylish and functional elements. What started as mere decorations on watches has evolved into...

Domino’s Rolex Air-King Watches: Everything You Need to Know

Domino’s Rolex Air-King Watches: Everything You Need to Know

Those familiar with the Rolex Air-King collection have likely browsed plenty of popular models. While a number of these references...

Rolex White Face Watches Buying Guide

Rolex White Face Watches Buying Guide

It might feel like spring is around the corner – or that it should be, at least. But in terms...

Watch 101

Rolex Datejust vs. Rolex Day-Date

Rolex Datejust vs. Rolex Day-Date

The Datejust and the Day-Date are two of the oldest names in the brand’s history, and both share the archetypal...

Why are Rolex Watches so Expensive

Why are Rolex Watches so Expensive

Rolex watches have been synonymous with luxury and status for over a century. With Rolex prices ranging from a few...

Rolex Sizes: Find The Right Size For Your Wrist

Rolex Sizes: Find The Right Size For Your Wrist

There are a lot of factors that people consider when buying a watch – the dial, the hands, the type...

How to Use the Rolex Explorer II Like a GMT

How to Use the Rolex Explorer II Like a GMT

First released in 1971 as a watch designed specifically for speleologists (cave explorers), the Rolex Explorer II was intended to...

Master Chronometer vs Superlative Chronometer

Master Chronometer vs Superlative Chronometer

Accuracy has always been an important point of pride and marketing for luxury watch brands. For over a century, the...

The Intriguing Allure: Why a Used Rolex Outshines Its New Counterpart 

The Intriguing Allure: Why a Used Rolex Outshines Its New Counterpart 

In the world of luxury timepieces, few brands command as much respect and admiration as Rolex. Its iconic status, impeccable...

Watch Buying Guides

Rolex Cellini Review & Buying Guide: A Discontinued Classic

Rolex Cellini Review & Buying Guide: A Discontinued Classic

The Cellini is like the middle child of the Rolex family -- it tends to go unnoticed. Though it may...

How Much is a Rolex Submariner Watch: The Ultimate Price Guide

How Much is a Rolex Submariner Watch: The Ultimate Price Guide

The Rolex Submariner is one of the most iconic luxury watches in the world. Its price is highly varied based...

Rolex Blue Face Watch Review: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

Rolex Blue Face Watch Review: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

Rolex’s blue dial and blue bezel watches are some of the most sought-after in the world. Formal enough to pair...

Best Watches Under $5,000: Top Luxury Expert Picks

Best Watches Under $5,000: Top Luxury Expert Picks

Finding the perfect luxury timepiece under $5,000 opens doors to exceptional craftsmanship from prestigious Swiss manufacturers. These watches under $5,000...

Black Rolex Unveiled: The Collector’s Luxury Guide

Black Rolex Unveiled: The Collector’s Luxury Guide

There’s a reason that the color black is a staple in everyone’s closet – it’s suave, sophisticated and timeless. In...

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34 Ultimate Buying Guide

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34 Ultimate Buying Guide

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34 stands as a testament to refined luxury and versatile design. This collection represents the perfect...

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Rolex Submariner Date vs No Date: Key Differences Explained

Rolex Submariner Date vs No Date: Key Differences Explained

While Rolex’s famous dive watch is simply called the Submariner, there are actually two different versions to consider: one with...

Rolex 114060 Review: Iconic Elegance in Diving Watches

Rolex 114060 Review: Iconic Elegance in Diving Watches

One of the key features of a vintage Rolex Submariner is the absence of a date display. From its initial...

The Original Bond Watch? Meet Ian Fleming’s Rolex Explorer 1016

The Original Bond Watch? Meet Ian Fleming’s Rolex Explorer 1016

It is a question fans of his books have been asking for decades; how much of James Bond was modeled...

Bob’s Watches: A Year in Review 2023

Bob’s Watches: A Year in Review 2023

As we wave goodbye to another year, it’s time to sit back and reflect on what a wild ride it’s...

Rolex Celebration Dial: The Complete Review

Rolex Celebration Dial: The Complete Review

The iconic Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch collection has long been a staple in the world of luxury timepieces. In 2023,...

Rolex Daytona 116509 Ultimate Buying Guide

Rolex Daytona 116509 Ultimate Buying Guide

The Rolex Daytona ref. 116509 is one of the brand’s most impressive chronographs to date. Part of the current Cosmograph...

Rolex Info

Submariner vs. Explorer II Review

Submariner vs. Explorer II Review

When it comes to Rolex watches – particularly its sports models, the Submariner and Explorer II are among the most...

Who Owns Rolex?

Who Owns Rolex?

The timepieces produced by Rolex have embodied the pinnacle of luxurious horology for over a century. Despite being worn by...

Rolex Nicknames : The Ultimate Guide to Discovering the Stories Behind the Names

Rolex Nicknames : The Ultimate Guide to Discovering the Stories Behind the Names

Many Rolex watches have earned nicknames that – while entirely unofficial – are now commonplace among Rolex collector terminology. Other...

Unleash Timeless Elegance: The Ultra-Rare Rolex Daytona Paul Newman 6241

Unleash Timeless Elegance: The Ultra-Rare Rolex Daytona Paul Newman 6241

Welcome to the realm of horological enchantment, where history converges with luxury, and time transcends ordinary boundaries. Today, we present...

3 Great Vintage Watches To Start Building Your Collection

3 Great Vintage Watches To Start Building Your Collection

Starting a vintage Rolex collection can sometimes be a bit daunting. When you start off, it’s hard not to have...

Rolex Dials – A Guide To The Most Sought-After & Unique Pieces

Rolex Dials – A Guide To The Most Sought-After & Unique Pieces

The face of a watch, or its dial, is arguably the centerpiece that captures the essence and personality of the...

Rolex News

Head-to-Head Vintage Collections | Watch & Tell ft. Paul Altieri & Morgan King

Head-to-Head Vintage Collections | Watch & Tell ft. Paul Altieri & Morgan King

Paul Altieri, CEO of Bob’s Watches, recently sat down with acclaimed watch collector and industry icon Morgan King for a...

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: Rolex Collections

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: Rolex Collections

When you think of iconic duos, peanut butter and jelly or Batman and Robin might come to mind. But in...

Rolex Daytona Le Mans Anniversary Edition Released: Reference 126529LN

Rolex Daytona Le Mans Anniversary Edition Released: Reference 126529LN

In a surprising mid-year drop, Rolex announced a white gold Daytona created specifically for the 100th anniversary of the 24...

The Rolex Milgauss Is Now Discontinued

The Rolex Milgauss Is Now Discontinued

Has the Rolex Milgauss been discontinued? The short answer is, yes it has. Introduced in the mid-1950s during an era...

2023 Reactions to Top Watches & Wonders Releases

2023 Reactions to Top Watches & Wonders Releases

Watches and Wonders 2023 is off to an exciting start in Geneva, Switzerland.  Dozens of the industry’s top brands have...

Rolex Update: Watches & Wonders 2023

Rolex Update: Watches & Wonders 2023

It’s that time of year when we finally get to see all the new releases from Rolex Watches & Wonders...

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If you are looking for the best place to sell your watch or how to find the value or worth of your used luxury timepiece, turn to the experts here for a free no obligation evaluation.

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Cheapest Rolex

Cheapest Rolex

While “affordable” and “Rolex” rarely appear in the same sentence, the Swiss luxury watchmaker does offer several accessible entry points for aspiring collectors.

Rolex Serial Numbers

Rolex Serial Numbers

The Rolex serial numbers are found between the lugs on the side of the case at the 6 o’clock side, behind the bracelet. This 4-8 digit number is engraved by Rolex on every watch and it can be used to determine its production date.

How to Spot a Fake Rolex

How to Spot a Fake Rolex

The allure of owning an authentic Rolex watch, be it the iconic Rolex Submariner, the sophisticated Datejust, or the world-traveler’s choice, the GMT-Master II, is undeniable.

New Releases

About The Rolex Lady-Datejust 28

About The Rolex Lady-Datejust 28

Similar to what Rolex did with the men's Datejust 41, the brand also introduced white metal versions of the Lady-Datejust...

New OMEGA Constellation Watches with Aventurine Dials

New OMEGA Constellation Watches with Aventurine Dials

Legendary Swiss watch manufacturer Omega has just announced 10 new ladies models that will join the brand’s Constellation collection for...

New Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Watches for 2020

New Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Watches for 2020

Although the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control collection debuted in 1992, the watches’ designs are more akin to the classically-understated style of...

The New Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Celestial Watch Looks to Get in on the Rainbow Daytona Craze

The New Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Celestial Watch Looks to Get in on the Rainbow Daytona Craze

Recently, the infamous Rolex “Rainbow” Daytona ref. 116595RBOW has been in the news thanks to celebrities like Mark Wahlberg, Adam...

The Citizen Caliber 0100 Is the World’s Most Accurate Watch – but Is It Worth More Than a Rolex?

The Citizen Caliber 0100 Is the World’s Most Accurate Watch – but Is It Worth More Than a Rolex?

Would you pay $16,800 for a solar-powered Citizen watch that’s more accurate than a Rolex – not to mention more...

The Best Watches With Outsourced Movements

The Best Watches With Outsourced Movements

The debate over the pros and cons of in-house versus outsourced movements is not one likely to go away anytime...

Comparisons

Rolex Kermit vs. Hulk: Discover the Key Differences and Features

Rolex Kermit vs. Hulk: Discover the Key Differences and Features

Many Rolex collectors in the know may already be aware that green is Rolex’s signature hue.  Despite the fact that...

Audemars Piguet vs Rolex: Comparing Two Icons of Luxury Timekeeping

Audemars Piguet vs Rolex: Comparing Two Icons of Luxury Timekeeping

Step into the realm of horological mastery, where precision intertwines with opulence, and the artistry of timekeeping comes to life....

Rolex 116500 vs Rolex 126500 Comparison

Rolex 116500 vs Rolex 126500 Comparison

The Rolex Daytona collection is one of the most iconic chronograph wristwatch series since its introduction in 1963. Known for...

Chronograph vs Chronometer Watches – Understanding the Intricacies

Chronograph vs Chronometer Watches – Understanding the Intricacies

In the intricate world of timekeeping, where precision meets artistry, lies the eternal fascination with watches. Among the myriad types...

Rolex Datejust 36 vs 41 Comparison

Rolex Datejust 36 vs 41 Comparison

When it comes to the world of luxury timepieces, the Rolex Datejust series stands as an enduring symbol of elegance...

Rolex Coke vs. Pepsi Watches: Exploring A Timeless Dilemma

Rolex Coke vs. Pepsi Watches: Exploring A Timeless Dilemma

Welcome to the fascinating world of Rolex watches, where time is not just measured but celebrated in style. In this...