Bob's Watches

Bob's Watches, marketplace for pre-owned luxury watches in Newport Beach

Bob's Watches is an online platform dedicated to the purchase, sale, and trade-in of pre-owned and vintage luxury watches. Founded in 1999, the company presents itself as the largest online marketplace for pre-owned pieces from brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, Tudor, Oris, Cartier, Panerai, Longines, Tissot, Breitling, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Grand Seiko. Its headquarters is in Newport Beach, California, and according to its own description, it operates with progressive national expansion.

Catalog and available brands

The site organizes its inventory by brand, collection, and price range. The offering includes men's and women's watches, sports, dive, military, golf, pilot, dress, and racing pieces, as well as a specific section for vintage watches. Among the most sought-after models are the Rolex Datejust, Submariner, Daytona, GMT-Master II, Day-Date, GMT-Master, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Yacht-Master, Air-King, Sea-Dweller, Milgauss, Explorer II, Yacht-Master II, Sky-Dweller, Land-Dweller, Date, Cellini, Day-Date II, Datejust II, and 1908. Pieces from other brands are also sold, such as the OMEGA Speedmaster, the OMEGA Seamaster, the Tudor Black Bay, the Cartier Santos, the Breitling Chronomat, the Panerai Luminor, and the Patek Philippe Nautilus.

The catalog is segmented by budget, with sections for watches under $3,000, $5,000, $10,000, and $20,000, and over $20,000. The company states that all listed watches are in stock and available for immediate shipping, and that new arrivals are updated hourly.

Buying, selling, and appraisal

In addition to selling, Bob's Watches offers a purchase and trade-in service for pre-owned watches. Owners can request a free, no-obligation evaluation through a form in which they indicate the watch brand, including Rolex, Omega, Panerai, Breitling, Tudor, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, IWC, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Grand Seiko. The company also provides reference tools such as the Rolex and Omega serial number tables, which allow owners to determine the manufacturing date of a specific piece.

Authentication, warranty, and restoration process

The company maintains that all pieces are inspected and authenticated by in-house experts and external specialists, with the goal of guaranteeing that every watch is 100% authentic. According to its presentation, watches are restored in authorized repair shops using genuine parts. The firm maintains a pricing transparency policy: it publishes the buy and sell prices for all watches to reflect fair market value. It also offers a price and authenticity guarantee, and states that it holds an A+ rating from the BBB and 5/5 stars on Ekomi.

Shipping and customer service

All purchases are eligible for free overnight shipping. The company states it has served more than 100,000 customers and presents itself as a trusted destination both for buying and selling vintage and contemporary watches at market value. Its customer service team is mentioned in the testimonials published on the site.

Market information and resources for collectors

Bob's Watches publishes analyses and guides aimed at collectors. Among its resources are the 15-year Rolex market report, which according to the company shows an increase in average Rolex prices of over 550%, rising from approximately $2,000 in 2010 to $13,426 in 2025, based on the analysis of all its internal Rolex transactions during that period. It also offers guides on how to spot a fake Rolex, the condition grading scale, the Rolex price guide, the Q2 Rolex market report, the luxury watch market guide, the Rolex serial number table, the Rolex reference number guide, and the Rolex watch size and fit guide, as well as editorial articles and a video library.

History and recognition

Founded in 1999 and with more than twenty years of experience, the company presents itself as the leading online marketplace for buying and selling pre-owned luxury watches. Its founder and CEO is Paul Altieri. Bob's Watches states it is a member of organizations such as the BBB, IWJG, Jewelers Board of Trade, and the Chamber of Commerce, and maintains that it has been quoted and featured in international media outlets.

Location and contact

Phone: (800) 494-3708 · Email: sales@bobswatches.com