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Rolex 18038 Review: Ultimate Buying & Collecting Guide

Rolex 18038 Review: Ultimate Buying & Collecting Guide

The Rolex 18038 is a pinnacle of horological excellence within the prestigious Day-Date collection. Introduced in 1977, this reference marked...

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Review: A Hidden Gem for Watch Collectors

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Review: A Hidden Gem for Watch Collectors

The Rolex Explorer II came to market in 1971 and was developed primarily for use in dark environments. In fact,...

Unreleased OMEGA Seamaster Former 007 Daniel Craig Wore at the Paris Olympics

Unreleased OMEGA Seamaster Former 007 Daniel Craig Wore at the Paris Olympics

Although he has retired from his landmark role as James Bond, following five films that grossed nearly $4 billion worldwide,...

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....

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Resources

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: What Ladies Want Out of Their Timepiece

Best High End Women’s Watches: What Ladies Want Out of Their Timepiece

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

The Most Expensive Rolex Watches Ever Sold

The Most Expensive Rolex Watches Ever Sold

As one of the most recognized luxury watch brands in the world, Rolex timepieces have become synonymous with prestige, quality...

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...

Finance Your Rolex Just in Time for the Holidays

Finance Your Rolex Just in Time for the Holidays

With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, we are in the swing of the holiday season!...

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...

3 Favorite White Dial Rolex Watches

3 Favorite White Dial Rolex Watches

Talking about Rolex white face dials never seems to get old.  It’s one of those things that doesn’t really occur...

Hot Watches To Pack For Your Warm Winter Getaway

Hot Watches To Pack For Your Warm Winter Getaway

The weather’s cold up here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means it’s just about time to head south and catch...

Queen Elizabeth II Watch Collection

Queen Elizabeth II Watch Collection

The Royal family has a staggering net worth of around $28 billion, with the Queen once estimated to be worth...

Watch 101

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...

Rolex Submariner: Official Dial Guide

Rolex Submariner: Official Dial Guide

The Rolex Submariner has been in production since 1953. In a tireless quest for perfection, the celebrated model has seen...

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Watch Buying Guides

How Much Is a Rolex Submariner?

How Much Is a Rolex Submariner?

The Submariner is not only one of Rolex’s oldest Oyster Professional models but also one of its most coveted. Born...

Best Rolex Investment: Ultimate Guide

Best Rolex Investment: Ultimate Guide

In the world of luxury timepieces, Rolex stands out as a symbol of prestige, craftsmanship, and timeless value. Investing in...

Affordable Swiss Watches

Affordable Swiss Watches

Luxury Swiss watches can come with exorbitant price tags that place them out of reach for many watch enthusiasts. However,...

Best Watches Under $5,000

Best Watches Under $5,000

With careful searching, there is an extensive range of high-end watches under $5,000 for both men and women. From renowned...

Rolex GMT-Master II Ultimate Buying Guide

Rolex GMT-Master II Ultimate Buying Guide

As one of the most well-known luxury watch brands, Rolex has an impressive portfolio of iconic timepieces. Rolex models often...

Rolex Explorer 40 224270 Buying Guide

Rolex Explorer 40 224270 Buying Guide

Rolex introduced a new reference to its classic Explorer model collection – the Explorer 40 reference 224270. This stainless steel...

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Bob’s Watches: A Year in Review

Bob’s Watches: A Year in Review

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...

Vintage Rolex Submariner 5508 History

Vintage Rolex Submariner 5508 History

When it comes to vintage Rolex, it is the tiny, almost undetectable differences that account for thousands, even tens of...

Vintage Rolex Date 1530 Ultimate Buying Guide

Vintage Rolex Date 1530 Ultimate Buying Guide

We would forgive you if you mistook the Rolex 1530 for the OysterQuartz. The OysterQuartz is, perhaps, one of the most...

Blue Rolex Submariner Watches – Ultimate Review and Buying Guide

Blue Rolex Submariner Watches – Ultimate Review and Buying Guide

If Rolex had only ever made one model of watch, chances are they still would have had one of the...

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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Sell Your Luxury Watch

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.

Events

The Grant Thornton Golf Invitational Sponsored by Bob’s Watches

The Grant Thornton Golf Invitational Sponsored by Bob’s Watches

The Grant Thornton Golf Invitational, scheduled for December 4th to 10th, 2023, is not just a tournament; it’s a festivity...

An Evening of Watches, Wheels, and Whiskey Hosted by Bob’s Watches

An Evening of Watches, Wheels, and Whiskey Hosted by Bob’s Watches

The Southern California sun set on the charming Oris Airstream as watch collectors gathered at the Marconi Automotive Museum to enjoy an evening of...

Motorcar Cavalcade Concours d’Elegance

Motorcar Cavalcade Concours d’Elegance

Famous for its glamorous vibe, vibrant scene, and lavish living, few cities in the country are as closely associated with...

Best Women’s Watches for Investing: Rolex Stella Dials – Exclusive Retail Partnership with Goop

Best Women’s Watches for Investing: Rolex Stella Dials – Exclusive Retail Partnership with Goop

Bob’s Watches collaborated with Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand, Goop, to bring you a remarkable collection of one-of-a-kind Rolex watches. The carefully...

Rolex Paris Masters 2021

Rolex Paris Masters 2021

The Rolex Paris Masters tournament is one of the most popular indoor professional tennis events held annually. Rolex has been...

Rolex Golf Ambassadors and Their Watches

Rolex Golf Ambassadors and Their Watches

Today marks the first day of the three days of practice rounds prior to the start of The Masters on...

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

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...

Modern vs Vintage Comparison – Rolex Submariner Date

Modern vs Vintage Comparison – Rolex Submariner Date

While the Rolex Submariner itself was first introduced in 1953, it didn’t actually gain a date display until almost a...