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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 a 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. We are devoted exclusively to only used Rolex watches, including vintage and antique timepieces, and pride ourselves in obtaining the very best results possible for our customers. Our business philosophy is built on trust and integrity and in a very short time we have become the leading online destination for used Rolex watches and vintage Rolex expertise. And unlike other online watch companies, Bob's carries an actual inventory of watches. Every watch on our site is in stock ready for sale.
The WSJ includes Bob's Watches in this insiders guide to the sometimes surprising factors that account for prestige timepieces' shocking price tags.
Gear Patrol includes Bob's Watches as part of their Daytona buying guide.
Paul's Picks: CEO Of Bob's Watches Fills Us In On The Top 4 Rolex's Of 2019
Bob's Watches tells Business Insider an interesting story about a woman who says she found a rare $250,000 Rolex wedged in the cushions of a thrift-store couch she'd bought for $25
Robb Report asks Paul Altieri for his recommendations on the best Rolex models to collect, from a beginner's piece to the reference that will affirm your status as a collecting king.
Bob's Watches joins forces with Sotheby's for its annual RM Sotheby's Monterey classic car show. This collaborative effort sees the first of its kind with the pairing of highly-collectible (modern and vintage) wristwatches with ultra-rare classic sports cars.
Bob's Watches is collaborating with Sotheby's to offer 18 rare driving watches that will be paired with 18 cars.
A collaboration between Bob's Watches and luxury auction house Sotheby's has resulted in “Watches Online: The Driver's Collection. Among the watches is a James Bond Rolex Submariner and Cars Going to Auction.
Watches Online: The Driver's Collection will be open for bidding exclusively online from 14–20 August with the full sale on view at Monterey from 15–17 August.
Each Vintage Car in RM Sotheby's Monterey Auction Is Paired With a Classic Watch—Here'
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Big Crown Submariner, ref. 6538 to be auctioned off at Sotheby's in collaboration with Bob's Watches.
Paul Altieri, founder and owner of online luxury watch boutique Bob's Watches, as well as one of the world's top Rolex collectors, explains that the increased activity "has really been going on for quite some time, several decades in fact."
Newport's Bob's Watches Is the world's largest online Rolex exchange, hands down
Paul Altieri, founder and CEO of Bob's Watches, gives his take on the Rolex Submariner 116610.
Mr. Altieri comments on the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing watch.
Mr. Altieri explains why Rolexes are the best choice for investors looking for a safe watch investment. Continue reading .
Bob's Watches CEO Paul Altieri offers tips for buying a pre-owned Rolex... Watch the Video
How to Win a $190,000 Rolex at Auction and Pay No Buyer’s Premium... Continue Reading
See what Hodinkee has to say about the Bob's Watches Box & Papers Online Auction... Continue Reading
This online Rolex marketplace brings much-needed transparency to the resale and trade of high-end watches — here's how it works... Continue Reading
For One Week, You Can Bid on Some Incredible Vintage Watches Online. Bob's Watches wants to take back the watch auction... Continue Reading
In a world where money increases a purchasers buying power, the new Cosmograph Daytona exceeds these standards. It has perhaps become the most anticipated and unattainable watch in the current Rolex Market. Read the New York Times full story... Continue Reading
Rolex believed to have belonged to Steve McQueen up for auction... Continue Reading
The prestigious publication Robb Report sat down with our Founder & CEO, Paul Altieri, to discuss how he first found his passion for collecting vintage Rolex watches... Continue Reading
The Los Angeles Times brings attention to some of the more notable Rolex models that have been made popular by big screen appearances, and how some Rolex watches in particular appreciate in value... Continue Reading
"In a Collection of Luxury Timepieces, One Rolex Stands Out." - Learn more about a very special timepiece that made its way into Paul Altieri's collection, becoming one of his favorite Rolex timepieces. Read the interesting story at the Wall Street Journal... Continue Reading
Susan Adams meets with Paul Altieri at Bob's Watches to learn more about the famous Rolex Exchange Concept and how it's working in favor of consumers. ... Continue Reading
This Auction Gives You Access to Some Incredible Rolex Sports Models... Continue Reading
Don't Sleep on this Spectacular Online Rolex Auction... Continue Reading
Bob’s Watches CEO Paul Altieri outlines the future of the pre-owned Rolex market... Continue Reading
Watch Expert Paul Altieri Shares His 10 Most Grail-Worthy Timepieces... Continue Reading
Maxim asked our very own Paul Altieri what the top 10 vintage luxury watches are to kick-start any collection, and he gladly answered ... Continue Reading
Building an online business has a very unique set of challenges from building your brand, to developing a robust website, to creating a marketing plan that delivers an adequate ROI. Inc. Magazine speaks with Paul to bring you seven insider tips on how you can nail SEO. Read the interview here. ... Continue Reading
Bob’s Watches First Online Rolex Auction Has No Buyer’s Premiums... Continue Reading
Men’s Journal takes a unique approach with interpreting how your watch pick may reveal much more than just your taste. Watch experts Paul Altieri and Eric Wind sat down to discuss how each watch conveys a multitude of personalities behind them. Read the story here… Continue Reading
For every Rolex, there’s a Rolex hater. There’s something about the brand that just puts a lot of guys off. Unjustly so, according to Paul Altieri. In this article with AskMen, Paul finds himself defending the Rolex brand... Continue Reading
Don't be fooled by a Fake Rolex. Paul Altieri who runs Bob’s Watches, a popular pre-owned Rolex store, says a couple of fakes pass through his store every month. "The thing that most people don’t know is that while most people can spot a cheap $25 watch, the $400 you'd struggle with. There are some really good fakes. ... Continue Reading
Barron's discusses how overcapacity in the luxury watch industry is a boon for the gray market, where fine timepieces can be had for 40%-plus off the list price... Continue Reading
The Orange County Register takes an in-depth look at how the official Rolex exchange gleams in today’s highly technological market with their transparent “buy/sell’’ business model. You can read the full Q&A in detail here... Continue Reading
Worthly discusses the perplexities behind a first time Rolex buyer. Discover the driving factors that will help you choose the perfect Rolex for you. Learn more here... Continue Reading
Paul Altieri sits down to discuss the top five factors that give value to your Rolex. In this article, we learn that it is Bob’s Watches overarching goal to educate the customer of a transparent pricing model for all Rolex’s. Read more here... Continue Reading
Vintage watches and classic cars has a special ring to it. Just Luxe unveils a vintage Rolex for every automobile counterpart that you can think of. Keep reading to discover the rest of the story... Continue Reading
Paul Altieri is interviewed by Business Interviews where he gives an inside look at the making of the mega pre-owned luxury watch retailer Bob's Watches. ... Continue Reading
While all vintage watches have stories to tell, very few have made their way out of Cuba under Castro, with this Rolex Submariner being one of the few. Part of Paul Altieri personal collection and now featured on Cigar Aficionado. ... Continue Reading
Simply put, a timepiece you can wear with everything. See the vintage Rolex watch that Airows featured as one of their top 12 items. ... Continue Reading
"When you’re looking for vintage watches, the list of reputable shops is short. Dig even deeper to turn your attention to Rolexes and the list gets even shorter. And one of the places sitting atop this list is Bob’s Watches out of Huntington Beach. Bob’s is unique from the other players in the market in that it's first and only pre-owned Rolex exchange, which allows folks to go in and buy, sell, and even trade vintage and used Rolex watches at fair market value." ... Continue Reading
“Vintage collecting has always been big, but in the last five years, it’s exploded,” says Paul Altieri, a watch expert and the CEO of the leading pre-owned and vintage Rolex dealer, Bob's Watches. ... Continue Reading
"When it comes to any kind of Rolex, there's nobody in the business that are better than these guys. Unbeatable prices, 100% transparency, fantastic customer service, the nicest of staff, and the perfect place to snag a wonderfully terrific timepiece.".. See Airow's Best Places To Buy Vintage Watches Online. ... Continue Reading
"Fun fact… last year a watch dealer ranked #129 on Inc. Magazine’s list of the 500 fastest growing private companies in America. So who is he? His name is Paul Altieri, and he’s the founder and CEO of Bob’s Watches. The company buys and sells 300-400 Rolex watches per month. The business shows no signs of slowing down – and neither does Paul – who does everything from taking out the trash to catching red-eye flights to hunt down rare watches". ... Continue Reading
"Joyeria Riviera was established by Don Julio Abislaiman in 1923. At the time, Joyeria Riviera was Tiffany's Havanan equivalent: They were recognized as a prestigious jeweler, yet also as a retailer of important, luxury watches. Although a multitude of Rolexes passed through the shop, very few examples have survived to this present day. Even a simple Datejust, bearing the iconic "Joyeria Riviera" stamp, is worth significantly more than a non-co-branded GMT Master or Submariner from the same period. ... Continue Reading
"An all-time classic watch and arguably the greatest Rolex ever made, the Rolex GMT "Pepsi" with the iconic blue/red/black color combo is quite the looker. It's easy to dress down, easy to dress up, and Magnum P.I. wore one. Here's a few photos that will make you really want one on your wrist".. See Airow's top GMT photos from around the web with images from Bob's Watches. ...Continue Reading
"It’s not the volume of Swiss steel he moves nor his idiosyncratic manner that makes him intriguing. It’s that this man, since the late 1970’s has been slowly, quietly, and graciously accumulating one of the world’s most incredible vintage Rolex collections. And nobody has ever heard a peep about it.
Until now.". ...
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Uncrate features one of Bob's Watches classic Rolex Explorer II reference 216570 timepieces. This iconic watch is part of a collection for the outdoors men. To view the list of Uncrate's Alpine Meets Asphalt collection check out the full list on their website. ... Continue Reading
"Evaluating the seller is a common sense check, and if your gut is telling you no, listen. If you don't want to gamble, save yourself the grief—or the nagging question "is it real?—by using a reputable source like Bob's Watches". ... Continue Reading
By Ingrid Schmidt -
The LA Times published their last minute holiday gift guide this weekend, which includes some of the top gift ideas for that special someone in your life. Any watch collector can tell you that there is nothing like a classic Rolex timepiece. Bob's Watches was included in this year's guide boasting a stylish vintage Paul Newman Rolex Daytona Wristwatch in stainless steel. Read the full story online at LA Times. ... Continue Reading
By Allison Enright - Editor InternetRetailer
Behind the scenes of the Hot 100
Each year the editors and researchers at Internet Retailer generate the Hot 100 list of e-retailers they are convinced should be viewed by the industry as e-commerce influencers. These merchants do things differently or do them better than their competitors. In this issue, they welcome the class of 2015 Hot 100 honorees. “While we don't pay much attention to awards, we are truly honored to be selected on this year’s Hot 100” says Paul Altieri, Founder & CEO of Bob’s Watches. Bob's Watches was among six companies who are "Rising above the standard." InternetRETAILER cites Bob's as "using unique approaches to engage consumers and make them more likely to buy online. ... Continue Reading
Bob's Watches is featured in Supercompressor's latest article "13 Of The World's Most Impressive Gifts." Don't miss this issue. To get the story. ... Continue Reading
InternetRetailer.com speaks with Bob's Watches to bring you business insights from CEO Paul Altieri. Read what owner and CEO of Bob's Watches has to say by visiting Internet Retailer. ... Continue Reading .
Examiner.com collaborates with Bob's Watches to give you the scoop on Rolex watch modifications. If you are considering an aftermarket customization for your luxury timepiece it is vital that you read this article first! ... Continue Reading
Paul Altieri tells all to Maxim Magazine regarding Rolex watch modifications. Before you mod your Rolex be sure to read this article so that you don't lose money on your luxury timepiece. ... Continue Reading
Every year, Inc. 500 recognizes the top businesses in the country. As of August 20, 2014 Bob’s Watches was ranked 129 in Inc 500’s fastest-growing private companies. Companies such as Microsoft, Zappos, Intuit, Jamba Juice, Zipcar, Clif Bar, Vizio, Oracle, and many other giant businesses have been recognized as members of the Inc. 500|5000 during their early stages.
Bob’s Watches inclusion is a tremendous testament to our team’s tenacity and our clients unwavering support. ... Continue Reading
Creating Consumer Trust with an Open Pricing Model
Internet Retailer interviews Paul Altieri, founder and CEO of Bob's Watches to give you a closer look at the companies unique Rolex Exchange Concept. Read more to learn why Bob's has been praised in the pre-owned Rolex watch market. ... Continue Reading
Bob's Watches was recently ranked 677 on Internet Retailers Top 1000 eCommerce retailers for 2014. Internet Retailer ranks North America's fastest-growing web merchants annually. This year, Bob's was identified and included after passing a rigorous review that included hundreds of metrics. The 2014 Guide is a detailed look at the true up-and-comers of e-commerce - the ones that move fast and are aggressive to embrace trends and marketplace opportunities. While we don't pay much attention to rankings, we are honored to be chosen among this select group of highly acclaimed e-tailers.
2014 Second 500 Rank: 677
2014 Rank in Primary Merchandise Category (Jewelry): 8
Paul Altieri founded Bob’s Watches as a website where consumers could buy and sell used Rolex watches. Unlike many of their competitors in the watch market, Bob’s Watches openly publishes the sale price of used Rolex watches as well as the buying price. ... Continue Reading
If you have been looking for pre-owned Rolex watches on-line, you’ve probably come across Bob's Watches so we decided to interview Paul Altieri, it’s CEO, to give you a better understanding of who’s behind the Pre-Owned Rolex Exchange and how it operates. "After hearing from customers over and over yearn for a way to know they were getting a fair deal, I felt the market was long overdue for something more efficient and open. ... Continue Reading
“Customers are able to see both the ‘Buy’ and ‘Sell’ prices for each model Rolex and the website attracts over 200,000 visitors each month,” said Altieri. “Bob’s Watches serves as an online marketplace, or facilitator, for pre-owned Rolex watch customers as the secondary market was long overdue for a more efficient way to connect buyers and sellers.”
However, in the benighted world of watch retail, Bob’s is basically Google. ... Continue Reading
I talked with the founders of Bob's Watches, who display their exact profit margin on every product on their website. If you have a Rolex GMT Master II for sale, for example, they'll pay you $8,000. If you want to buy the same watch from them, their price is $9,495. (They say they won't negotiate. ... Continue Reading
Watch styles come and go ( remember when bigger was better and digital was novel?), but nothing is as cool as a Rolex. And the only thing cooler than a Rolex is a vintage Rolex. The best place to buy (or sell) vintage Rolexes is Bobswatches.com, a serious site with a funny name. You can get a Submariner for two grand less than the price of a new one, or break the bank on a Cosmograph Daytona, a.k.a. "the Paul Newman". ... Continue Reading
We spoke with Paul Altieri, Rolex Expert and CEO of Bob's Watches, who has a prime example for sale, to get the story. ... Continue Reading
Purist's rejoice: While you won't find any crazy tricks here, you will find an impeccable range of vintage Rolexes that have held—and will continue to hold—their value. Bob's Watches also functions as a marketplace, too, so if you're looking to unload a piece that you rarely wear, you'll see what it's currently worth. For rarer models (rose gold, etc.), you can join a waitlist and they'll try to track one down. ... Continue Reading
Bob’s Watches out of Huntington Beach, CA is a company that I’ve simultaneously been aware of and been curious about for awhile. Recently I put some questions to Paul Altieri, Chief Marketing Officer of the business with the goal of sharing these insights with the Perpetuelle audience. Bob’s Watches is basically a consumer to consumer business model. ... Continue Reading
If you’ve always wanted a Rolex, but couldn’t afford to buy one new, look no further than Bob’s Watches, an online exchange offering buying and selling of quality Rolex watches, with both buy and sell prices readily accessible. ... Continue Reading
It hardly comes as shocking news that luxury watches tend to be expensive. Panerais, Patek Philippes, and Rolexes retail for thousands, if not tens of thousands, and are built to be passed down from generation to generation – which is wonderful if you're ready to make a significant investment and less-than-wonderful if you're just looking for a timepiece to flash around for a bit.High costs have traditionally led to prolonged windowshopping and capitulation. ... Continue Reading
Like time itself, the universe of high-end watches is vast beyond comprehension. Its greatest paradox is that, in an age of cheap quartz movements and ubiquitous smartphones, when no one really needs an expensive timepiece, a single watch can sell for $10,000 to $1 million or more.
Enough are manufactured to fill convention halls from brands including Rolex, Breguet, Patek Philippe; watches with hourly chimes, watches that display phases of the moon, watches with sophisticated. ... Continue Reading
Purchasing a finely crafted watch, for many, is considered a high involvement decision and in some cases, can be regarded as a lifelong investment in both monetary and symbolic ways. That being said, we take a look at an everyday favorite in Rolex - a brand with an unwavering presence and relevance in the watchmaking industry - to highlight a few models worth examining based on different budgets. Aiding us with his expertise is Paul Alteri from Bob’s Watches. ... Continue Reading
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Bob’s Watches is the world’s first and only pre-owned Rolex exchange, of which he is founder and CEO. Bob’s is an online marketplace where consumers can buy, sell, and trade used Rolex watches at true fair market value.
Besides their dedication to fair trade, what sets them apart is their devotion to used Rolex watches exclusively. This exclusivity also ensures supreme standards and only the best in quality and service. ... Continue Reading
