Bob's Watches Reviews 477

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Looking at 31 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, knowledge, and excellent communication, making the purchasing and selling process smooth and comfortable. Many highlight the exceptional customer service, noting quick responses and a dedicated, customer-focused approach. People are thrilled with their purchases, finding watches to be in excellent condition and exactly as described, often exceeding expectations. The overall service is frequently described as fantastic, efficient, and professional, with many appreciating the integrity and transparency of the company. However, some customers also noted issues with pricing, particularly when selling watches, describing offers as significantly lower than market value or initial estimates. A few people reported difficulties with customer service, including ignored emails and a refusal to refund certain fees. Some reviewers felt that the company used tactics that were perceived as unfair and made 'insulting' offers when trying to buy their watches.

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Staff

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The sales team (Meghan M. and Alayna C.) were both extremely helpful in processing our online order and expediting our watch for overnight delivery. The watch was in excellent condition with original... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I sent in my Rolex and the final offer came in slightly lower than the estimate because it needed a new crystal. What I appreciated is that they only deducted their actual cost of $100 when a jeweler... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The entire staff is soooo helpful and knowledgeable! Always answer the phone and take of everything on the spot. From the receptionist to her actually purchasing of the watch was so low key and comf... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I will start with the obvious.. selection, and price. Then I will have to call out their world-class customer service team (Meghan). The process for selling and buying was seamless and an absolute p... See more

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Company details

  1. Watch shop

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Bob's Watches is the world's first and only pre-owned luxury watch retailer where consumers can buy, sell, and trade certified authentic timepieces at true fair market value. With over 25 years in business, the company has grown into one of the largest and most trusted names in the pre-owned luxury watch industry. What sets Bob's Watches apart is a commitment to pricing transparency: the company openly publishes both buy and sell prices for every model, so customers on either side of a transaction can be confident they are getting a fair rate. Dealers, collectors, and everyday consumers rely on its real-time published pricing guide to determine accurate market values. While the company specializes in Rolex, Bob’s Watches also carries an extensive in-stock inventory of from other iconic brands including OMEGA, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Tudor, Breitling, and more. Every timepiece undergoes rigorous inspection and authentication to guarantee it is 100% genuine, and watches are carefully serviced and restored before being listed for sale. Orders ship overnight at no additional cost, and sellers receive payment the same day their watch is processed. Bob's Watches has built its reputation on exceptional customer service, with a knowledgeable and dedicated team that guides buyers toward the perfect timepiece, and ensures sellers receive full market value quickly and securely. The company maintains a BBB A+ rating and has been featured in leading publications including Forbes, GQ, Robb Report, and The Hollywood Reporter. Whether you are purchasing your first Rolex, adding to a growing collection, or looking to sell a luxury watch with confidence, Bob's Watches delivers a seamless, trustworthy experience backed by over two decades of expertise in the pre-owned watch market.


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful in education and selection

Made a call and spoke to Paul. He educated me on Rolex models and pointed me in the direction of a new release that although previously owned was still covered by the rolex warranty. Yes it was expensive but the warranty, sales help, return policy all gave me comfort that i did not get from other dealers.

2 March 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Hi there, thank you for the positive review. It was a pleasure to help you find the perfect pre-owned Rolex for your growing collection and ensure you were well-informed and 100% confident throughout the entire process. That kind of service is simply unmatched by other dealers, and we're so thrilled to hear that it made a difference for you. We hope you continue to choose Bob's Watches. In the meantime, please contact us at 800-494-3708 if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bobs is the way to go

Bobs is the way to go, 100% satisfied spent two hours going through this complicated piece and it’s flawless.

Repeat buyer and am already looking again…

7 March 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Hi Marcus - That's excellent news! We work hard to provide our customers with watches that are as close to like-new condition as possible, and we're thrilled we exceeded your expectations in that regard! We hope you enjoy your flawless pre-owned watch and look forward to hearing from you when you're ready to add another one to your growing collection. Please call us at 800-494-3708 if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five Stars

Fast, efficient, transparent and professional...I'd gladly deal with Bob's Watches again. Thanks

4 March 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Hi Kevin - Thanks so much for the glowing recommendation, it truly means a lot to us coming from a fellow watch enthusiast. We look forward to your continued business: 800-494-3708

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It has been a pleasure working with…

It has been a pleasure working with Samuel at Bob’s watches, he was very honest, professional and upfront with all of my questions. This was my second time doing business with Bob’s company and I couldn’t be happier with both watches I have purchased and very pleased with the prices.

6 March 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Hi Chester, we are honored to be your go-to pre-owned luxury watch exchange! Furthermore, it's so nice to hear that Samuel made your buying experience such a great one and that you found the best prices here at Bob's Watches. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with at 800-494-3708.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My fiancée and I were looking to sell a…

My fiancée and I were looking to sell a watch he had inherited a few years back. Samuel Gonzalez made the whole process super easy and was with us every step of the way! I was nervous about shipping the watch and he helped me feel at ease with the fully insured FedEx label. Samuel was very communicative and let us know what was going on during the whole process!

5 March 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Hi Madeline, Thank you for trusting Samuel and the rest of the Bob's Watches team to help you sell your inherited watch. We know how valuable and important a watch like that is, so it means a lot to us that you chose our team to assist you and that you felt 100% confident doing business with us. Please let us know if there is anything else we can help you with in the future: 800-494-3708.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was looking to part with my Breitling…

I was looking to part with my Breitling timepiece through Bob's Watches. The process was easy and Samuel Gonzalez, my contact, explained what i needed to do and the transaction took place. I am very satisfied.

3 March 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Hi Gregory - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It was a pleasure to help you secure the best price for your pre-owned Breitling. We hope you continue to choose Bob's Watches for all your future pre-owned luxury watch needs: 800-494-3708

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience, fair prices and awesome next day safe delivery! Two thumbs up!

1 March 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Thanks so much for the positive review! We're happy to hear that your pre-owned watch arrived the very next day, as promised, and that you found the best price here at Bob's Watches! We look forward to doing business with you again in the future. Please call us at 800-494-3708 if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with Bryan at Bob's Watches was a delight.

Working with Bryan at Bob's Watches was a delight. I had a Rolex to sell and one I wanted to purchase. They gave me a fair price for mine and for the one I purchased. The transaction was fast, easy and secure.
I would definitely do business with them again.

27 February 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Hi Steve, thanks for sharing your experience and choosing Bob's to help facilitate your trade-in. It was a pleasure to help you secure the best prices and find the perfect pre-owned watch for your growing collection. Please contact us at 800-494-3708 if you have any questions about your watch or if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Service is what made my buying…

Customer Service is what made my buying experience exemplary! Ramsey Elmewafy in particular communicated to me what was happening every step of the way. Shipping was Fast! The next day my watch was in my hand! Overall a Great experience. Highly recommended.

1 March 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Hi Marc - It's so wonderful to hear that Ramsey provided you with the exceptional customer service we are known for here at Bob's Watches. We understand that a trustworthy and attentive team makes all the difference! We hope you continue to choose Bob's Watches for all your pre-owned luxury watch needs. Please contact us at 800-494-3708 if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience selling my CARTIER WATCH!

I had a great experience selling my cartier watch to Bob's watches, I just looked them up online, sent them pictures, Mr. Robinson Phan, took care of me. Immediately called me, answered my questions. Sent me a prepaid insured overnight packing slip. He then Let me know exactly when it arrived, also called me within the same day and gave me a good offer for my watch. I was extremely pleased with the outcome he was professional, and the transaction was smooth and very efficient. I thank them and I highly recommend RobinsonPhan and BOB WATCHES.

27 February 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Hi Rene, thank you for choosing Bob's Watches! It's wonderful to hear that you had such an excellent experience selling your pre-owned Cartier and that our offer was competitive and payment was swift. We hope you keep us in mind the next time you need to buy, sell, or trade a used watch: 800-494-3708

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Watches are authentic

Watches are authentic, good experience!

24 February 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Hi Steve - Thank you for the kind words! Please contact us at 800-494-3708 if there is anything else we can assist you with. We look forward to being your go-to pre-owned luxury watch exchange!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you have a watch to sell, ask for Bryan Habibi

I have bought and sold multiple times with Bob's Watches and always had a great experience. Recently I tried to sell a watch and wasn't hearing a response to my phone calls or emails. Finally I reached out to the general number and fortunately got in contact with Bryan Habibi. Bryan apologized for the original buyer and let me know he would take great care of me. Bryan exceeded my expectations and stayed in touch by phone, email and text every step of the way. Bryan took what started out as a bad experience and turned it around. If you have a watch to sell, ask for Bryan Habibi.

26 February 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Hi there - thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback! It is truly invaluable to us as we strive to offer our customers the best customer service in the pre-owned industry. We sincerely apologize for the initial lack of communication regarding your watch. We are thrilled to hear that Bryan was able to take excellent care of you and ensure the rest of your experience was a great one. We truly hope you continue to choose Bob's Watches for all your future luxury watch needs. We are available to assist you at 800-494-3708.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would buy again!

Good experience with Bob’s. My sales person, Paul, was very helpful and good to work with. They delivered my watches overnight as promised. It was good!

21 February 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Hi John, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We are thrilled to hear that your pre-owned watches arrived promptly the next day and that you had an excellent overall experience working with Paul and the rest of the Bob's Watches team. We hope you enjoy your new timepieces. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with: 800-494-3708.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Process was surprisingly simple

Process was surprisingly simple. I was always concerned about spending this kind of money online for a Rolex. It was a breeze in the end...sent my bank wire at 10 AM EST and was confirmed 2 hours later. Got an email from Bob's at 4 PM that they had shipped it overnight via FedEx. I am 3000 miles away from their CA store and received it at 12:30 PM the next day. Salesmen on the phone were very helpful. I will do business with Bob's again for another Rolex.

19 February 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Hi Aaron, congrats on the pre-owned Rolex! We're so happy you decided to trust our team and buy online. Your review is valuable to us and future customers who might also have trepidations about making such a large investment online. It is a testament to how far we will go to ensure every customer feels secure and confident when doing business with us, so thank you for that! We truly hope you enjoy wearing your new watch! Please let us know if you have any questions or if there is anything else we can assist you with: 800-494-3708

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

2nd purchase

2nd purchase. Watch was in great condition. Price is fair and service is great.

20 February 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Thank you for your continued business! It has been an honor to be your go-to pre-owned luxury watch exchange. We are thrilled you are happy with your new pre-owned watch. Please contact our team at 800-494-3708 if you have any questions about your watch or if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and helpful when calling in to…

Easy and helpful when calling in to discuss watch on website. Had challenges with FedEx delivery due to weather. Called store and they helped get resolved.

18 February 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

We're so glad you had a positive experience discussing the pre-owned watch with us. We also appreciate your patience with the delivery challenges caused by the weather. We're happy we could assist in resolving the issue! If you have any other questions or need help, please get in touch with us at 800-494-3708.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding customer service

Outstanding customer service. The watch arrived perfectly and quickly. Couldn’t be more pleased. Thank you!!

20 February 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us some positive feedback. We're thrilled you're pleased with your pre-owned watch and that it arrived quickly and in perfect condition. If you need any assistance, don’t hesitate to call us at 800-494-3708.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seamless buying experience

Seamless buying experience. Inventory is always superior. Exceptional service

20 February 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

We're so glad to hear that you had a seamless buying experience and that you were impressed with our inventory and service. If you're ever looking for another timepiece, don't hesitate to contact us at 800-494-3708. We look forward to your continued business!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loved everything…

Loved everything (this was my 3rd watch)…will certainly buy again…

16 February 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Thanks for your continued business and thoughtful feedback. We look forward to working with you the next time you're ready to add another pre-owned watch to your growing luxury watch collection: 800-494-3708

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Second Purchase

This was my second purchase and just like the first, it was a great experience. I placed the order on a Saturday, and it was at my door Tuesday morning. The watch is in excellent condition and has zero blemishes. When it is time for a third, I will go nowhere else.

4 February 2025
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Reply from Bob's Watches

Thank you so much for your continued trust in Bob's Watches! We're thrilled that your second purchase was just as great as your first. It’s wonderful to know the watch arrived quickly and in perfect condition. We truly appreciate your loyalty and look forward to assisting you with your third purchase when the time comes. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to contact us at 800-494-3708.

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