The biggest difference between the original Rolex GMT-Master and the GMT-Master II is how their internal movements handle the time zones, allowing the GMT-Master II to track up to three time zones compared to the original’s two.I’ve handled tho...
The biggest difference between the original Rolex GMT-Master and the GMT-Master II is how their internal movements handle the time zones, allowing the GMT-Master II to track up to three time zones compared to the original’s two.I’ve handled tho...
A vintage vs. modern Rolex decision comes down to one question: Are you buying a watch to wear every day, or are you buying a piece of the brand’s history? I’ve handled both sides of this argument for long enough to know the real answer i...
As of September 2026, a select group of Rolex models is selling for less than in 2025, according to Bob’s Watches completed-sale price data, led by the Yacht-Master 40 ref. 16622 (average sale price down 12.5%) and the Oyster Perpetual 36 ref....
In 1926, the same year Rolex debuted its game-changing water-resistant Oyster case, the brand’s managing director and sole owner Hans Wilsdorf used the Swiss watchmaking and trading house Veuve de Philippe Hüther to trademark the name Tudor, gr...
You can tell if a Rolex is real by inspecting a handful of key physical details: the dial printing, the Cyclops lens, the engravings, the movement, the winding feel, the weight and bracelet, and the caseback. On a genuine Rolex, dial text is crisp, o...
Back in 2023, Oris launched a green dial watch surprisingly inspired by Kermit the Frog. The Oris ProPilot X Kermit Edition was a great success with its good looks, solid tool watch persona, and verdant personality. Personally, I also really apprecia...
A Rolex GMT-Master II buying guide comes down to four decisions: reference and bezel color, current retail versus the pre-owned market, bracelet, and condition. I wrote this guide with the intention of covering every GMT-Master II reference, re...
The cheapest Rolex for women are pre-owned watches, such as the vintage ladies’ Oysterdate models that regularly sell for under $4,000 on our site, and several other references land comfortably under $5,000 (as of September 2026). After 25 year...
In more than 25 years selling watches, I’ve never believed we should list a watch our team hasn’t physically received and inspected. If you are browsing luxury watches for sale on Bob’s, those exact watches are already here, which i...
During Geneva Watch Days 2026, Breitling introduced the Navitimer B09 Chronograph 41 Miles Davis, marking the centenary of the musician’s birth in 1926. This is the first time the brand has honored the jazz trumpeter, who famously wore a Reference 80...
The Breitling Navitimer watch is a Swiss pilot’s chronograph introduced in 1952, defined by its circular slide rule bezel and powered by the in-house Caliber B01. In this Breitling Navitimer review i’ll cover current retail versus pre-own...
A platinum Rolex is the most expensive to buy at retail and, for most buyers, the smartest way to aquire one is buying a pre-owned platinum Rolex. My answer for most people is a pre-owned Day-Date. This guide covers every platinum model, what each co...
Cartier vs Rolex is a choice between engineering and design. Rolex watches lead on in-house movements, durability, and resale value, while Cartier watches leads on shape, heritage, and a lower entry price. After decades of selling both, my answer is...
The best Rolex for women is the Lady-Datejust for most buyers, with the Datejust 31, Oyster Perpetual, and Day-Date 36 close behind depending on wrist size and style. The best Rolex today is a highly individual choice that often defies the classic bo...
When people search for a “black Rolex watches ,” they’re actually looking at two very different watches: factory black-dial models that Rolex built, warranties, and services , and aftermarket “blacked-out” watches that h...
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If you want to buy a Rolex Daytona in 2026, let me give you the same answer I give friends who call me asking for advice: the pre-owned market is the fastest way to obtain a Rolex, and you will almost certainly not get one at retail. Authorized deale...
In 2025, OMEGA celebrates ten years since it introduced its METAS Master Chronometer Certification in 2015. This new certification was an interesting evolution for the 177-year-old watch brand, especially for its precision-conscious customers.The first watch to obtain the METAS certification was the OMEGA Globemaster of 2015, a sporty model featuring vintage-inspired Constellation-style visuals, most notably a pie-pan-style dial. These visuals lie in direct contrast to the watch’s then ultra-mod
The best automatic watches of 2025 have just the right amount of traditional mechanical craftsmanship and modern precision. In this guide, we’re going to go over different models across every price point, from the more exclusive luxury watches to some more affordable automatic watches. It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced collector or a first-time buyer. This guide will cover everything you need to know, including our picks for the best automatic luxury watches, what features matter most w