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Old 27 July 2018, 01:51 AM   #31
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They offered me $2500.00 for an excellent condition 1680 Sub.

No thanks!
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Old 27 July 2018, 02:25 AM   #32
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I bought a watch from Bob's earlier this year and had no problems at all.

The watch that I bought was $200-$300 more expensive than I would have paid here, but I got to use my credit card rather than sending a wire and that gave me some peace of mind.

In the end, you'll get a legit watch from them - obviously the poster on the last page had an issue, but I think that's pretty rare.

I did try to sell them a watch and wasn't pleased with what they offered me. But, I didn't try to sell it anywhere else to know if I would have gotten anything more for it.
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Old 31 October 2018, 12:42 AM   #33
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I understand that the watches are legitimate at BobsWatches but I'm more concerned about the links and clasps and all the individual pieces. Are those parts legitimate?
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Old 31 October 2018, 02:28 AM   #34
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Not sure about their expertise about the peripherals but I know they do inspect each movement because they checked my watch before making me an offer. If you are concerned I'd wait for a box and papers version of the watch you want to show up on their new arrivals page.
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Old 31 October 2018, 09:37 AM   #35
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The issue I've had in the past is that sometimes the entirety of the watch is real but the links and clasps are not. I want to know if Bobswatches does this because they have a standard length when they sell all their watches. I don't want to buy a used watch that's overpriced and 20% fake.
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Old 6 November 2018, 05:19 AM   #36
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Hi, first post here! On the advice in this thread, I looked through the classified section on the forum. Is there a way to figure out which members are regarded as trusted sellers?

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Ok I feel like an idiot haha. Further examination through this section shed a lot of light on this.

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Old 10 December 2018, 04:45 AM   #37
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Bobs owner owns a 6 million dollar house in Southern Calif. He's doing quite well scamming the sellers and buyers!
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Old 6 March 2019, 02:26 AM   #38
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Bob's Watches offered 6500 for my 2013 sub. After receiving it, they offered 6100, saying it needed service (which they already knew) and polishing. I declined.
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Old 22 March 2020, 11:07 PM   #39
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Instead of starting a new thread I figured I would just bump this one.

I am in the market for a 16618. Doing a little web surfing and I see Bobs has a 2006 model available. Asking 27k. Where do they get these numbers from? 27k isn’t even in the right sport never mind the ballpark.
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Old 30 April 2020, 01:17 AM   #40
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My experience with Bob's is similar to others. They low ball sellers and sell over priced to buyers. They are legitimate but would look elsewhere.
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Old 3 May 2020, 05:34 AM   #41
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Yes they are legit but over priced.

Agreed with this. I’ve bought two DJs from them. Love them. Paid a premium for certainty and for the warranty and ability to return them as they were gifts. Bobs serves a good purpose for a particular type of purchase


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Old 24 June 2020, 12:25 AM   #42
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I'll vouch for Bob's (I have no relationship with them). I recently bought the best-priced Day-Date I have ever found from them. The customer service was absolutely excellent too! I'm a happy camper
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Old 7 July 2020, 03:13 PM   #43
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I got a quote from Bob's for my Datejust 16234 at not too great of price but I did not want to hassle with dealing with people I don't know. Went to their office in OC and they told me that the price will be lower because they need to service the watch, missing few links, etc. I told them that servicing/missing links (I am sure they have a plenty) are their cost of business and I decided to walk away. Eventually I sold the watch through Craigslist and got the higher price than Bob's lowball offer.
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Old 7 July 2020, 11:16 PM   #44
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I got a quote from Bob's for my Datejust 16234 at not too great of price but I did not want to hassle with dealing with people I don't know. Went to their office in OC and they told me that the price will be lower because they need to service the watch, missing few links, etc. I told them that servicing/missing links (I am sure they have a plenty) are their cost of business and I decided to walk away. Eventually I sold the watch through Craigslist and got the higher price than Bob's lowball offer.
This is Bob's MO....
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