We’ve rounded up six of the best places to shop for Rolex watches (and other luxury timepiece brands) online. Here you’ll learn about how each shop verifies authenticity, and their other benefits like warranties and accurate pricing.

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1. Bob’s Watches

As the world’s first pre-owned and vintage Rolex watch exchange, Bob’s Watches definitely has authority in the online market. Whether you’re knowledgeable about luxury timepieces or not, Bob’s Watches ensures you get the best price.

While buying a US$6,000 Rolex for US$2,000 and reselling it for US$10,000 is a common occurrence in watch dealing, Bob’s Watches shows prices for buying and provides accurate quotes to sellers after inspecting watches, so both buyers and sellers know that the margin is fair.

It’s also backed by an extensive group of authentication and watch repair experts. Your watch comes with a manufacturer’s warranty as well as a warranty from Bob’s Watches.

2. Tourneau

One of the nice things about shopping at Tourneau is that MSRPs are listed on its pages so you generally know what you’re getting into. And while brand new Rolex watches are rarely sold online, you can contact your nearest Tourneau location via phone or email to set up an in-store visit to the shop and purchase. It has over 20 locations in the United States, so finding a place to shop isn’t hard especially if you’re close to a major city like New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco or Las Vegas.

If you’re looking to shop completely online, save some money on a classic design, or collect vintage watches, pre-owned is the way to go. All of Tourneau’s certified authentic pre-owned watches go through a meticulous 30-point inspection by an expert watchmaker and come with a two-year warranty. You can shop by selecting watch models and refining searches to only include watches with the original box and paperwork, so diehard collectors can always find what they’re interested in.

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When you’re ready to purchase, Tourneau offers free two-day shipping. You can choose to have it shipped directly to you or a local Tourneau location for in-store pickup, which is always a good idea if you need the bracelet adjusted to your wrist.

3. StockX

Even though StockX is better known as one of the best places to buy designer bags, shoes and clothing online, the site is also a marketplace for more collectible items like trainers, trading cards and, of course, watches. The watch section includes everything from affordable yet in-demand watches like G-Shocks, to high-end choices like Rolex, Tudor and Panerai.

StockX is a great place to shop for luxury watches at the best prices because of the sales data provided. You can gauge the market value by looking at previous sales, highest offers, lowest asking prices and original retail prices.

Just like with trainers, every watch from StockX is verified by an expert before it is shipped to you.

4. eBay

Online marketplace eBay has long been a go-to destination for collectors of all types, including trainers, trading cards, coins and watches. Although eBay may have a lingering reputation for potential scams or counterfeit items from its early days on the web, the site has taken extensive measures to make it safe and secure for people looking to buy Rolex watches online with its updated authenticity guarantee programme.

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Any watch listed for over US$2,000, which is essentially any Rolex or other luxury watch, must go through authentication before it’s shipped to the buyer. A team of professional watch authenticators visually inspect the watch to ensure it matches the listing and checks key points like the bezel, crown, case and any branding.

With eBay, you can find those rare, one-off watches that you’d never find at a traditional watch retailer. Plus, there are plenty of Rolex watches that have never been worn available on the site, so even if you’re technically buying it as a resell, you’ll still find options in brand new condition.

5. Jomashop

Jomashop has an extensive catalogue of high-end watches, including Rolex, that are in stock and ready to ship. A majority of the timepieces are in brand new condition, but the site does offer a selection of pre-owned watches.

Whether you want to buy a new or pre-owned Rolex watch online, Jomashop stands by the authenticity of all of its watches. The site purchases its inventory from authorised dealers and wholesalers rather than private individual sellers.

While Jomashop’s prices are some of the most affordable, it’s worth noting that most luxury watches do not come with a manufacturer’s warranty. However, Jomashop provides its own warranty.

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6. The RealReal

You’ll have to sign up before you’re able to shop, but once you create a free account, you’ll gain access to thousands of great deals across the site. Each item lists the original retail price and the current selling price, so it’s made clear if the watch has held value, inflated or deflated since it was new.

By using some of the best authenticators in the industry, The RealReal has become a trusted source for luxury resale items.