# Bobswatches Listing Scraper (`misterkhan/bobswatches-listing-scraper`) Actor

A high-performance scraper for BobsWatches.com. Extract comprehensive luxury watch data including reference numbers, real-time pricing, series, and technical specifications for Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, and more.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/misterkhan/bobswatches-listing-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Khan](https://apify.com/misterkhan) (community)
- **Categories:** E-commerce, Automation, Developer tools
- **Stats:** 4 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $3.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

## How to integrate an Actor?

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- **AI agents and MCP clients** — the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md) at `https://mcp.apify.com` (remote, streamable HTTP, OAuth on first use).
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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## Bob's Watches Listing Scraper

Extract complete watch listings from bobswatches.com — prices, reference numbers, specifications, images, and availability — in minutes, without any coding.

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### What does this actor do?

Bob's Watches is one of the largest pre-owned Rolex marketplaces in the world. This actor lets you automatically collect every listing from any search result or category page on the site and export the data to Excel, JSON, CSV, or your own database.

Simply paste in a URL like:

```
https://www.bobswatches.com/shop?query=Daytona
```

And the actor does the rest — scraping all pages automatically and delivering structured, clean data.

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### Who is this for?

- **Watch dealers & traders** — Monitor competitor pricing and track market values across hundreds of Rolex references simultaneously
- **Collectors** — Set up automated alerts for specific references, dial variants, or price points
- **Market researchers & analysts** — Build datasets of pre-owned luxury watch pricing trends over time
- **Price aggregators** — Feed listings into comparison platforms or internal pricing tools
- **Journalists & writers** — Quickly gather data for articles on watch market trends

***

### What data do you get?

For each watch listing, the actor extracts:

| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| **Name** | Rolex Daytona Ref 116500LN White Dial |
| **Reference number** | 116500LN |
| **Price** | $31,495 |
| **Brand** | Rolex |
| **Model** | Daytona |
| **Case material** | Stainless Steel |
| **Dial color** | White |
| **Movement** | Automatic |
| **Crystal** | Sapphire |
| **Bezel type** | Tachymetric |
| **Band type & material** | Oyster / Stainless Steel |
| **Box & papers** | Box and Papers |
| **Nickname** | Panda |
| **Year / era** | 2010 – Present |
| **Condition** | Pre-Owned |
| **Availability** | In Stock |
| **Rating** | 4.9 / 5 (72 reviews) |
| **Image URL** | High-res product photo |
| **Product URL** | Direct link to listing |

***

### How to use it

**Step 1** — Go to any search or filter page on bobswatches.com. For example:

- All Rolex Daytona: `https://www.bobswatches.com/shop?query=Daytona&section=model&term=role&item=1`
- All Rolex Submariner: `https://www.bobswatches.com/shop?query=Submariner&section=model&term=role&item=1`
- All Rolex GMT-Master: `https://www.bobswatches.com/shop?query=GMT-Master&section=model&term=role&item=1`

**Step 2** — Copy the URL and paste it into the **Start URLs** input.

**Step 3** — Click **Start** and download your results in Excel, CSV, or JSON.

> 💡 You can add multiple URLs in one run to scrape several models at once.

***

### Pricing

This actor charges based on Apify platform compute units. A typical run scraping 40–100 listings takes **under 60 seconds** and costs **less than $0.01** on the Apify Free plan.

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### Frequently Asked Questions

**Can I scrape a specific filter combination, like all stainless steel Daytonas under $25,000?**
Yes! Apply your filters on the bobswatches.com website, copy the resulting URL (the filters are encoded in the URL), and paste it as a Start URL.

**How many listings can it scrape?**
There is no hard limit. The actor will automatically paginate through all result pages. Bob's Watches currently lists several hundred Rolex watches, which can all be scraped in a single run.

**How up-to-date is the data?**
The actor fetches live data directly from the website every time it runs. Schedule it daily, weekly, or hourly using Apify's built-in scheduler to keep your dataset fresh.

**Does it work on category pages like `/rolex-submariner`?**
The actor is optimized for `/shop?query=...` search/filter URLs. If a category page redirects to that format, it will work. If you encounter issues with a specific URL, please open a support ticket.

**Can I only get a limited number of results?**
Yes — set the **Max Items** input to any number (e.g. `10`) to limit the output.

**Is this legal to use?**
This actor scrapes publicly available listing data from bobswatches.com. It is intended for personal research, price monitoring, and market analysis. Always ensure your use complies with the website's Terms of Service and applicable laws in your jurisdiction.

**Can I integrate the output with a spreadsheet or database?**
Yes. Apify natively exports datasets to Excel, CSV, JSON, XML, and RSS. You can also connect directly to Google Sheets or push data to a webhook, Zapier, Make (Integromat), or any API endpoint.

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### Support

Found a bug or need a feature? Open an issue via the **Issues** tab on this actor's page, or contact us through Apify support.

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

One or more Bob's Watches search result, category, or filter page URLs to scrape. Example: https://www.bobswatches.com/shop?query=Daytona\&section=model\&term=role\&item=1

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of products to scrape per URL. Set to 0 for unlimited.

## `proxy` (type: `object`):

Optional Apify proxy configuration. Residential proxies recommended if you encounter blocks.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.bobswatches.com/shop?query=Daytona&section=model&term=role&item=1"
    }
  ],
  "maxItems": 0,
  "proxy": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `overview` (type: `string`):

Compact overview table with key watch specs.

## `full` (type: `string`):

Full dataset including every scraped property.

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://www.bobswatches.com/shop?query=Daytona&section=model&term=role&item=1"
        }
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("misterkhan/bobswatches-listing-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://www.bobswatches.com/shop?query=Daytona&section=model&term=role&item=1" }] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("misterkhan/bobswatches-listing-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.bobswatches.com/shop?query=Daytona&section=model&term=role&item=1"
    }
  ]
}' |
apify call misterkhan/bobswatches-listing-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=misterkhan/bobswatches-listing-scraper",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/UgOjOs1dqH1ZpdgQe/builds/gMfStYr3ZDQUdzOWg/openapi.json