Rolex warranty for watches
The short version
Rolex covers watches in full for 5 years, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 28 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Rolex's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole watch5 years
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Only watches sold by an Official Rolex Jeweler are covered.
- Keep the guarantee card the jeweler filled in and dated; you must show it with the watch.
- Straps and other wear items are not covered for normal wear.
How other brands compare for watches
- 1. Longines65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 3. Seiko43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 4. Armitron40/100 · Full: None
- 5. Coros32/100 · Full: 2 years
- 6. Hamilton32/100 · Full: 2 years
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for watches.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- NordstromMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- JCPenneyMost items60 days
Show all 12 stores
- ZapposMost items60 days from delivery
- Nordstrom RackMost items40 days
- Bloomingdale'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Dillard'sMost items30 days
- Macy'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Saks Fifth AvenueMost items30 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for watches where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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