How Often Should A Rolex Watch Be Serviced?

[Secretariat]

If I may ask, how often should a Rolex watch be serviced? I heard that from the previous Rolex watches that came with a Red Seal, they should be serviced every 4 to 5 years. What about the newer Rolex watches that came after July 2015 that came with a Green Seal, is it true that they should be serviced every 10 years?
Thanks in advance.

[Lightforce1911]

Rolex says green tags are ten years yep.

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[77T]

Yes the improved components and fitment in the moments have resulted in less wear and tear in normal use and conditions.
But if you are rough with a Rolex - like severe vibration duty - or the watch routinely lives at the extremes of either heat or cold or pressure, you might consider gaskets could deteriorate prematurely. IMHO, a routine pressure test each year would help diagnose if any have been compromised.
If it fails before the new normal service interval, then that would mean some work should be done. Maybe not a full service if the movement looks OK - but at least the case, stem and crystal gaskets should be replaced.

[Chewbacca]

red: 4 - 5, or 6 or 7 years or when something breaks, or with routine dives in salt or chlorine water every 3 years or so

green: apparently every 10 (we won't know for a while) and see above for other notes

[yannis]

Hey Michael warranty is also for 5 with the new green tags.

[Secretariat]

Originally Posted by 77T

Yes the improved components and fitment in the moments have resulted in less wear and tear in normal use and conditions.
But if you are rough with a Rolex - like severe vibration duty - or the watch routinely lives at the extremes of either heat or cold or pressure, you might consider gaskets could deteriorate prematurely. IMHO, a routine pressure test each year would help diagnose if any have been compromised.
If it fails before the new normal service interval, then that would mean some work should be done. Maybe not a full service if the movement looks OK - but at least the case, stem and crystal gaskets should be replaced.

Would you consider running or rowing with your watch, severe vibration duty?
Thanks.

[Secretariat]

Originally Posted by yannis7777

Hey Michael warranty is also for 5 with the new green tags.

Is it also true that Rolex watches that come with the Green Tags have an in-house certification -2/+2 Seconds Variance( After COSC Certification -4/+6 Seconds Variance)?
Thanks.

[Rogdogg]

When I bought my red tag pieces I was told 5-7 years service intervals.
I have been told by my AD that the newer green tag pieces are now 10 years.
I am aiming for between 7-10 years for mine. If it gets to 10 years and things are still running well I will still send them in for service.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Secretariat

If I may ask, how often should a Rolex watch be serviced? I heard that from the previous Rolex watches that came with a Red Seal, they should be serviced every 4 to 5 years. What about the newer Rolex watches that came after July 2015 that came with a Green Seal, is it true that they should be serviced every 10 years?
Thanks in advance.

Well seeing most of the 3 series movements have changed very little since introduction in 1988 yes now they have a parachrome hairspring and the in-house shock system instead of the KIF but no big deal there..And Rolex have done nothing magical with a Rolex Genie to the ones that now have a green tag instead of the red.Yes they say now there is a new specification of -2+2 seconds but all Rolex movements even the 15 series were capable of this specification when regulated correctly.A movement normally will show signs that it needs service like accuracy not so good and not so consistent.Speaking for myself I always have service every 7-8 years or longer if watch is running fine, whether it has a Red, Green, or Skybluepink tag.But if watch is used in water regular then it should be pressure check once a year or so service time is just common sense .

[THC]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well seeing most of the 3 series movements have changed very little since introduction in 1988 yes now they have a parachrome hairspring and the in-house shock system instead of the KIF but no big deal there..And Rolex have done nothing magical with a Rolex Genie to the ones that now have a green tag instead of the red.Yes they say now there is a new specification of -2+2 seconds but all Rolex movements even the 15 series were capable of this specification when regulated correctly.A movement normally will show signs that it needs service like accuracy not so good and not so consistent.Speaking for myself I always have service every 7-8 years or longer if watch is running fine, whether it has a Red, Green, or Skybluepink tag.But if watch is used in water regular then it should be pressure check once a year or so service time is just common sense .

This answer needs to be a sticky... We are seeing these threads almost weekly

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well seeing most of the 3 series movements have changed very little since introduction in 1988 yes now they have a parachrome hairspring and the in-house shock system instead of the KIF but no big deal there..And Rolex have done nothing magical with a Rolex Genie to the ones that now have a green tag instead of the red.Yes they say now there is a new specification of -2+2 seconds but all Rolex movements even the 15 series were capable of this specification when regulated correctly.A movement normally will show signs that it needs service like accuracy not so good and not so consistent.Speaking for myself I always have service every 7-8 years or longer if watch is running fine, whether it has a Red, Green, or Skybluepink tag.But if watch is used in water regular then it should be pressure check once a year or so service time is just common sense .

[brookish]

I know for a fact that last year the Rolexes that were in stock on 30 June, just had their seals replaced from red to green. So that batch, if bought in June would have had a red seal, but if bought on 1 July would have a green one. So basically no difference...

[77T]

Originally Posted by Secretariat

Would you consider running or rowing with your watch, severe vibration duty?

Thanks.

No I wouldn't. Now I would say if you are rowing in a winning shell, and jump in the lake, river, bay on a regular basis, then the annual pressure check is wise.

Severe duty can vary but I was referring to things that cause regular sudden hi-Gforce changes in direction along your arm, wrist or hand. Some discussions about playing golf have been sublime