Are Rolex watches registered when bought?

Typically, Rolex owners register their serial numbers with Rolex USA and are able to report it as lost or stolen. If the new owner ever presents the watch to an authorized Rolex service center for repair or authentication, the watch will be located and returned to the owner.

Do I need to register my Rolex watch?

The first thing any new Rolex owner should do is register their new or second-hand Rolex in the RolexTracker.com global database. The registration automatically sets off an alert if any person anywhere in the world tries to register or search for your watch on their website.

Does Rolex come with certificate?

As with most highly ticketed luxury items, every genuine Rolex comes with a certificate of authenticity. While older models will have an aged certificate, newer models come with a smaller sized plastic card. The purchaser is highly unlikely to simply lose this authenticity paper.

Can Rolex watches be tracked?

We're here to help - Can Rolex watches be traced? Yes, they can. And, we want to encourage you to take the following steps to protect your Rolex. Rolex keeps a record of every watch produced.

How do you verify if a Rolex is stolen?

Can You Tell If a Rolex Is Stolen? To avoid buying a stolen Rolex it is important to buy from a reputable dealer. If you believe your Rolex is stolen check the serial number with Rolex headquarters and ask them to search their lost or stolen database.

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How can I tell if my Rolex is real?

On an authentic Rolex, the second hand will move in tiny ticks which appear smooth at a glance. The seconds hand should glide around the face of the watch without pause. However, on a fake, you're likely to see the second-hand tick along, stuttering its way around the face with every second that goes by.

Can I sell a Rolex without papers?

So to elaborate on the actual question, yes, you can sell your Rolex without the original papers, but almost certainly, you will get less money for it compared to if you would have the original papers. The ideal is of course that you have the box, papers, manual, and other original accessories.

Will Rolex verify a serial number?

Every Rolex is engraved with a unique serial number. This indicates what year the watch was made, and can be used to authenticate and value the timepiece. To find out your Rolex's manufacture date, simply search its unique serial number in our Rolex serial number database below.

What happens if you find a Rolex?

You have to bring it in, physically hand it to the clerk and they'll take it in the back to check it out. If it's on the list, you don't get it back. Period. That's what I was told by a Rolex sales guy when I asked him what happens if my watch is lost or stolen.

Do new Rolexes come with papers?

So, depending on the age of your timepiece, every Rolex watch should come with 'papers' (either paper or plastic form) that refer to the guarantee document. Whether your watch is before or after 2006, these original papers are important because they prove the item's authenticity.

What paperwork do you get with a new Rolex?

When you service your watch at an authorized Rolex service center, you will get a Rolex international service guarantee card. This is viewed almost like a guarantee card, and this increases the value of the watch and makes it more attractive for buyers as it comes with some kind of ”proof”.

What is a Rolex certificate?

This exclusive designation attests that the watch has successfully undergone a series of specific final controls by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria, in addition to the official COSC certification of its movement.

Can you register a stolen Rolex?

Police officers, insurers, private individuals and the trade are encouraged to register lost and stolen watches on THE WATCH REGISTER database in order to maximise their chances of recovery. Watches must be registered with a serial number in order for them to be uniquely identifiable.

Can Rolex warranty card be faked?

Today, Rolex watches are at the peak of their demand and their secondary market prices are simply out of control. With that being said, I've noticed that the number of fake/counterfeit Rolex Warranty Cards out there has also skyrocketed.

Where can I register my Rolex watch?

The first thing any new Rolex owner should do is register their new or second-hand Rolex in the RolexTracker.com global database. The registration automatically sets off an alert if any person anywhere in the world tries to register or search for your watch on their website.

Can I Google Rolex serial number?

In order to find your Rolex serial number, look on the side of the case between the lugs. These will be found behind the bracelet by the 6 o'clock area. By noting what this 4-8 digit number is that's engraved on every watch by Rolex, it can be determined what the production date is.

Do all Rolex have serial numbers?

Every Rolex watch that comes out of the factory is designated with its own serial number. As a result, each Rolex serial number is unique (there are exceptions, as we'll see shortly). So in theory, a Rolex serial number can tell you what year (approximately) the watch was made in.

How do you know if a watch is real?

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To identify a fake, look for unfinished edges, improper polish, scratches, and even wrong markings/engravings. Also, check if the watch's clasp/buckle works fine, if the screw down crown works, and whether the watch needles can be guided by the screw that adjusts the time.

Does a real Rolex have a green sticker on the back?

Rolex used the green holographic sticker for decades but stopped with them in late 2007. Now, the green holographic Rolex caseback stickers were replaced by a transparent sticker. Therefore, Rolex watches that are dated after 2007 should not have the green sticker on the caseback.

How can I check if a serial number is stolen?

Step 1. Contact your local police department. Tell them you're suspicious that someone may be selling stolen property. Provide the officer with the serial number so that he can check the stolen property database for a match.

Who certifies Rolex?

Each movement is submitted to COSC (the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute) for its official certification, after 15 days and 15 nights of testing involving seven eliminating criteria in five static positions and at three temperatures. All Rolex movements obtain this official Swiss chronometer certificate.

How much does it cost to authenticate a watch?

We charge $100 for the verbal authentication, or for an additional $50, we provide a letter with the watch reference details and condition report for personal records and insurance records. This letter will be emailed to you within one business day. You do not need to make an appointment for this service.