The application process consists of a series of steps. Progression through the steps depends on an applicant's success at each phase.

• Complete and submit the online application, academic transcripts, and essay by the application deadline.
• Complete a virtual interview.
• Complete an online mechanical aptitude test.
• In-person test and interviews. (Please note: If you are selected for final testing and interviews, this will be done in person, so you will need to be on-site in Dallas, Texas.)

The application process will reopen October 15, 2026. Applications will be accepted through December 15, 2026.

No prior watchmaking knowledge or experience is required.

We can only accept United States citizens and permanent residents at this time. Students on F, J, or M visas are not currently eligible for the Rolex Watchmaking Training Center.

As our program focuses on training after-sales service watchmakers, watch design or manufacturing is not taught.

Graduates from RWTC will be Rolex certified after-sales service watchmakers.

Our 18-month program begins annually in September, and class is held Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. All students must be committed full-time.

The Rolex Watchmaking Training Center does not provide housing for students. However, the program administration can assist students in their housing search if needed.

The Rolex Watchmaking Training Center is a tuition-free program with all tools and learning materials needed to complete the course provided. Additionally, students receive a monthly stipend to help offset cost-of-living expenses and to allow students to be engaged in the program full-time.

The course's final exam is administered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Stipends are not considered wages and Rolex Watchmaking Training Center is not considered a student's employer, so income tax will not be withheld. For purposes of United States Federal Income Tax, however, stipends are considered income so students will need to calculate and pay taxes on any stipends received, as part of their annual federal tax filings. There is no state income tax in Texas.

There are no application fees.

The Rolex Watchmaking Training Center plays a vital role in preserving the art and heritage of watchmaking, while equipping a new generation of watchmakers with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the industry.

Possible job opportunities exist anywhere Rolex retail partners are located. Please view the map on the website for a complete list of retail partners, or look under "Store Locator" on Rolex.com.

Successful graduates will have plenty of opportunities for employment within the Rolex Service Network primarily at one of the Official Rolex Jewelers across the country. The purpose of our training program is to support our network of retail partners. The team at RWTC actively assists with job placement for our students.