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Rolex vs Seiko:Which is searched more?

In September 2026, Rolex had more branded searches than Seiko among watch brands worldwide. Rolex was estimated to have 4.1M branded searches compared to Seiko’s 1.8M, and held a 26.4% Share of Search versus Seiko’s 11.8%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search among watch brands worldwide in September 2026Which is more popular in search, Rolex or Seiko?
Rolex26.4%4.1M searches
vs
Seiko11.8%1.8M searches

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Which is more popular in search, Rolex or Seiko?

Compare the watch brands people shop. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

Rolex and Seiko among watch brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Rolex, Seiko. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthCasioRolexSeikoTissotTAG HeuerFossilOmegaCitizen
Oct 202530.2%27.7%12.4%8.3%8.3%5.6%4.6%3%
Nov 202533.5%25.7%11.5%7.7%7.7%6.3%4.2%3.5%
Dec 202528.4%30.1%11%9%7.3%6%4.1%4.1%
Jan 202627.9%28.8%12.9%8.6%7%7%4.7%3.2%
Feb 202628.8%31.5%11.6%7.7%6.3%6.3%4.2%3.5%
Mar 202628.7%29.3%13.1%8.7%7.2%5.9%3.9%3.2%
Apr 202629.4%30%11%8.9%7.3%6%4%3.3%
May 202627.6%27.7%12.4%10.2%8.3%5.6%4.6%3.7%
Jun 202632.2%24.4%13.4%8.9%7.3%4.9%4.9%4%
Jul 202633%25%11.2%9.1%7.5%5%5%4.1%
Aug 202634.6%26.3%11.8%7.8%6.4%5.3%4.3%3.5%
Sep 202634.2%26.4%11.8%7.9%6.5%5.3%4.3%3.6%

How has the Rolex and Seiko comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • Rolex was ahead of Seiko in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rolex’s estimated Share of Search among watch brands worldwide moved from 27.7% to 26.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.1M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Seiko’s estimated Share of Search among watch brands worldwide moved from 12.4% to 11.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.8M.

How did search popularity change for watch brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. Rolex’s estimated Share of Search among watch brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 24.4% to 26.4% in September 2026.

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How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rolex’s and Seiko’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Rolex

1 branded search term

  • rolex

Seiko

1 branded search term

  • seiko

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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