Garmin warranty for smartwatches & wearables
The short version
Garmin covers smartwatches & wearables in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 14 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Garmin'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: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole product1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Batteries
- Scratches, dents and looks
- Water damage
Good to know before you buy
- You pay to ship the device to Garmin for warranty service.
- Service is handled in the country where you bought the device.
- Scratches, worn bands and batteries that simply wear out are not covered.
- A repaired or replaced device is covered for 90 days or the rest of the original year, whichever is longer.
How other brands compare for smartwatches & wearables
- 1. Polar32/100 · Full: 2 years
- 2. Suunto32/100 · Full: 2 years
- 3. Apple21/100 · Full: 1 year
- 4. Coros21/100 · Full: 1 year
- 5. Fitbit21/100 · Full: 1 year
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for smartwatches & wearables.
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- CostcoTVs, computers, laptops, tablets, cameras, drones, projectors, smartwatches and cell phones90 days
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
- REIMost items90 days
- Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
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- B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
- NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
- PGA TOUR SuperstoreMost items30 days
- TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
- VerizonMost items30 days
- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesMost items30 days from delivery
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- CuracaoSouthwest storesCameras, cell phones, drones, computers, tablets and wearables15 days
- Best BuyActivatable devices (cell phones, cellular tablets, hotspots, cellular wearables)14 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for smartwatches & wearables where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
Other things Garmin makes
- Bike Parts & Accessories21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Boat Motors & Anchors45/100Full: None. Partial to lifetime.
- Fish Finders32/100Full: 2 years. No partial coverage.
- GPS & Navigation21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Optics & Scopes21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Pet Supplies21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Watches21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
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