Watches: warranties compared
28 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
17 of 28 brands cover watches in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 5 years, from Longines and Rolex. 14 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 1 keeps something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Longines65/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- 2Rolex65/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- 3Seiko43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 4Armitron40/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Watch movementCheck your model's manual
- 5Coros32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 6Hamilton32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 7Michael Kors32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 8Montblanc32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 9Polar32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 10Suunto32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 11Swatch32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 12Tissot32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 13Breitling23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Watch with Breitling manufacture movement; Whole watch
- 14Citizen23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Movement; CZ Smart watch movement
- 15Omega23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Whole watch
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Batteries16 of 28 brands
- Normal wear and tear14 of 28 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse10 of 28 brands
- Water damage7 of 28 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks5 of 28 brands
- Cracks2 of 28 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for watches.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- NordstromMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- JCPenneyMost items60 days
Show all 12 stores
- ZapposMost items60 days from delivery
- Nordstrom RackMost items40 days
- Bloomingdale'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Dillard'sMost items30 days
- Macy'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Saks Fifth AvenueMost items30 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for watches where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of watches has the best warranty?
On paper, Longines scores highest, with 5 years of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on watches really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
1 of 28 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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