Breitling warranty for watches
The short version
Breitling doesn't cover everything, but keeps watch with breitling manufacture movement and whole watch covered to 5 years. That full coverage is the same as most of the 28 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Breitling'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: NonePartial: to 5 years
- Partial coverageWatch with Breitling manufacture movement5 years
- Partial coverageWhole watch2 years
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- For a pre-owned watch, only the time left on the original warranty applies.
- The warranty must have been activated when the watch was first sold.
- Fabric, leather and rubber straps are not covered.
- Service by anyone other than an authorized Breitling center voids coverage.
How other brands compare for watches
- 1. Longines65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 2. Rolex65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 3. Seiko43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 4. Armitron40/100 · Full: None
- 5. Coros32/100 · Full: 2 years
Where you buy it matters
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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