Garmin warranty for watches
The short version
Garmin covers watches in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 28 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
- Keep your receipt from the original store; auction confirmations are not accepted as proof.
- You pay to ship the device to Garmin.
- Garmin may repair it, swap it for a new or refurbished unit, or refund you.
- A repaired or replacement device is covered for 90 days.
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.
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.
- Smartwatches & Wearables21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
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