Timex warranty for watches
The short version
Timex doesn't cover everything, but keeps watch movement and function covered to 1 year. 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 Timex'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 1 year
- Partial coverageWatch movement and function1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Batteries
Good to know before you buy
- Buy from an authorized Timex seller and keep the receipt; used or private-sale watches are not covered.
- Timex charges a handling fee even for warranty repairs.
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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