How does escrow work when buying a luxury watch with crypto?
For invoices above €1M, Buy Crypto Watches routes crypto settlement through a neutral Swiss lawyer's trust account. You send BTC, ETH or USDT to the escrow-controlled address; the lawyer releases funds to us only once the watch arrives, has been inspected on-site by your representative or an independent watchmaker, and you sign off. Under €1M, invoices settle direct against a single-use deposit address with rate lock and independent pre-dispatch inspection.
Who holds the crypto during escrow?
A neutral Swiss law firm's client-money account, converted at receipt into a stable-denominated position (typically USDT or USD) to eliminate price drift during the delivery window. Neither Buy Crypto Watches nor the buyer has unilateral control over release.
How long does the escrow window last?
Typically 3–7 business days from crypto receipt to release — long enough for insured door-to-door delivery, buyer-side inspection and sign-off. Extended windows possible on cross-jurisdiction pieces.
Last updated: July 2026