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Buy Luxury Watches with Cryptocurrency Using BitPay

Shop Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and more using Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and stablecoins

The 1916 Company4 Min ReadOct 11 2024

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Crypto Payments Accepted via BitPay

Want to pay for your luxury watch with cryptocurrency? The 1916 Company proudly accepts Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), USDC, USDT, and other leading stablecoins through BitPay – the world’s most trusted crypto payment processor. Whether you’re buying a new or pre-owned Rolex, Audemars Piguet, or another timepiece, our crypto checkout options make buying secure, simple, and decentralized.

How to Buy a Watch with Crypto

Option 1: Online Checkout

  1. Select “BitPay” during checkout as your payment method.
  2. Enter your email address and finalize the order.
  3. You’ll be redirected to BitPay.com to view and approve the invoice.
  4. If you don’t already have a BitPay account, you’ll be prompted to create one and verify your identity (driver’s license required).
  5. Choose your cryptocurrency – Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, or another supported coin.
  6. Scan the QR code and complete payment from your crypto wallet.

Option 2: In Store

  1. Let your Sales Professional know you want to pay in cryptocurrency.
  2. After agreeing on the watch and final price, our team will generate a BitPay invoice via email.
  3. You’ll receive an email invoice and scan a QR code directly from your phone using your crypto wallet.
  4. Complete the payment securely and leave with your new timepiece once the payment is confirmed.

Option 3: Over the Phone

  1. Tell your Client Advisor you’d like to pay with cryptocurrency.
  2. After confirming your purchase, you’ll receive an emailed BitPay invoice.
  3. Open the invoice and scan the QR code using your crypto wallet app.
  4. Complete the payment directly from your wallet – no bank required.

Note: You have 15 minutes to complete the BitPay invoice. If time expires, a new invoice must be generated.

Cryptocurrencies Accepted for Luxury Watches and Jewelry

Through BitPay, we accept over 100 cryptocurrencies for your luxury watch or jewelry purchase, including:

  • Bitcoin (BTC)
  • Ethereum (ETH)
  • USD Coin (USDC)
  • USD Tether (USDT)
  • Solana (SOL)
  • Litecoin (LTC)
  • Polygon (MATIC)
  • Dogecoin (DOGE)
  • Shiba Inu (SHIB)
  • Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
  • XRP (XRP)

Need help getting started? Visit BitPay’s wallet setup guide.

Important Payment Notes

Partial Payment: If you underpay your invoice, it will be automatically refunded. You must pay the full amount shown.

Overpayment: If you overpay, the surplus amount will also be refunded automatically to your wallet.

KYC Requirement: For transactions over $3,000 or when using a VPN, BitPay may require quick identity verification to comply with financial regulations, a one-time step that helps keep crypto payments secure.

Why Buy Watches with Crypto?

  • Eliminate the need for banks or wire transfers
  • Fast, private, and secure payments via blockchain
  • Accepted for all watches and jewelry priced over $100
  • Perfect for international buyers or privacy-conscious collectors
  • Pay for Cartier, Rolex, Omega, and more using crypto

Want to buy a Rolex with Bitcoin or Ethereum? Prefer to pay for your Patek Philippe in USDC? Contact our concierge team and we’ll guide you through every step of the crypto checkout process.

Still have questions? Visit BitPay’s FAQs or visit one of our showrooms.

Looking for other payment alternatives? Learn about financing your luxury watch purchase with Affirm.


Crypto Payments: Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is BitPay? BitPay is a leading cryptocurrency payment processor that lets you pay for luxury watches and jewelry using Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, and 100+ other coins. It provides secure, instant transactions without the need for banks or wire transfers, both online and in-store.
  • How do I pay with BitPay? Select BitPay at checkout, choose your cryptocurrency, scan the QR code, and confirm from your wallet.
  • What cryptocurrencies does BitPay accept? Over 100, including BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT, SOL, LTC, DOGE, and more.
  • Can I buy a Rolex with Bitcoin? Yes. You can use Bitcoin, Ethereum, or stablecoins to buy Rolex, Patek Philippe, and other luxury watches.
  • Is there a minimum purchase amount? Crypto is accepted for all items priced at $100 or more.
  • Is BitPay safe? Yes — it’s one of the world’s most established crypto payment processors, with full transaction encryption and buyer protection.