
Frequently asked questions
Questions & answers
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Through Wristler, you are fully protected as a buyer: we guarantee every watch, put our hands on authenticity and pay you through the Wristler Escrow Service, the third-party account where your money is safe until you are 100% satisfied. Only then do we pay the seller.
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Through Wristler, you are fully protected as a buyer: we guarantee every watch, put our hands on authenticity and pay you through the Wristler Escrow Service, the third-party account where your money is safe until you are 100% satisfied. Only then do we pay the seller.
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You can easily see which brands we represent on the brands page. With over 10.000 watches starting at €1.000, your favorite brand is sure to be among them. Not found what you are looking for? Let us know and we will start the search for you.
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All brands in the market of luxury watches starting from €1.000. Brands like Rolex, Cartier, Breitling and many more can be found at Wristler. You can go to our brands page with the overview of all brands found on Wristler.
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If you create an account on Wristler, you can easily view your favorites, submit your questions to the sellers as well as set up a search for your next dream watch. Should you finally make the decision, you can purchase a watch if you have an account on Wristler.
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If you create an account on Wristler, you can easily view your favorites, submit your questions to the sellers as well as set up a search for your next dream watch. Should you finally make the decision, you can purchase a watch if you have an account on Wristler.
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Before sellers are allowed to advertise on Wristler, they are checked very thoroughly. And not only the seller, but also the watches. And that is why we guarantee 100% authenticity on every watch on Wristler. With that we also put our hands into the fire for all our sellers: they are the best in Europe.
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Most certainly! Every transaction goes through the Wristler Escrow Service (third-party account) where your money is safe until you are 100% satisfied. The transportation of your watch is also fully insured, so we protect you wherever we can.
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With the filters on the product overview pages you will see all the features you can search and filter by, such as year of production, if box & papers are included and a particular brand, model or reference number. We even immediately indicate how many watches there are that meet your criteria. Of course, you can also sort the selection by price and the date the watch appeared on Wristler.
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Many of the watches offered on Wristler are available for immediate delivery. There are some watches where the delivery time is slightly longer: these are watches that are delivered below the manufacturer's retail price and therefore you need a little more patience. On each product page you will find more information about availability and delivery time. Want to be sure? Ask your question directly to the seller via the 'Ask a question' button.
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We can find any watch on the market for you, even if only 1 was made. Promise! First of all, you can use the overview pages to save a search in your account. You will then be notified when a watch matching your criteria becomes available. If you are in a hurry or would like a quick quotation, please send us an email so that we can get started right away.
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Each product has the details included in the description and information tabs. If the watch comes with box & papers, what year the watch is from (if known), whether the watch is pre-owned, vintage or new and what the availability of the watch is. If you still have questions, you can easily ask a question via the 'Ask a question' button.
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Absolutely! First, you can request additional photos and videos via the 'Ask a question' button. If you wish to physically view the watch first, you can make an appointment with the seller via the same button.
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On every product page, there's a button ready for this: "Price Proposal". If you click it, you can easily start negotiating for your next watch. Bidding is allowed, but keep it tidy.
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Despite the incredibly expensive products, margins are razor thin. Not on every watch has a negotiable price, but it's worth a shot. You can take into account that margins are mostly between 1 to 4%.
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Margins on these products are razor thin and prices are market-based, so the watches will sell faster than you might expect.
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Expect a 1% to 4% margin, so it's best to bid in that area.
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Often our sellers respond very quickly, but evenings and weekends may take a little longer. The product pages of the watches always state the response time of the seller (on business days). There you can see how quickly you can expect a response from the seller. Do you think it takes too long? Please contact us and we will get back to you.
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Contact Wristler at support@wristler.eu. We'll get to work for you in no time. Promise!
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On the product page of your favorite watch, you can find the "Ask a Question" button. If you click on it, you can ask your question to the seller.
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Click the Buy This Watch button on the product page, or use the secure payment link sent by the seller in your Wristler chat.
If you've negotiated a custom price, the seller will send you this link directly in the conversation. You’ll find it under Messages in your account.
Once you click the link, you’ll be directed straight to the secure checkout, where you can complete your payment.
You can pay using:
- Bank transfer
- Credit Card
- PayPal
- iDEAL
- Bancontact
- EPS
- Przelewy24 (P24)
All payments go to our Wristler Escrow Service—your money is only released when you confirm everything is perfect.
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During checkout, you’ll be able to choose from several trusted payment methods—so you can pay in the way that suits you best. Whether you're buying directly or via a secure payment link from the seller, the options are the same.
You can pay using:
- Bank transfer
- Credit Card
- PayPal
- iDEAL
- Bancontact
- EPS
- Przelewy24 (P24)
Depending on the payment method you choose, additional service costs may apply. If any extra service costs apply, you’ll always see them clearly in the checkout.
All payments are processed through our secure Wristler Escrow Service, so your money stays safe until your watch arrives and you’re 100% satisfied.
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It depends on what matters most to you—speed, convenience, or price.
Bank transfer is our most chosen method, especially for higher-value orders, as it’s simple and cost-effective. Prefer something quicker or more familiar, like credit card, PayPal, or another direct option? That’s absolutely possible too. Depending on your choice, additional service costs may apply—but you'll always see them clearly in the checkout.
No matter which method you go for, your payment is handled through our secure Wristler Escrow Service. That means your money stays safe until your watch arrives and you're completely satisfied.
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Creating an account is, of course, free. Depending on the payment method you choose, additional service costs may apply.
Bank transfer is our most used payment method. Prefer to pay by credit card, PayPal, or other direct payment methods? That’s absolutely possible too. If any extra service costs apply, you’ll always see them clearly in the checkout.
Whichever method you choose, your payment is always processed through our secure Wristler Escrow Service—so your money stays safe until your watch is delivered and you're fully satisfied.
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During the checkout process, you can select your desired payment method. Depending on the selected method, you choose your bank. For direct payment methods, select your bank directly. If you choose bank transfer, you will receive the payment details by email. You can then make the payment through your bank yourself.
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Absolutely! Credit card payments are quick and secure. Just a few things to know:
- 3DS Secure verification is required
- Your card must support CVC checks
- We only accept cards issued within the EU
- Transactions must be in Euros
The service costs are part of the payment processing and not something we determine ourselves.
Just like all payments on Wristler, your funds are protected through our Escrow system.
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Yes, PayPal is available as a payment option to give you more flexibility at checkout.
PayPal is available for buyers with an account registered in the European Economic Area (EEA). Any additional costs fall outside of our influence—but you’ll always see it clearly before completing your payment.
Payments are processed securely and, just like all transactions on Wristler, your money is held safely in our Escrow Service until you confirm everything is in order.
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If you negotiated the price with the seller, you can find the response and secure payment link in your messages in the conversation with the seller. Log in, click on messages and you'll see it there. You can click on this secure payment link and start the checkout process.
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You pay to the Wristler Escrow Service (third-party account) where your money is safe until you receive your watch and are 100% satisfied.
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Yes, you can—if you choose bank transfer as your payment method. You’re free to split your payment into multiple transfers, as long as the full amount is received within 48 hours of placing your order.
You can even transfer from different bank accounts, as long as you use the same VBAN and payment reference for each transaction. This ensures everything is correctly linked to your order.
To do this, simply start the checkout process, select bank transfer, and follow the instructions. If you expect a delay and it takes longer than 48 hours, please reach out to our team. We’re happy to help.
Please note: We don’t support split payments for Credit Card or other payment methods, and this is not a “Buy Now, Pay Later” service. Your watch will only be shipped once full payment is safely received in our Escrow Service.
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Often they do! These days, daily limits for online banking are fairly low. Check your limit before heading to the checkout, because it can take a while for the limit to be raised by your bank.
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If you pay by bank transfer, it may take up to 24 hours (business days) for your order to be confirmed. This is due to the banks and the mutual transaction with the Wristler Escrow Service. Once the order is in, you will of course be notified.
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Yes! If you want to purchase a watch from Wristler, you can easily create an account. Then we know where to send the watch and we can keep you informed about your order. How convenient!
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First of all, we vouch for every watch on Wristler, we guarantee authenticity, you pay via the Wristler Escrow Service and we do everything we can to make sure you have the 5-star experience. Do you have feedback for us? Be sure to let us know!
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Within 24 hours of your order, most watches are shipped! That means you'll have your watch on your wrist within a day. Does the watch come from the manufacturer itself? Then it may take a little longer. Of course this will be communicated in advance. You will also find an indication of the shipping time on the product page, under availability.
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Once your order is complete, you will receive a Track&Trace code from the seller to track your order. Often watches are shipped within 24 hours of your order, but with holidays, weekends or delivery time it may take a little longer. Unfortunately, we don't have control over everything.
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Of all watches sold on Wristler, 90% are delivered within 48 hours of payment.
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Absolutely!!! You can do so either at the seller's office or at Wristler HQ. Are you opting for a Wristler pick-up party? Then let us know in advance if you're going to place an order. We can then compare schedules side by side and take extensive time for you.
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Needless to say, that's one of the reasons you buy through Wristler. Plus, your money is safe on the Wristler Escrow Service until you receive the watch to your satisfaction.
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After your order, the seller will make the shipping arrangements. Once the package is shipped, you will receive a Track&Trace link from the seller where you can track your order in detail.
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Absolutely!!! Please notify Wristler in advance so we can provide the proper documentation and guidance. Contact us at support@wristler.eu
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We work with reviews on Google and TrustPilot. We are happy & grateful that you want to share your beautiful words with us!
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That's unpleasant, of course. If you email us at support@wristler.eu, we're going to fix it for you as soon as possible. Promise!
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Should you still not be satisfied with your recent purchase, you are entitled to a 14-day return. First, contact the seller of your watch to start the return process. You do this simply by clicking on the "Chat with Seller" button in your account, found within the order. Then the watch can be returned and after proper receipt you will get your money back into your account.
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Of course, Wristler monitors everything so you have the best experience. If you can't work it out with the seller, send us a message at support@wristler.eu and we'll get to work for you.
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Once the watch is received in good order, you will receive the money in your account within 24 hours. As it should be.
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You can send the seller a message to organize the repair. Every watch has at least a 6-month warranty, so that's no problem at all. You can easily use the order in your account to send the seller a message about the watch you ordered earlier.
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You can arrange this with the seller. Some sellers have a courier service you can use, sometimes you have to arrange this yourself.
