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edisonstar23 · 1 March 2022, 12:42 PM

Thinking of engraving my Watch. Do any of you have your engraved? Any recommendations or even pictures would be greatly appreciated.

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rolexjackson · 1 March 2022, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by edisonstar23

Thinking of engraving my Watch. Do any of you have your engraved? Any recommendations or even pictures would be greatly appreciated.

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I have 2 of them that have been engraved. my AD told me on both occasions the case backs are very inexpensive if they need to be replaced also they can be refinished if you didn't want them replaced

MaJo13 · 1 March 2022, 12:59 PM

That’s good to know! I may track down a replacement case back, engrave that one, and keep the original untouched.

HHIslander · 1 March 2022, 01:07 PM

I did, my AD really pushes customers to do it. Less chance of flipping I guess.

I just got my Dads birthday, kinda boring I know.

dpt.calvin · 1 March 2022, 01:30 PM

I already tried this. Barely got any responses. Hope this thread is more successful.

joli160 · 1 March 2022, 01:36 PM

Some will say that it will ruin the watch. Most engravings are not deep and can be easily removed and if not a new case back is not a problem.

Sofar I have never had any watch engraved but that is because lack of creativity on my part.

I had some other stuff engraved by a hand engraver.
Looks so much better than your dime a dozen laser or fixed template engraving and I would go for that.

ArtNouveau · 1 March 2022, 02:35 PM

I only have one engraved watch, my late father’s Omega engraved with his initials and retirement date. I’ve never really thought of doing my own but I am not opposed to it like the “resale value” folks here.

mfserge · 1 March 2022, 02:37 PM

No I don’t engrave my casebacks but I do put on three layers of protective stickers on the back. Can never be too careful am I right?

EEpro · 1 March 2022, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mfserge

No I don’t engrave my casebacks but I do put on three layers of protective stickers on the back. Can never be too careful am I right?

Interesting. I usually double bag it but maybe I'll give this a try.

mfserge · 1 March 2022, 02:56 PM

I call it TripStick protection. Like the Triplock crown. Give it a try, you won’t be sorry!

jcdevoe26 · 1 March 2022, 03:17 PM

my explorer 214270 mk2 and my wifes OP 34 bright blue engraved with our wedding date. I plan to get my pepsi engraved as well. Rolex one of the few watch brands that have casebacks with blank canvas....perfect for engraving

joli160 · 1 March 2022, 03:21 PM

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my explorer 214270 mk2 and my wifes OP 34 bright blue engraved with our wedding date. I plan to get my pepsi engraved as well. Rolex one of the few watch brands that have casebacks with blank canvas....perfect for engraving

That’s nice

jcdevoe26 · 1 March 2022, 03:43 PM

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That’s nice

Thanks! Wear your watches, make memories

grimps · 1 March 2022, 03:55 PM

I've always thought of it was a nice touch to get the watch engraved if it's for a gift to someone.
People on here will be along to tell you that it might affect the resale value but back in the day these watches wasn't expected to be resold

George58 · 1 March 2022, 08:04 PM

My father engraved his DD before he gave it to me. Just a few words and the date. I cherish it more than no engraving for sure. He's been gone now a long time know I'm a old man.The watch is going to my oldest.

padi56 · 1 March 2022, 09:00 PM

At one time Rolex would engrave the case back for you,they had a special department for this but this was many years ago.Case backs are not real expensive and easy to change if you have case back tool ,which most high street watchmaker's would have.

mannyv11 · 1 March 2022, 09:15 PM

I have a few watches engraved with “Time waits for no man”. Small reminder that you never know who will take off your boots and to try and enjoy the little things

1William · 1 March 2022, 10:18 PM

No issues with engraving a case back. Just finding something to say would be the most difficult thing for me.

crew · 1 March 2022, 11:40 PM

I engraved the Sub I gave to my son on his graduation from law school. It was a momentous event for our family and I wanted him to have a lasting tribute of the occasion.

rolexjackson · 1 March 2022, 11:53 PM

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I engraved the Sub I gave to my son on his graduation from law school. It was a momentous event for our family and I wanted him to have a lasting tribute of the occasion.

That is very VERY cool!

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Big Kahuna 0311 · 2 March 2022, 12:27 AM

I just picked up a Tudor Pelagos at my AD and they apparently have someone there that engraves for free if purchased there.
I’m going to have my Tudor engraved and also my Rolex once I receive it.
I served in the USMC so I’m going to get something military related.
A short quote that inspired you, some lyrics from one of your favorite bands, or even a funny saying or nickname.

Stan Cooper · 2 March 2022, 01:14 AM

My 1915 Rolex trench watch case back.

edisonstar23 · 2 March 2022, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by George58

My father engraved his DD before he gave it to me. Just a few words and the date. I cherish it more than no engraving for sure. He's been gone now a long time know I'm a old man.The watch is going to my oldest.

Wow!!! This got me emotional, there is nothing nicer than keeping a memory from your loved ones and cherish them forever. I would love to engrave my watch with the DOB of my son, wear it and eventually when I’m an old man pass it on to him. Hopefully I get the AD call for the ref. 126610LN which I think is one of the best timeless references (other than the Daytonas) to pass on for generations to come .

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JTL31 · 2 March 2022, 01:19 AM

I have one engraved for my daughter. I used part of a saying I typically use in hand written cards for her. It states simply, I am truly blessed.

Number3 · 2 March 2022, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JTL31

I have one engraved for my daughter. I used part of a saying I typically use in hand written cards for her. It states simply, I am truly blessed.

Love this.

Carguy87 · 2 March 2022, 03:29 AM

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I engraved the Sub I gave to my son on his graduation from law school. It was a momentous event for our family and I wanted him to have a lasting tribute of the occasion.

So cool! I’m sure he’ll have it forever!

Octoberseventyfour · 2 March 2022, 03:38 AM

My watches are for my children so I am engraving in all of the watches:

"Check the market price first, asshole"

Just kidding, I actually do engrave all of them, depending on what the piece means at the moment of purchase.

crew · 2 March 2022, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Octoberseventyfour

My watches are for my children so I am engraving in all of the watches:

"Check the market price first, asshole"
Just kidding, I actually do engrave all of them, depending on what the piece means at the moment of purchase.

Love it!

1 March 2022, 12:42 PM	#1
edisonstar23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 488	Engraving Case Back Thinking of engraving my Watch. Do any of you have your engraved? Any recommendations or even pictures would be greatly appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,006	At one time Rolex would engrave the case back for you,they had a special department for this but this was many years ago.Case backs are not real expensive and easy to change if you have case back tool ,which most high street watchmaker's would have. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

2 March 2022, 01:14 AM	#22
Stan Cooper 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,871	My 1915 Rolex trench watch case back. __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M Traveler GMT Meteorite, Seiko SSC813 quartz solar powered chronograph It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

1 March 2022, 12:59 PM	#3
MaJo13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Seattle Posts: 22	That’s good to know! I may track down a replacement case back, engrave that one, and keep the original untouched.

1 March 2022, 01:07 PM	#4
HHIslander "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Henry Location: USA Posts: 4,288	I did, my AD really pushes customers to do it. Less chance of flipping I guess. I just got my Dads birthday, kinda boring I know.

1 March 2022, 02:35 PM	#7
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,327	I only have one engraved watch, my late father’s Omega engraved with his initials and retirement date. I’ve never really thought of doing my own but I am not opposed to it like the “resale value” folks here.

1 March 2022, 02:37 PM	#8
mfserge Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Watch: YM40 Rhodium Posts: 901	No I don’t engrave my casebacks but I do put on three layers of protective stickers on the back. Can never be too careful am I right?

1 March 2022, 02:56 PM	#10
mfserge Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Watch: YM40 Rhodium Posts: 901	I call it TripStick protection. Like the Triplock crown. Give it a try, you won’t be sorry!

1 March 2022, 03:55 PM	#14
grimps "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: England Posts: 1,420	I've always thought of it was a nice touch to get the watch engraved if it's for a gift to someone. People on here will be along to tell you that it might affect the resale value but back in the day these watches wasn't expected to be resold

1 March 2022, 08:04 PM	#15
George58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Home Watch: Patek Aquanaut Posts: 837	My father engraved his DD before he gave it to me. Just a few words and the date. I cherish it more than no engraving for sure. He's been gone now a long time know I'm a old man.The watch is going to my oldest.

1 March 2022, 09:15 PM	#17
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,506	I have a few watches engraved with “Time waits for no man”. Small reminder that you never know who will take off your boots and to try and enjoy the little things

1 March 2022, 10:18 PM	#18
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,522	No issues with engraving a case back. Just finding something to say would be the most difficult thing for me.

2 March 2022, 12:27 AM	#21
Big Kahuna 0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: West Coast USA Watch: Tudor Pelagos Posts: 274	I just picked up a Tudor Pelagos at my AD and they apparently have someone there that engraves for free if purchased there. I’m going to have my Tudor engraved and also my Rolex once I receive it. I served in the USMC so I’m going to get something military related. A short quote that inspired you, some lyrics from one of your favorite bands, or even a funny saying or nickname.

2 March 2022, 01:19 AM	#24
JTL31 Non-Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Janet Location: USA Posts: 3,148	I have one engraved for my daughter. I used part of a saying I typically use in hand written cards for her. It states simply, I am truly blessed.

2 March 2022, 03:38 AM	#27
Octoberseventyfour "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Madrid Watch: Explorer II 1655 Posts: 8	My watches are for my children so I am engraving in all of the watches: "Check the market price first, asshole" Just kidding, I actually do engrave all of them, depending on what the piece means at the moment of purchase.

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