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rolio · 28 September 2008, 11:41 PM

After 25 years of marriage, my wife surprises me with my GMT MII. Quite a surprise for such a milestone event. After a year and a half, she now wants to put the engraving on it; she said she wanted to make sure I was going to keep it. This is the first Rolex I have ever had, and don't plan on buying another. Does engraving the watch take away some of the value? If at some point hard time come 'a knocking will the sale be as swift with the sentimental words on its back?

Bisquitlips · 28 September 2008, 11:47 PM

In my opinion yes. It will definitely take away some of the value.

But you could always order another back from Rolex as a spare have it engraved and installed on the watch. Keep the original back and put it on should you have to sell. That way it remains 100%.

MrCowboy99 · 29 September 2008, 12:03 AM

Make sure you get the the name right!

I would engrave it. It was given by her to you so that's all that matters. It shows you want to have it remember not as a watch, but as a gift from the heart.

JimSnyder · 29 September 2008, 12:13 AM

I would in a heart beat. I would not think twice about buying an engraved watch also. I think it adds something to the watch. Do it and enjoy it

jdc · 29 September 2008, 12:17 AM

The worth of the watch to you and especially your wife is that the watch is a sign of the value of your marriage. If you have any sense at all you will see that and take it to the engravers

BigHat · 29 September 2008, 01:05 AM

She gave it to you. If it makes her happy....

Lamone · 29 September 2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

In my opinion yes. It will definitely take away some of the value.

But you could always order another back from Rolex as a spare have it engraved and installed on the watch. Keep the original back and put it on should you have to sell. That way it remains 100%.

x1

VtailFlyer · 29 September 2008, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

In my opinion yes. It will definitely take away some of the value.

But you could always order another back from Rolex as a spare have it engraved and installed on the watch. Keep the original back and put it on should you have to sell. That way it remains 100%.

This is the way to go.

DSJ · 29 September 2008, 01:56 AM

I say YES, engrave it. Absolutely appropriate and while it may diminish the value if you sell it, it increases the value to you and your family.

Matrim604 · 29 September 2008, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

I say YES, engrave it. Absolutely appropriate and while it may diminish the value if you sell it, it increases the value to you and your family.

Exactly, it will decrease the value for resale, but that doesn't mean it's worth any less to you. It'll have a good story as a family heirloom when you pass it on to whoever.

But if you did plan on selling it one day...

f16570 · 29 September 2008, 03:44 AM

As a gift from your wife the value will not be diminished as it is token of her affection.

pluto_scorp · 29 September 2008, 04:51 AM

yes engrave it without a doubt.

cwru32 · 29 September 2008, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolio

After 25 years of marriage, my wife surprises me with my GMT MII. Quite a surprise for such a milestone event. After a year and a half, she now wants to put the engraving on it; she said she wanted to make sure I was going to keep it. This is the first Rolex I have ever had, and don't plan on buying another. Does engraving the watch take away some of the value? If at some point hard time come 'a knocking will the sale be as swift with the sentimental words on its back?

change wife, keep watch!

LamboSPDR · 27 October 2008, 02:21 PM

Love fades. A Rolex is forever :)

mretzloff · 27 October 2008, 02:28 PM

As your wife, shouldn't she be able to trust you?

Anyway, yes, engraving greatly detracts from an item's value, even more so if the engraving is very personal. This goes for anything, from iPods, to watches, to pens.

RossInIllinois · 27 October 2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolio

After 25 years of marriage, my wife surprises me with my GMT MII. Quite a surprise for such a milestone event. After a year and a half, she now wants to put the engraving on it; she said she wanted to make sure I was going to keep it. This is the first Rolex I have ever had, and don't plan on buying another. Does engraving the watch take away some of the value? If at some point hard time come 'a knocking will the sale be as swift with the sentimental words on its back?

Forget About the value and go for sentiment. Let her get it engraved. It's only a watch.

Tools · 27 October 2008, 02:54 PM

Depends on what you term as value..

It should be more valuable to you engraved than not....

There may be others who think it would make it less valuable.. But here I disagree..

I think that it may reduce your share of market since there are some who would not buy an engraved watch........ But it's still exactly the same as any other watch of it's age, and therefore worth exactly the same..

In any event, in the future if you don't want it any more, or decide to sell it...send it in for a service and ask for the case-back to be replaced.. Then you will have a freshly serviced watch with a 1 year warranty...worth more than any other watch out there..

Greenring · 27 October 2008, 02:59 PM

Here's a circa 1959 Omega Cal 500 Seamaster that I purchased with engraving. Engraving was by hand as the strokes are visible.

I wouldn't hesitate having your Rolex engraved by your better half.

Tools · 27 October 2008, 03:03 PM

Engraving makes it easier to identify/recover in the case of theft....

Z-Sub · 27 October 2008, 03:21 PM

It's special and engraving is nice too.
Don't think about what "might" happen. Just wear the watch and enjoy it. Save your $$ other ways and never have to tap into the Rolex asset

Retiredsf · 27 October 2008, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolio

After 25 years of marriage, my wife surprises me with my GMT MII. Quite a surprise for such a milestone event. After a year and a half, she now wants to put the engraving on it; she said she wanted to make sure I was going to keep it. This is the first Rolex I have ever had, and don't plan on buying another. Does engraving the watch take away some of the value? If at some point hard time come 'a knocking will the sale be as swift with the sentimental words on its back?

This is my 4th Rolex and as before due to hard times I sold it! Never again and so my wife decided that I engrave it and I did so now I feel like I will keep this one and pass it on to my son........

Chris B · 27 October 2008, 05:14 PM

Wife wants to engrave my watch.

Has she done any engraving before? You might wanna let her practice on some cans or dog-tags first

Its a gift from your wife, resale shouldn't even enter the equation

JJ Irani · 27 October 2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris B

Wife wants to engrave my watch. Its a gift from your wife, resale shouldn't even enter the equation

Agreed.....that would have to be a keeper for life....so no harm in having it engraved.

JJ

nko51 · 27 October 2008, 10:11 PM

Let her engrave it.

Jimbits76 · 27 October 2008, 10:18 PM

Engrave it.

Why worry about the value of a watch when you have a wife who is as wonderful and loving as yours!

J

Dan Pierce · 27 October 2008, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

In my opinion yes. It will definitely take away some of the value.

But you could always order another back from Rolex as a spare have it engraved and installed on the watch. Keep the original back and put it on should you have to sell. That way it remains 100%.

Best option.

I'd engrave and keep the spare just in case [pun intended].

dP

kiasunkiasi · 27 October 2008, 11:05 PM

I would engrave it without hesitation, never will I sell it of... It's the mark of your successful marriage...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenring

Here's a circa 1959 Omega Cal 500 Seamaster that I purchased with engraving. Engraving was by hand as the strokes are visible.

I wouldn't hesitate having your Rolex engraved by your better half.

How can the watch be circa 1959 when it states that the 29 years of service ended in 1968?

toph · 27 October 2008, 11:12 PM

if you are always going to keep it, of course get it engraved, a great memory of a wonderful milestone,
Congrats on the 25 years

redshirt1957 · 28 October 2008, 12:11 AM

I have many of my watches engraved, but I leave the name of the spouse blank; just in case.

jed · 28 October 2008, 12:38 AM

Before engraving make sure the back is screwed on all the way so that the engraving remains straight.

28 September 2008, 11:41 PM	#1
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Wife wants to engrave my watch. After 25 years of marriage, my wife surprises me with my GMT MII. Quite a surprise for such a milestone event. After a year and a half, she now wants to put the engraving on it; she said she wanted to make sure I was going to keep it. This is the first Rolex I have ever had, and don't plan on buying another. Does engraving the watch take away some of the value? If at some point hard time come 'a knocking will the sale be as swift with the sentimental words on its back?

28 September 2008, 11:47 PM	#2
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,519	In my opinion yes. It will definitely take away some of the value. But you could always order another back from Rolex as a spare have it engraved and installed on the watch. Keep the original back and put it on should you have to sell. That way it remains 100%. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

29 September 2008, 12:13 AM	#4
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,716	I would in a heart beat. I would not think twice about buying an engraved watch also. I think it adds something to the watch. Do it and enjoy it __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

29 September 2008, 01:56 AM	#9
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I say YES, engrave it. Absolutely appropriate and while it may diminish the value if you sell it, it increases the value to you and your family. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

29 September 2008, 03:44 AM	#11
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	As a gift from your wife the value will not be diminished as it is token of her affection. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

29 September 2008, 12:03 AM	#3
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	Make sure you get the the name right! I would engrave it. It was given by her to you so that's all that matters. It shows you want to have it remember not as a watch, but as a gift from the heart.

29 September 2008, 12:17 AM	#5
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	The worth of the watch to you and especially your wife is that the watch is a sign of the value of your marriage. If you have any sense at all you will see that and take it to the engravers

29 September 2008, 01:05 AM	#6
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	She gave it to you. If it makes her happy....

29 September 2008, 04:51 AM	#12
pluto_scorp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Watch: GMT 2 2001 Posts: 146	yes engrave it without a doubt.

27 October 2008, 02:21 PM	#14
LamboSPDR Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 16	Love fades. A Rolex is forever :)

27 October 2008, 02:28 PM	#15
mretzloff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 822	As your wife, shouldn't she be able to trust you? Anyway, yes, engraving greatly detracts from an item's value, even more so if the engraving is very personal. This goes for anything, from iPods, to watches, to pens. __________________ "M" 16610 Submariner "M" 16570w Explorer II

27 October 2008, 02:54 PM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,378	Depends on what you term as value.. It should be more valuable to you engraved than not.... There may be others who think it would make it less valuable.. But here I disagree.. I think that it may reduce your share of market since there are some who would not buy an engraved watch........ But it's still exactly the same as any other watch of it's age, and therefore worth exactly the same.. In any event, in the future if you don't want it any more, or decide to sell it...send it in for a service and ask for the case-back to be replaced.. Then you will have a freshly serviced watch with a 1 year warranty...worth more than any other watch out there.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 October 2008, 03:03 PM	#19
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,378	Engraving makes it easier to identify/recover in the case of theft.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 October 2008, 03:21 PM	#20
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	It's special and engraving is nice too. Don't think about what "might" happen. Just wear the watch and enjoy it. Save your $$ other ways and never have to tap into the Rolex asset __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

27 October 2008, 05:14 PM	#22
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,628	Wife wants to engrave my watch. Has she done any engraving before? You might wanna let her practice on some cans or dog-tags first Its a gift from your wife, resale shouldn't even enter the equation

27 October 2008, 10:11 PM	#24
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Let her engrave it. __________________

27 October 2008, 10:18 PM	#25
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Engrave it. Why worry about the value of a watch when you have a wife who is as wonderful and loving as yours! J

27 October 2008, 11:12 PM	#28
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	if you are always going to keep it, of course get it engraved, a great memory of a wonderful milestone, Congrats on the 25 years __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

28 October 2008, 12:11 AM	#29
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	I have many of my watches engraved, but I leave the name of the spouse blank; just in case.

28 October 2008, 12:38 AM	#30
jed Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Mexico Posts: 20	Before engraving make sure the back is screwed on all the way so that the engraving remains straight.

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