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DJ2020 · 9 November 2020, 08:44 AM

I was wondering about engraving my 2020 126200. My AD has offered to do it for free. I have never had a watch engraved before due to the possibility of selling it one day. But this watch I do not ever intend on selling. May even pass it down one day.. But is there any pros or cons to having your watch engraved?

Texas4ever · 9 November 2020, 09:10 AM

If you never plan on selling it I say let er rip

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dpt.calvin · 9 November 2020, 09:17 AM

Pro - it’s now yours
Con - none

Do it!

dpt.calvin · 9 November 2020, 09:19 AM

Check this thread out: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...light=Engraved

Love the idea of engraving. But much like a tattoo, I’ve no idea what I’d get.

Tools · 9 November 2020, 09:51 AM

Engraving a Rolex case back has been a time honored tradition for dozens of special occasions, or just for personalization, for decades.

Your case back can be replaced with an identical back if needed in the future.

cvo · 9 November 2020, 10:04 AM

Go for it - it is a keeper!

tyguy74 · 9 November 2020, 10:42 AM

Go for it! As Tools mentioned, you can always have a new clean caseback put on for cheap if you change your mind down the road

Sublovin · 9 November 2020, 11:15 AM

Sure

DJ2020 · 9 November 2020, 11:33 AM

Thanks for the replies. I was wanting to, but teetering on the idea. But I am going to do it. I do really love this watch.

Heff · 9 November 2020, 11:46 AM

You can also have the engraving removed with a refinish if it’s not terribly deep. No need to buy a new one.

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Nikrnic · 9 November 2020, 12:08 PM

Thats one Beautiful DJ. I can see why you'll keep forever. I say do it..

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Maxy · 9 November 2020, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ2020

I was wondering about engraving my 2020 126200. My AD has offered to do it for free. I have never had a watch engraved before due to the possibility of selling it one day. But this watch I do not ever intend on selling. May even pass it down one day.. But is there any pros or cons to having your watch engraved?

I'd say do it.. if you need to sell, buying a replacement caseback isn't that expensive either for you or the new buyer!

WatchGuy1966 · 9 November 2020, 03:17 PM

No need to decide now.

They will do it later for free.

Pw92676 · 9 November 2020, 03:23 PM

I’d do it if you really wanted to, not just if they offered. The only watches I have engraved have my sons initials and DOB but I wouldn’t be opposed to more, just haven’t had it done yet.

joli160 · 9 November 2020, 04:17 PM

Find a hand engraver, it looks so much better

bmb15 · 9 November 2020, 05:37 PM

Good idea, 2020 is a very special year, for example:
SARS-CoV-2

kans86 · 9 November 2020, 06:05 PM

If you don't plan to sell, do it. Make the purchase more memorable.

Sacha82 · 9 November 2020, 07:58 PM

If your watch is indeed a keeper, you won't regret getting it engraved. Additionally, as others have noted, it's relatively inexpensive to return the watch to stock with a replacement CB.

I was in the USN for 26 years. Never got a tattoo, but my Y serial 16610 Sub has been with me since the day I turned 40 (said watch is my avatar). When I retired I took the watch into my AD and had my name, service, and service dates engraved. As soon as I get to ten posts I'll come back and add a pic.

S82

LooseCann0n · 9 November 2020, 09:20 PM

Do they engrave the caseback on the watch or take it off?

Thinking of having my SD4k engraved as it is earmarked for my son later down the line. It is his birth year (2014) so need to think of something appropriate..

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1William · 9 November 2020, 09:58 PM

Your watch so do as you please.

brandrea · 9 November 2020, 10:00 PM

I’ve toyed with the idea myself and will probably get around to doing it one day

Verdi · 9 November 2020, 10:09 PM

My friend bought a watch with an engraving on the caseback.
AD ordered him a new one for 180usd.

So, engrave it. If you wanna change the caseback down the line its not a big deal.

garyk · 9 November 2020, 10:12 PM

Why not? Go for it...

travisb · 9 November 2020, 10:52 PM

If been considering this lately. Not set on what I want engraved though.
Go for it if you know what you want it to say.

Harry-57 · 9 November 2020, 11:02 PM

It's your watch. You can do what you like with it.

Wingslogo · 9 November 2020, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry-57

It's your watch. You can do what you like with it.

My thoughts exactly! (However, I probably wouldn’t engrave)

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GONZO2LR · 9 November 2020, 11:27 PM

yes do it...

jumpmaster 175 · 9 November 2020, 11:45 PM

big fan of engraving....

My sub was handed down to me and I plan on having my father's initials at the 12, and mine on the three..it will be up to my son to have his on the 6 when it is his turn....

a replacement case back is cheap if you want to sell...

mjclark32 · 10 November 2020, 01:09 AM

Do it, cheap and to reverse if necessary. I think they case backs were like $150

Calatrava r · 10 November 2020, 01:47 AM

If I had the chance to buy a model I really wanted, I could not care less it was engraved. Who looks at the case back. Nice to know the watch was a very special piece to someone, not just a flipped asset.

9 November 2020, 08:44 AM	#1
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,483	To engrave or not to engrave I was wondering about engraving my 2020 126200. My AD has offered to do it for free. I have never had a watch engraved before due to the possibility of selling it one day. But this watch I do not ever intend on selling. May even pass it down one day.. But is there any pros or cons to having your watch engraved?

9 November 2020, 09:51 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,389	Engraving a Rolex case back has been a time honored tradition for dozens of special occasions, or just for personalization, for decades. Your case back can be replaced with an identical back if needed in the future. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 November 2020, 11:15 AM	#8
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,490	Sure __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

9 November 2020, 04:17 PM	#15
joli160 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,603	Find a hand engraver, it looks so much better __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

9 November 2020, 10:09 PM	#22
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	My friend bought a watch with an engraving on the caseback. AD ordered him a new one for 180usd. So, engrave it. If you wanna change the caseback down the line its not a big deal. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

9 November 2020, 09:10 AM	#2
Texas4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Texas Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 132	If you never plan on selling it I say let er rip Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 November 2020, 09:17 AM	#3
dpt.calvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: TRF Posts: 2,266	Pro - it’s now yours Con - none Do it!

9 November 2020, 09:19 AM	#4
dpt.calvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: TRF Posts: 2,266	Check this thread out: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...light=Engraved Love the idea of engraving. But much like a tattoo, I’ve no idea what I’d get.

9 November 2020, 10:04 AM	#6
cvo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: C Vo Location: Georgia Watch: 117610LN 116610LN Posts: 1,012	Go for it - it is a keeper!

9 November 2020, 10:42 AM	#7
tyguy74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Tyler Location: South Florida Watch: Z-Blue Posts: 190	Go for it! As Tools mentioned, you can always have a new clean caseback put on for cheap if you change your mind down the road

9 November 2020, 11:46 AM	#10
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	You can also have the engraving removed with a refinish if it’s not terribly deep. No need to buy a new one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 November 2020, 12:08 PM	#11
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Thats one Beautiful DJ. I can see why you'll keep forever. I say do it.. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

9 November 2020, 03:17 PM	#13
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,782	No need to decide now. They will do it later for free.

9 November 2020, 03:23 PM	#14
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,266	I’d do it if you really wanted to, not just if they offered. The only watches I have engraved have my sons initials and DOB but I wouldn’t be opposed to more, just haven’t had it done yet.

9 November 2020, 05:37 PM	#16
bmb15 Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: - Posts: 351	Good idea, 2020 is a very special year, for example: SARS-CoV-2

9 November 2020, 06:05 PM	#17
kans86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,340	If you don't plan to sell, do it. Make the purchase more memorable.

9 November 2020, 07:58 PM	#18
Sacha82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jeff Location: Bothell, WA Watch: Rolex 16710 Posts: 61	If your watch is indeed a keeper, you won't regret getting it engraved. Additionally, as others have noted, it's relatively inexpensive to return the watch to stock with a replacement CB. I was in the USN for 26 years. Never got a tattoo, but my Y serial 16610 Sub has been with me since the day I turned 40 (said watch is my avatar). When I retired I took the watch into my AD and had my name, service, and service dates engraved. As soon as I get to ten posts I'll come back and add a pic. S82

9 November 2020, 09:20 PM	#19
LooseCann0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: London, UK Watch: Daytona,Pepsi,SD4K Posts: 569	Do they engrave the caseback on the watch or take it off? Thinking of having my SD4k engraved as it is earmarked for my son later down the line. It is his birth year (2014) so need to think of something appropriate.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 November 2020, 09:58 PM	#20
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 46,782	Your watch so do as you please.

9 November 2020, 10:00 PM	#21
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,582	I’ve toyed with the idea myself and will probably get around to doing it one day

9 November 2020, 10:12 PM	#23
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,501	Why not? Go for it... __________________

9 November 2020, 10:52 PM	#24
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,089	If been considering this lately. Not set on what I want engraved though. Go for it if you know what you want it to say.

9 November 2020, 11:02 PM	#25
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,437	It's your watch. You can do what you like with it.

9 November 2020, 11:27 PM	#27
GONZO2LR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Luis Location: Texas Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 1,382	yes do it...

9 November 2020, 11:45 PM	#28
jumpmaster 175 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: FL Posts: 193	big fan of engraving.... My sub was handed down to me and I plan on having my father's initials at the 12, and mine on the three..it will be up to my son to have his on the 6 when it is his turn.... a replacement case back is cheap if you want to sell...

10 November 2020, 01:09 AM	#29
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Do it, cheap and to reverse if necessary. I think they case backs were like $150 __________________

10 November 2020, 01:47 AM	#30
Calatrava r 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,074	If I had the chance to buy a model I really wanted, I could not care less it was engraved. Who looks at the case back. Nice to know the watch was a very special piece to someone, not just a flipped asset.

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