Autographed/Signed Case Back?

[catsby90]

Anyone ever done it/had it done?

Assuming it’s possible, I’m going to try to get a certain celebrity (who also happens to be a WIS) to sign the case back of my Daytona or BLNR. I would then have the autograph laser etched to become permanent.

However, I don’t know whether a Sharpie will suffice on the 904L steel. Has anybody tried something similar to this?

[HERITAGE82]

So John Mayor is going to sign your case back?

Sharpie will probably stay as long as you don’t wear it.

[chad362wiley]

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

So John Mayor is going to sign your case back?

Sharpie will probably stay as long as you don’t wear it.

that would be sick. hes a huge blnr fan

[catsby90]

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

So John Mayer is going to sign your case back?

Sharpie will probably stay as long as you don’t wear it.

Hopefully. I got him to sign a couple guitars on a few occasions so I’m thinking he will be willing to sign a Rolex or two.

[VintageVagabound]

I think at best you’d only get initials with a fat sharpie on a 1” surface. Why not have the box signed (or interior of the box signed)? Get a pic of the signing and call it a day.

[G'ed]

Make sure he signed your warranty card too so the serial # match

[Byrdguy]

I wouldn't want someone else's initials on my watch. Now if the watch had been worn by and belonged to said "star", that might be different.

[MCO1]

Originally Posted by Byrdguy

I wouldn't want someone else's initials on my watch. Now if the watch had been worn by and belonged to said "star", that might be different.

This is how I feel! The box idea is cool though.

[Chiboy]

Make sure John signs it as a Dead & Company lead guitarist and not a matinee idol pop singer.

[Speed]

I can’t imagine a “celebrity” signature on a case back....certainly not the likes of John Mayer

[catsby90]

Originally Posted by VintageVagabound

I think at best you’d only get initials with a fat sharpie on a 1” surface. Why not have the box signed (or interior of the box signed)? Get a pic of the signing and call it a day.

This is kind of what I’m asking about. Alternatives to a fat Sharpie besides a fine Sharpie. I’ve heard that signings often use a certain type of permanent marker that isn’t a Sharpie and I don’t know what it is or if it works well with steel.

Originally Posted by MCO1

This is how I feel! The box idea is cool though.

It will be during/at the end of a concert so carrying a box isn’t possible or practical.

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Make sure John signs it as a Dead & Company lead guitarist and not a matinee idol pop singer.

He would sign it as a watch aficionado and world-class guitarist who sadly happens to be known from Your Body is a Wonderland.

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by Byrdguy

I wouldn't want someone else's initials on my watch. Now if the watch had been worn by and belonged to said "star", that might be different.

This.
But we all make decisions based on what makes us happy I guess.

[catsby90]

Originally Posted by Speed

I can’t imagine a “celebrity” signature on a case back....certainly not the likes of John Mayer

Watch collecting: “Get whatever appeals to you. Ignore what others may think. Watches are a personal thing.”

Thread: “I can’t imagine doing that ever, let alone with Mayer.”

If you don’t like Mayer or the idea, fine. This isn’t a poll about the popularity of Mayer on TRF or whether you would do it. I’m not asking about your watch(es). I’m asking about how I can do it. Moreover, case backs are replaceable. Minimal risk.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by catsby90

Watch collecting: “Get whatever appeals to you. Ignore what others may think. Watches are a personal thing.”

Thread: “I can’t imagine doing that ever, let alone with Mayer.”

If you don’t like Mayer or the idea, fine. This isn’t a poll about the popularity of Mayer on TRF or whether you would do it. I’m not asking about your watch(es). I’m asking about how I can do it. Moreover, case backs are replaceable. Minimal risk.

Right. Opinions not wanted. Got it.

At any rate, to solve your problem...

How about finding a photograph of your idol’s signature?

Then, take it to an jeweler to “trace” onto the back of your watch - or get yourself an image of your celebrity’s signature - see below - and an engraving pen...then after a lot of practice, and maybe a spare case back or two- have a go...

https://mmpcollectibles.com/product/...lectric-guitar

[Lash L]

Get it on paper, have someone figure out the rest... but the question has been asked. Why?

[HERITAGE82]

I think him initialing the caseback is a great idea and will be easier to engrave.

[joli160]

If you have it engraved it's not his autograph anymore but the engravers.

[brandrea]

My initials will perfectly

[catsby90]

Originally Posted by Speed

Right. Opinions not wanted. Got it.

At any rate, to solve your problem...

How about finding a photograph of your idol’s signature?

Then, take it to an jeweler to “trace” onto the back of your watch - or get yourself an image of your celebrity’s signature - see below - and an engraving pen...then after a lot of practice, and maybe a spare case back or two- have a go...

https://mmpcollectibles.com/product/...lectric-guitar

It’s not that opinions aren’t wanted, it’s that I’m just asking if this sort of thing has been done. Not much is new under the sun so I thought given the fact that Rolex doesn’t use sapphire backs and customers often engrave, maybe this idea isn’t completely foreign.

Not trying to be dismissive of your opinion. I understand why a lot of people wouldn’t want John Mayer’s autograph on their watch. However, I fall into the other category. I’m just trying to get help in accomplishing that. An opinion on top of an idea to help solve the issue, fair game IMO.

Since I actually like the guy, it would be meaningless to me if I traced a generic signature. I would only engrave a real one. I appreciate your advice nonetheless.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by Speed

Right. Opinions not wanted. Got it.

At any rate, to solve your problem...

How about finding a photograph of your idol’s signature?

Then, take it to an jeweler to “trace” onto the back of your watch - or get yourself an image of your celebrity’s signature - see below - and an engraving pen...then after a lot of practice, and maybe a spare case back or two- have a go...

https://mmpcollectibles.com/product/...lectric-guitar

This honestly makes no sense. The op seems to come in contact with JM, so obviously it's not a point of just putting a signature there, but more about attaching a personal experience to it with someone he likes and has a similar connection to the item.
If not I would just write Micheal Jordan's name on my Jordans and call it a day, for this a person's autograph would mean much much more.

I for one can't help the op but I'm sure there are many engravers out there. I think laser etching will be much more impossible or incredibly expensive.

[catsby90]

Originally Posted by Lash L

Get it on paper, have someone figure out the rest... but the question has been asked. Why?

I like the guy. I'm a big fan of his music. He's a world-class guitarist. He's also a watch guy who loves the BLNR. I like him so I figure "why not?" If I end up thinking it's dumb later, I can replace the case back. However, it would mean something to me.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by catsby90

It’s not that opinions aren’t wanted, it’s that I’m just asking if this sort of thing has been done. Not much is new under the sun so I thought given the fact that Rolex doesn’t use sapphire backs and customers often engrave, maybe this idea isn’t completely foreign.



Not trying to be dismissive of your opinion. I understand why a lot of people wouldn’t want John Mayer’s autograph on their watch. However, I fall into the other category. I’m just trying to get help in accomplishing that. An opinion on top of an idea to help solve the issue, fair game IMO.



Since I actually like the guy, it would be meaningless to me if I traced a generic signature. I would only engrave a real one. I appreciate your advice nonetheless.

But if a signature - like the one Mr Google found above - is authenticated...wouldn’t that be close enough?

I may have missed it...but if you possess an actual Mayer autograph, you could also contact a company who does PVD to make an image of it and transfer it to your case back - in black perhaps?

[The Libertine]

I certainly would not.

[catsby90]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

This honestly makes no sense. The op seems to come in contact with JM, so obviously it's not a point of just putting a signature there, but more about attaching a personal experience to it with someone he likes and has a similar connection to the item.
If not I would just write Micheal Jordan's name on my Jordans and call it a day, for this a person's autograph would mean much much more.

I for one can't help the op but I'm sure there are many engravers out there. I think laser etching will be much more impossible or incredibly expensive.

I agree with a lot of this. I've already got the laser etching covered. Just need something reliable to get me to that step.

[catsby90]

Originally Posted by Speed

But if a signature - like the one Mr Google found above - is authenticated...wouldn’t that be close enough?

I may have missed it...but if you possess an actual Mayer autograph, you could also contact a company who does PVD to make an image of it and transfer it to your case back - in black perhaps?

It may be close enough to someone else but it's not what I'm going for. Yes, I already have an autograph I can trace if I want to go that route. However, as someone else pointed out, the personal experience is more meaningful to me. Moreover, the only issue is how to get the autograph reliably onto the steel. I don't think getting the watch and a pen in Mayer's hands will be the challenge. The question is what kind of pen can write well (and reliably stay) on the steel.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by catsby90

It may be close enough to someone else but it's not what I'm going for. Yes, I already have an autograph I can trace if I want to go that route. However, as someone else pointed out, the personal experience is more meaningful to me. Moreover, the only issue is how to get the autograph reliably onto the steel. I don't think getting the watch and a pen in Mayer's hands will be the challenge. The question is what kind of pen can write well (and reliably stay) on the steel.

Hmm.

You could hand him an engraving Pen...but the sig will likely look a bit jerky. However, the signature will not go anywhere.

He'd have to take a practice run!

https://www.amazon.com/Asoner-Tungst...ving+pen&psc=1

I don't think any permanent marker will last...

Sounds like your tradeoffs are Authenticity Vs. Permanence

[offrdmania]

I would have him sign the box or something and then scan the signature so that it can be shrunk down small enough to fit on a case back by the engraver. Be sure to take a picture of you with him while he signs.

[RobearH]

Maybe if it was originally his watch that he gifted to you....otherwise not!

[Rogdogg]

I wouldn't do that on my watch. I don't know who I could get to give it any real meaning to me.

I've read of guys who have had football (soccer) players autographs tattooed onto them but when it happened the players actually met them at the tattoo parlour and took part in the entire process.

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[dhknola]

Just wondering out loud about having him sign in crayon? May hold better on steel...
I'm sure if you get it in a plastic bag quickly upon drying you should preserve the signature.
Post pics, certainly interesting!