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Speedbird-1 · 26 January 2014, 08:24 AM

A friend of mine had a sold gold Cartier Santos
given to him in the 80's by Sir Elton John.
He had the back engraved with a nice friendly inscription. It read:
"Put it back, you thieving toe-rag!" Needless to say, we thought it humorous at the time.

nsxnext · 24 January 2014, 12:40 PM

From here: http://blogs.christies.com/longitude...-of-the-chase/

This was found on our forum: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=38081

speed_dmon · 24 January 2014, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsxnext

From here: http://blogs.christies.com/longitude...-of-the-chase/

This was found on our forum: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=38081

Thank you, I just want to show her as many examples as I can.

Rags · 24 January 2014, 01:03 PM

I like the idea of engraving.. I would do it to commemorate a special occasion or milestone in my life.

mr.president1 · 24 January 2014, 01:17 PM

It would be hard to engrave anything on the clasp. The clasp is curved even at its slightest angle. I engraved the back of my DSSD. I was inspired to do so after watch Unknown with Liam Neeson. Saw the engraving on the back of "his" DSSD, and immediately had to have mine engraved. I engraved mine on the case back, which is where it is most appropriate to do so.

kilyung · 24 January 2014, 01:23 PM

I've been meaning to engrave a watch with my family crest

versatile1 · 24 January 2014, 01:31 PM

Purchase another caseback and put it in the watch box
If the day comes that you want to sell or trade, you can put it back to stock with the new caseback and keep the inscription as a keepsake

JayAK · 20 July 2014, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I've been meaning to engrave a watch with my family crest

I like this idea.

KINGROLESAR · 24 January 2014, 01:45 PM

I wouldn't hesitate. If you want to engrave why not? -resale bahhh! if the inscription represents an important moment then = no flip.

DCgator · 24 January 2014, 02:26 PM

Yes, engrave to commemorate a special date/event.

iclick · 28 January 2014, 02:07 AM

I engraved my GMT in 1971 while serving in Viet Nam with rank, name, and year. I didn't know any better at the time and didn't consider the watch as a collector's item in the future, but in retrospect I'm okay with it because I will never sell the watch. This was my first Rolex and although watches will come and go this one will stay. I would not engrave another watch unless it was part of a special event and having the assurance that I would never sell it, but that contingency has a very low probability for me now.

dysondiver · 28 January 2014, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iclick

I engraved my GMT in 1971 while serving in Viet Nam with rank, name, and year. I didn't know any better at the time and didn't consider the watch as a collector's item in the future, but in retrospect I'm okay with it because I will never sell the watch. This was my first Rolex and although watches will come and go this one will stay. I would not engrave another watch unless it was part of a special event and having the assurance that I would never sell it, but that contingency has a very low probability for me now.

now that deserves a picture ... please

iclick · 28 January 2014, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysondiver

now that deserves a picture ... please

It's weathered quite a bit over the years but is still visible. The photo enhances the engraving somewhat.

beaglehusky · 24 January 2014, 05:51 PM

I have engraved one for my son and will give it to him when he earns it (details TBD). I bought him a 14060M, which I love, and just put a very simple message in the case back. It's sitting in the bank safe waiting for him to be ready.

red.earth · 24 January 2014, 06:10 PM

I had my polar Explorer II engraved on the case back, in an Old English font. It reads "Solve et Coagula"...

Bangel · 24 January 2014, 07:45 PM

I've never had the desire to engrave anything, let alone my watch, but I'm the sort of person that likes things as close to original condition as possible.

I can understand the appeal and it's significance for others though.

Each to their own.

Double-V · 26 January 2014, 07:35 AM

My SD was gift from my wife on our wedding day and its engraved w/ our wedding date. Resale doesnt matter to me as this will be passed down to my son or daughter on their special day or accomplishment.

KINGROLESAR · 26 January 2014, 12:20 PM

An engraved gold watch for 25 years of service......sadly a thing of the past. Just remaining with one company for that long is now nearly impossible.

dysondiver · 27 January 2014, 08:19 PM

have a nose at kinder and thorpes web site ,,, lots of interesting options.

ec51 · 28 January 2014, 02:25 AM

It's a great idea...my wife had my Sub engraved prior to giving it to me as a gift.

It reads: "You are my dream come true. It's you for me & me for you."

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=184550

Speedbird-1 · 28 January 2014, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ec51

It's a great idea...my wife had my Sub engraved prior to giving it to me as a gift.

It reads: "You are my dream come true. It's you for me & me for you."

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=184550

Sweeeeet!

All you need is love. Mr J. Lennon.

tkc324 · 28 January 2014, 02:49 AM

Great thread... My SS daytona was a wedding gift from my wife. I have full intention on passing it down to our daughter who is one now. I been contemplating about engraving something on it before i pass it down.

koturbo · 28 January 2014, 06:34 AM

I engraved my 114060 to commemorate the birth of my first child on 1/8/14. I plan to give the watch to him when he is mature enough to respect it and care for it on his own.

Racerdj · 29 January 2014, 01:46 AM

A wedding present is one thing I would want to have engraved. I would not consider selling that watch either. This would probably make the watch harder to sell.

Jgs2451 · 27 February 2014, 03:45 PM

Yes to engrave

Sublovin · 27 February 2014, 10:40 PM

I dont know if I would engrave my own, but if I received one as a gift, I think it would be great! Also, If I am gifting one of mine, I would definitely do it,
I dnt like watches because of their resale value....I have my gold case dress watch that my mother got me for high school graduation. It ismengraved on the back, and is very meaningful.

mjclark32 · 27 February 2014, 10:59 PM

I've been meaning to get my sub engraved for a three years now. I see no issues with engraving it, it's completely reversible

116618wannabee · 28 February 2014, 12:59 AM

I am totally engraving mine when I find a great engraver:

My Name
"YOLO"
DATE

My wife thinks I am crazy. But it is a message to the people who will wear it and my frame of mind when I bought it.

Hay Ewe · 6 March 2014, 08:27 AM

May seem like an obvious question, it does to me, but, if you have the case back engraved, do you have your local specialist remove it and just take the case back to the engraver or do you give them whole watch and they engrave the back whilst the watch is complete?

Hay Ewe

up2nogood · 6 March 2014, 08:37 AM

I was thinking of engraving a helicopter on mine.......

Had to get in before Jocke........

24 January 2014, 01:03 PM	#4
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I like the idea of engraving.. I would do it to commemorate a special occasion or milestone in my life. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

24 January 2014, 01:17 PM	#5
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	It would be hard to engrave anything on the clasp. The clasp is curved even at its slightest angle. I engraved the back of my DSSD. I was inspired to do so after watch Unknown with Liam Neeson. Saw the engraving on the back of "his" DSSD, and immediately had to have mine engraved. I engraved mine on the case back, which is where it is most appropriate to do so. __________________ ROLEX & OMEGA

24 January 2014, 01:31 PM	#7
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Purchase another caseback and put it in the watch box If the day comes that you want to sell or trade, you can put it back to stock with the new caseback and keep the inscription as a keepsake __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

26 January 2014, 12:20 PM	#18
KINGROLESAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Drew Location: PHILADELPHIA Watch: CROWN MARKED Posts: 2,158	An engraved gold watch for 25 years of service......sadly a thing of the past. Just remaining with one company for that long is now nearly impossible. __________________ "Raise your glass high, those here for those not with but a sigh; for enjoy each day, it comes but once, then quickly to the past as it must" - King Rolesar 03

29 January 2014, 01:46 AM	#24
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	A wedding present is one thing I would want to have engraved. I would not consider selling that watch either. This would probably make the watch harder to sell. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

26 January 2014, 08:24 AM	#1
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,442	A friend of mine had a sold gold Cartier Santos given to him in the 80's by Sir Elton John. He had the back engraved with a nice friendly inscription. It read: "Put it back, you thieving toe-rag!" Needless to say, we thought it humorous at the time.

24 January 2014, 12:40 PM	#2
nsxnext "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Neil Location: PA Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 159	From here: http://blogs.christies.com/longitude...-of-the-chase/ This was found on our forum: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=38081

24 January 2014, 01:23 PM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I've been meaning to engrave a watch with my family crest

24 January 2014, 01:45 PM	#9
KINGROLESAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Drew Location: PHILADELPHIA Watch: CROWN MARKED Posts: 2,158	I wouldn't hesitate. If you want to engrave why not? -resale bahhh! if the inscription represents an important moment then = no flip.

24 January 2014, 02:26 PM	#10
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Yes, engrave to commemorate a special date/event.

28 January 2014, 02:07 AM	#11
iclick "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 813	I engraved my GMT in 1971 while serving in Viet Nam with rank, name, and year. I didn't know any better at the time and didn't consider the watch as a collector's item in the future, but in retrospect I'm okay with it because I will never sell the watch. This was my first Rolex and although watches will come and go this one will stay. I would not engrave another watch unless it was part of a special event and having the assurance that I would never sell it, but that contingency has a very low probability for me now.

24 January 2014, 05:51 PM	#14
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,553	I have engraved one for my son and will give it to him when he earns it (details TBD). I bought him a 14060M, which I love, and just put a very simple message in the case back. It's sitting in the bank safe waiting for him to be ready.

24 January 2014, 06:10 PM	#15
red.earth "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: UK Watch: 124273 Posts: 831	I had my polar Explorer II engraved on the case back, in an Old English font. It reads "Solve et Coagula"...

24 January 2014, 07:45 PM	#16
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I've never had the desire to engrave anything, let alone my watch, but I'm the sort of person that likes things as close to original condition as possible. I can understand the appeal and it's significance for others though. Each to their own.

26 January 2014, 07:35 AM	#17
Double-V "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Vince Location: Chicago Watch: 16600 Posts: 12	My SD was gift from my wife on our wedding day and its engraved w/ our wedding date. Resale doesnt matter to me as this will be passed down to my son or daughter on their special day or accomplishment.

27 January 2014, 08:19 PM	#19
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	have a nose at kinder and thorpes web site ,,, lots of interesting options.

28 January 2014, 02:25 AM	#20
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	It's a great idea...my wife had my Sub engraved prior to giving it to me as a gift. It reads: "You are my dream come true. It's you for me & me for you." http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=184550

28 January 2014, 02:49 AM	#22
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Great thread... My SS daytona was a wedding gift from my wife. I have full intention on passing it down to our daughter who is one now. I been contemplating about engraving something on it before i pass it down.

28 January 2014, 06:34 AM	#23
koturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ohio Posts: 66	I engraved my 114060 to commemorate the birth of my first child on 1/8/14. I plan to give the watch to him when he is mature enough to respect it and care for it on his own.

27 February 2014, 03:45 PM	#25
Jgs2451 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Sub 116610LN Posts: 52	Yes to engrave

27 February 2014, 10:40 PM	#26
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,593	I dont know if I would engrave my own, but if I received one as a gift, I think it would be great! Also, If I am gifting one of mine, I would definitely do it, I dnt like watches because of their resale value....I have my gold case dress watch that my mother got me for high school graduation. It ismengraved on the back, and is very meaningful.

27 February 2014, 10:59 PM	#27
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I've been meaning to get my sub engraved for a three years now. I see no issues with engraving it, it's completely reversible __________________

28 February 2014, 12:59 AM	#28
116618wannabee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NYC Watch: Your parking meter Posts: 74	I am totally engraving mine when I find a great engraver: My Name "YOLO" DATE My wife thinks I am crazy. But it is a message to the people who will wear it and my frame of mind when I bought it.

6 March 2014, 08:27 AM	#29
Hay Ewe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: FNQ AUS Watch: that squirrel Posts: 45	May seem like an obvious question, it does to me, but, if you have the case back engraved, do you have your local specialist remove it and just take the case back to the engraver or do you give them whole watch and they engrave the back whilst the watch is complete? Hay Ewe

6 March 2014, 08:37 AM	#30
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	I was thinking of engraving a helicopter on mine....... Had to get in before Jocke........

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