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Andad · 24 January 2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

unfortunetly the back cannot always be replaced 40 years later with one that will maintain the originality of the watch and value.

It is up to the individual imho, it is bad for resale, but if you like it and go for it, it is your watch and if you have no intention of selling and handing it down, why not ? i would suggest engraving on the case back and not too deep as this can be removed if necesary.

Buy a replacement case back have it engraved and put the original back in the box is you have this concern.

If you are going to keep an engraved Rolex for 40 years I doubt if you would care for a loss in value.

MrFerrier · 24 January 2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by elcompa

Great idea, but you can't just stop there. So, what was the inscription from Mark Twain?

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

Which in this thread context is quite fitting!

Cheers,

Nino

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.

crowncollection · 24 January 2014, 09:08 PM

[QUOTE=directioneng;4685701]Buy a replacement case back have it engraved and put the original back in the box is you have this concern.

If you are going to keep an engraved Rolex for 40 years I doubt if you would care for a loss in value.

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Rolex have an exchange policy. You won't get the old one back from them if you ask for it to be replaced. His signature indicates a new model and I presume it is this sub he is talking about. I have not seen any 116610 case back for sale used, still too new. Secondly, we all know plenty of people upset they messed with their vintage subs, altering things with service parts, things happen in life and you may need to sell that's all I am saying. Just my opinion of course. IMHO.

Alcan · 24 January 2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by speed_dmon

Does anybody have a picture of their personally engraved case back? My fiancée just bought me a Datejust II to wear on our wedding day and she wants to have it engraved.

These weren't originally mine, but I like the history that comes with them.

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.

Speedbird-1 · 26 January 2014, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by doubleinfive

My wife wears a 50-year old OysterDate that was passed on from her dad. When we had it serviced (for the very first time) a year ago, the AD suggested that we have the watch engraved with her dad's name and her name underneath his. When this watch eventually goes to my oldest daughter, her name will be engraved underneath my wife's. Pretty cool to have a family tree on the back of a watch...

Nice.

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.

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.

Jay Mac · 27 January 2014, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MrFerrier

My wife bought mine for me on my return from Afghanistan. It is engraved with a portion of a quote from Mark Twain. My favourite quote. So the watch has much sentimental value to me. I don't intend to sell the watch and hope that it's passed down for many years anyway.

I guess if you bought it for yourself for no special reason leave it naked. You may want to flip it anyway. But if it's a special purchase, go for it.

Cheers,

Nino.

What did Sam say..whats the quote ?

Jay Mac · 27 January 2014, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay Mac

What did Sam say..whats the quote ?

So sorry...just read it on another post...very nice.

MitchSteel · 27 January 2014, 04:05 AM

This thread makes me want to engrave one of mine.....

MITCH DANGER STEEL
INTERNATIONAL MAN
OF MYSTERY

what do you think??

Jolu · 27 January 2014, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MrFerrier

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

Spot on. Engrave away! :)

dysondiver · 27 January 2014, 08:19 PM

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

sheldonsmith · 28 January 2014, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jolu

Spot on. Engrave away! :)

So where was this one done? Looks great!

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

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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

Jolu · 28 January 2014, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by sheldonsmith

So where was this one done? Looks great!

J.C. Randell found time do it in between the Reversos...:)

Castor · 28 January 2014, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by elcompa

I say inscribe away, if you like. The back can always be replaced if you are on the fence about resale. I hope this helps?

Agreed. If you plan never to sell it then engrave away! If you are, or become, very famous then that will only make the watch more valuable (see you on Pawn Stars!).

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

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.

iclick · 28 January 2014, 03:18 AM

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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.

Chris2683 · 28 January 2014, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by iclick

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

Really nice piece to still own.

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steve53mg · 28 January 2014, 03:47 AM

When my dad bought his day/date back in 1986, He decided to personalize it by lightly engraving his name and d.o.b. on the back. I'm sure that he never thought that it's value would be questioned, as he intended to keep it forever. After he passed, I wore it for several years, but when I decided to sell it, most potential buyers turned their noses up at it when they saw the engraving. I eventually found a buyer that paid a fair price. I wonder if the engraving was polished off...it was so light. The point is that it sold, but only after considerable work!

Speedbird-1 · 28 January 2014, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by iclick

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

Lovely, lovely thing to own, could tell some stories eh?
Looks like it was 'punched' maybe rather than engraved?
Hope it holds good memories.

Speedbird-1 · 28 January 2014, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by steve53mg

When my dad bought his day/date back in 1986, He decided to personalize it by lightly engraving his name and d.o.b. on the back. I'm sure that he never thought that it's value would be questioned, as he intended to keep it forever. After he passed, I wore it for several years, but when I decided to sell it, most potential buyers turned their noses up at it when they saw the engraving. I eventually found a buyer that paid a fair price. I wonder if the engraving was polished off...it was so light. The point is that it sold, but only after considerable work!

Do you regret selling it?

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

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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.

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.

24 January 2014, 09:08 PM	#36
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	[QUOTE=directioneng;4685701]Buy a replacement case back have it engraved and put the original back in the box is you have this concern.If you are going to keep an engraved Rolex for 40 years I doubt if you would care for a loss in value.[ Rolex have an exchange policy. You won't get the old one back from them if you ask for it to be replaced. His signature indicates a new model and I presume it is this sub he is talking about. I have not seen any 116610 case back for sale used, still too new. Secondly, we all know plenty of people upset they messed with their vintage subs, altering things with service parts, things happen in life and you may need to sell that's all I am saying. Just my opinion of course. IMHO. __________________ watches many

26 January 2014, 12:20 PM	#41
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

27 January 2014, 04:05 AM	#44
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	This thread makes me want to engrave one of mine..... MITCH DANGER STEEL INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY what do you think?? __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

28 January 2014, 03:47 AM	#56
steve53mg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New York Posts: 36	engraving When my dad bought his day/date back in 1986, He decided to personalize it by lightly engraving his name and d.o.b. on the back. I'm sure that he never thought that it's value would be questioned, as he intended to keep it forever. After he passed, I wore it for several years, but when I decided to sell it, most potential buyers turned their noses up at it when they saw the engraving. I eventually found a buyer that paid a fair price. I wonder if the engraving was polished off...it was so light. The point is that it sold, but only after considerable work!

24 January 2014, 05:51 PM	#33
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	#34
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	#35
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	#38
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.

26 January 2014, 08:24 AM	#40
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,440	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.

27 January 2014, 08:19 PM	#46
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, 02:07 AM	#48
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.

28 January 2014, 02:25 AM	#52
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	#53
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	#60
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.

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