Autographed/Signed Case Back?

[zengineer]

Bring him some lipstick and have him kiss the back of it.

[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by zengineer

Bring him some lipstick and have him kiss the back of it.

Was that really necessary...

[SearChart]

I'd want John Mayer's laser engraved signature on the caseback of my future rainbow daytona. Go hard or go home.

[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by catsby90

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.

I totally understand where your coming from and don’t let the haters derail your idea.

[DahMan]

Give me that, I’ll sign if for you...” all the best”, DahMan!!!

[Jocke]

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.

I hope he spell better.

[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by Jocke

I hope he spell better.

[Chiboy]

OP has his mind made up, and I don’t have a practical solution for him. But if it was me, I’d look for a solution to make the autograph permanent, like finding a pen and a finish over the top of it that wouldn’t wear off. Or have him sign a blank caseback?

[c41006]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

OP has his mind made up, and I don’t have a practical solution for him. But if it was me, I’d look for a solution to make the autograph permanent, like finding a pen and a finish over the top of it that wouldn’t wear off. Or have him sign a blank caseback?

I agree. I feel like as soon as the signature is etched over that it is no longer really his signature.

[breitlings]

Originally Posted by 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?

I had someone sign an ipod, it didn't last.

[lecorsaire]

Originally Posted by 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?

I would never do this no matter how much I admire an artist. Back in ‘99 I was a huge fan of Bush and had my Sunburst American strat signed by the entire band and I ended up regretting it. When I have an opportunity to get a guitar autographed, I buy a Fender pick guard and have them scribble on that. It can be swapped but will never damage the actual finish.

A case back can always be changed but I would get something else autographed to be honest. Something less valuable. Why not the new PRS Silver Sky? That’s a more appropriate place for his signature anyway. Just don’t do it on his original PRS Hollowbody Super Eagle! That would destroy its value!

[Paul_I]

Also interested in caseback engraving, so I appreciate this thread. Funny how people can completely miss the point of the thread and go off on negative tangents. Show me in the OPs original post where he asked what any of you thought of John Mayer.

[lord91]

Originally Posted by 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?

I wouldn't do this, why ruin a watch with something it doesn't belong there...

[joe100]

I’m too much of a narcacist to have anyone else’s signature on my watch

[OgSnowflake]

John mayors autograph is worth like 60 bucks and didn’t he get hustled for a few million buying vintage Rolex...why would anybody wanna wear his signature on their watch...groupie type stuff. Newman absolutely , Arnold Palmer sure why not....John mayor....laughable.

[tyler1980]

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.

isnt this the the WIS equivalent of a band groupie getting an autograph on their...... case fronts?

[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

isnt this the the WIS equivalent of a band groupie getting an autograph on their...... case fronts?

I’m just not going to judge. I can be a fanboy at times when it comes to certain celebrities.

Would I have John Mayer sign my watch ... no, but I’d have Micheal Jordan sign my sneakers for instance.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by OgSnowflake

John mayors autograph is worth like 60 bucks and didn’t he get hustled for a few million buying vintage Rolex...why would anybody wanna wear his signature on their watch...groupie type stuff. Newman absolutely , Arnold Palmer sure why not....John mayor....laughable.

Newman and Palmer once upon a time meant nothing to many. Rolex wasn't the name it is and there was no such thing as vintage collecting in the 70's as we know it today.

Just relax a little and think ahead. Besides, JM is a wis, and has a BLNR which he is fond of. I see the connection. I would love for Rossi To sign my R1 if I had the opportunity. Many others have no clue who he is or would prefer Marquez to sign their 1000rr SP, a kid idiot whom I particularly despise. It's all relative.

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Was that really necessary...

No, I suppose it really wasn't.

[dhknola]

OP, did you follow through with this? I think the idea is unique and cool; watches are personal.

[WJGESQ]

Not for me.

[KateB]

I wonder... if someone purchase a new BLNR from an AD and put John Mayor's name on the warranty card... is that possible??


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[ras47]

Why not go to an AD and get a replacement case back, have that one installed so the original remains pristine, and have him sign the watch with the replacement? Change your mind later and you can undo the whole thing by swapping the original case back on the watch.

[jimcarver]

I definitely wouldn't do it. But if you do, just get a few sharpies and other markers and scribble on some other stainless steel item and see which works best. 904l stainless steel is still just stainless steel at the end of the day.

[HogwldFLTR]

My Hamilton Team Earth has a celebrity signature.

[MJK737]

He’s probably reading this thread and laughing. Just figure out a way to link up without outing him. I personally wouldn’t do it, but I dig his music and WISdom.

@John, I dig the new tune New Light. Great guitar riff. If you want a sig for your vintage GMT from an old vet/ Airline Captain via the GI Bill hit me up but be discrete...We’ll talk watches and have a beer and call it even.