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Paul Thorpe · 15 April 2011, 01:57 AM

Hi guys, thought you might like to see our latest creation.

video

Best regards
Paul Thorpe

Tools · 15 April 2011, 03:33 AM

I'm going to let this run because I think that it is an interesting customization. Also, metal engraving is a time honored craft used on many luxury items and tools for a one-of-a-kind look and to increase durability - scratches and wear do not show up on engravings as easily as smooth or brushed parts...

It's not my style, but I think it looks a whole lot more interesting than the black PVD coatings that seem to be the norm in customization...

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threemonkeys · 15 April 2011, 03:46 AM

Not my look. But I appreciate the skill and craftsmanship involved.

Sarajevo · 15 April 2011, 04:12 AM

Nice watch but you need to work on your grammar. There is no apostrophe in ancestors (0.26) or heirlooms (0.57).

johnny80s · 15 April 2011, 04:51 AM

Lots of skills involved there.

dbphotos · 15 April 2011, 04:52 AM

I am also a purist when it comes to watches and engravings... plain is better. But I really can appreciate the art of engraving. I have some "other toys" that have engraving and it is amazing the details that you guys can achieve.

Do you engrave by hand or use the "new fangled" laser engravers?

youngr · 15 April 2011, 06:57 AM

Looks good but not my cuppa

Chris B · 15 April 2011, 07:09 AM

Great skill / craftsmanship, and if one should have second thoughts.....

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Onikage · 15 April 2011, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

Great skill / craftsmanship, and if one should have second thoughts.....

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His eyesight doesn't mean a lot to him I take it.

Grumpy Badger · 15 April 2011, 08:36 AM

Not my taste but well done. I wonder if the OP learned his trade engraving "other toys" as they are the only other things I've seen with that style of acanthus leaf scrollwork.

I'd like to see a wrist shot of the complete watch.

Jan Davis · 15 April 2011, 08:44 AM

Mr. Hans Wilsdorf did not engrave Rolex watches, except for the case backs.

Onikage · 15 April 2011, 08:46 AM

From looking up the guy who signed his work on the receiver of my 'firestick', master engravers tend to engrave pretty much everything; Pens, Zippos you name it. I'd imagine he's done a lot of items before undertaking a Rolex case.

SkyKing31 · 15 April 2011, 08:48 AM

WOW !! .. What skill

Dr.Brian · 15 April 2011, 08:49 AM

Though, when the time is right, I'll be doing the case back only.

Onikage · 15 April 2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Though, when the time is right, I'll be doing the case back only.

I thought of having a lot of colourful expletives engraved on the back of mine along with an inappropriate picture of the male sexual organs incase it is ever stolen. Though I reconsidered imagining it might harm the resale value somewhat

mjm800 · 15 April 2011, 08:56 AM

Too old fashioned for me.

Jan Davis · 15 April 2011, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onikage

I thought of having a lot of colourful expletives engraved on the back of mine along with an inappropriate picture of the male sexual organs incase it is ever stolen. Though I reconsidered imagining it might harm the resale value somewhat

That is why you invest in an extra case back, then you can engrave a pretty multi color rainbow on the extra case back and when you sell it you can swap it out with the one that came with the watch. :)

slcbbrown · 15 April 2011, 09:31 AM

Very nice. Thanks.

mastermixer · 15 April 2011, 09:51 AM

I think it would look more elegant on a precious metal watch

15 April 2011, 01:57 AM	#1
Paul Thorpe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 2	Engraved Rolex Hi guys, thought you might like to see our latest creation. video Best regards Paul Thorpe

15 April 2011, 03:33 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	I'm going to let this run because I think that it is an interesting customization. Also, metal engraving is a time honored craft used on many luxury items and tools for a one-of-a-kind look and to increase durability - scratches and wear do not show up on engravings as easily as smooth or brushed parts... It's not my style, but I think it looks a whole lot more interesting than the black PVD coatings that seem to be the norm in customization... (Commercial ads, or blatant solicitation will be removed..........) __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

15 April 2011, 04:52 AM	#6
dbphotos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: your 6! Posts: 898	I am also a purist when it comes to watches and engravings... plain is better. But I really can appreciate the art of engraving. I have some "other toys" that have engraving and it is amazing the details that you guys can achieve. Do you engrave by hand or use the "new fangled" laser engravers? __________________ www.DavidBailey.com Rolex DD YG 18238 \| Rolex 1675 Pepsi \| Rolex 14060 \| Rolex Vintage 6694 \| Rolex TT 16013 \| Tudor Tiger 79280P on Shark strap \| a whole bunch of misc watches

15 April 2011, 06:57 AM	#7
youngr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: England Watch: 16610 & 16710 Posts: 899	Looks good but not my cuppa __________________ SS Submariner Date "V" SS GMT Master II Pepsi "D"

15 April 2011, 08:36 AM	#10
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Not my taste but well done. I wonder if the OP learned his trade engraving "other toys" as they are the only other things I've seen with that style of acanthus leaf scrollwork. I'd like to see a wrist shot of the complete watch. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

15 April 2011, 03:46 AM	#3
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Not my look. But I appreciate the skill and craftsmanship involved.

15 April 2011, 04:12 AM	#4
Sarajevo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Netherlands Watch: 16600371701 Posts: 1,271	Nice watch but you need to work on your grammar. There is no apostrophe in ancestors (0.26) or heirlooms (0.57).

15 April 2011, 04:51 AM	#5
johnny80s "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Chicago Posts: 499	Lots of skills involved there.

15 April 2011, 07:09 AM	#8
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Great skill / craftsmanship, and if one should have second thoughts..... :

15 April 2011, 08:44 AM	#11
Jan Davis Fake Identity Cyber-Criminal Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Jan Location: Hong Kong Watch: DateJust Posts: 394	Mr. Hans Wilsdorf did not engrave Rolex watches, except for the case backs.

15 April 2011, 08:46 AM	#12
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	From looking up the guy who signed his work on the receiver of my 'firestick', master engravers tend to engrave pretty much everything; Pens, Zippos you name it. I'd imagine he's done a lot of items before undertaking a Rolex case. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

15 April 2011, 08:48 AM	#13
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	WOW !! .. What skill

15 April 2011, 08:49 AM	#14
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	Though, when the time is right, I'll be doing the case back only. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

15 April 2011, 08:56 AM	#16
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	Too old fashioned for me. __________________

15 April 2011, 09:31 AM	#18
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Very nice. Thanks.

15 April 2011, 09:51 AM	#19
mastermixer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,474	I think it would look more elegant on a precious metal watch

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