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value.target · 7 February 2024, 02:05 AM

Hi,

I have a few Rolex in my collection. I have been thinking to have engraving on them. Who will do the engraving? Rolex, if we request?

What is your thought on engraving your watch?

Anyone has any photos of your engraved watches?

brandrea · 7 February 2024, 02:12 AM

RSC in Toronto will engrave a caseback

I’ve often thought of having it done, and just might do it one of these days

goldboy · 7 February 2024, 02:16 AM

I would potentially do it to a Rolex that is to stay in the family for generations, could be fun for the kids. Also, you can always swap out the caseback if you change your mind later.

Although I have no idea who does the engraving, but I'm sure the AD knows.

value.target · 7 February 2024, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldboy

I would potentially do it to a Rolex that is to stay in the family for generations, could be fun for the kids. Also, you can always swap out the caseback if you change your mind later.

Although I have no idea who does the engraving, but I'm sure the AD knows.

Thanks. Do you just ask your AD to get you a new caseback anytime?

skipstar · 7 February 2024, 03:39 AM

I had my Sub LN engraved because that particular watch was a sentimental purchase. The rest of my collection is not engraved.

Calatrava r · 7 February 2024, 04:24 AM

I think most ADs did the engravings on watches at one time. They would need to have a watchmaker and engraver on staff. This was fairly common among established multi line jewelry stores. Years ago, watches were given as special gifts and often were engraved, Rolex included.

I would check with a few Rolex ADs to see if they still engrave.

piratfisk · 7 February 2024, 05:05 AM

Good question. I was thinking of getting my wife a 18238 (birth year) & getting the caseback engraved. Or maybe even the day wheel swapped from English to French.

Kevin of Larchmont · 7 February 2024, 05:07 AM

I wouldn’t. I’m not sentimental and I know that no watch is forever, they come and go. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a Rolex with an engraved caseback though because I never look at the back anyway but I wouldn’t have it done.

Fun fact: My Dad had a Zippo lighter that he found on a sidewalk somewhere that was engraved, “Mr. Wils, Lansing’s Best Salesman”. I love that thing, still have it, but the money it cost to engrave it is lost to time.

KenV · 7 February 2024, 05:43 AM

My fiancé, now my wife, bought a Sub for me and had it engraved with a nice message. That was almost 35 years ago and I still have the watch and the wife :)

Norbert · 7 February 2024, 06:55 AM

It was more common when I was growing up. Nowadays, no one like to do it. I say, why not?

dddl · 7 February 2024, 07:29 AM

I have a two tone Thunderbird that my wife gave to me on our 1st wedding anniversary. She had it engraved by the Jeweler. I have not had any others engraved.

kopi-c · 7 February 2024, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Norbert

It was more common when I was growing up. Nowadays, no one like to do it. I say, why not?

Different mindset nowadays? People think watches are investment so they do not want to lose value, lol.

mannyv11 · 7 February 2024, 09:05 AM

I have multiple Rolexes that are engraved. I love the personal touch.

pa1113 · 7 February 2024, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

RSC in Toronto will engrave a caseback

I’ve often thought of having it done, and just might do it one of these days

Interesting and good to know they will. I asked to have my SD engraved at service in Dallas and they said the don't offer it.

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JC316 · 7 February 2024, 10:50 PM

I'd do it if I could find a place that does a good job. What anyone else thinks about it.... why care?

7 February 2024, 02:05 AM	#1
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7 February 2024, 03:39 AM	#5
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,923	I had my Sub LN engraved because that particular watch was a sentimental purchase. The rest of my collection is not engraved. __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

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piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Finest City Watch: 16233, 116619LB Posts: 2,134	Good question. I was thinking of getting my wife a 18238 (birth year) & getting the caseback engraved. Or maybe even the day wheel swapped from English to French. __________________ What's the time? It's time to get ill. Wishlist: 128236; 5396G; 15550ST; 384.029

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dddl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Conshohocken Watch: What? Posts: 813	I have a two tone Thunderbird that my wife gave to me on our 1st wedding anniversary. She had it engraved by the Jeweler. I have not had any others engraved. __________________ dive deep dive long 1503 16263 16610 228238 16623

7 February 2024, 02:12 AM	#2
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,257	RSC in Toronto will engrave a caseback I’ve often thought of having it done, and just might do it one of these days

7 February 2024, 02:16 AM	#3
goldboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: canada Watch: Daytona 116500 Posts: 429	I would potentially do it to a Rolex that is to stay in the family for generations, could be fun for the kids. Also, you can always swap out the caseback if you change your mind later. Although I have no idea who does the engraving, but I'm sure the AD knows.

7 February 2024, 04:24 AM	#6
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,691	I think most ADs did the engravings on watches at one time. They would need to have a watchmaker and engraver on staff. This was fairly common among established multi line jewelry stores. Years ago, watches were given as special gifts and often were engraved, Rolex included. I would check with a few Rolex ADs to see if they still engrave.

7 February 2024, 05:07 AM	#8
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Doghouse Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 2,917	I wouldn’t. I’m not sentimental and I know that no watch is forever, they come and go. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a Rolex with an engraved caseback though because I never look at the back anyway but I wouldn’t have it done. Fun fact: My Dad had a Zippo lighter that he found on a sidewalk somewhere that was engraved, “Mr. Wils, Lansing’s Best Salesman”. I love that thing, still have it, but the money it cost to engrave it is lost to time.

7 February 2024, 05:43 AM	#9
KenV "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 31	My fiancé, now my wife, bought a Sub for me and had it engraved with a nice message. That was almost 35 years ago and I still have the watch and the wife :)

7 February 2024, 06:55 AM	#10
Norbert "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, Texas US Posts: 473	It was more common when I was growing up. Nowadays, no one like to do it. I say, why not?

7 February 2024, 09:05 AM	#13
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,458	I have multiple Rolexes that are engraved. I love the personal touch.

7 February 2024, 10:50 PM	#15
JC316 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: JC Location: Korea Posts: 450	I'd do it if I could find a place that does a good job. What anyone else thinks about it.... why care?

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