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Moe19 · 13 August 2013, 02:59 AM

I have just bought a Rolex day date 18ct yellow gold on a President bracelet original box but no papers for a very good price.
The watch and bracelet are in very good condition, but the back of the case has been lightly engraved with the owners initials,

I dont like the idea of having them removed, would it be very expensive to have the back replaced and is it advisable, are any numbers inside the case back that would no longer match the watch if it was replaced.

joe100 · 13 August 2013, 03:15 AM

If they're lightly engraved, a quick polish by your local watchmaker can remove them. A DD case back is a big chunk of gold and even with the parts exchange, it's going to be pricy. A competent watchmaker can polish them and rebrush the surface in a jiffy.

rmfnla · 13 August 2013, 03:19 AM

Hell, you can do it yourself with some patience and a piece of medium grit sandpaper...

azguy · 13 August 2013, 05:12 AM

I would just try to brush them out...

Cc1966 · 13 August 2013, 05:16 AM

I would take it to someone if you are uncomfortable - otherwise seek advise on how to remove the initials properly yourself.

perpetualman88 · 13 August 2013, 05:19 AM

I would not suggest doing it yourself.

Brushing the caseback can be tricky

I would advice having a professional with good references do it

badgtho · 13 August 2013, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by perpetualman88

I would not suggest doing it yourself.

Brushing the caseback can be tricky

I would advice having a professional with good references do it

I brushed a stainless caseback myself - gold would be easier.

I'm not sure what the tricky aspects might be. It's about as easy as it gets.

bridgs · 13 August 2013, 05:51 AM

I engraved the back of my sub years ago. Eventually I got tired of looking at it as I did a poor. When I got it serviced, I wanted to replace the back. RSC would not do it, but they did polish it out. They did a good job. I agree with the post of not doing it yourself as your attempt at polishing might yield an uneven look. It is best to leave it up to those who are skilled at this very thing.

powerfunk · 13 August 2013, 06:02 AM

I guess no one will suggest leaving the engraving alone? I'm probably a weirdo, but I have a couple of watches with random engravings and I just look at it as part of it's history. One says, "from Elton John to Forever, 9/12/1998" and I just roll with it.

Good luck getting the watch looking how you want it though!

Billywiz · 13 August 2013, 07:22 AM

Just change your name!

joe100 · 13 August 2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by powerfunk

I guess no one will suggest leaving the engraving alone? I'm probably a weirdo, but I have a couple of watches with random engravings and I just look at it as part of it's history. One says, "from Elton John to Forever, 9/12/1998" and I just roll with it.

Good luck getting the watch looking how you want it though!

You think it's that Elton John? Has to be I guess. That's pretty cool

kilyung · 13 August 2013, 08:35 AM

Larry posted this "how to" remove engravings on case backs. It's real easy.

WayneWatches · 13 August 2013, 08:40 AM

Elton john lmaoooooo Nice id leave that alone too

powerfunk · 13 August 2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by WayneWatches

Elton john lmaoooooo Nice id leave that alone too

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

You think it's that Elton John? Has to be I guess. That's pretty cool

I don't even know. I try not to get my hopes up. But if I meet him someday I'll ask him. Sorry for Eltonjacking the thread.

bungcarlo · 13 August 2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by powerfunk

I guess no one will suggest leaving the engraving alone? I'm probably a weirdo, but I have a couple of watches with random engravings and I just look at it as part of it's history. One says, "from Elton John to Forever, 9/12/1998" and I just roll with it.

Good luck getting the watch looking how you want it though!

I'd definitely have it removed. I don't want to be mistaken as his...boytoy

cop414 · 13 August 2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bungcarlo

I'd definitely have it removed. I don't want to be mistaken as his...boytoy

Daytona-Dan · 13 August 2013, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billywiz

Just change your name!

FLY-DOG · 13 August 2013, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerfunk

I guess no one will suggest leaving the engraving alone? I'm probably a weirdo, but I have a couple of watches with random engravings and I just look at it as part of it's history. One says, "from Elton John to Forever, 9/12/1998" and I just roll with it.

Good luck getting the watch looking how you want it though!

No photo...it isn't so.

powerfunk · 13 August 2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FLY-DOG

No photo...it isn't so.

That's a nice fresh rephrasing of "Pics or it didn't happen!"

Beef · 13 August 2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by powerfunk

That's a nice fresh rephrasing of "Pics or it didn't happen!"

I'd sure leave that one as is!

gpfps · 13 August 2013, 10:43 PM

Just leave it, you only see it if you take it off . Any method to take it off is going to take off 18k gold !

Tools · 14 August 2013, 12:28 AM

We show you how to take off a light case-back engraving here..

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=171274

rmfnla · 14 August 2013, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpfps

Just leave it, you only see it if you take it off . Any method to take it off is going to take off 18k gold !

Less than you could measure...

13 August 2013, 02:59 AM	#1
Moe19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: UK Posts: 3	Rolex Day date engraved I have just bought a Rolex day date 18ct yellow gold on a President bracelet original box but no papers for a very good price. The watch and bracelet are in very good condition, but the back of the case has been lightly engraved with the owners initials, I dont like the idea of having them removed, would it be very expensive to have the back replaced and is it advisable, are any numbers inside the case back that would no longer match the watch if it was replaced.

13 August 2013, 03:15 AM	#2
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	If they're lightly engraved, a quick polish by your local watchmaker can remove them. A DD case back is a big chunk of gold and even with the parts exchange, it's going to be pricy. A competent watchmaker can polish them and rebrush the surface in a jiffy. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

13 August 2013, 03:19 AM	#3
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Hell, you can do it yourself with some patience and a piece of medium grit sandpaper... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

14 August 2013, 12:28 AM	#22
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	We show you how to take off a light case-back engraving here.. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=171274 __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 August 2013, 05:12 AM	#4
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I would just try to brush them out...

13 August 2013, 05:16 AM	#5
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	I would take it to someone if you are uncomfortable - otherwise seek advise on how to remove the initials properly yourself.

13 August 2013, 05:19 AM	#6
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,016	I would not suggest doing it yourself. Brushing the caseback can be tricky I would advice having a professional with good references do it

13 August 2013, 05:51 AM	#8
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,123	I engraved the back of my sub years ago. Eventually I got tired of looking at it as I did a poor. When I got it serviced, I wanted to replace the back. RSC would not do it, but they did polish it out. They did a good job. I agree with the post of not doing it yourself as your attempt at polishing might yield an uneven look. It is best to leave it up to those who are skilled at this very thing.

13 August 2013, 06:02 AM	#9
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,782	I guess no one will suggest leaving the engraving alone? I'm probably a weirdo, but I have a couple of watches with random engravings and I just look at it as part of it's history. One says, "from Elton John to Forever, 9/12/1998" and I just roll with it. Good luck getting the watch looking how you want it though!

13 August 2013, 07:22 AM	#10
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Just change your name!

13 August 2013, 08:35 AM	#12
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Larry posted this "how to" remove engravings on case backs. It's real easy.

13 August 2013, 08:40 AM	#13
WayneWatches Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pasadena Posts: 83	Elton john lmaoooooo Nice id leave that alone too

13 August 2013, 10:43 PM	#21
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	Just leave it, you only see it if you take it off . Any method to take it off is going to take off 18k gold !

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