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DG123 · 13 April 2023, 03:19 AM

No engraving, please.

Guppydriver · 13 April 2023, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by never2late

I gave my son my three-year-old Submariner but did not engrave it. He wears it every day and just recently moved to California from Ohio. It's now become even more precious to him.

LOL ..

I read these post so quickly...

When I read yours I read it as "I gave my three year old son...."

I was like, "Damn, that's one independent overachiever"

tifosi · 13 April 2023, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guppydriver

LOL ..

I read these post so quickly...

When I read yours I read it as "I gave my three year old son...."

I was like, "Damn, that's one independent overachiever"

If I had a kid, I'd expect him to be independent and out of the house by 3yr.....

eeerrrr....maybe that's why I don't have kids?

wristwear · 13 April 2023, 03:29 AM

If you decide to give him one, then go with the new one in 6-12 months and leave it blank.

poppop1955 · 13 April 2023, 03:49 AM

My thoughts exactly.

DG123 · 13 April 2023, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by poppop1955

I am thinking of giving my sub to my son. He has recently admired it and indicated he would like to have one someday so why not now. I can easily replace it if I so desire in 6-12mo. My initial thought was to engrave our initials with either birthyear or birthdate. Any suggestions. Thanks.

What is your son's age ?

Polyesterpig · 13 April 2023, 04:26 AM

I would Engrave “Don’t take Viagra in a wetsuit” It is a Sub after all.

Marcaine · 13 April 2023, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Guppydriver

LOL ..

I read these post so quickly...

When I read yours I read it as "I gave my three year old son...."

I did the same thing. Thought that was a bit too early.

poppop1955 · 13 April 2023, 04:53 AM

My son is 38

Chester01 · 13 April 2023, 05:00 AM

Put this: "The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them, I shall use my time."

enjoythemusic · 13 April 2023, 05:10 AM

I'm Proud
Of You
Love Dad

jimcameron · 13 April 2023, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by poppop1955

My son is 38

Poppop, I have my Dad's Omega, it means a lot to me, it was never engraved but the loving connection between my Dad, the watch, and myself has endured for many decades. Best to you and your Son.

MINOLI · 13 April 2023, 06:11 AM

I think you can't go wrong either way, opinions in here are pretty varied on this. I typically prefer no engravings. If I was gifted a watch that was engraved for an occasion, then I may feel differently. Maybe gift it to him as is, and see if he'd want it engraved at a later time?

Doc Savage · 13 April 2023, 09:00 AM

Ask him which one he wants. His answer might surprise you.

No need for any engraving, imo. Either the watch is memorable on its own, or it isn't (I'm sure it will be). The engraving won't improve that. Also, engraving is just not a thing people under 50 normally do anymore.

cornerstore · 13 April 2023, 09:11 AM

Seems obvious the engraving should be - Enjoy Son! poppop

omar-rye · 13 April 2023, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstore

Seems obvious the engraving should be - Enjoy Son! poppop

Enjoy sonson! poppop

Or

Enjoy sonson1985! poppop1955

THC · 13 April 2023, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Perfectly said IMO

Nice gesture OP, I hope he loves it

Agree x3

Hawkeye98 · 13 April 2023, 09:31 AM

Bought my dad his first nice watch a few years ago. I engraved it with his name and the year I gifted it to him. I then engraved my initials and my son’s initials with the anticipated years we will respectively inherit it.

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MrGoat · 13 April 2023, 10:01 AM

Paul Newmans wife Joanne engraved “drive very slowly - Joanne” into each of the case backs of watches she gifted him.

I love that touch.

I’d suggest engraving a few words of either encouragement, wisdom or humor that he will always attribute to you. Followed by “Love, Dad” or something similar.

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omar-rye · 13 April 2023, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrGoat

Paul Newmans wife Joanne engraved “drive very slowly - Joanne” into each of the case backs of watches she gifted him.

I love that touch.

I’d suggest engraving a few words of either encouragement, wisdom or humor that he will always attribute to you. Followed by “Love, Dad” or something similar.

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poppop1955 · 13 April 2023, 10:17 PM

So I'm going to engrave it like this.
Eric
So proud of the man you have become.
Love Dad 2023

Number3 · 13 April 2023, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by poppop1955

So I'm going to engrave it like this.
Eric
So proud of the man you have become.
Love Dad 2023

Nice.

Colorado_kid · 13 April 2023, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by poppop1955

I am thinking of giving my sub to my son. He has recently admired it and indicated he would like to have one someday so why not now. I can easily replace it if I so desire in 6-12mo. My initial thought was to engrave our initials with either birthyear or birthdate. Any suggestions. Thanks.

That’s awesome. You’re a good dad.

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arcampado · 13 April 2023, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poppop1955

So I'm going to engrave it like this.
Eric
So proud of the man you have become.
Love Dad 2023

Perfect

HERITAGE82 · 14 April 2023, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poppop1955

So I'm going to engrave it like this.
Eric
So proud of the man you have become.
Love Dad 2023

Slimpee · 14 April 2023, 12:17 AM

My son is only 2 but if he ends up interested in watches, I’ll engrave something along the lines of “Jack, be good -Dad”

My grandpa, from whom i inherited an 1803, used to tell me to be a good boy, even as an adult. So now, when I drop off my son at daycare, I tell him to be good.

worldfamoussam · 14 April 2023, 12:23 AM

I'm with the others here, "Love, Dad" is perfect. What a wonderful gift - I am sure your son will really appreciate it.

worldfamoussam · 14 April 2023, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Slimpee

My son is only 2 but if he ends up interested in watches, I’ll engrave something along the lines of “Jack, be good -Dad”

My grandpa, from whom i inherited an 1803, used to tell me to be a good boy, even as an adult. So now, when I drop off my son at daycare, I tell him to be good.

That's funny, because I always tell my dad to get into trouble ... he's 75 ...

rushca01 · 14 April 2023, 12:39 AM

I once saw one that was engraved with “family first f*&! The rest, love mom and dad”.

cdm765 · 14 April 2023, 01:14 AM

You looking to adopt a 33 year old?

13 April 2023, 04:26 AM	#37
Polyesterpig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: California Posts: 180	I would Engrave “Don’t take Viagra in a wetsuit” It is a Sub after all. __________________ Time wounds all heals

13 April 2023, 05:10 AM	#41
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,604	I'm Proud Of You Love Dad __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

13 April 2023, 09:00 AM	#44
Doc Savage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Bill Location: Indiana Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 6,646	Ask him which one he wants. His answer might surprise you. No need for any engraving, imo. Either the watch is memorable on its own, or it isn't (I'm sure it will be). The engraving won't improve that. Also, engraving is just not a thing people under 50 normally do anymore. __________________ “The real problem of humanity is we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and godlike technology.” -Edward O. Wilson

13 April 2023, 09:31 AM	#48
Hawkeye98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Real Name: Wayne Location: Chicago Posts: 134	What to engrave on watch given to my son. Bought my dad his first nice watch a few years ago. I engraved it with his name and the year I gifted it to him. I then engraved my initials and my son’s initials with the anticipated years we will respectively inherit it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 April 2023, 12:23 AM	#57
worldfamoussam "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: Day Date II Posts: 481	I'm with the others here, "Love, Dad" is perfect. What a wonderful gift - I am sure your son will really appreciate it. __________________ Day-Date II 218238 Ballon Bleu Rose Gold 2999

13 April 2023, 03:19 AM	#31
DG123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Francisco, Ca Watch: Oyster Perpetual Posts: 1,629	No engraving, please.

13 April 2023, 03:29 AM	#34
wristwear Banned Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: top Posts: 24	If you decide to give him one, then go with the new one in 6-12 months and leave it blank.

13 April 2023, 03:49 AM	#35
poppop1955 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Bob Location: USA Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 101	My thoughts exactly.

13 April 2023, 04:53 AM	#39
poppop1955 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Bob Location: USA Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 101	My son is 38

13 April 2023, 05:00 AM	#40
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	Put this: "The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them, I shall use my time."

13 April 2023, 06:11 AM	#43
MINOLI "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Posts: 119	I think you can't go wrong either way, opinions in here are pretty varied on this. I typically prefer no engravings. If I was gifted a watch that was engraved for an occasion, then I may feel differently. Maybe gift it to him as is, and see if he'd want it engraved at a later time?

13 April 2023, 09:11 AM	#45
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 3,999	Seems obvious the engraving should be - Enjoy Son! poppop

13 April 2023, 10:01 AM	#49
MrGoat 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 4,805	Paul Newmans wife Joanne engraved “drive very slowly - Joanne” into each of the case backs of watches she gifted him. I love that touch. I’d suggest engraving a few words of either encouragement, wisdom or humor that he will always attribute to you. Followed by “Love, Dad” or something similar. Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product

13 April 2023, 10:17 PM	#51
poppop1955 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Bob Location: USA Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 101	So I'm going to engrave it like this. Eric So proud of the man you have become. Love Dad 2023

14 April 2023, 12:17 AM	#56
Slimpee 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Midwest, USA Watch: DJ 41; 1803; BB Ch Posts: 1,287	My son is only 2 but if he ends up interested in watches, I’ll engrave something along the lines of “Jack, be good -Dad” My grandpa, from whom i inherited an 1803, used to tell me to be a good boy, even as an adult. So now, when I drop off my son at daycare, I tell him to be good.

14 April 2023, 12:39 AM	#59
rushca01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: GMT BLRO Posts: 1,742	I once saw one that was engraved with “family first f*&! The rest, love mom and dad”.

14 April 2023, 01:14 AM	#60
cdm765 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Cameron Location: Canada Watch: All of them Posts: 694	You looking to adopt a 33 year old?

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