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Greglaw · 9 July 2020, 09:27 PM

Hello everyone. I am looking at a beautiful 1969 5513...it is really nice and in great condition...It has someone’s name engraved on the case back. Does that’s affect value much if at all? Thank you in advance!

roh123 · 9 July 2020, 09:48 PM

No.

1665fan · 9 July 2020, 11:18 PM

Most engraving is light and can be removed if the owner wanted

Dan S · 9 July 2020, 11:55 PM

I think it's a relatively minor issue, maybe a few hundred $ at most.

Tools · 10 July 2020, 03:42 AM

I've had watches with engraved backs.

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

Verdi · 10 July 2020, 04:10 AM

It depends....but it comes to vintage Id say it can add to the charm. But some people do not want another name attached to their watch.

If its a modern watch, it an easy fix: new caseback or a polish. With the vintage I would not want to change the caseback as it can have important markings to date the watch it show service history.

arcadelt · 10 July 2020, 09:17 AM

Depends on the name and/or inscription.

Tools · 10 July 2020, 10:05 AM

I think that this old one is worth a lot more for it's engraving.

kennedy engrave.jpg

Pocosso · 10 July 2020, 03:54 PM

I found this engraving part of the history of the watch. From My buying experience, I don't see any decrease in value for those watches with engravings.

Pocosso · 10 July 2020, 03:55 PM

The record keeper Paul Newman Daytona ha an engraved caseback...

Vincent65 · 10 July 2020, 08:02 PM

If it says "M. Brando" on the back, you're stylin'.
Or better yet:
"Drive Carefully
Me"

Seriously though - it won't hugely affect the value, and could add to it.

brandrea · 10 July 2020, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcadelt

Depends on the name and/or inscription.

Bingo

roh123 · 10 July 2020, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcadelt

Depends on the name and/or inscription.

And the buyer. Some like it. Some don’t. I like it a lot these days but when I was new into watches I hated it.

supernova · 10 July 2020, 09:04 PM

If it's some random person's name or wedding date, then I say definitely affects value as I wouldn't want a watch with some random inscription.

1William · 10 July 2020, 09:19 PM

I would say no value lost or little lost depending.

Vlad · 11 July 2020, 08:47 AM

Some engravings might actually add to the value...

Wahlberg · 11 July 2020, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supernova

If it's some random person's name or wedding date, then I say definitely affects value as I wouldn't want a watch with some random inscription.

It goes with the story of the watch. I like it or wouldn't mind.

9 July 2020, 09:27 PM	#1
Greglaw Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 667	Does an engraved case back affect value Hello everyone. I am looking at a beautiful 1969 5513...it is really nice and in great condition...It has someone’s name engraved on the case back. Does that’s affect value much if at all? Thank you in advance!

9 July 2020, 09:48 PM	#2
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	No. __________________ Instagram: @perj123

9 July 2020, 11:55 PM	#4
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,941	I think it's a relatively minor issue, maybe a few hundred $ at most. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

10 July 2020, 03:42 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,072	I've had watches with engraved backs. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=171274 __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 July 2020, 04:10 AM	#6
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	It depends....but it comes to vintage Id say it can add to the charm. But some people do not want another name attached to their watch. If its a modern watch, it an easy fix: new caseback or a polish. With the vintage I would not want to change the caseback as it can have important markings to date the watch it show service history. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

9 July 2020, 11:18 PM	#3
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,598	Most engraving is light and can be removed if the owner wanted

10 July 2020, 09:17 AM	#7
arcadelt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Monaro, NSW Posts: 846	Depends on the name and/or inscription.

10 July 2020, 10:05 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,072	I think that this old one is worth a lot more for it's engraving. kennedy engrave.jpg __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 July 2020, 03:54 PM	#9
Pocosso "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Davide Location: Italy Watch: RO/ROO/PAM/DAYTONA Posts: 402	I found this engraving part of the history of the watch. From My buying experience, I don't see any decrease in value for those watches with engravings. __________________ 5167-5711 6217-8001 16520A-16520E-16500-116610LV-166710LN-16760-16030-16570T- ROO(Ti)-RO-ROC PAN0055-PAM351-PAM733-PAM721 Type XX-XXI

10 July 2020, 03:55 PM	#10
Pocosso "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Davide Location: Italy Watch: RO/ROO/PAM/DAYTONA Posts: 402	The record keeper Paul Newman Daytona ha an engraved caseback... __________________ 5167-5711 6217-8001 16520A-16520E-16500-116610LV-166710LN-16760-16030-16570T- ROO(Ti)-RO-ROC PAN0055-PAM351-PAM733-PAM721 Type XX-XXI

10 July 2020, 08:02 PM	#11
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	If it says "M. Brando" on the back, you're stylin'. Or better yet: "Drive Carefully Me" Seriously though - it won't hugely affect the value, and could add to it. __________________

10 July 2020, 09:04 PM	#14
supernova "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe/Asia Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 1,286	If it's some random person's name or wedding date, then I say definitely affects value as I wouldn't want a watch with some random inscription.

10 July 2020, 09:19 PM	#15
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,915	I would say no value lost or little lost depending.

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