Graduation gift - engraving

[samuel019]

Maybe I'm missing something here but all the talk about replacing the caseback is confusing to me. There is a thread that Larry did about removing the engraving.

So I say do it! Why not? Its not the big of a deal to undo it. I have never done it up to this point in my life but I have two sons that I'd consider doing it when I get them there first Rolex.

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

[james1787]

It's a gift so in theory it's probably something he'll have for a long, long time and resale value wouldn't be an issue. I'd say go ahead and engrave it.

[Roma315]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Have it engraved IMO. You/he can always have the caseback changed back for +/-$100

This

[ec51]

I say go for it!

Engravings make the gift even more special...!

I love reading all the comments on how an engraving will lower the re-sale value. Why would you even attempt to sell a watch with an engraving? You can either have it removed (most of the time its possible) or just replace the caseback.

[wristybusiness]

Having graduated more times than I care to mention, the gifts I received during each one were sentimental in their own right. I did not feel that I needed an engraving to remind me of the circumstances around me getting the gift. However, if there were to be any occasion to have an engraving it'd be a grad!

Best of luck!

[77T]

Originally Posted by samuel019

Maybe I'm missing something here but all the talk about replacing the caseback is confusing to me. There is a thread that Larry did about removing the engraving.

So I say do it! Why not? Its not the big of a deal to undo it. I have never done it up to this point in my life but I have two sons that I'd consider doing it when I get them there first Rolex.

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

In my post, I suggested replacement only so the original caseback could be kept as a memento if the watch had to be sold on with the replacement blank one in its place.

[mrbill2mrbill2]

How about: Graduate From Law School Or This Will Be The Last Resource From Mom & Dad.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Daniel,

Engraving your sons graduation watch makes it just a little more special as he moves forward in his chosen career supported by his father and family.

Have it engraved.

Eddie, as always, your words of wisdom couldn't be more true. I completely agree and must say if I ever had a watch as a gift from my parents an engraving on the caseback would only make it a much more special gift to me. The resale value may decrease but the sentimental value would double, I think in this case it's the thing that matters the most.

Originally Posted by kilyung

Something simple like "To [name], From Dad, [mo/year]" would be nice

I like that idea, if you don't want to just go with your son's name I think a simple message of love like this would be a great idea.

[Kiddodoc]

which model did he choose?

[BQueenan]

Originally Posted by Alcan

Daniel, your son will only be graduating from college once and an engraved Rolex would be a wonderful way to commemorate it.

Regarding decreasing the value of the watch, engraving on a case back can be removed, and in a worst case scenario Rolex can install a new case back.

I agree. Get the watch engraved. This is a special gift, for a special occasion. Having it engraved adds to the "value" of the gift in my opinion.

[Daninfla]

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Just an update, picked it up today, and I had it engraved

[Daninfla]

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[Rags]

I think in this case it applies. Normally I would say no especially if your son would want to sell it down the road but I think he'll keep his first rolex.