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Chris B · 16 October 2007, 12:00 AM

My son’s new GMTc now engraved by Rolex, a few quick & dirty pics with protective stickers still in place, my son will undress when he visits at the weekend. He’s also bringing my one with him,

SPACE-DWELLER · 16 October 2007, 01:25 AM

Nice one, Chris!

Tools · 16 October 2007, 01:34 AM

Excellent engraving work....

It appears there is a reason to celebrate, and the GMT can witness this occassion through many generations..

Congratulations, and congratulations to your son and fellow traveller..

Downing · 16 October 2007, 02:14 AM

Very cool inscription.

Did you provide a proof for the engraver to work with?

Chris B · 16 October 2007, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Downing

Very cool inscription.

Did you provide a proof for the engraver to work with?

Thanks for your kind comments guys, it was arranged that my son would drop in to RSC with a scan of the design he wanted, when he got there the lady that does the engraving showed him their own variation of the symbol & he went along with that.

JJ Irani · 16 October 2007, 03:05 AM

Great pics of an excellent watch, Chris....but I don't think any of us would like to see your son undress!!

904L_addict · 16 October 2007, 04:06 AM

I'm thinking of doing something similar to my GMT IIC for my son. Would the vibration from the engraver hurt the movement in any way, or do they remove the caseback to engrave?

Chris B · 16 October 2007, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 904L_addict

I'm thinking of doing something similar to my GMT IIC for my son. Would the vibration from the engraver hurt the movement in any way, or do they remove the caseback to engrave?

They remove the caseback, it was a bit extra for the GMTc as the ceramic bezel also has to be removed prior to the case-back being taken off

Robb · 16 October 2007, 04:55 AM

Very nice!

f16570 · 16 October 2007, 05:51 AM

Cool engraving, are you in the square?

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Chris B · 16 October 2007, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by f16570

Cool engraving, are you in the square?

f

As I don't understand the question I don't suppose I am

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Originally Posted by Ronnie Rolex

Cost?

If it were just letters it would have been £1 a letter, but because it was a emblem together with the malarkey of removing & refit of the ceramic = £70

Ronnie Rolex · 16 October 2007, 06:04 AM

Cost?

Alex Stylianou · 16 October 2007, 06:31 AM

nice !

Alcan · 16 October 2007, 07:15 AM

Very nice work, Chris. Is this a follow-up to the thread here a while ago about engraving a caseback, where it turned out that Rolex would do it?

Chris B · 16 October 2007, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Very nice work, Chris. Is this a follow-up to the thread here a while ago about engraving a caseback, where it turned out that Rolex would do it?

You've got it Al, I tried almost everywhere for a reputable engraver only to be pleasantly surprised the Rolex offer an engraving service themselves

The Engineer · 16 October 2007, 07:48 AM

Why only on the fellowcraft and not on the Masters Degree brother?

Tools · 16 October 2007, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by The Engineer

Why only on the fellowcraft and not on the Masters Degree brother?

Good Catch...

Perhaps a PM would be appropriate here....

sheldonsmith · 16 October 2007, 10:35 PM

Was this done at a Rolex RSC and if so, which one?

Thanks,

Sheldon

Chris B · 17 October 2007, 12:16 AM

Engraved at RSC Bexley UK

Gedanken · 17 October 2007, 12:19 AM

That's some nice engraving work, Chris!

By the way, since nobody's put his hand up yet, I'm up for adoption!

16 October 2007, 12:00 AM	#1
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Got the call from AD, GMTc engraved, a few quick pics My son’s new GMTc now engraved by Rolex, a few quick & dirty pics with protective stickers still in place, my son will undress when he visits at the weekend. He’s also bringing my one with him,

16 October 2007, 01:25 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Nice one, Chris! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

16 October 2007, 02:14 AM	#4
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Very cool inscription. Did you provide a proof for the engraver to work with? __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

16 October 2007, 03:05 AM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Great pics of an excellent watch, Chris....but I don't think any of us would like to see your son undress!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 October 2007, 04:55 AM	#9
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	Very nice! __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

16 October 2007, 01:34 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Excellent engraving work.... It appears there is a reason to celebrate, and the GMT can witness this occassion through many generations.. Congratulations, and congratulations to your son and fellow traveller..

16 October 2007, 04:06 AM	#7
904L_addict Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: the OC Watch: SS GMT II-C, SD Posts: 186	I'm thinking of doing something similar to my GMT IIC for my son. Would the vibration from the engraver hurt the movement in any way, or do they remove the caseback to engrave?

16 October 2007, 05:51 AM	#10
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Cool engraving, are you in the square? f

16 October 2007, 06:04 AM	#12
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	Cost?

16 October 2007, 06:31 AM	#13
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	nice !

16 October 2007, 07:15 AM	#14
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Very nice work, Chris. Is this a follow-up to the thread here a while ago about engraving a caseback, where it turned out that Rolex would do it? __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

16 October 2007, 07:48 AM	#16
The Engineer Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Jameson Location: new york Watch: Rolex Posts: 74	Why only on the fellowcraft and not on the Masters Degree brother?

16 October 2007, 10:35 PM	#18
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	I am curious also Was this done at a Rolex RSC and if so, which one? Thanks, Sheldon __________________

17 October 2007, 12:16 AM	#19
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Engraved at RSC Bexley UK

17 October 2007, 12:19 AM	#20
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	That's some nice engraving work, Chris! By the way, since nobody's put his hand up yet, I'm up for adoption! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

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