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23 September 2022, 05:49 PM
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Ideas for engraving on GMT (son’s birth year)
Hi guys!
To say the least this has been an amazing year with the birth of our son (first boy) and landing a new dream job. My incredible AD called me with my grail watch, the BLRO, the 3.5yr wait was worth it and ended up being perfect timing! I would like to engrave my son’s birthdate since it will be passed to him one day. I want to make the watch even more special. Do you guys have any ideas or see anything cool for birth year watches? Thanks guys! |
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23 September 2022, 05:56 PM
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I got a BLRO for my daughter’s birth year (2021). Also got my wife a dj. Hers will get engraved with initials and dob. Mine BLRO is getting left as is.
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23 September 2022, 07:40 PM
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23 September 2022, 08:48 PM
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This. I wouldn’t engrave. |
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23 September 2022, 11:19 PM
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24 September 2022, 01:21 AM
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24 September 2022, 03:38 AM
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24 September 2022, 03:51 AM
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Birthdate and first name on the back.
 Do it now and you will have a loving used heirloom with a story to pass down. It's the story that makes the gift special. If, when the time comes, it doesn't have the same appeal to him, get yourself a new case back and put the engraved one in a shadowbox frame for the wall.
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23 September 2022, 08:45 PM
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Congrats on both! Good luck on deciding what to engrave but either way it will be special.
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23 September 2022, 09:39 PM
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I’d put his initials and dob on the back. Now that you mention it I may do the same for mine
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23 September 2022, 09:44 PM
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Nice idea. Never mind the case back, can be easily refinished if ever needed.
Go for a hand engraving which looks so much better compared to the run of the mill laser or fixed machine templates
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23 September 2022, 10:53 PM
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I would wait on engraving to see if he actually wants a watch at some point in the future.
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24 September 2022, 03:52 AM
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Has this ever worked out for anyone before? I just wouldn’t hedge my bets on an 18 year old liking watches and specifically one from 18 years ago. It’s alright to admit you brought it for yourself and will hand it down if he wants it lol |
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23 September 2022, 10:58 PM
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I bought my first Rolex the day my granddaughter was born. I engraved my initials and her birth date on the back. It will be hers someday and hopefully she smiles everytime she looks at the engraving on her Submariner.
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23 September 2022, 11:16 PM
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First, congratulations on the birth of your son.
If you want to engrave it, what about something simple like: “Love Dad” or “For My Boy” |
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25 September 2022, 12:58 PM
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Thank you! Yea I do like “Love Dad” or “My Boy- Initials - Birthdate”
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24 September 2022, 01:18 AM
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I’d buy a replacement case back and have that one engraved.
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25 September 2022, 12:57 PM
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Hey guys thanks for all the input. I probably wasn’t super clear with my original post, but I did buy the watch for myself, but wanted to mark my favorite watch with such a special day as my son was born this year (birth year watch).. I think it’ll be cool to have it engraved making my “grail” watch even more special and eventually pass to him way down the road (no particular age or milestone).
Thank you guys for all the input! |
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25 September 2022, 01:42 PM
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time will tell how much I love you
I have found that to be a good inscription and it can be made look good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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25 September 2022, 11:50 PM
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25 September 2022, 10:55 PM
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Congrats! Great idea !
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