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stuartgholmes · 28 July 2012, 10:41 PM

I found a sweet sub that was given to an old employee, and he's looking to sell it. Unfortunately, the case back is engraved by the company logo. Is it possible to get it buffed out? What does this do to the value of the watch?

Elementa · 28 July 2012, 11:00 PM

I don't see why not and if it really bugs you, get another case back. RSC would replace it at service time (mandatory?).

The GMT Master · 28 July 2012, 11:02 PM

You can either buff it out depending on how deep the engraving is, or just get a new case back. Minimal impact upon value, unless it's a particularly collectable vintage piece

rohardi · 28 July 2012, 11:03 PM

New case back, call it a day!

crew · 28 July 2012, 11:04 PM

The engraved logo is likely to have a negative impact on resale. Not always, but usually.
You should be able to source a new, or like new, case back and replace the one on there if that's a big concern.
If you can get the watch at a good price I would jump on it.

Day-Date_1966 · 28 July 2012, 11:06 PM

I would not even mess with it right away. After all, it is in the back of the watch, so you won't even see it.

I would just use it and when it is time for a service, then inquire about pricing, etc.

Good luck with the buy and post pics if you get it.

Friedl41 · 28 July 2012, 11:37 PM

What does it say? COMEX?

Tools · 29 July 2012, 12:27 AM

Engraved casebacks are more common than many think. Rolex has long been a top presentation watch..

The condition of the watch is paramount when thinking of a purchase. An engraving is a personal decision and only limits the market of potential buyers since some may be absolutely against such a purchase..

I have a DIY engraving removal method in the Reference Library. I have purchased a few excellent examples that were engraved at very attractive prices..

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

Dr.Brian · 29 July 2012, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Friedl41

What does it say? COMEX?

Engraving the caseback does not require a replacement at service time. A possible exception might be the titanium cashback on the SDDS.
I'm still planning to get mine done.

Plato · 29 July 2012, 12:57 AM

Is this that awful KIA logo'd one?

FeelingTheBlues · 29 July 2012, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Engraved casebacks are more common than many think. Rolex has long been a top presentation watch..

The condition of the watch is paramount when thinking of a purchase. An engraving is a personal decision and only limits the market of potential buyers since some may be absolutely against such a purchase..

I have a DIY engraving removal method in the Reference Library. I have purchased a few excellent examples that were engraved at very attractive prices..

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

Great thread Larry! That will be very useful!

Mike Wood · 29 July 2012, 01:52 AM

I'll prob'ly leave these two just as they are...

stuartgholmes · 29 July 2012, 02:05 AM

This has an anniversary date and the logo. Looks to be a little deep, but may give the ol buffing a try. The price is pretty decent, I may just have to pull the trigger on it. Thanks guys!

Harry Brown · 29 July 2012, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Wood

I'll prob'ly leave these two just as they are...

I was offered one of those Milsubs in the early 80s whilst at RM Poole by an Armourer (the guys that maintained them I believe) who needed cash for £350....I didn't have the cash and a new 'proper' sub was only about £500 I think.....if only I could turn the clock back!
Back to the case backs, how come Naval Stores (Pusser) didn't strike through the NATO codes prior to sale? Or is this a 'souvenir' watch... ;-)

stuartgholmes · 29 July 2012, 02:12 AM

That's makes me feel a lot better about it. I think the price is pretty reasonable. I'll let you know if I pull the trigger.

Mike Wood · 29 July 2012, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry Brown

I was offered one of those Milsubs in the early 80s whilst at RM Poole by an Armourer (the guys that maintained them I believe) who needed cash for £350....I didn't have the cash and a new 'proper' sub was only about £500 I think.....if only I could turn the clock back!
Back to the case backs, how come Naval Stores (Pusser) didn't strike through the NATO codes prior to sale? Or is this a 'souvenir' watch... ;-)

Aah, hind-sight!!

A number of milSubs were disposed of in government surplus auctions and generally sold "intact". The ones with scrubbed backs were more likely "nicked", or civilianised after being decommissioned...

azguy · 29 July 2012, 02:54 AM

A great excuse to put a clear caseback on it

28 July 2012, 10:41 PM	#1
stuartgholmes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Stuart Location: Daphne, AL Watch: SubC 116610LN Posts: 53	Engraved Sub :-/ I found a sweet sub that was given to an old employee, and he's looking to sell it. Unfortunately, the case back is engraved by the company logo. Is it possible to get it buffed out? What does this do to the value of the watch?

28 July 2012, 11:00 PM	#2
Elementa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Here and there Watch: Panerai, Rolex Posts: 289	I don't see why not and if it really bugs you, get another case back. RSC would replace it at service time (mandatory?). Last edited by Elementa; 28 July 2012 at 11:02 PM.. Reason: Damn iPad!

28 July 2012, 11:37 PM	#7
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	What does it say? COMEX? __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

29 July 2012, 12:27 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Engraved casebacks are more common than many think. Rolex has long been a top presentation watch.. The condition of the watch is paramount when thinking of a purchase. An engraving is a personal decision and only limits the market of potential buyers since some may be absolutely against such a purchase.. I have a DIY engraving removal method in the Reference Library. I have purchased a few excellent examples that were engraved at very attractive prices.. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=171274 __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 July 2012, 11:02 PM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	You can either buff it out depending on how deep the engraving is, or just get a new case back. Minimal impact upon value, unless it's a particularly collectable vintage piece

28 July 2012, 11:03 PM	#4
rohardi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rhode Island USA Watch: 116610LN, 216570 Posts: 787	New case back, call it a day!

28 July 2012, 11:04 PM	#5
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	The engraved logo is likely to have a negative impact on resale. Not always, but usually. You should be able to source a new, or like new, case back and replace the one on there if that's a big concern. If you can get the watch at a good price I would jump on it.

28 July 2012, 11:06 PM	#6
Day-Date_1966 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Rolex DD 18kt, DQS Posts: 21	I would not even mess with it right away. After all, it is in the back of the watch, so you won't even see it. I would just use it and when it is time for a service, then inquire about pricing, etc. Good luck with the buy and post pics if you get it.

29 July 2012, 12:57 AM	#10
Plato "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 134	Is this that awful KIA logo'd one?

29 July 2012, 01:52 AM	#12
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 611	I'll prob'ly leave these two just as they are...

29 July 2012, 02:05 AM	#13
stuartgholmes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Stuart Location: Daphne, AL Watch: SubC 116610LN Posts: 53	This has an anniversary date and the logo. Looks to be a little deep, but may give the ol buffing a try. The price is pretty decent, I may just have to pull the trigger on it. Thanks guys!

29 July 2012, 02:12 AM	#15
stuartgholmes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Stuart Location: Daphne, AL Watch: SubC 116610LN Posts: 53	That's makes me feel a lot better about it. I think the price is pretty reasonable. I'll let you know if I pull the trigger.

29 July 2012, 02:54 AM	#17
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	A great excuse to put a clear caseback on it

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