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Lmbeauleap · 25 April 2012, 02:12 PM

My GMT is never leaving my possession until I no longer have to pay taxes. Now I'm having an overwhelming desire to engrave the back. Only I'll know it's there and something for my kid to remember me by some day. I'm looking for some brief profound thought but I don't have many. I rarely get beyond breasts and/or food.

so....

Have you? Would you? What would yours say? Looking for fresh ideas.

gwalker · 25 April 2012, 02:16 PM

I don't see an issue with it. You can always buy another caseback if you wanted to remove it. I think it's a good idea especially if you intend to pass it down.

Lmbeauleap · 25 April 2012, 02:41 PM

How about this?

Speed · 25 April 2012, 03:05 PM

Ayn Rand wore a Rolex.

Maybe something lighter... "This side down"

joesephcho · 25 April 2012, 03:18 PM

i personally like engravings.

"Remember who you are" - Mufasa (just a joke but still a good quote)

Ticking Away · 25 April 2012, 03:43 PM

How about just....

"Death and taxes"

mltworldwide · 25 April 2012, 03:46 PM

but I rarely keep a watch over a year. This love affair you have now with the watch might end abruptly. Then who will buy it. Disclaimer: I have 3 adult children but no clue if they will ever get a watch of mine.

gwalker · 25 April 2012, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drster

but I rarely keep a watch over a year. This love affair you have now with the watch might end abruptly. Then who will buy it. Disclaimer: I have 3 adult children but no clue if they will ever get a watch of mine.

I didn't even know serial flippers existed until I joined here. I know 30-40 people that have Rolexes and I don't think any of them have ever sold a watch. My mother has had one of hers 25 years and her other one 15, her 25 yr old DJ is engraved with my sisters DOB. They will never be sold. Same for my exstepfather, both uncles, and grandfathers Rolexes. Most of those out there are 1-2 watch people and buy a Rolex to wear a very long time. As I said earlier a case back is easier to source than any other part of the watch. Very simple and cheap fix if the watch had to be sold.

capote · 25 April 2012, 04:28 PM

There is nothing wrong with doing it, if you regret it later on you can always get a new fresh case back. I like my Rolex as it left the factory myself, but to each his own.

JGX · 25 April 2012, 05:33 PM

How about paraphrasing the great George Best:

"I spent a lot of money on booze/fast cars/women* and watches. The rest I just squandered!"

*Delete as appropriate

up2nogood · 25 April 2012, 06:34 PM

Name
Then:
"beer and boobie connossiuer"

azguy · 26 April 2012, 12:25 AM

How about "Carpe diem"...........

Keeperoftime · 26 April 2012, 12:32 AM

How about:

"Time Machine"

:)

kicker_xoxox · 26 April 2012, 01:11 AM

"Time of my life" ?

justinwheelon · 26 April 2012, 05:22 AM

it should read "it's nice isn't it...?"

MoBe · 26 April 2012, 05:47 AM

"Time waits for no man"

Chad M · 26 April 2012, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoBe

"Time waits for no man"

I kinda like that! Very true statment.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 26 April 2012, 08:05 AM

Turn Over To See Current Time

moviefreak · 26 April 2012, 10:02 AM

It should say...
"Don't flip it"...

dddrees · 26 April 2012, 10:09 AM

Not very original, however your initials or name a very appropriate in this situation.

Paladin · 26 April 2012, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lmbeauleap

How about this?

+1

Paladin · 26 April 2012, 10:24 AM

I prefer Latin insperational quotes;

Ductus exemplo......................... " leadership by example"
Temet nosce .............................."know thy self"
Sine labore nihil .........................."nothing without work"
Carpe diem ................................."seize the day"
Melioria cogito "..........................."strive for the best"

My personal favorite ; "Facta, non verba"..............actions not words"

Speed · 26 April 2012, 10:38 AM

Swiss Made?

;-)

dddrees · 26 April 2012, 10:52 AM

Although my time is short my spirit lives on.

Darlinboy · 26 April 2012, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGX

How about paraphrasing the great George Best:

"I spent a lot of money on booze/fast cars/women* and watches. The rest I just squandered!"

*Delete as appropriate

I like it, but he'd need to swap for a saucer-sized Nixon or B&R to fit it.

Since the OP is passing it down, how about "miss me yet?".

Z-Sub · 26 April 2012, 12:04 PM

Whatever you like, it's yours to enjoy and pass it down to your children

oneillba · 26 April 2012, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin

I prefer Latin insperational quotes;

Ductus exemplo......................... " leadership by example"
Temet nosce .............................."know thy self"
Sine labore nihil .........................."nothing without work"
Carpe diem ................................."seize the day"
Melioria cogito "..........................."strive for the best"

My personal favorite ; "Facta, non verba"..............actions not words"

See my signature... "time flies, remember death"

Paladin · 26 April 2012, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneillba

See my signature... "time flies, remember death"

I had read it, I attended a Jesuit prep High School.....2 yrs of Latin and 3 of a romance or modern language mandatory

Ravager135 · 26 April 2012, 01:26 PM

Memento mori: Remember you are mortal.

Paladin · 26 April 2012, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneillba

See my signature... "time flies, remember death"

I think that's a great idea...maybe more simply and concisely put;

"Tempus Fugit".....time flies

25 April 2012, 02:12 PM	#1
Lmbeauleap "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wisconsin Watch: Franken Posts: 437	Engraving? My GMT is never leaving my possession until I no longer have to pay taxes. Now I'm having an overwhelming desire to engrave the back. Only I'll know it's there and something for my kid to remember me by some day. I'm looking for some brief profound thought but I don't have many. I rarely get beyond breasts and/or food. so.... Have you? Would you? What would yours say? Looking for fresh ideas. Last edited by Lmbeauleap; 25 April 2012 at 02:15 PM.. Reason: spelling

25 April 2012, 02:41 PM	#3
Lmbeauleap "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wisconsin Watch: Franken Posts: 437	How about this? Attached Images

25 April 2012, 03:46 PM	#7
mltworldwide 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: florida Posts: 8,653	I would NEVER do it ... but I rarely keep a watch over a year. This love affair you have now with the watch might end abruptly. Then who will buy it. Disclaimer: I have 3 adult children but no clue if they will ever get a watch of mine.

26 April 2012, 12:32 AM	#13
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	How about: "Time Machine" :) __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

26 April 2012, 01:11 AM	#14
kicker_xoxox "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 211	"Time of my life" ? __________________

25 April 2012, 02:16 PM	#2
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I don't see an issue with it. You can always buy another caseback if you wanted to remove it. I think it's a good idea especially if you intend to pass it down.

25 April 2012, 03:05 PM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Ayn Rand wore a Rolex. Maybe something lighter... "This side down"

25 April 2012, 03:18 PM	#5
joesephcho "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Submariner ND Posts: 188	i personally like engravings. "Remember who you are" - Mufasa (just a joke but still a good quote)

25 April 2012, 03:43 PM	#6
Ticking Away "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 272	How about just.... "Death and taxes"

25 April 2012, 04:28 PM	#9
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	There is nothing wrong with doing it, if you regret it later on you can always get a new fresh case back. I like my Rolex as it left the factory myself, but to each his own.

25 April 2012, 05:33 PM	#10
JGX "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Wales, UK Posts: 789	How about paraphrasing the great George Best: "I spent a lot of money on booze/fast cars/women* and watches. The rest I just squandered!" *Delete as appropriate

25 April 2012, 06:34 PM	#11
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	Name Then: "beer and boobie connossiuer"

26 April 2012, 12:25 AM	#12
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	How about "Carpe diem"...........

26 April 2012, 05:22 AM	#15
justinwheelon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SC Posts: 143	it should read "it's nice isn't it...?"

26 April 2012, 05:47 AM	#16
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	"Time waits for no man"

26 April 2012, 08:05 AM	#18
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Turn Over To See Current Time __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

26 April 2012, 10:02 AM	#19
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	It should say... "Don't flip it"... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

26 April 2012, 10:09 AM	#20
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Not very original, however your initials or name a very appropriate in this situation. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 April 2012, 10:24 AM	#22
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	I prefer Latin insperational quotes; Ductus exemplo......................... " leadership by example" Temet nosce .............................."know thy self" Sine labore nihil .........................."nothing without work" Carpe diem ................................."seize the day" Melioria cogito "..........................."strive for the best" My personal favorite ; "Facta, non verba"..............actions not words" __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

26 April 2012, 10:38 AM	#23
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Swiss Made? ;-)

26 April 2012, 10:52 AM	#24
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Although my time is short my spirit lives on. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 April 2012, 12:04 PM	#26
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Whatever you like, it's yours to enjoy and pass it down to your children __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

26 April 2012, 01:26 PM	#29
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	Memento mori: Remember you are mortal.

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