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watchukev · 2 May 2017, 02:31 AM

I want to have the case back of my Rolex engraved, I am going to pass this on to my son. What should I have engraved? His initials? My initials? His name? Please help me figure this out.

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beshannon · 2 May 2017, 02:35 AM

You should have engraved whatever you like, not sure how to help?

thewolfofmiddlesex · 2 May 2017, 02:37 AM

Maybe get another case back and have that engraved keeping the original untouched. Im sure he wouldn't want to sell, but engraving it will make it less desirable. That's my thoughts anyway.

gwalker · 2 May 2017, 02:50 AM

Case backs are a dime a dozen if you ever need to revert back. Only way I'd consider it a bad idea if it was a vintage watch. Anything modern do what you would like. Initials would be fine imho.

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mtgjr · 2 May 2017, 02:55 AM

Pretty personal decision, imho. I wouldn't be seeking validation from an Internet forum for something like that.

GB-man · 2 May 2017, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

Case backs are a dime a dozen if you ever need to revert back. Only way I'd consider it a bad idea if it was a vintage watch. Anything modern do what you would like. Initials would be fine imho.

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If only that were true. I posted a WTB ad here for over a month and couldn't source a new Rolex caseback. I was trying to make my 116600 thinner with a 114060 or 116710 caseback.

watchukev · 2 May 2017, 03:14 AM

I am just curious as to what others here have seen engraved on case backs

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patrickjb · 2 May 2017, 03:16 AM

I initially thought about engraving the case back on my Submariner, that will eventually be my sons - but decided against it. What I did instead was write a note, dated on the day after he was born letting him know what this watch means to me - and that I want him to have this watch at a accomplishment of his, that we'll both share enormous pride at.

I put some of the feelings I had there about when he was born, and what he means to me as well - but I intentionally left it open ended so he can know what a moment of happiness he's caused me. The note will be dated some 20 years after it's written, and I hope he can appreciate that.

GB-man · 2 May 2017, 03:21 AM

I'll leave this here in case you want to take inspiration from arnuad and his voutilainen.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ht=Voutilainen

TheRolexKingofLV · 2 May 2017, 04:23 AM

If you must...your initials would be a nice gift to him, but buy a caseback and engrave that one. Keep your original caseback UN-mollested.

Wesley Crusher · 2 May 2017, 04:27 AM

"This is your inheritance, Love Dad"

Kippers · 2 May 2017, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickjb

I initially thought about engraving the case back on my Submariner, that will eventually be my sons - but decided against it. What I did instead was write a note, dated on the day after he was born letting him know what this watch means to me - and that I want him to have this watch at a accomplishment of his, that we'll both share enormous pride at.

I put some of the feelings I had there about when he was born, and what he means to me as well - but I intentionally left it open ended so he can know what a moment of happiness he's caused me. The note will be dated some 20 years after it's written, and I hope he can appreciate that.

Absolutely fantastic idea!

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JP Chestnut · 2 May 2017, 05:23 AM

"Hey Son, TRF Says Hi!!!"

Blue_Lume · 2 May 2017, 05:46 AM

initials are fine.

they can be buffed out later. whoever said to buy a 2nd caseback and use that and keep the original is a stretch stretch stretch for how to handle this. who'd want to put a different case back on and mess with that vs. just scratching 3 initials? lol come on now.

Thatguy · 2 May 2017, 05:50 AM

"Please don't pawn"

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tyguy74 · 2 May 2017, 05:58 AM

It's a great idea, go for it! My 1st son was born last October and I purchased my first Rolex shortly after. I decided to purchase it as a memory of his birth, knowing I would pass it on to him one day, and hopefully he could pass it on to his son too. We had it engraved with his full name in cursive lettering, followed with his birth date 10.04.2016. It looks gorgeous and I love showing the engraving to those who ask about the watch, adds to the overall appeal of having a luxury timepiece. I highly recommend it, especially if you plan to pass it down.

Gerry62 · 2 May 2017, 06:03 AM

larrys · 2 May 2017, 06:16 AM

Simply engrave it from you to him.

watchukev · 2 May 2017, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyguy74

It's a great idea, go for it! My 1st son was born last October and I purchased my first Rolex shortly after. I decided to purchase it as a memory of his birth, knowing I would pass it on to him one day, and hopefully he could pass it on to his son too. We had it engraved with his full name in cursive lettering, followed with his birth date 10.04.2016. It looks gorgeous and I love showing the engraving to those who ask about the watch, adds to the overall appeal of having a luxury timepiece. I highly recommend it, especially if you plan to pass it down.

That's great! It's what I'm going to do

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mtgjr · 2 May 2017, 06:39 AM

One of the benefits of the clean, unadorned Rolex case back. Easy to personalize. Rolex watches make fantastic family heirlooms.

2 May 2017, 02:31 AM	#1
watchukev "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 47	Ideas For Case Back? I want to have the case back of my Rolex engraved, I am going to pass this on to my son. What should I have engraved? His initials? My initials? His name? Please help me figure this out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 May 2017, 02:35 AM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	You should have engraved whatever you like, not sure how to help? __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

2 May 2017, 04:23 AM	#10
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	If you must...your initials would be a nice gift to him, but buy a caseback and engrave that one. Keep your original caseback UN-mollested. __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

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2 May 2017, 02:37 AM	#3
thewolfofmiddlesex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Neil Location: London, UK Posts: 261	Maybe get another case back and have that engraved keeping the original untouched. Im sure he wouldn't want to sell, but engraving it will make it less desirable. That's my thoughts anyway.

2 May 2017, 02:50 AM	#4
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Case backs are a dime a dozen if you ever need to revert back. Only way I'd consider it a bad idea if it was a vintage watch. Anything modern do what you would like. Initials would be fine imho. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 May 2017, 02:55 AM	#5
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	Pretty personal decision, imho. I wouldn't be seeking validation from an Internet forum for something like that.

2 May 2017, 03:14 AM	#7
watchukev "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 47	I am just curious as to what others here have seen engraved on case backs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 May 2017, 03:16 AM	#8
patrickjb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Pat Location: Boston, MA Watch: 216570, 126600 Posts: 468	I initially thought about engraving the case back on my Submariner, that will eventually be my sons - but decided against it. What I did instead was write a note, dated on the day after he was born letting him know what this watch means to me - and that I want him to have this watch at a accomplishment of his, that we'll both share enormous pride at. I put some of the feelings I had there about when he was born, and what he means to me as well - but I intentionally left it open ended so he can know what a moment of happiness he's caused me. The note will be dated some 20 years after it's written, and I hope he can appreciate that.

2 May 2017, 03:21 AM	#9
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I'll leave this here in case you want to take inspiration from arnuad and his voutilainen. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ht=Voutilainen

2 May 2017, 04:27 AM	#11
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	"This is your inheritance, Love Dad"

2 May 2017, 05:23 AM	#13
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	"Hey Son, TRF Says Hi!!!"

2 May 2017, 05:46 AM	#14
Blue_Lume Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Geliefd Zijn Location: Amerika Watch: Alleen Rolex Posts: 476	initials are fine. they can be buffed out later. whoever said to buy a 2nd caseback and use that and keep the original is a stretch stretch stretch for how to handle this. who'd want to put a different case back on and mess with that vs. just scratching 3 initials? lol come on now.

2 May 2017, 05:50 AM	#15
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	"Please don't pawn" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 May 2017, 05:58 AM	#16
tyguy74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Tyler Location: South Florida Watch: Z-Blue Posts: 190	It's a great idea, go for it! My 1st son was born last October and I purchased my first Rolex shortly after. I decided to purchase it as a memory of his birth, knowing I would pass it on to him one day, and hopefully he could pass it on to his son too. We had it engraved with his full name in cursive lettering, followed with his birth date 10.04.2016. It looks gorgeous and I love showing the engraving to those who ask about the watch, adds to the overall appeal of having a luxury timepiece. I highly recommend it, especially if you plan to pass it down.

2 May 2017, 06:03 AM	#17
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,505

2 May 2017, 06:16 AM	#18
larrys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pleasant Mount Pa Posts: 62	Simply engrave it from you to him.

2 May 2017, 06:39 AM	#20
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	One of the benefits of the clean, unadorned Rolex case back. Easy to personalize. Rolex watches make fantastic family heirlooms.

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