What to engrave on the back??

[perryj]

My wife got me a new (my first from an AD) Sub C date for my birthday back once Nov. I have been trying to come up with something to put on the back and I’m not coming up with anything. You guys have any suggestions?

The last one she had the idea to put “Not for Sale” which I still traded and she’s still laughs about haha see below

I thought of using 143 or 1-4-3 since it’s our number (google 1-4-3 lighthouse if you’re curious)

Or since it’s a heirloom and I’m a captain I thought of “Capt. And my name”
Or something like
Happy Birthday from my wife and daughters name?
Total loss, I’m sure some of you creative minds can do better!!


Ideas ???

[GradyPhilpott]

I think you should leave the case back as it is.

Maybe at some time you may want to give the watch to someone else and you might at that time choose to engrave it.

[perryj]

Nothing a quick buff won’t fix, plus my daughters only 10 I have a few years to put on it haha

[Ragna]

Try engraving the date you will send it to polish and remove the engraving

[s14roller]

Nice gift! I'd also keep it as is. My wife also had gotten me a sub back when we were dating and I'll always remember it (and never sell it).

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by perryj

I’m sure some of you creative minds can do better!!
Ideas ???

Well, since you asked, I always thought it would fun to engrave, "Property of Jams Boned, agent 0069, star of In Her Majesty's Secret Crevice." But I could never get it to fit.

[JR16]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Well, since you asked, I always thought it would fun to engrave, "Property of Jams Boned, agent 0069, star of In Her Majesty's Secret Crevice." But I could never get it to fit.

A skilled engraver should be able to fit that :


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[perryj]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Well, since you asked, I always thought it would fun to engrave, "Property of Jams Boned, agent 0069, star of In Her Majesty's Secret Crevice." But I could never get it to fit.

[run23]

Hah -- I love the 'not for sale' engraving.

[perryj]

Originally Posted by run23

Hah -- I love the 'not for sale' engraving.

I told her I was thinking of doing that again and she said why it didn’t stop you the last time hahahah

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by perryj

The last one she had the idea to put “Not for Sale” which I still traded and she’s still laughs about haha see below

That's bad.. Maybe - Not for Sale or Trade (& giveaway) - this time around from you flipping it!

[Max16013]

I wouldn’t engrave anything :x


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[Beelzy]

How about
1. Made in China
2. Stolen from James Bond
3. "Your Name"
4. Property of Chuck Norris
5. Slippery When Wet
6. Not Mine
Ok, I'll stop now. Lol

[perryj]

Originally Posted by Maxy

That's bad.. Maybe - Not for Sale or Trade (& giveaway) - this time around from you flipping it!

That’s what I told her! I said I didn’t “sell” it “I flipped it” haha

[Rogdogg]

Personally, I don't think I would engrave the case back on any of my watches but if that's what your happy doing I'd say go for it.

Have your daughters name and fingerprint engraved onto it.

I've seen it done to the inside of wedding rings so I know it can be done. It's just something a little different I thought I'd throw out there.

You might be less likely to trade something that has your daughters name and fingerprint on it too

[perryj]

Originally Posted by Rogdogg

Personally, I don't think I would engrave the case back on any of my watches but if that's what your happy doing I'd say go for it.

Have your daughters name and fingerprint engraved onto it.

I've seen it done to the inside of wedding rings so I know it can be done. It's just something a little different I thought I'd throw out there.

You might be less likely to trade something that has your daughters name and fingerprint on it too

I thought about seeing if someone could do her signature? hhhhmmmmm
If I could find a way to get Happy Birthday, daddy love, love, her name in her writing, DONE DEAL ! But I don’t know if that can be done? (We say it was from both of them)

[Rogdogg]

Originally Posted by perryj

I thought about seeing if someone could do her signature? hhhhmmmmm
If I could find a way to get Happy Birthday, daddy love, love, her name in her writing, DONE DEAL ! But I don’t know if that can be done? (We say it was from both of them)

Handwriting can definitely be done and I'm pretty sure they can scale it to size too once it's written. You just need to search around your area for someone to do it. That might be the tricky part.

[Max16013]

I think the fingerprint idea is awesome, I’d love to see it done


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[DoctorA]

Please don’t ruin the watch!!

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by perryj

Or since it’s a heirloom

Why would you think this watch will be an heirloom any more than the watch your wife gifted to you and lovingly engraved which you so callously flipped?

[Romeojk]

Be creative. Do something like a tattoo but engraved...of something you like, like a lighthouse


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[enjoythemusic]

Time Waits For No One
Carpe Diem
Time = Money
Enjoy Your Time
.
.
.

Or just go with...

From Wife #1


;)

[jimcarver]

If you really want it engraved perhaps give it to your wife so she can think of something with your daughters help, I think that would mean much more. Picking the words for your wife and/or daughter seems like sending yourself a birthday card from them. I don't mean that to sound offensive.

[77T]

Look into laser etching since it isn't as deep and easier to buff-out if you need to do that.

And think about a picture of your wife & daughter.

As for the sentiment, aren't you getting the cart before the horse?
"My wife got me a new (my first from an AD) Sub C date..."

She chooses, right?

Enjoy it whatever you decide!

[run23]

Originally Posted by perryj

I told her I was thinking of doing that again and she said why it didn’t stop you the last time hahahah

Maybe she should try a “this watch is stolen” or “this is a fake Rolex” engraving to stop you from selling it (-;

[Rocket_Man]

I was just going to say get your favorite pic laser engraved on the back. It would be unique and not hard to polish out. Or for like $100 just buy a replacement case-back and have that engraved. Then you can swap the original back on when you change your mind and want to sell the watch.