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DJ_Ambrose · 9 October 2018, 04:38 PM

I've always avoided buying any watch that had engraving on the case back because, and I know it's just a personal preference thing, I just don't like it. I know there are forum members who have no problem with engraving because they view it as a part of the watches history and story, but you can't argue that it can, and often does, significantly impact the watches sales value.

That said, after reading about laser welding and investigating the process a bit, including looking at "before" and "after" photos of watches where it was used to removing even deep engraving, it really does seem to be a very viable option, and the cost doesn't seem to be too prohibitive. I would very much like to be able to add watches with engraving to my potential purchase pool, but the shops that seem most qualified to trust to do a good job are located in either Hong Kong, Spain, or Great Britain. I have no problem sending a watch overseas to have work done, but I would greatly appreciate it if someone who has used laser welding for either a repair or engraving removal could provide a referral. Thanks in advance.

padi56 · 9 October 2018, 04:59 PM

Far easier and would expect cheaper to have a new case back fitted.

Fat_ninja · 9 October 2018, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Far easier and would expect cheaper to have a new case back fitted.

But that would be too easy lol

cop414 · 9 October 2018, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Far easier and would expect cheaper to have a new case back fitted.

Exactly this.

Valenciawatchrepair · 10 October 2018, 12:41 AM

I've done this before even on solid gold case backs. It's actually and easy job. Also, check out this guy who has been posting in the Rolex Tech area here..... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=618472

I'm sure he can probably do backs too and he's in California. I'm in North Georgia by the way.

DJ_Ambrose · 11 October 2018, 03:58 AM

Thanks.

joli160 · 11 October 2018, 08:12 AM

Most engravings can be brushed out fairly easy

J!m · 11 October 2018, 09:21 AM

Michael Young does a fine job.

I have a thread on my 1680 somewhere and he restored that Case nicely.

9 October 2018, 04:38 PM	#1
DJ_Ambrose "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: David Location: North Jersey Watch: Blue Submariner Posts: 51	laser welding help requested. I've always avoided buying any watch that had engraving on the case back because, and I know it's just a personal preference thing, I just don't like it. I know there are forum members who have no problem with engraving because they view it as a part of the watches history and story, but you can't argue that it can, and often does, significantly impact the watches sales value. That said, after reading about laser welding and investigating the process a bit, including looking at "before" and "after" photos of watches where it was used to removing even deep engraving, it really does seem to be a very viable option, and the cost doesn't seem to be too prohibitive. I would very much like to be able to add watches with engraving to my potential purchase pool, but the shops that seem most qualified to trust to do a good job are located in either Hong Kong, Spain, or Great Britain. I have no problem sending a watch overseas to have work done, but I would greatly appreciate it if someone who has used laser welding for either a repair or engraving removal could provide a referral. Thanks in advance.

9 October 2018, 04:59 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Far easier and would expect cheaper to have a new case back fitted. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

11 October 2018, 08:12 AM	#7
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	Most engravings can be brushed out fairly easy __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

10 October 2018, 12:41 AM	#5
Valenciawatchrepair Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ellijay, GA Posts: 1,504	I've done this before even on solid gold case backs. It's actually and easy job. Also, check out this guy who has been posting in the Rolex Tech area here..... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=618472 I'm sure he can probably do backs too and he's in California. I'm in North Georgia by the way.

11 October 2018, 03:58 AM	#6
DJ_Ambrose "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: David Location: North Jersey Watch: Blue Submariner Posts: 51	Thanks.

11 October 2018, 09:21 AM	#8
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	Michael Young does a fine job. I have a thread on my 1680 somewhere and he restored that Case nicely.

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