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WatchSmith · 4 March 2011, 08:43 AM

Check this out, guys. A really beautiful piece of hand engraving artwork using a Milgauss as a canvas. Created by Marcus Hunt of the UK.

Engraved Rolex Milgauss

Jason71 · 4 March 2011, 08:47 AM

I have no doubt that it was pure talent to do that type of work. However, I would NEVER wear a watch that looked like that........and I own a white milgauss.

arttay10 · 4 March 2011, 08:48 AM

I can appreciate the work involved - but that's one hell of a identity crisis going on with the that watch now !! - old scroll with a WF Milgauss....

ersnyder · 4 March 2011, 08:49 AM

I guess I was kind of expecting "Mom, 1994" or something like that but this is amazing engraving. Not really sure how I'd like it on my wrist but it certainly is a piece of art! Thanks for sharing.

bayerische · 4 March 2011, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

I have no doubt that it was pure talent to do that type of work. However, I would NEVER wear a watch that looked like that........and I own a white milgauss.

+1!!!

I would appreciate that on perhaps something we don't discuss here (other than fakes).

An italian one, begins with a "B" and ends with eretta. Double barrel... Hand engraved beauty.

On a Rolex.... No way. That thing is wrong in so many ways...

Thin Crust · 4 March 2011, 08:56 AM

Absolutely beautiful work..........though perhaps not my cup of tea.

dhh · 4 March 2011, 09:14 AM

That looks like one of my shotguns - weird on a watch

Dweller of the Sea · 4 March 2011, 09:15 AM

I have seen several of his engraved watches, and he is really a master engraver.
Personally then it is too much, I don´t like this style, too flamboyant/overdressed/overkill.

However I do like the caseback, that looks cool.

MonBK · 4 March 2011, 09:19 AM

Beautiful craftmanship but I'll pass.

Explorer 2011 · 4 March 2011, 09:24 AM

Great work....but not for me. The mix of a shiny new milgauss and the old style engraving doesn't go. Excellent skill though no doubt about it.

aero · 4 March 2011, 09:26 AM

Too "western" to me.

Jocke · 4 March 2011, 09:32 AM

The work is awesome, but I see a weapon when I see that kind of engraving. So IMHO the engrving is at the wrong place.

SS Oyster · 4 March 2011, 10:00 AM

I can certainly appreciate the amazing work involved, but not something I'd do to one of my watches.

beowulf566 · 4 March 2011, 10:06 AM

Beautiful artwork! I dont think I would do that to a rolex maybe something cheaper? Not sure how I would like it on the wrist so wouldnt want to ruin the value of a rolex to try it.

dddrees · 4 March 2011, 10:14 AM

I think it looks neat, but I would never do it to one of mine.

renfield33 · 4 March 2011, 10:21 AM

does not fit the style of the watch at all imo

DCgator · 4 March 2011, 01:08 PM

The art work gave the watch a unique look. I wouldn't mind it a bit. :D

cronin · 4 March 2011, 01:14 PM

I would have gone a different way....

MortgageGuy · 4 March 2011, 01:14 PM

Not my style at all but what a beautiful piece

slcbbrown · 4 March 2011, 01:19 PM

Very handsome workmanship. I'd consider doing it to one of my older, less-favorite DJ's.

Tools · 4 March 2011, 01:20 PM

Quite a talent.......

GMTJOHNNY · 4 March 2011, 01:22 PM

What would RSC do if they received it for servicing? If I had a vintage Milgauss I would get the engraving done on it.....well......NOT! Great skill, just not for me IMHO.

moviefreak · 4 March 2011, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMTJOHNNY

What would RSC do if they received it for servicing? If I had a vintage Milgauss I would get the engraving done on it.....well......NOT! Great skill, just not for me IMHO.

Charge you for a new case, caseback and bezel...If polishing fails...

Plus service fees...

threemonkeys · 4 March 2011, 02:38 PM

Beautiful in terms of craftmanship. I can't help but think, though, that the Rolex purists are peeing in their pants as we speak.

Maxtor · 4 March 2011, 02:38 PM

Looks like a tattoo on a watch... I kinda liked it.

GradyPhilpott · 4 March 2011, 02:42 PM

I personally wouldn't want a Milgauss engraved like that, but I would definitely wear a watch that looks like that.

To me that is the kind of exquisite craftsmanship that would complement any fine watch.

I'm just not crazy about white and orange dials with an orange thunderbolt second-hand.

No offense, Milgauss owners.

PJS · 4 March 2011, 02:47 PM

vomit inducing

WatchTimes · 4 March 2011, 03:15 PM

It stunning BUT I wouldn't have it done to a watch of mine.
If a friend had it I think Id have to borrow it and wear it one
night of my life.

Alcan · 4 March 2011, 09:53 PM

Beautiful workmanship, but maybe the wrong model of Rolex to do it to.

Intruder99 · 4 March 2011, 10:14 PM

I think it would look better on the black face non GV

4 March 2011, 08:43 AM	#1
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	A beautiful hand engraved Rolex Milgauss Check this out, guys. A really beautiful piece of hand engraving artwork using a Milgauss as a canvas. Created by Marcus Hunt of the UK. Engraved Rolex Milgauss

4 March 2011, 08:47 AM	#2
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I have no doubt that it was pure talent to do that type of work. However, I would NEVER wear a watch that looked like that........and I own a white milgauss. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

4 March 2011, 09:14 AM	#7
dhh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE Posts: 421	That looks like one of my shotguns - weird on a watch __________________ By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. -- Benjamin Franklin

4 March 2011, 09:24 AM	#10
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	Great work....but not for me. The mix of a shiny new milgauss and the old style engraving doesn't go. Excellent skill though no doubt about it. __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

4 March 2011, 09:32 AM	#12
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	The work is awesome, but I see a weapon when I see that kind of engraving. So IMHO the engrving is at the wrong place. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

4 March 2011, 08:48 AM	#3
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	I can appreciate the work involved - but that's one hell of a identity crisis going on with the that watch now !! - old scroll with a WF Milgauss....

4 March 2011, 08:49 AM	#4
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	I guess I was kind of expecting "Mom, 1994" or something like that but this is amazing engraving. Not really sure how I'd like it on my wrist but it certainly is a piece of art! Thanks for sharing.

4 March 2011, 08:56 AM	#6
Thin Crust "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Little Rock Posts: 5	Absolutely beautiful work..........though perhaps not my cup of tea.

4 March 2011, 09:15 AM	#8
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	I have seen several of his engraved watches, and he is really a master engraver. Personally then it is too much, I don´t like this style, too flamboyant/overdressed/overkill. However I do like the caseback, that looks cool.

4 March 2011, 09:19 AM	#9
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Beautiful craftmanship but I'll pass.

4 March 2011, 09:26 AM	#11
aero "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sao Paulo Posts: 40	Too "western" to me.

4 March 2011, 10:00 AM	#13
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	I can certainly appreciate the amazing work involved, but not something I'd do to one of my watches.

4 March 2011, 10:06 AM	#14
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	Beautiful artwork! I dont think I would do that to a rolex maybe something cheaper? Not sure how I would like it on the wrist so wouldnt want to ruin the value of a rolex to try it. __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

4 March 2011, 10:14 AM	#15
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I think it looks neat, but I would never do it to one of mine. __________________ 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

4 March 2011, 10:21 AM	#16
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	does not fit the style of the watch at all imo __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

4 March 2011, 01:08 PM	#17
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	The art work gave the watch a unique look. I wouldn't mind it a bit. :D

4 March 2011, 01:14 PM	#18
cronin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Drew Location: . Posts: 299	I would have gone a different way....

4 March 2011, 01:14 PM	#19
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Not my style at all but what a beautiful piece __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

4 March 2011, 01:19 PM	#20
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Very handsome workmanship. I'd consider doing it to one of my older, less-favorite DJ's.

4 March 2011, 01:20 PM	#21
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Quite a talent....... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 March 2011, 01:22 PM	#22
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	What would RSC do if they received it for servicing? If I had a vintage Milgauss I would get the engraving done on it.....well......NOT! Great skill, just not for me IMHO. __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

4 March 2011, 02:38 PM	#24
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Beautiful in terms of craftmanship. I can't help but think, though, that the Rolex purists are peeing in their pants as we speak.

4 March 2011, 02:38 PM	#25
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,472	Looks like a tattoo on a watch... I kinda liked it.

4 March 2011, 02:42 PM	#26
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I personally wouldn't want a Milgauss engraved like that, but I would definitely wear a watch that looks like that. To me that is the kind of exquisite craftsmanship that would complement any fine watch. I'm just not crazy about white and orange dials with an orange thunderbolt second-hand. No offense, Milgauss owners. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

4 March 2011, 02:47 PM	#27
PJS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA Posts: 28	vomit inducing

4 March 2011, 03:15 PM	#28
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	It stunning BUT I wouldn't have it done to a watch of mine. If a friend had it I think Id have to borrow it and wear it one night of my life. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

4 March 2011, 09:53 PM	#29
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Beautiful workmanship, but maybe the wrong model of Rolex to do it to. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

4 March 2011, 10:14 PM	#30
Intruder99 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: England Watch: Milgauss Black Posts: 288	I think it would look better on the black face non GV

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