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Danand · 27 March 2011, 05:04 AM

So I decided to have my initials engraved in the back of my subc. Nothing fancy, but wanted to personalize it. I'm of the opinion that it's a keeper for life and then will pass it on to one of my sons. And as other have mentioned previously a new caseback it not a big deal if somehow I needed or wanted to sell it.
The engraving was done through Rolex Canada in Toronto, at no charge to me even though it was a few months after the purchase. The watch was serviced, regulated, and pressure tested after the engraving. ( it would have been a "light service" obviously since it is so new. The scratches on the band and clasp were buffed off although I wouldn't have minded if that had not been done.
Anyway it was suggested a while back to have a "show us your engraving" thread so here it is.
Show us your engravings! ( that's what the plain caseback on a rolex is for after all)
Cheers!

Danand · 27 March 2011, 05:09 AM

Sorry for the poor iphone pic but it will have to do!

GolfPunk · 27 March 2011, 05:18 AM

Classy and adds immediate family sentiment - starts a heirloom too

Danand · 27 March 2011, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Classy and adds immediate family sentiment - starts a heirloom too

Thanks. I've read numerous posts where people have mentioned how much it means to them to have their dad's (or whoever's) initials on their inherited watch, so I thought it hopefully would be meaningful to my kids in the future as well!

jonathon555 · 27 March 2011, 05:29 AM

Nice , I am gonna get my GTM C engraved as its a keeper

Dr.Brian · 27 March 2011, 05:39 AM

This guy has serious skills. When I decide what I want, I'll be calling him.
http://www.jcengraver.com/

Danand · 27 March 2011, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

This guy has serious skills. When I decide what I want, I'll be calling him.
http://www.jcengraver.com/

Wow! That is definitely some nice work. ( a bit complicated for out of country jobs though).

Dr.Brian · 27 March 2011, 06:02 AM

Just send the caseback. I plan on getting one of the Priek display backs to use while I wait. My biggest problem is what I want to have engraved. I'm not sending the whole watch away for weeks just to have the case back engraved. It avoids a lot of complications. Worst case, order a new case back and try again.

Danand · 27 March 2011, 06:06 AM

Those Priek case backs sure look good. Please post a picture if you can of it (and definitely of the engraved one also)!
Cheers!

Tools · 27 March 2011, 06:10 AM

Looks great..

A unique watch all your own........

Danand · 27 March 2011, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Looks great..

A unique watch all your own........

Thanks!

Jan Davis · 27 March 2011, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

This guy has serious skills. When I decide what I want, I'll be calling him.
http://www.jcengraver.com/

Nice site, thanks for sharing it.

Dr.Brian · 27 March 2011, 06:47 AM

I bought my Sea Dweller to commemorate my time in the US Navy. I was thinking of using the crest below, the officer's crest, and some combination of my initials, rank, and years of service. I guess I could just let the artist develop a plan for my engraving and see what he thinks would work. There's less space back there than you think.

When I get around to it, I'll definitely post a photo. Most don't seem to have much interest in personalization, but I'll never sell the SD, so why not! And, I agree that the personalization makes it extra special when it is time to pass it on.
Your case back came out great.

Grumpy Badger · 27 March 2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

I bought my Sea Dweller to commemorate my time in the US Navy. I was thinking of using the crest below, the officer's crest, and some combination of my initials, rank, and years of service. I guess I could just let the artist develop a plan for my engraving and see what he thinks would work.

When I get around to it, I'll definitely post a photo. Most don't seem to have much interest in personalization, but I'll never sell the SD, so why not! And, I agree that the personalization makes it extra special when it is time to pass it on.
Your case back came out great.

Great idea!

I wear a signet ring engraved with the family crest that my parents gave me when I turned 18. I have matching cufflinks they gave me for my 21st.

I might just have the crest (a falcon perched on an oak stump) engraved on the case back of my sub.

Dr.Brian · 27 March 2011, 07:09 AM

The big limitation is space. It's a 40mm watch, but the engravable area is only the size of a nickle. I think the guy I linked above is up to the task.

AK40DJ50 · 27 March 2011, 08:39 AM

Looks really good, Jonathan. It does make a great watch an extra special family heirloom.

dddrees · 27 March 2011, 08:42 AM

I think ikt looks good, nice job Jonathan.

Danand · 27 March 2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by AK40DJ50

Looks really good, Jonathan. It does make a great watch an extra special family heirloom.

Thanks. Just curious will there at some point be a "DD60" attached to your username? ;)

Danand · 27 March 2011, 08:47 AM

I'm happy with it, simple as it is. BUT WHERE ARE THE OTHERS!! Come on- show them, I know they're out there!

Jan Davis · 27 March 2011, 08:52 AM

Rolex factory did this superb caseback:

Danand · 27 March 2011, 08:56 AM

Ooh now that is cool and must be collectable since pan am no longer exists!

Grumpy Badger · 27 March 2011, 09:02 AM

Hmm... It wouldn't be for me. While I can appreciate it as a collectors piece, I live about 10 miles from Lockerbie... A lot of bad memories associated with PanAm, though, through no fault of theirs.

Danand · 27 March 2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Hmm... It wouldn't be for me. While I can appreciate it as a collectors piece, I live about 10 miles from Lockerbie... A lot of bad memories associated with PanAm, though, through no fault of theirs.

Yes it is a shame that things like Lockerbie have to taint the memory of a company that had a rich history in civil aviation.

Grumpy Badger · 27 March 2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Danand

Yes it is a shame that things like Lockerbie have to taint the memory of a company that had a rich history in civil aviation.

Terrible how all the good work done by thousands for many years can be overshadowed by one moment...
Still, this is a watch forum, sorry to come over all maudlin!
PanAm are a huge piece of Rolex history!

Jan Davis · 27 March 2011, 09:13 AM

Sorry guys about bringing up bad memories, it is not my intention, however Pan Am was the aviation leader for decades, Rolex GMT would not be here if not for Pan Am.

Danand · 27 March 2011, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan Davis

Sorry guys about bringing up bad memories, it is not my intention, however Pan Am was the aviation leader for decades, Rolex GMT would not be here if not for Pan Am.

No need to apologize. It is still a cool caseback and as you say the GMT wouldn't exist but for them.

TRW · 27 March 2011, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan Davis

Rolex factory did this superb caseback:

Thats Gorgeous.

Grumpy Badger · 27 March 2011, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan Davis

Sorry guys about bringing up bad memories, it is not my intention, however Pan Am was the aviation leader for decades, Rolex GMT would not be here if not for Pan Am.

No worry!

I guess it just jumps out at me living where I do.

My fault for messing up the Qi of the thread!

You are absolutely right, Pan Am were a great company and, as you say, instrumental in the development of a great watch!

Jason71 · 27 March 2011, 09:20 AM

Jon, did you consider having the sentimental date (if there was one) engraved on your caseback as well? It seems that 30 years from now, it would be cool to have a date engraved on the caseback..........ESPECIALLY if it was purchased for a birthday, anniversary, etc.

Nice work BTW. I can see why that would be a cool thing to do. Good for you

esspee1200 · 27 March 2011, 09:20 AM

that pan am engraving is a beauty!!

27 March 2011, 05:04 AM	#1
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	Show us your engraving So I decided to have my initials engraved in the back of my subc. Nothing fancy, but wanted to personalize it. I'm of the opinion that it's a keeper for life and then will pass it on to one of my sons. And as other have mentioned previously a new caseback it not a big deal if somehow I needed or wanted to sell it. The engraving was done through Rolex Canada in Toronto, at no charge to me even though it was a few months after the purchase. The watch was serviced, regulated, and pressure tested after the engraving. ( it would have been a "light service" obviously since it is so new. The scratches on the band and clasp were buffed off although I wouldn't have minded if that had not been done. Anyway it was suggested a while back to have a "show us your engraving" thread so here it is. Show us your engravings! ( that's what the plain caseback on a rolex is for after all) Cheers!

27 March 2011, 05:39 AM	#6
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	This guy has serious skills. When I decide what I want, I'll be calling him. http://www.jcengraver.com/ __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

27 March 2011, 06:02 AM	#8
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	Just send the caseback. I plan on getting one of the Priek display backs to use while I wait. My biggest problem is what I want to have engraved. I'm not sending the whole watch away for weeks just to have the case back engraved. It avoids a lot of complications. Worst case, order a new case back and try again. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

27 March 2011, 06:10 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Looks great.. A unique watch all your own........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 March 2011, 06:47 AM	#13
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	I bought my Sea Dweller to commemorate my time in the US Navy. I was thinking of using the crest below, the officer's crest, and some combination of my initials, rank, and years of service. I guess I could just let the artist develop a plan for my engraving and see what he thinks would work. There's less space back there than you think. When I get around to it, I'll definitely post a photo. Most don't seem to have much interest in personalization, but I'll never sell the SD, so why not! And, I agree that the personalization makes it extra special when it is time to pass it on. Your case back came out great. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

27 March 2011, 05:09 AM	#2
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	Sorry for the poor iphone pic but it will have to do!

27 March 2011, 05:18 AM	#3
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	Classy and adds immediate family sentiment - starts a heirloom too

27 March 2011, 05:29 AM	#5
jonathon555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 582	Nice , I am gonna get my GTM C engraved as its a keeper

27 March 2011, 06:06 AM	#9
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	Those Priek case backs sure look good. Please post a picture if you can of it (and definitely of the engraved one also)! Cheers!

27 March 2011, 07:09 AM	#15
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	The big limitation is space. It's a 40mm watch, but the engravable area is only the size of a nickle. I think the guy I linked above is up to the task. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

27 March 2011, 08:39 AM	#16
AK40DJ50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,506	Looks really good, Jonathan. It does make a great watch an extra special family heirloom. __________________ Datejust II 116333 Submariner 116610LN

27 March 2011, 08:42 AM	#17
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I think ikt looks good, nice job Jonathan. __________________ 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

27 March 2011, 08:47 AM	#19
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	I'm happy with it, simple as it is. BUT WHERE ARE THE OTHERS!! Come on- show them, I know they're out there!

27 March 2011, 08:52 AM	#20
Jan Davis Fake Identity Cyber-Criminal Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Jan Location: Hong Kong Watch: DateJust Posts: 394	Rolex factory did this superb caseback: Attached Images

27 March 2011, 08:56 AM	#21
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	Ooh now that is cool and must be collectable since pan am no longer exists!

27 March 2011, 09:02 AM	#22
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Hmm... It wouldn't be for me. While I can appreciate it as a collectors piece, I live about 10 miles from Lockerbie... A lot of bad memories associated with PanAm, though, through no fault of theirs.

27 March 2011, 09:13 AM	#25
Jan Davis Fake Identity Cyber-Criminal Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Jan Location: Hong Kong Watch: DateJust Posts: 394	Sorry guys about bringing up bad memories, it is not my intention, however Pan Am was the aviation leader for decades, Rolex GMT would not be here if not for Pan Am.

27 March 2011, 09:20 AM	#29
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Jon, did you consider having the sentimental date (if there was one) engraved on your caseback as well? It seems that 30 years from now, it would be cool to have a date engraved on the caseback..........ESPECIALLY if it was purchased for a birthday, anniversary, etc. Nice work BTW. I can see why that would be a cool thing to do. Good for you __________________ 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

27 March 2011, 09:20 AM	#30
esspee1200 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 593	that pan am engraving is a beauty!!

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