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Chewbacca · 22 February 2018, 02:35 AM

anyone here ever, or know of any organization or individual to ever actually engrave and gift a rolex (or finer watch) to an employee with the whole picture and ty cards and such, ever?

just curious if this is still happening.

bdex75 · 22 February 2018, 02:39 AM

I just saw a OP for sale locally that had the clasp engraved with Hendrick automotive on it. Assume it was a service award that someone didn’t want. But it was newer and complete set.

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Bond's First Watch · 22 February 2018, 02:39 AM

My buddy just bought such a watch (114060) and box/papers from an employee who received the watch as a 10-year anniversary gift. It was engraved on the case back with the company logo. My buddy kept the watch as is.

DoctorA · 22 February 2018, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bond's First Watch

My buddy just bought such a watch (114060) and box/papers from an employee who received the watch as a 10-year anniversary gift. It was engraved on the case back with the company logo. My buddy kept the watch as is.

Wow I got a leather wallet for my 10 year service at my hospital lol

superstarmar · 22 February 2018, 02:39 AM

Not recently ... last person I ever heard to receive
a Rolex was 1994 or 95 . A 30 year veteran of Publix
Grocery stores in South Florida .

Chewbacca · 22 February 2018, 02:40 AM

interesting.

thanks for the comments.

JM0127 · 22 February 2018, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

anyone here ever, or know of any organization or individual to ever actually engrave and gift a rolex (or finer watch) to an employee with the whole picture and ty cards and such, ever?

just curious if this is still happening.

I gave a 36DJ to one of my long time guys for 10 years of service when I sold the company. He made it possible for me to be in many places at once and to make the living I was able to make. I engraved the back with a personal note I thought appropriate. Wife had a nice box made and paper tags etc. Absolutely people still do this.

Jerodp716 · 22 February 2018, 02:44 AM

Very common practice in the oil and gas industry. Halliburton, Schlumberger, etc..I have seen them give many Rolex's as safety awards, retirement, special project completions and such.

roger0770 · 22 February 2018, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerodp716

Very common practice in the oil and gas industry. Halliburton, Schlumberger, etc..I have seen them give many Rolex's as safety awards, retirement, special project completions and such.

I knew I worked for the wrong company.

I used to work for a major oil and gas company, and getting a free t-shirt was a struggle.

yoniman · 22 February 2018, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by roger0770

I knew I worked for the wrong company.

I used to work for a major oil and gas company, and getting a free t-shirt was a struggle.

Hah!
Same here but not in oil.
Still hopeful that I will get that keychain with the logo some day.

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Chewbacca · 22 February 2018, 02:46 AM

cool.

wonder if any of these recipients ever became a wis or member here afterwards..

drfaulkner · 22 February 2018, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

cool.

wonder if any of these recipients ever became a wis or member here afterwards..

I work in the oil and gas industry. They give a Rolex for the 25year service award. If you work in the US offices, they engrave the back with the company logo. I received mine while working in Singapore, no engraving.

And yes, I joined this forum shortly after receiving mine.

jonnyz1245 · 22 February 2018, 02:53 AM

My cousin owns a successful consulting business and a couple years ago purchased several watches for himself and his top guys while on a company trip to Vegas. Don't think he had them engraved but he let the people pick them out. Rolex and Panerai were the brands purchased. He also bought his wife a gold diamond bezel ladies president.

Swiss Mad! · 22 February 2018, 03:03 AM

A Sub for 10 years service!
Damn! Ive been at this place 14 years, my boss never even made me a cup of tea!

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Bond's First Watch · 22 February 2018, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

A Sub for 10 years service!
Damn! Ive been at this place 14 years, my boss never even made me a cup of tea!

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My friend paid just $6500 for the no-date Sub. A bargain I thought considering its only defect was a company logo on the case back.

3ems · 22 February 2018, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

A Sub for 10 years service!
Damn! Ive been at this place 14 years, my boss never even made me a cup of tea!

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Best one yet

returntorolex · 22 February 2018, 10:10 AM

Southern Company (Georgia Power) gives choice of OP34 or $1000 gift card at 30 years. Engraved on back with years of service and employees name.

Not sure if there will be changes going forward.

ian6988 · 22 February 2018, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by returntorolex

Southern Company (Georgia Power) gives choice of OP34 or $1000 gift card at 30 years. Engraved on back with years of service and employees name.

Not sure if there will be changes going forward.

I’d take the OP34 over the $1000 gift card any day.

returntorolex · 22 February 2018, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ian6988

I’d take the OP34 over the $1000 gift card any day.

Yup

JParm · 22 February 2018, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Southern Company (Georgia Power) gives choice of OP34 or $1000 gift card at 30 years. Engraved on back with years of service and employees name.

Not sure if there will be changes going forward.

A $1000 gift card for 30 years? what a punch in the face...but still better than what my company gives (nothing)

7Kenhinho · 22 February 2018, 03:06 AM

Just saw an ebay listing for a guy who was with Coca Cola for 25 years. It's a brand new DJ with an engraving on the back with the company name and employee name.

Etschell · 22 February 2018, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

anyone here ever, or know of any organization or individual to ever actually engrave and gift a rolex (or finer watch) to an employee with the whole picture and ty cards and such, ever?

just curious if this is still happening.

domino's, winn-dixie, some petroleum company, the Italian police force, comex.

now if you mean a non-branded dial then i dont. other than Rolex SA.

Chewbacca · 22 February 2018, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

domino's, winn-dixie, some petroleum company, the Italian police force, comex.

now if you mean a non-branded dial then i dont. other than Rolex SA.

ya, non branded.

just simple engraving and the standard PFO letter while we now have to fill your role with HR.

BillA · 22 February 2018, 03:11 AM

I know of an employee of a high end jewelry store who was given a PP twenty-four, for 25 years of service.

srleadjb · 22 February 2018, 03:32 AM

A friend of mine is a partner with a large automotive sales chain here in So Cal. Every year he gives a Rolex to the top 3 salesmen at his dealership. Just like the Olympics, he gives them the equivalent of a gold, silver and bronze version. No engraving.

superstarmar · 22 February 2018, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by srleadjb

A friend of mine is a partner with a large automotive sales chain here in So Cal. Every year he gives a Rolex to the top 3 salesmen at his dealership. Just like the Olympics, he gives them the equivalent of a gold, silver and bronze version. No engraving.

Very cool!!!

brandrea · 22 February 2018, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by srleadjb

A friend of mine is a partner with a large automotive sales chain here in So Cal. Every year he gives a Rolex to the top 3 salesmen at his dealership. Just like the Olympics, he gives them the equivalent of a gold, silver and bronze version. No engraving.

Kudos to him

encarter13 · 22 February 2018, 04:05 AM

My cousin works for a company that gives OP, DJ, and Explorers out at the annual awards banquets. Midsize construction firm based out of Atlanta.

Tangier11 · 22 February 2018, 04:17 AM

Years ago I worked for a large car dealership group and it was common place for a Rolex to be gifted as a sales award.

Tysonoxide · 22 February 2018, 04:47 AM

My 114060 has the oil company Schlumberger name engraved on the caseback, it was a 20 years service award if I remember correctly, I'm the 2nd owner.

22 February 2018, 02:35 AM	#1
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Gifting a Rolex to an employee... anyone here ever, or know of any organization or individual to ever actually engrave and gift a rolex (or finer watch) to an employee with the whole picture and ty cards and such, ever? just curious if this is still happening.

22 February 2018, 03:03 AM	#14
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,727	A Sub for 10 years service! Damn! Ive been at this place 14 years, my boss never even made me a cup of tea! Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk __________________ instagram: max.parkin

22 February 2018, 10:10 AM	#17
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	Southern Company (Georgia Power) gives choice of OP34 or $1000 gift card at 30 years. Engraved on back with years of service and employees name. Not sure if there will be changes going forward. __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

22 February 2018, 04:05 AM	#28
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	My cousin works for a company that gives OP, DJ, and Explorers out at the annual awards banquets. Midsize construction firm based out of Atlanta. __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

22 February 2018, 02:39 AM	#2
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	I just saw a OP for sale locally that had the clasp engraved with Hendrick automotive on it. Assume it was a service award that someone didn’t want. But it was newer and complete set. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

22 February 2018, 02:39 AM	#3
Bond's First Watch Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Watch: Only the 114060 Posts: 380	My buddy just bought such a watch (114060) and box/papers from an employee who received the watch as a 10-year anniversary gift. It was engraved on the case back with the company logo. My buddy kept the watch as is.

22 February 2018, 02:39 AM	#5
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Not recently ... last person I ever heard to receive a Rolex was 1994 or 95 . A 30 year veteran of Publix Grocery stores in South Florida .

22 February 2018, 02:40 AM	#6
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	interesting. thanks for the comments.

22 February 2018, 02:44 AM	#8
Jerodp716 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: LA Posts: 427	Very common practice in the oil and gas industry. Halliburton, Schlumberger, etc..I have seen them give many Rolex's as safety awards, retirement, special project completions and such.

22 February 2018, 02:46 AM	#11
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	cool. wonder if any of these recipients ever became a wis or member here afterwards..

22 February 2018, 02:53 AM	#13
jonnyz1245 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	My cousin owns a successful consulting business and a couple years ago purchased several watches for himself and his top guys while on a company trip to Vegas. Don't think he had them engraved but he let the people pick them out. Rolex and Panerai were the brands purchased. He also bought his wife a gold diamond bezel ladies president.

22 February 2018, 03:06 AM	#21
7Kenhinho Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NYC Watch: Datejust Posts: 92	Just saw an ebay listing for a guy who was with Coca Cola for 25 years. It's a brand new DJ with an engraving on the back with the company name and employee name.

22 February 2018, 03:11 AM	#24
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,878	I know of an employee of a high end jewelry store who was given a PP twenty-four, for 25 years of service.

22 February 2018, 03:32 AM	#25
srleadjb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 336	A friend of mine is a partner with a large automotive sales chain here in So Cal. Every year he gives a Rolex to the top 3 salesmen at his dealership. Just like the Olympics, he gives them the equivalent of a gold, silver and bronze version. No engraving.

22 February 2018, 04:17 AM	#29
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Years ago I worked for a large car dealership group and it was common place for a Rolex to be gifted as a sales award.

22 February 2018, 04:47 AM	#30
Tysonoxide Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Tyson Location: Canada Watch: 116520 Posts: 41	My 114060 has the oil company Schlumberger name engraved on the caseback, it was a 20 years service award if I remember correctly, I'm the 2nd owner.

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