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californiadreamn · 24 July 2018, 07:25 AM

My grandson will be graduating from Cornell University this coming May and I plan to purchase his 1st Rolex as a gift.

I want to have it engraved, however will that void any known Rolex warranties or anything? I'm not concerned too much about resale value, I'm hoping he will keep it in the family and eventually pass it down to one of his future children. But I do want to make sure that I'm not doing something that will make it unserviceable or anything like that.

Finally, should I go forward with this, does anyone have any suggestions on an excellent engraver in the Texas area. One that will engrave it while I wait.

Thanks in advance and have a wonderful day!

(* I apologize, I think I originally posted this in the wrong area it should have been in the general discussion area *)

jltait · 24 July 2018, 08:00 AM

That's a nice graduation present! I'm sure he'll appreciate and treasure it.

Some ADs (e.g. Tourneau) will engrave for free as part of a new purchase. While I'm not aware of any specific policy RSCs may have toward engraving, if an AD does the work one would hope it wouldn't be scrutinized. That said I'd recommend changing out the screw down case back with a blank one if he ever sends it in to an RSC so that they don't just discard the engraving, which could happen.

UnNatural · 24 July 2018, 08:01 AM

Herrings Engraving & Jewelry

gccmd · 24 July 2018, 08:25 AM

My first Submariner that I got as a graduation present from my parents was engraved. I’m quite certain it has no effect on the warranty. My watch is now 27 years old. It has been to the RSC for a routine service and the engraving was not an issue.

GradyPhilpott · 24 July 2018, 08:41 AM

The word is that Rolex leaves their case-backs blank just so that they can be engraved.

Rolex engraved watches for Eisenhower and Churchill.

There's no reason why an engraved back would affect the warranty at all.

http://static.rolex.com/flipboard/wi...-datejust.html

https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...ers-rolex.html

californiadreamn · 24 July 2018, 09:05 AM

Thank you all so very much for the information!!!

This is perfect, I feel a lot better about having it engraved!

Take care and have a good one!

superdog · 24 July 2018, 09:08 AM

Great gift.

You are a wonderful grandpa.

Do it with peace of mind.

GreatScott · 24 July 2018, 09:28 AM

I have been meaning to tell you that I am your long lost grandson. I have already graduated college, but I will still let you get me any Rolex you want. I won’t even hold the delay against you.

brandrea · 24 July 2018, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

The word is that Rolex leaves their case-backs blank just so that they can be engraved.

Rolex engraved watches for Eisenhower and Churchill.

There's no reason why an engraved back would affect the warranty at all.

http://static.rolex.com/flipboard/wi...-datejust.html

https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...ers-rolex.html

Thanks for that Grady

GradyPhilpott · 24 July 2018, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Thanks for that Grady

californiadreamn · 24 July 2018, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreatScott

I have been meaning to tell you that I am your long lost grandson. I have already graduated college, but I will still let you get me any Rolex you want. I won’t even hold the delay against you.

That's funny!!! But I am very proud of you for graduating! Good job!

joli160 · 24 July 2018, 05:38 PM

Lovely idea, go for a professional hand engraving instead of the popular laser type.

Vivalas · 24 July 2018, 05:58 PM

What a great gift - with a lifetime of meaning to it.

celticjohn · 24 July 2018, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by joli160

Lovely idea, go for a professional hand engraving instead of the popular laser type.

I'll second that. There's nothing like old school.

T.Rex · 24 July 2018, 10:51 PM

Geez....I wish someone gave me a Rolex for graduation!...........very nice gesture.

dafuture · 24 July 2018, 10:59 PM

That's a wonderful gift for your grandson. Engraving shouldn't be an issue, many ADs offer this service.

c.rod · 24 July 2018, 11:20 PM

I was always more curious if the vibrations from engraving would “mess” with the watch at all?

Id be more curious to see what the laser engraving would look like....

StuartM1970 · 25 July 2018, 12:00 AM

I am available for adoption.

mulgogy · 25 July 2018, 12:23 AM

The only watch that cannot be engraved without voiding the warranty is the Deep Sea Sea Dweller.

zengineer · 25 July 2018, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mulgogy

The only watch that cannot be engraved without voiding the warranty is the Deep Sea Sea Dweller.

Huh? I think you take tha caesback off, ingrave it and put it back on. How does that void the warranty?

Rolex gives out engraved Daytonas as racing awards.

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rockmastermike · 25 July 2018, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mulgogy

The only watch that cannot be engraved without voiding the warranty is the Deep Sea Sea Dweller.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zengineer

Huh? I think you take tha caesback off, ingrave it and put it back on. How does that void the warranty?

Rolex gives out engraved Daytonas as racing awards.

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my guess is the titanium caseback acts as a expanding and contracting bladder when at extreme depths ad engraving would compromise it's intended functionality

AK797 · 25 July 2018, 12:53 AM

Engraving without opening up the caseback should be fine for the warranty, so make sure no one wants to do or see anything extra.

zengineer · 25 July 2018, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by rockmastermike

my guess is the titanium caseback acts as a expanding and contracting bladder when at extreme depths ad engraving would compromise it's intended functionality

Sorry, misread and thought he said it was the only one that could be engraved. Makes sense because we're all diving so deep with our fancy watches on.

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mulgogy · 25 July 2018, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rockmastermike

my guess is the titanium caseback acts as a expanding and contracting bladder when at extreme depths ad engraving would compromise it's intended functionality

This, They cannot no longer ensure the waterproof rating of the case to the intended specifications once it has been engraved, therefore no warranty.

I should have said, everything can be engraved within the warranty, except the DSSD. Bad wording on my part, not enough coffee this am.

101031-28 · 25 July 2018, 02:49 AM

Very nice gesture, your grandson is one lucky chap!

uniqueMR · 25 July 2018, 02:55 AM

Fantastic gift.
Graduating from Ivy League, Cornell University, should be treated with Rolex :) :)

CoveWatch · 25 July 2018, 03:07 AM

Very nice gift! Congrats for his accomplishment!

Jimbogigolo · 25 July 2018, 05:34 AM

Jealous.

Burlington · 25 July 2018, 05:44 AM

Lovely gesture...

what type of engraving are you thinking about, initials or something in latin/ college motto, sentiment, etc..?

californiadreamn · 25 July 2018, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

Lovely gesture...

what type of engraving are you thinking about, initials or something in latin/ college motto, sentiment, etc..?

I'm believe I'm going to engrave something sentimental. I've raised him since he was 4 months old and knowing him as I do, I think he would like that.

The hard part will be for me to be strong and not give it to him until May. I'm such an old softy! :-)

24 July 2018, 07:25 AM	#1
californiadreamn "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 56	Engraving Grandson's 1st Rolex My grandson will be graduating from Cornell University this coming May and I plan to purchase his 1st Rolex as a gift. I want to have it engraved, however will that void any known Rolex warranties or anything? I'm not concerned too much about resale value, I'm hoping he will keep it in the family and eventually pass it down to one of his future children. But I do want to make sure that I'm not doing something that will make it unserviceable or anything like that. Finally, should I go forward with this, does anyone have any suggestions on an excellent engraver in the Texas area. One that will engrave it while I wait. Thanks in advance and have a wonderful day! (* I apologize, I think I originally posted this in the wrong area it should have been in the general discussion area *)

24 July 2018, 08:41 AM	#5
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	The word is that Rolex leaves their case-backs blank just so that they can be engraved. Rolex engraved watches for Eisenhower and Churchill. There's no reason why an engraved back would affect the warranty at all. http://static.rolex.com/flipboard/wi...-datejust.html https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...ers-rolex.html Attached Images __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

24 July 2018, 09:08 AM	#7
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Great gift. You are a wonderful grandpa. Do it with peace of mind. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

24 July 2018, 05:38 PM	#12
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	Lovely idea, go for a professional hand engraving instead of the popular laser type. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

24 July 2018, 10:59 PM	#16
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	That's a wonderful gift for your grandson. Engraving shouldn't be an issue, many ADs offer this service. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

24 July 2018, 08:00 AM	#2
jltait "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jared Location: Westchestah Watch: 116200 Posts: 814	That's a nice graduation present! I'm sure he'll appreciate and treasure it. Some ADs (e.g. Tourneau) will engrave for free as part of a new purchase. While I'm not aware of any specific policy RSCs may have toward engraving, if an AD does the work one would hope it wouldn't be scrutinized. That said I'd recommend changing out the screw down case back with a blank one if he ever sends it in to an RSC so that they don't just discard the engraving, which could happen.

24 July 2018, 08:01 AM	#3
UnNatural "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Oh/fl Posts: 17	Herrings Engraving & Jewelry

24 July 2018, 08:25 AM	#4
gccmd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 444	My first Submariner that I got as a graduation present from my parents was engraved. I’m quite certain it has no effect on the warranty. My watch is now 27 years old. It has been to the RSC for a routine service and the engraving was not an issue.

24 July 2018, 09:05 AM	#6
californiadreamn "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 56	Thank you all so very much for the information!!! This is perfect, I feel a lot better about having it engraved! Take care and have a good one!

24 July 2018, 09:28 AM	#8
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 845	I have been meaning to tell you that I am your long lost grandson. I have already graduated college, but I will still let you get me any Rolex you want. I won’t even hold the delay against you.

24 July 2018, 05:58 PM	#13
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,646	What a great gift - with a lifetime of meaning to it.

24 July 2018, 10:51 PM	#15
T.Rex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Tom Location: Pittsburgh Watch: Sub 14060 "D" Posts: 108	Geez....I wish someone gave me a Rolex for graduation!...........very nice gesture.

24 July 2018, 11:20 PM	#17
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	I was always more curious if the vibrations from engraving would “mess” with the watch at all? Id be more curious to see what the laser engraving would look like....

25 July 2018, 12:00 AM	#18
StuartM1970 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Stuart Location: Dubai Watch: IWC Mark XV Posts: 280	I am available for adoption.

25 July 2018, 12:23 AM	#19
mulgogy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: New England Watch: Rollies Posts: 224	The only watch that cannot be engraved without voiding the warranty is the Deep Sea Sea Dweller.

25 July 2018, 12:53 AM	#22
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Engraving without opening up the caseback should be fine for the warranty, so make sure no one wants to do or see anything extra.

25 July 2018, 02:49 AM	#25
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Very nice gesture, your grandson is one lucky chap! __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

25 July 2018, 02:55 AM	#26
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	Fantastic gift. Graduating from Ivy League, Cornell University, should be treated with Rolex :) :) __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

25 July 2018, 03:07 AM	#27
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Very nice gift! Congrats for his accomplishment!

25 July 2018, 05:34 AM	#28
Jimbogigolo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: NJ Watch: Rolex Daytona W&B Posts: 1,539	Jealous.

25 July 2018, 05:44 AM	#29
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	Lovely gesture... what type of engraving are you thinking about, initials or something in latin/ college motto, sentiment, etc..? __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

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