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Sjmccarthy · 29 April 2019, 08:36 AM

I’m not looking to start a debate on the do’s and dont’s on having the rear case of a Rolex engraved, instead I’m looking for suggestions on any engraving artists people might have used or know that are great at what they do. It’s art I’m going for not initials.

Thanks!

RJK · 29 April 2019, 12:13 PM

I don’t have an artist suggestion for you but my understanding is that most engraving these days is done by laser, e.g. your art is uploaded into a computer and the laser does the work.

Tools · 29 April 2019, 12:22 PM

http://watchengraver.com/

RobearH · 29 April 2019, 12:28 PM

I like anything with a fleur de list except that Rolex...the AP however is interesting.

Seibei · 29 April 2019, 02:56 PM

Will Rolex service a watch that has been engraved?

joli160 · 29 April 2019, 05:31 PM

you are right looking for an artist. A hand engraving is so much nicer

celticjohn · 29 April 2019, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by joli160

you are right looking for an artist. A hand engraving is so much nicer

They can all be found here. Search through the gallery or search by location and the members close to you may be up to the job.

www.handengravingforum.com
www.engraverscafe.com

Monte Cristo · 29 April 2019, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Seibei

Will Rolex service a watch that has been engraved?

Can’t see why not? They are nothing more than scratches that happen to be in a logical sequence

padi56 · 29 April 2019, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Seibei

Will Rolex service a watch that has been engraved?

At one time years ago Rolex themselves offered this service.

InitialAndPitch · 29 April 2019, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Seibei

Will Rolex service a watch that has been engraved?

I read somewhere that it was an issue with Rolex. Then again, everything is an issue with Rolex. They even may not service a watch with an aftermarket strap according to a phone call I placed to the RSC.

gverra · 10 May 2019, 04:37 AM

Not sure if this is the appropriate thread but I'll give it a shot:

Does anyone know if you can get a caseback for the 116234 separately? AD or elsewhere. Looking to engrave mine but would rather have the engraving done on a separate caseback, should I choose to sell the watch down the line.

R G · 10 May 2019, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by gverra

Not sure if this is the appropriate thread but I'll give it a shot:

Does anyone know if you can get a caseback for the 116234 separately? AD or elsewhere. Looking to engrave mine but would rather have the engraving done on a separate caseback, should I choose to sell the watch down the line.

It’s easy to have the engraving removed, should you wish to sell further down the line.

ricardo-sf · 10 May 2019, 04:56 AM

those hand engravings look awesome.

bobbyandy · 10 May 2019, 05:01 AM

I got my father-in-law’s DJ serviced by Rolex. I took it to the local AD who wrote on the form what the engraving was and for them to not remove it. Watch came back flawless and with engraving still intact. That was about 4 years ago. Shouldn’t be an issue for you down the road.

Orwic · 10 May 2019, 03:51 PM

My first Rolex was engraved from new. Never a problem with servicing. However, I was once told that if I ever wanted to have the engraving polished off, the case back might be considered to be too thin. I would probably have to have a new case back.

29 April 2019, 08:36 AM	#1
Sjmccarthy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: PA Posts: 9	Rolex case back engraving I’m not looking to start a debate on the do’s and dont’s on having the rear case of a Rolex engraved, instead I’m looking for suggestions on any engraving artists people might have used or know that are great at what they do. It’s art I’m going for not initials. Thanks!

29 April 2019, 12:13 PM	#2
RJK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: NCR Watch: Out for that tree! Posts: 285	I don’t have an artist suggestion for you but my understanding is that most engraving these days is done by laser, e.g. your art is uploaded into a computer and the laser does the work. __________________ "The body will never go where the mind has never been" Rolex SD 126600, Seiko Golden Tuna SBBN 040, PAM 579, JLC Master Compressor Diving Chrono GMT NS in Yellow, DSSD, Sinn U1000S, Doxa T-Graph, Doxa 750 Caribbean, PAM 190 "8-Days", PAM 162,TT DJ (Left to me by Dad)

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Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	http://watchengraver.com/ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	you are right looking for an artist. A hand engraving is so much nicer __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

29 April 2019, 12:28 PM	#4
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	I like anything with a fleur de list except that Rolex...the AP however is interesting.

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Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Will Rolex service a watch that has been engraved?

10 May 2019, 04:37 AM	#11
gverra "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: EU Posts: 2	Not sure if this is the appropriate thread but I'll give it a shot: Does anyone know if you can get a caseback for the 116234 separately? AD or elsewhere. Looking to engrave mine but would rather have the engraving done on a separate caseback, should I choose to sell the watch down the line.

10 May 2019, 04:56 AM	#13
ricardo-sf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seattle Posts: 456	those hand engravings look awesome.

10 May 2019, 05:01 AM	#14
bobbyandy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 120	I got my father-in-law’s DJ serviced by Rolex. I took it to the local AD who wrote on the form what the engraving was and for them to not remove it. Watch came back flawless and with engraving still intact. That was about 4 years ago. Shouldn’t be an issue for you down the road.

10 May 2019, 03:51 PM	#15
Orwic "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London Posts: 28	My first Rolex was engraved from new. Never a problem with servicing. However, I was once told that if I ever wanted to have the engraving polished off, the case back might be considered to be too thin. I would probably have to have a new case back.

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