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pkrussel · 23 September 2022, 05:49 PM

Hi guys!

To say the least this has been an amazing year with the birth of our son (first boy) and landing a new dream job.

My incredible AD called me with my grail watch, the BLRO, the 3.5yr wait was worth it and ended up being perfect timing!

I would like to engrave my son’s birthdate since it will be passed to him one day. I want to make the watch even more special.

Do you guys have any ideas or see anything cool for birth year watches?

Thanks guys!

Dabbadon8 · 23 September 2022, 05:56 PM

I got a BLRO for my daughter’s birth year (2021). Also got my wife a dj. Hers will get engraved with initials and dob. Mine BLRO is getting left as is.

padi56 · 23 September 2022, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pkrussel

Hi guys!

To say the least this has been an amazing year with the birth of our son (first boy) and landing a new dream job.

My incredible AD called me with my grail watch, the BLRO, the 3.5yr wait was worth it and ended up being perfect timing!

I would like to engrave my son’s birthdate since it will be passed to him one day. I want to make the watch even more special.

Do you guys have any ideas or see anything cool for birth year watches?

Thanks guys!

Best to buy another case back have that one engraved,then he could switch between original and engraved.

skipstar · 23 September 2022, 08:45 PM

Congrats on both! Good luck on deciding what to engrave but either way it will be special.

sanman28 · 23 September 2022, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Best to buy another case back have that one engraved,then he could switch between original and engraved.

This. I wouldn’t engrave.

Pw92676 · 23 September 2022, 09:39 PM

I’d put his initials and dob on the back. Now that you mention it I may do the same for mine

joli160 · 23 September 2022, 09:44 PM

Nice idea. Never mind the case back, can be easily refinished if ever needed.

Go for a hand engraving which looks so much better compared to the run of the mill laser or fixed machine templates

fsprow · 23 September 2022, 10:53 PM

I would wait on engraving to see if he actually wants a watch at some point in the future.

B2 Stealth · 23 September 2022, 10:58 PM

I bought my first Rolex the day my granddaughter was born. I engraved my initials and her birth date on the back. It will be hers someday and hopefully she smiles everytime she looks at the engraving on her Submariner.

brandrea · 23 September 2022, 11:16 PM

First, congratulations on the birth of your son.

If you want to engrave it, what about something simple like: “Love Dad” or “For My Boy”

dnd2984 · 23 September 2022, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Best to buy another case back have that one engraved,then he could switch between original and engraved.

That’s a good idea. I might do the same.

CarlOver · 24 September 2022, 01:18 AM

I’d buy a replacement case back and have that one engraved.

GST15 · 24 September 2022, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Best to buy another case back have that one engraved,then he could switch between original and engraved.

I like that idea!!

Kevin of Larchmont · 24 September 2022, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Best to buy another case back have that one engraved,then he could switch between original and engraved.

This is the only answer.

Tools · 24 September 2022, 03:51 AM

Birthdate and first name on the back.

Do it now and you will have a loving used heirloom with a story to pass down. It's the story that makes the gift special.

If, when the time comes, it doesn't have the same appeal to him, get yourself a new case back and put the engraved one in a shadowbox frame for the wall.

RogerOP · 24 September 2022, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by fsprow

I would wait on engraving to see if he actually wants a watch at some point in the future.

Ding ding ding.

Has this ever worked out for anyone before? I just wouldn’t hedge my bets on an 18 year old liking watches and specifically one from 18 years ago.

It’s alright to admit you brought it for yourself and will hand it down if he wants it lol

pkrussel · 25 September 2022, 12:57 PM

Hey guys thanks for all the input. I probably wasn’t super clear with my original post, but I did buy the watch for myself, but wanted to mark my favorite watch with such a special day as my son was born this year (birth year watch).. I think it’ll be cool to have it engraved making my “grail” watch even more special and eventually pass to him way down the road (no particular age or milestone).

Thank you guys for all the input!

pkrussel · 25 September 2022, 12:58 PM

Thank you! Yea I do like “Love Dad” or “My Boy- Initials - Birthdate”

federalgemlab · 25 September 2022, 01:42 PM

time will tell how much I love you

I have found that to be a good inscription and it can be made look good

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fskywalker · 25 September 2022, 10:55 PM

Congrats! Great idea !

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Daryl · 25 September 2022, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by federalgemlab

time will tell how much I love you

I have found that to be a good inscription and it can be made look good

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I really like this one!

23 September 2022, 05:49 PM	#1
pkrussel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: US Posts: 124	Ideas for engraving on GMT (son’s birth year) Hi guys! To say the least this has been an amazing year with the birth of our son (first boy) and landing a new dream job. My incredible AD called me with my grail watch, the BLRO, the 3.5yr wait was worth it and ended up being perfect timing! I would like to engrave my son’s birthdate since it will be passed to him one day. I want to make the watch even more special. Do you guys have any ideas or see anything cool for birth year watches? Thanks guys!

23 September 2022, 05:56 PM	#2
Dabbadon8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Miami USA Posts: 343	I got a BLRO for my daughter’s birth year (2021). Also got my wife a dj. Hers will get engraved with initials and dob. Mine BLRO is getting left as is. __________________ 2018 IWC SS Portofino Ref. IWC356501 1990s IWC Platinum Romain Ref. 3209 2018 Rolex Datejust Ref. 126200 2020 Submariner Date Ref. 126610LN 2021 GMT Master-II Ref. 126710BLRO-0001

23 September 2022, 08:45 PM	#4
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	Congrats on both! Good luck on deciding what to engrave but either way it will be special. __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

23 September 2022, 09:44 PM	#7
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,758	Nice idea. Never mind the case back, can be easily refinished if ever needed. Go for a hand engraving which looks so much better compared to the run of the mill laser or fixed machine templates __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

24 September 2022, 03:51 AM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Birthdate and first name on the back. Do it now and you will have a loving used heirloom with a story to pass down. It's the story that makes the gift special. If, when the time comes, it doesn't have the same appeal to him, get yourself a new case back and put the engraved one in a shadowbox frame for the wall. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 September 2022, 09:39 PM	#6
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	I’d put his initials and dob on the back. Now that you mention it I may do the same for mine

23 September 2022, 10:53 PM	#8
fsprow 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,545	I would wait on engraving to see if he actually wants a watch at some point in the future.

23 September 2022, 10:58 PM	#9
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,716	I bought my first Rolex the day my granddaughter was born. I engraved my initials and her birth date on the back. It will be hers someday and hopefully she smiles everytime she looks at the engraving on her Submariner.

23 September 2022, 11:16 PM	#10
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,090	First, congratulations on the birth of your son. If you want to engrave it, what about something simple like: “Love Dad” or “For My Boy”

24 September 2022, 01:18 AM	#12
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,219	I’d buy a replacement case back and have that one engraved.

25 September 2022, 12:57 PM	#17
pkrussel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: US Posts: 124	Hey guys thanks for all the input. I probably wasn’t super clear with my original post, but I did buy the watch for myself, but wanted to mark my favorite watch with such a special day as my son was born this year (birth year watch).. I think it’ll be cool to have it engraved making my “grail” watch even more special and eventually pass to him way down the road (no particular age or milestone). Thank you guys for all the input!

25 September 2022, 12:58 PM	#18
pkrussel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: US Posts: 124	Thank you! Yea I do like “Love Dad” or “My Boy- Initials - Birthdate”

25 September 2022, 01:42 PM	#19
federalgemlab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 23	time will tell how much I love you I have found that to be a good inscription and it can be made look good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 September 2022, 10:55 PM	#20
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	Congrats! Great idea ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

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