What should you engrave on a watch?

What should you engrave on a watch?

Pick something meaningful to engrave. We generally recommend sticking with a timeless inscription that still carries sentimental weight; classic engraving options are monograms, initials and important dates. Coats of arms, family crests, poems, quotes or religious text are also time-honored suggestions.

What do you write on a watch gift?

Message Ideas for a Watch or Jewelry Gift

1. Thank you for being the sparkle in my eye these [10] years.
2. To the best parent, the best partner, and the best person to split popcorn with, you are worth ten thousand of these [watches].
3. This [diamond ring] commemorates the beautiful [15] years we’ve spent together.

Does engraving devalue a watch?

As soon as you add any engraving or embellishment to a watch, it’ll depreciate quicker than the seconds hand can tick around the dial. Instead, put your energy into maintaining its factory freshness.

Can you engrave the back of a Rolex?

The only reason we have to say almost is there are two extremely rare models of Rolex from the 1930s that did in fact have case backs made of glass. So if you are buying a relatively modern Rolex with a clear case back it is a fake. Also Rolex does not engrave anything on the case back’s exterior.

Is it bad luck to gift a watch?

One of the most common superstitions you’ll hear today is that giving or receiving a watch is considered bad luck, and for a number of reasons too. So the next time you receive a watch as a gift make sure to pay the giver, so your relationship with the person doesn’t end abruptly and at the same time avoid a curse.

Does engraving a watch devalue it?

That kind of engraving ups the value of a watch a lot. So, unless you’re planning on being someone really famous, it’s 100% going to affect the resale value. If it’s machine engraved, you can polish it out.

Does engraving devalue Rolex?

Should I hear my Rolex tick?

Listen closely. If you hear loud ticking from your watch this Rolex is a definite fake. Rolex watches do not make the ticking noises common with other watches. Counterfeiters can’t often perfect the gears and so a ticking noise is made and this can really help you spot fakes quite easily.