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ncamatagua · 7 May 2011, 04:42 AM

Hi, I'm new to the forum, don't have a Rolex but convinced myself of getting a GMT-Master II.
I want to get it to reward myself for professional success, and since I have two science degrees and no graduation ring, I thought it'd be nice to engrave it with my name, and degree dates.

After reading a lot on this forum, I'm wary of internet dealers, so my intention is to buy it from an AD.

Questions:
Will the AD be able to do a neat engraving? (as in does he have the machines?)
Will the watch lose value cause is engraved?

Thanks for your expert opinion.

Cheers
NC

Kapture1 · 7 May 2011, 04:47 AM

Yes, 100%... you end up with a 6000 dollar paper weight.

MonBK · 7 May 2011, 04:50 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Most AD's wouldn't have an inhouse engraver so you would have to ask them.
They will send it out to be done so you're probably better of finding your own engraver and have the ability to discuss with him and also wiev samples of fonts and styling.

No it won't lose any value and if you later on decide to sell it you can always have it polished out or simply buy a new case back.

mjclark32 · 7 May 2011, 05:11 AM

Agree with MonBK, welcome!

KarlFr · 7 May 2011, 05:33 AM

WElcome, yep possible to replace the caseback later

ncamatagua · 9 May 2011, 07:07 AM

Well, thanks to everyone for your response, I'll let you know once I have it engraved.
:)

dilly_56 · 9 May 2011, 07:21 AM

Welcome

gqllc · 9 May 2011, 07:51 AM

I suggest you buy one from the trusted sellers here and then have it engraved. Save yourself a 1,000-2,000 dollars and then you can use that money you saved to pay for the new caseback and engraving!

HL65 · 9 May 2011, 08:15 AM

Welcome to TRF!!

rolexguynfl · 9 May 2011, 09:31 AM

Welcome NC

ncamatagua · 10 May 2011, 02:05 AM

Talking about trusted sellers:
-Any recommendations?
-How do they get their watches from Rolex?
-How do the AD get theirs? (compared with trusted seller).

Cheers

Chipmunk · 10 May 2011, 02:13 AM

Welcome to TRF. Enjoy your stay.

h999r · 10 May 2011, 02:41 AM

welcome .. well said.

sherwin · 10 May 2011, 02:52 AM

I wouldn't engrave any of my watches to be honest. It's never been something I would do. Because you will always remember the significant things in life.

Welshwatchman · 10 May 2011, 03:05 AM

Welcome.

The only people who can advise on the craftsmanship of your local dealer are those who have had their watches engraved by them.

As far as the value is concerned, keeping the engraving shallow will ensure that it's easy to remove in the future.

I'd not bother, personally. You know what you've achieved and don't need to keep removing your watch and gazing at the caseback to remind you.

Johny · 10 May 2011, 04:39 AM

i think that rolex do engraving. not 100% on that but you could enquire at the rsc. johny

sea-dweller · 10 May 2011, 10:49 AM

I would keep it stock. Engraving personalizes the watch for the owner, but if he/she ever wanted to sell it, it would be too customized for the new buyer!

mocheen · 19 May 2011, 10:55 AM

What if you were to puchase a oem caseback and have it engraved? You could keep the original one in the box. I was also considering having my 16610LV engraved. I wanted purchase another caseback. I have not really looked into this yet though.

JJ Irani · 19 May 2011, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncamatagua

Hi, I'm new to the forum, don't have a Rolex but convinced myself of getting a GMT-Master II.
I want to get it to reward myself for professional success, and since I have two science degrees and no graduation ring, I thought it'd be nice to engrave it with my name, and degree dates.

After reading a lot on this forum, I'm wary of internet dealers, so my intention is to buy it from an AD.

Questions:
Will the AD be able to do a neat engraving? (as in does he have the machines?)
Will the watch lose value cause is engraved?

Thanks for your expert opinion.

Cheers
NC

Not if you've got my name on the caseback!!!

Welcome to this nut-house!!

Cheers - JJ

ncamatagua · 23 April 2013, 08:14 AM

Well, thanks again for your answers.
I bought it, engraved it and wear it every day! (gmt master2).
I also ended up paying MSRP...

I visited an AD today, (now I want a date just 2, 41 mm fluted) cause just one rolex is not enough... :)

They told me, we can't discount a single dollar cause rolex wont let us, after I told them I wanted the one with the silver face, which they didnt have, they offered 5% discount on the blue face one... WTF?

In your experience, how far could I push for a discount?

Cheers
N.

airchitect · 23 April 2013, 08:34 AM

Rolex allows 15%. Period. Thats not to say they want dealers to discount at all, its just thats what they can come down and not get in trouble. Always be sure to look into multiple ADs, if you can, and cross shop them. Never pay full price. Or as many others have said, buy from Trusted Sellers on here (research a little to discover who they are). They all sell pre-cherished Rolex' for quite a bit less than new.

Watchonisto · 23 April 2013, 08:45 AM

Welcome

Alcan · 23 April 2013, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airchitect

Rolex allows 15%. Period.

Please do not make blanket statements about things you have no knowledge of. What may apply (or what you think may apply) in your region may not apply to the rest of the planet. This is, as I'm sure you're aware, a global community website. My AD in Canada routinely discounts Rolex watches 10% to 30%, depending on the model and method of payment.

Psmith · 24 April 2013, 09:48 AM

Welcome!

R@lex · 24 April 2013, 10:17 AM

Show us your Rolex after you engrave it.

Welcome!

kngzfrd · 24 April 2013, 07:16 PM

Congrats!! Post some pics of the engraving when u get a chance.

TSW · 26 April 2013, 06:06 AM

Another thread revival?

77T · 28 April 2013, 05:55 AM

I'm not sure how our advice now would help since 2 years ago other's advice was so well ignored...

ncamatagua · 28 April 2013, 07:50 AM

Dear 77T, like I said, I bought the GMT master 2 and had it engraved, two years ago... so the advice wansn't ignored...
And today I got the datejust 2, rhodium fluted bezel arabic numeral at an AD.
They discounted the taxes (8.25%) and also gave me a 10% gift card, plus 4 years warranty.
I hope it was a good deal... anyway I'm happy with my new watch... oh!, they also are polishing the bracelet on the GMT to make it look like new!
Thanks for your advice to all of y'all...

mymanmatt · 30 April 2013, 09:47 AM

Since a rolex watch is a very personal thing, and may be owned by you for years to come, and maybe passed down as you get older, I say engrave it. You are the one wearing it, and it means a lot to you. Enjoy

7 May 2011, 04:42 AM	#1
ncamatagua "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: texas Posts: 5	Engraving a Rolex... does it lose value? Hi, I'm new to the forum, don't have a Rolex but convinced myself of getting a GMT-Master II. I want to get it to reward myself for professional success, and since I have two science degrees and no graduation ring, I thought it'd be nice to engrave it with my name, and degree dates. After reading a lot on this forum, I'm wary of internet dealers, so my intention is to buy it from an AD. Questions: Will the AD be able to do a neat engraving? (as in does he have the machines?) Will the watch lose value cause is engraved? Thanks for your expert opinion. Cheers NC

7 May 2011, 04:47 AM	#2
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	Yes, 100%... you end up with a 6000 dollar paper weight. __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

7 May 2011, 05:11 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Agree with MonBK, welcome! __________________

9 May 2011, 07:51 AM	#8
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	I suggest you buy one from the trusted sellers here and then have it engraved. Save yourself a 1,000-2,000 dollars and then you can use that money you saved to pay for the new caseback and engraving! __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

9 May 2011, 08:15 AM	#9
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7 May 2011, 04:50 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Welcome to the forum. Most AD's wouldn't have an inhouse engraver so you would have to ask them. They will send it out to be done so you're probably better of finding your own engraver and have the ability to discuss with him and also wiev samples of fonts and styling. No it won't lose any value and if you later on decide to sell it you can always have it polished out or simply buy a new case back.

7 May 2011, 05:33 AM	#5
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	WElcome, yep possible to replace the caseback later

9 May 2011, 07:07 AM	#6
ncamatagua "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: texas Posts: 5	Well, thanks to everyone for your response, I'll let you know once I have it engraved. :)

9 May 2011, 07:21 AM	#7
dilly_56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: HAWAII Posts: 1,289	Welcome

9 May 2011, 09:31 AM	#10
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10 May 2011, 02:05 AM	#11
ncamatagua "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: texas Posts: 5	Talking about trusted sellers: -Any recommendations? -How do they get their watches from Rolex? -How do the AD get theirs? (compared with trusted seller). Cheers

10 May 2011, 02:13 AM	#12
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10 May 2011, 02:41 AM	#13
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	welcome .. well said.

10 May 2011, 02:52 AM	#14
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	I wouldn't engrave any of my watches to be honest. It's never been something I would do. Because you will always remember the significant things in life. __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

10 May 2011, 03:05 AM	#15
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Welcome. The only people who can advise on the craftsmanship of your local dealer are those who have had their watches engraved by them. As far as the value is concerned, keeping the engraving shallow will ensure that it's easy to remove in the future. I'd not bother, personally. You know what you've achieved and don't need to keep removing your watch and gazing at the caseback to remind you. __________________ ..33

10 May 2011, 04:39 AM	#16
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	i think that rolex do engraving. not 100% on that but you could enquire at the rsc. johny __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

10 May 2011, 10:49 AM	#17
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I would keep it stock. Engraving personalizes the watch for the owner, but if he/she ever wanted to sell it, it would be too customized for the new buyer!

19 May 2011, 10:55 AM	#18
mocheen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Aaron Location: San Francisco Watch: 16610LV Posts: 187	What if you were to puchase a oem caseback and have it engraved? You could keep the original one in the box. I was also considering having my 16610LV engraved. I wanted purchase another caseback. I have not really looked into this yet though.

23 April 2013, 08:14 AM	#20
ncamatagua "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: texas Posts: 5	Well, thanks again for your answers. I bought it, engraved it and wear it every day! (gmt master2). I also ended up paying MSRP... I visited an AD today, (now I want a date just 2, 41 mm fluted) cause just one rolex is not enough... :) They told me, we can't discount a single dollar cause rolex wont let us, after I told them I wanted the one with the silver face, which they didnt have, they offered 5% discount on the blue face one... WTF? In your experience, how far could I push for a discount? Cheers N.

23 April 2013, 08:34 AM	#21
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,785	Rolex allows 15%. Period. Thats not to say they want dealers to discount at all, its just thats what they can come down and not get in trouble. Always be sure to look into multiple ADs, if you can, and cross shop them. Never pay full price. Or as many others have said, buy from Trusted Sellers on here (research a little to discover who they are). They all sell pre-cherished Rolex' for quite a bit less than new.

23 April 2013, 08:45 AM	#22
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24 April 2013, 10:17 AM	#25
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28 April 2013, 05:55 AM	#28
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,824	I'm not sure how our advice now would help since 2 years ago other's advice was so well ignored... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

28 April 2013, 07:50 AM	#29
ncamatagua "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: texas Posts: 5	Dear 77T, like I said, I bought the GMT master 2 and had it engraved, two years ago... so the advice wansn't ignored... And today I got the datejust 2, rhodium fluted bezel arabic numeral at an AD. They discounted the taxes (8.25%) and also gave me a 10% gift card, plus 4 years warranty. I hope it was a good deal... anyway I'm happy with my new watch... oh!, they also are polishing the bracelet on the GMT to make it look like new! Thanks for your advice to all of y'all...

30 April 2013, 09:47 AM	#30
mymanmatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 43	Since a rolex watch is a very personal thing, and may be owned by you for years to come, and maybe passed down as you get older, I say engrave it. You are the one wearing it, and it means a lot to you. Enjoy

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