Rolexman Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 That is the question. I want to give a gen Rolex to my wife after our baby girl is born in may. It will be a vintage 6694. So A. Do I engrave it? Or will It will devaluate the watch' worth.... B. If so what do I engrave? Name daughter, date? C. Where to engrave? Case back or on a removable link? That's for your input. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 That's really cool, engrave the case back imo and don't worry about the value. It doesn't hurt the value that much if at all and I doubt she will ever want to sell such a thoughtful sentimental gift. It's really up to you as far as what to engrave. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Lovely idea Rolexman, agree with cc in that it's such a sentimental gift that it should be kept in the family, wouldn't worry about value, it's a special gift in these circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Engrave it. It may actually add value down the road. Plus, it will always be a nicer thing to do than just a plain old watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Go for it! Definitely on the case back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer80 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I think you have a great idea! I agree with E, I think it would add value down the road. It could make a wonderful gift from your wife to your daughter on her wedding day, or perhaps when she has her first child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Thanks for the input guys. The case back it is! Will share some pics when the time is there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Make sure you find someone that can do good script engraving. It's worth the price. I recommend initials and wedding date. Classic simplicity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Have it engraved on the caseback and it will immediately become a family heirloom. I'd list everything! Wife's name, wedding date and each childs birthdate. Have it done as they come. If you're planning a big family you can go with the Deep Sea, bigger still, a Pam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Def engraved, the wife will see this as something special and not just a watch, plus this will translate into more........how do I put this politely....... Sex. Lol Love that way of thinking M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Sex aside . ( did I say that!) "I think it would add value down the road" is correct saw watch old Rolie maybe here it had real had history it made it worth more. IMHO Anyway it is a gift be dammed with the value!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 You guys with the sex... Hahaha. If it can lead to more sex that alone is worth the engraving Will look up a good engraver here. The date is kind of hard as I want to give it the same day she gives labour. Maybe the initials or our daughters full name. Still have to think about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyyammine Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I would engrave it. Very thoughtful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjjoyce1 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 ^ What everyone else has said - And keep the paperwork from the person doing the engraving and a pic of it on your wife holding the baby (i.e. provenance will help make this not just any 6694 = added value). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Most definitely have the back engraved. Find a really good professional engraver. As to the value, who cares, this will be a family treasure. Even if she throws your sorry butt out at some time in the future (just kidding LOL !!) If your Children's names are engraved on the back along with the birthdates, she will NEVER give it up. Don't give it to her while she is in labor!!! Trust me,I have done probably 10,000+ labor epidurals. A woman in the thros of labor is not a reasonable, loving,caring person, she is going to hate you at this point, because you are the person responsible for all this pain.All she wants is her momma, until the epidural kicks in!! So at least wait til then, or better wait until after she has the baby, everything will be wonderful then. You can engrave everything but the birth date, take it back to the engraver later and have the date added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Most definitely have the back engraved. Find a really good professional engraver. As to the value, who cares, this will be a family treasure. Even if she throws your sorry butt out at some time in the future (just kidding LOL !!) If your Children's names are engraved on the back along with the birthdates, she will NEVER give it up. Don't give it to her while she is in labor!!! Trust me,I have done probably 10,000+ labor epidurals. A woman in the thros of labor is not a reasonable, loving,caring person, she is going to hate you at this point, because you are the person responsible for all this pain.All she wants is her momma, until the epidural kicks in!! So at least wait til then, or better wait until after she has the baby, everything will be wonderful then. You can engrave everything but the birth date, take it back to the engraver later and have the date added. Really great advice. Thanks so very much. Appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardo Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 We (my father, uncle and me) did it on a rep yachtmaster after my mother died. She want me to order the watches, and have it engraved at a jewelry shop so we had a nice watch and a piece to remember her. And I wear it a lot , so your wife have a nice memory too,I think. Sorry no pics of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartDoc Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Rolexman, Since it was my 6694. I know what it looks and feel like. so here is my 2 cents A very simple script would add a lot of class to the watch. Plus the 6694 isnt a very expensive watch . So the potential value loss versus the joy youll give and brownie points youll gain, is really a no brainer. Oh, yeah. leave the patina on the hands its the best part of the watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Thanks Doc. Your watch will probably never leave my family ever again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Thanks Doc. Your watch will probably never leave my family ever again You bet brother, If you engrave it and give it to your wife, you'll be gone before that watch leaves!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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