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Custom Watch Engraving
Personalize a timepiece with clean, precise engraving on the case back (and select clasps/buckles). We engrave names, initials, dates, coordinates, short messages, and design elements like borders, patterns, and symbols—based on the material, finish, and available engraving space.
Best for: gifts, anniversaries, graduations, retirement, memorial pieces, and milestone upgrades.
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Case back engraving (most common; best space for text + designs)
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Clasp/buckle engraving (subtle; great for initials, dates, small symbols)
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Limited placements depending on the watch (we confirm during inspection)
Important note: Some watches have exhibition/sapphire case backs that typically can’t be engraved like metal backs—we’ll verify your watch and offer alternatives
if needed.
Engraving Placement Options
Designs + Pattern Options
Add More Than Just Text, we can build layouts that include:
-Pattern & border ideas
-Thin-line geometric borders (circle frames, double rings, corner accents)
-Dotwork or stipple-style borders
-Laurel / wreath frames
-Minimal floral corners
-Simple repeating patterns (chevrons, waves, star scatter)
-Symbol & icon ideas (space permitting)Stars, moons, hearts, crosses, infinity
-Tiny compass/arrow for coordinates
-Minimal line motifs (mountain outline, wave, skyline)
-Monogram in the center + pattern border around the edge
-Date + initials + a small icon separator
-Coordinates + compass symbol + short message line
Watch Engraving F.A.Q's
How many characters can you engrave?
It depends on the engraving area and curvature. Case backs typically allow more text than clasps; we’ll size it for readability.
Can you engrave a watch with a clear/exhibition back?
Often no—many exhibition backs use sapphire/glass. We’ll confirm and suggest another placement if needed.
Do you do patterns and custom layouts?
Yes. We can add borders, icons, and simple pattern elements when space allows.
Is watch engraving permanent?
Yes—engraving is intended to be lasting, so we confirm spelling, layout, and placement before we engrave.
1 hr
Custom pricing