Professional, artistic hand engraving of fine watches. by David Wade Harris.
Examples of hand engraved Rolex, Tudor, Tag Heuer, watch. Watches engraved.
Applying traditional metal hand engraving techniques to the exteriors of the watch. This is not the same as hand watch engraving that might appear on the watch movement. The movement has long been a popular canvas for the hand engraver to create fantastic beauty using scrolls, Geneve stripes, guilloche, pearling and other techniques to visually transform the surfaces (even if you might never see them). Instead, I am referring to applying a different type of hand engraving to the watch case and bracelet for extreme customization and personalization.
Much of the watch engravers work is accomplished on the small individual links. Metal engraving is often enhanced by darkening the metal in the etched area making it easier to see. Still, the engraving looks different in different lighting conditions. I think you would have to see the item in person to fully appreciate the work that went into it. Hand engraving the stainless steel Rolex case and bracelet in a deep relief style is not an easy task. The metal is quite hard and the carbide graver needs to be sharpened and re-sharpened many times during the process. The end result is a unique one-of-a-kind hand engraved Rolex watch that can be treasured forever.
Watch engraving can cost from $1000 - $2500 and even more. Some of the examples below show engraving cost as well.
Questions on Durability and proceedure:
yes, it is engraved in a very deep relief engraving meaning the background has been removed to the depth of the cuts and then black epoxy resin is applied and baked into the background at a low constant temperature of 122 degrees Fahrenheit.
This temperature does not exceed the limits for Tag Heuer which is tested at 50ºC, according to Omega, their watches house mechanical movements that use oils that allow the watch to operate at temperatures between -20 and +70 C (-2 to +158 F). Baume & Mercier’s website warns “do not expose your watch to extreme temperatures (above 60ºC/140ºF, or below 0ºC/32ºF).” Of course, Rolex went to the extreme and boiled their watch in water for ten minutes to prove the watch virtually indestructible. Higher temperatures will not harm the watch and the temperatures mentioned above are the range that the watch is expected not to vary in timekeeping.
This all said so an understanding may be had concerning the fact that I do not remove the movement of the watches that I sell during the engraving process so as not to void the factory warranty. For the watches that are sent for custom work I may ask you to have your in-house movement removed before sending it for engraving so I will not be held liable for any problems there.
This process makes the background coloring extremely durable. The resin is the same material Jewelers make imitation stones of. Therefore it will not wear off onto your clothes or come out without maybe trying to gouge it out and yes I can give you a guarantee for the Engraving for a couple of years. If the Black begins to come out just send it back and I will replace the resin, (might I say, this hasn't been a problem).
Check my for sale page occassionally for new work added and watch for my watches for sale on my Etsy page as well: www.thewatchengraver.com
And don't forget to see my YouTube chanel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCszkoXUYrUWluHAmgfZR34A?
Examples of hand engraved Rolex, Tudor, Tag Heuer, watch. Watches engraved.
Applying traditional metal hand engraving techniques to the exteriors of the watch. This is not the same as hand watch engraving that might appear on the watch movement. The movement has long been a popular canvas for the hand engraver to create fantastic beauty using scrolls, Geneve stripes, guilloche, pearling and other techniques to visually transform the surfaces (even if you might never see them). Instead, I am referring to applying a different type of hand engraving to the watch case and bracelet for extreme customization and personalization.
Much of the watch engravers work is accomplished on the small individual links. Metal engraving is often enhanced by darkening the metal in the etched area making it easier to see. Still, the engraving looks different in different lighting conditions. I think you would have to see the item in person to fully appreciate the work that went into it. Hand engraving the stainless steel Rolex case and bracelet in a deep relief style is not an easy task. The metal is quite hard and the carbide graver needs to be sharpened and re-sharpened many times during the process. The end result is a unique one-of-a-kind hand engraved Rolex watch that can be treasured forever.
Watch engraving can cost from $1000 - $2500 and even more. Some of the examples below show engraving cost as well.
Questions on Durability and proceedure:
yes, it is engraved in a very deep relief engraving meaning the background has been removed to the depth of the cuts and then black epoxy resin is applied and baked into the background at a low constant temperature of 122 degrees Fahrenheit.
This temperature does not exceed the limits for Tag Heuer which is tested at 50ºC, according to Omega, their watches house mechanical movements that use oils that allow the watch to operate at temperatures between -20 and +70 C (-2 to +158 F). Baume & Mercier’s website warns “do not expose your watch to extreme temperatures (above 60ºC/140ºF, or below 0ºC/32ºF).” Of course, Rolex went to the extreme and boiled their watch in water for ten minutes to prove the watch virtually indestructible. Higher temperatures will not harm the watch and the temperatures mentioned above are the range that the watch is expected not to vary in timekeeping.
This all said so an understanding may be had concerning the fact that I do not remove the movement of the watches that I sell during the engraving process so as not to void the factory warranty. For the watches that are sent for custom work I may ask you to have your in-house movement removed before sending it for engraving so I will not be held liable for any problems there.
This process makes the background coloring extremely durable. The resin is the same material Jewelers make imitation stones of. Therefore it will not wear off onto your clothes or come out without maybe trying to gouge it out and yes I can give you a guarantee for the Engraving for a couple of years. If the Black begins to come out just send it back and I will replace the resin, (might I say, this hasn't been a problem).
Check my for sale page occassionally for new work added and watch for my watches for sale on my Etsy page as well: www.thewatchengraver.com
And don't forget to see my YouTube chanel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCszkoXUYrUWluHAmgfZR34A?
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Rolex engraving $2500
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Hand Engraved Tudor Black Bay engraving $2795
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Rolex Submariner artistically engraved to order
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Rolex caseback custom engraved: $300
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Hand engraved Tudor Black Bay.
engrave case only: $800
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engraving $1200
Victorinox engraved in western motif: engraving $650
engraving $1800
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engraving $2000
engraving $1250
It is not uncommon to engrave the Victorinox Maverick Mechanical watch. $1095
$1895
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Hand Engraved Tudor Heritage Black Bay engraving:$2795
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$1095
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Engraving $2500
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This Tag Heuer Aquaracer has been engraved in a traditional Colt Sears style of engraving. This style was originally performed on the Colt Single Action Army from the Colt factory by Cuno Helfricht.
$600
$895
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$1495
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