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Why is it that although now we all carry a phone with us at all times, which can provide us with the correct time, so many of us still choose to wear a watch?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is because a watch is more than just a timepiece. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For some, it is an heirloom handed down through generations and something to pass on when your time comes. For others, a watch is a priceless gift given to mark a special occasion; a birthday, graduation, promotion, wedding or anniversary or perhaps to mark the birth of a child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other people, a watch is a status symbol, or a sign of success hard-earned, a reminder of how far you\u2019ve come. Like a special piece of jewellery that also has the benefit of serving a useful purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, other watch owners wear their timepieces with pride as a symbol or declaration of love when it has been given as a special gift from a special person or people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A personalised watch, which is most usually an engraved watch adds another dimension of sentimentality to a timepiece. Whether it is an engraved watch for him or an engraved watch for her engraved watches are a unique gift that mean so much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should you engrave your watch? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Engraving your watch can be a powerful reminder of something or someone that means a lot to you. Something as simple as a loved one or your family’s initials can make you feel close to them even when you are far away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A date that you achieved something or celebrated something special could be another one of those reminders. A date a child was born, a wedding date, or even the date that you lost someone you love who inspired you can all be incentives to be the best you can be or make it through a tough day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long does it take to engrave your watch? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The time it takes to engrave any item including watches depends on the item itself and on the amount of engraving that is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking, most engraving that can be done using laser engraving have a fast turnaround but if you need an item for a particular occasion or by a certain date it is best to contact us<\/a> to check that we can work within the timeframe that you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to keep in mind when engraving your watch <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When engraving your watch or engraving a watch as a personalised gift it is important to consider a few key things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are considering getting someone’s existing watch engraved as a surprise, we would advise you to reconsider, especially if the watch already has sentimental value, is of considerable monetary value or they might wish to re-sell it at some point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some watches straps or links can be easily replaced which offers an alternative to engraving the back of the watch and will still enable a resale later on if this may be an issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valuation of the watch after engraving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to sentimental value, having a watch engraved makes it priceless.  However, engraving a watch can have a detrimental effect on its monetary value should you, or the owner, if you get a watch engraved as a gift, choose to sell it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For insurance purposes, the value of a watch would generally be determined by its resale value. So, if an engraved watch – priceless in terms of its irreplaceability – were to be stolen although you would get some recompense it would likely not match its value to you at a personal level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 ideas on what to engrave on your watch <\/h2>\n\n\n\n