NOMOS watches are designed to be worn every day. So what better way to celebrate a loved one’s achievements than with an engraved timepiece—a customed gift that will accompany them for the years to come? Writer’s block doesn’t have to stop you adding a personal touch to such an important gift. Our selection of messages for a wide range of occasions are designed to inspire; just select a suggestion for what to engrave on a watch from our options below.
Can I get my watch engraved?
Yes, we’d be more than happy to help add a personal touch to a NOMOS watch. If you would like a longer message engraved (which can be up to four lines of 22 characters each), you should select a stainless steel back. There is plenty of space for a personal touch, as we offer blank stainless steel backs with only the watch’s reference number for engraving. If you choose a watch with a sapphire crystal glass back, only a few characters—such as a date or initials—can be engraved. When adding an engraving to a NOMOS watch back you already own, you have the option to exchange the back at the same time; otherwise, the engraving can be placed above or below the NOMOS logo on the standard stainless steel back.
Where to get a watch engraved?
If you are placing an order with the NOMOS Store, you can add an engraving to your NOMOS watch at the same time. This also applies if you are purchasing a new NOMOS watch from a local retailer. Should you already own the NOMOS watch that you would like to have engraved, we recommend getting in touch with your local NOMOS retailer as your first point of contact. They should be able to provide this service—as should many independent jewellers. Otherwise, you can also contact NOMOS service department directly.
How much is a watch engraving?
If you are ordering a new watch from the NOMOS Store online, a standard engraving through the engraving tool is complimentary. If you would like to add an engraving to an existing watch, please get in touch with your local NOMOS retailer or the NOMOS service department for pricing.
Does engraving a watch devalue the watch?
Not at all! This personal touch only makes a watch more meaningful to the wearer. In the unlikely event that the owner wishes to resell the watch at some point in the future, the back can be exchanged for a non-engraved one upon request.
How long does it take to get a watch engraved?
If you order a new watch directly from the NOMOS Store online, it will add approximately two business days to your delivery time. Should you already own the NOMOS watch that you would like to have engraved, we recommend that you check whether your local NOMOS retailer can provide this service. Otherwise, please contact our service department in Glashütte for further assistance.
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Engravings and watches for academic achievements
Here’s to the new class of graduates! Years of hard work have paid off—and what better way to commemorate the occasion than with a watch that will stand the test of time?
NOMOS Glashütte has created a watch series specifically for recent graduates, with a plain stainless steel back ready for engraving: Club Campus.
Our watch selection for graduates:
Watches and engravings for birthdays and other milestones in life
Another year older and wiser; where does the time go? A NOMOS watch can help keep track of it with reliable precision. And commemorate meaningful milestones in life. You can find some suggestions for what to engrave on a watch to make it an ideal birthday gift—or to mark another important moment in life here.
Our selection for birthdays and special occasions:
Watches and engravings for weddings and anniversaries
Congratulations to the happy couple! Whether married for five minutes or five years, love is always worth celebrating. You can find some suggestions below for watch engravings fitting for a newlywed bride and groom, as well as spouses celebrating wedding anniversaries.
Our selection of romantic gifts for weddings and anniversaries:
Watches and engravings for births and other family occasions
A new arrival joining the family is a moment in life like no other. And certainly one worth commemorating! Start a family tradition with a custom engraved watch that, with a bit of luck, will be handed down through the years. Find some suggestions for what to engrave on a watch for a birth or other family occasion here.
Our selection of watches for family occasions:
Watches and engravings for retirement and career milestones
We often spend more time working than almost anything else in life—which makes career milestones and retirements pivotal moments that deserve to be celebrated. Mark these important moments with a custom engraved watch that preserves them for posterity. You can find some suggestions for what to engrave on a watch to celebrate a retirement or career milestone here.
Our selection of watches for career milestones:
If you are looking for a watch for a special someone, rather than a special occasion, we can help with that, too. Whether for men or women, for your long-term partner, brand-new spouse, a parent, friend, child, or colleague—we have a wide range of engraving suggestions and a selection of watches for each gift recipient designed to inspire; just select a watch and an engraving from our options here.
Watches and engravings for life partners
Say thank you to the person who’s with you through thick and thin, whatever life brings. A custom engraved watch is a fitting tribute to all the hours spent together—and the many moments still to come. Find some suggestions for what to engrave on a watch for a boyfriend, girlfriend, or partner below.
Our selection of romantic gifts for partners:
Watches and engravings for parents
They have been there for you from day one—and a lifelong bond is certainly something worth celebrating. Show how much your mom or dad means to you with a personalized message, engraved for posterity on a fine mechanical watch. Find some suggestions for what to engrave on a watch for your parents below.
Our watch selection for parents:
Watches and engravings for daughters and sons
You never stop being a parent—even when your children grow up and start independent lives of their own. Delight your daughter or surprise your son with a custom engraved watch with some words of advice that will help guide them through life. Find some suggestions for what to engrave on a watch for your children here.
Our watch selection for sons and daughters:
Watches and engravings for friends and colleagues
A custom engraved watch is a wonderful way to celebrate the people in your life that you love spending time with—whether family, friends, or colleagues. Find some suggestions for what to engrave on a watch for a friend or colleague here.
