Specially the gold watches. How much does an engraving dedicating the watch to an obscure president of a minor firm affects the desirability of a given watch?
Depends on the artistic merit of the engraving, IMO. Later presentations tend to be machine made and boring. gatorcpa
There was another thread a few months, half a year ago that had a few pages but on phone and can't find link Search should find it
I really don't mind engraving on the case back. As a collector of vintage watches, I see it as an intriguing part of the history.
Although many here wouldn't mind an engraving, I would say that on average, the value of the watch decreases with its presence.
I don't feel comfortable wearing a watch engraved with another guys name....... If it's been owned by a former President, Astronaut, or other in such laegue, I might be able to live with it, though.....