Hand engraving case backs
Does anyone have any negative experiences getting their case back hand engraved? I’d like to have mine done, but am unfamiliar with the process. Worried any banging/jostling/vibrating will be hard on the movement inside.
Is this just being overly cautious or is hand engraving riskier than laser engraving?
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Robbie
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Saskatchewan
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7.00” / 17.78 cm
I was considering it for my Lorier, but with the case back off of the watch so I don't turn the movement into cheese. After watching George Bamford on the the About Effing Time podcast, modding watches just seems so appealing to me now.
I can't imagine that it's particularly taxing on the movement. From what I've seen, you've got a small metal graver that is essentially just cutting into the case back, without any machinery or vibrations, etc. I would guess I put more strain on the movement with my cocktail drinking than engraving would!
Just my $0.02!