Personalized Pocket Watches

Personalized Pocket Watches are the watches in our range that can be engraved with a name, a date or a short message. Most are full hunter designs in silver-tone and gold-tone finishes, plus a 48mm rhodium plated Swiss quartz piece. They make a keepsake gift for weddings, graduations, retirements and anniversaries.

What can I engrave on a pocket watch?

Keep it short: initials, a name, a wedding or retirement date, or a few words. Simple messages read best on a watch case. Common choices include "Best Man", the wedding date, or "Class of" with the graduation year.

How do I add engraving?

Where a watch offers engraving, you add your text on its product page before adding it to your cart. Check spelling and dates carefully, because the watch is engraved with the text exactly as you enter it.

How long does engraving take?

Engraving adds 2–4 business days. In-stock orders are usually dispatched within 1–2 business days (Monday to Friday) from Brisbane. Plan for both if you need the watch by a set date.

Which style should I choose for engraving?

Most watches here are full hunters. Compare designs in Full Hunter Pocket Watches and Swiss Pocket Watches, then add a box from Pocket Watch Display Boxes so the gift is ready to hand over.

Frequently asked questions

Can every pocket watch be engraved?

No. Only the watches in this category can be engraved. Other watches in Vintage Style Pocket Watches are sold without engraving, so start here if a name or a date on the watch matters to you.

What should I engrave on a groomsman's pocket watch?

Popular choices are the groomsman's initials, his role such as Best Man or Groomsman, and the wedding date. Keep it to a few words so it reads clearly, and check every spelling and date before you order.

Does engraving delay my order?

Yes, by 2–4 business days. Engraving happens before dispatch, so add that to the usual dispatch time when you are buying for a wedding, a graduation or a retirement on a set date.