Let’s take a look at what monogrammed watches are exactly. We’ll then speak about what you should be looking for when buying one, mistakes you should avoid, and why they make such a great purchase either for yourself or someone you love.

What Exactly are Monogrammed Watches?

Monogrammed watches are simply watches that have a monogram engraved on them. They’re often referred to as personalized watches. The process for engraving will depend on the supplier or the jeweler; some are still more comfortable engraving things manually using what is called a pantograph. This is one of the most widespread methods you’ll find with the average jeweler on the street.

 

You also have services that will use laser technology or a diamond tip and a computer for engraving.They can often come up with unusual and complex designs, and are usually the choice for bigge rcompanies. There are many other benefits to machine engraving. For one, they will usually have many more options as far as font goes. The engraving is also shallower, which means that it can be easily polished away if you have a change of heart.

How Do I Get a Monogrammed Watch?

There are two ways that you can go about it. You can either go with a watch you already own and have it engraved from a professional, or buy it from a service that will sell you a watch from their selection engraved with your personal message.

 

Which Option is the Best?

Both options have their advantages and disadvantages. For instance, you can go and get any time piece that you want engraved, and the cost shouldn’t be that high if it is for something simple. However, this might not be the best option if your goal was for the watch to increase in value. If you buy the watch from a service, you will usually get a much better price if you were to take both the watch and the engraving job together. The imepiece will be totally unique as well, which is one of the reasons why so many people decide to go for the second option.

Things to Consider Before Getting a Monogrammed Watch

There are many things that you should take into consideration before getting a personalized watch. First, you have to think about the occasion. Is this something you truly want to remember for the rest of your life? For instance, you may have just gotten into a relationship with someone, and actually think they’re the one. While this is all fine and well now, you never know when things can go sour, so you should think twice about engraving something like this.

 

If we’re talking about a marriage, however, then this is a different thing. This could be a great way to thank someone for loving you for instance, or for being a supportive partner. You then have no- brainers like graduation gifts, or engraving the name of a loved one.

Remember that getting a watch monogrammed is an investment and a commitment. Think about it as if you were getting a tattoo. Would you ermanently engrave the name of someone you just met on your body? Then it shouldn’t go on a watch either.

You then have to consider your budget. Getting a watch engraved manually by a jeweler can get expensive. Not only that, but you might not have the same number of options available. If you’re going to buy an affordable watch to then get it engraved, it’s usually a better option to get them both from the same place.

How to Pick a Good Service

If you do decide to buy the watch and the monogram from the same supplier, then there are things you’ll have to look for first. The first thing you’ll have to check is the quality of their timepieces. You should also know what makes a quality timepiece in the first place.

The most important aspect of a timepiece is not how it looks or where it was manufactured; it’s all about the movement. So, the first thing you should look for when investigating a watch from any supplier is the movement. This should be fairly easy to find. If for some reason you can’t get an idea of what kind of movement is powering the watch, this is a clear red flag and you should look elsewhere.

 

At the very minimum, look for things like Japanese quartz movement. This is what you’ll find on most affordable models. Don’t expect to get Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber movement from most monogram watch sellers online either. The most important is being able to know what the movement is, and make sure that it’s of reasonable quality.

 

The next thing you should do is check how long they've been around, and read some of the things people have had to say about them. Also, check if they have recurring complaints, whether people had any issues, and how they were able to respond. This should give you an idea of how good their customer service is.

 

Then, all you have to do is contact them. Ask them a bit about their products and their return policy. Ask where their products are sourced. Also check what kind of payment options they offer. You want something safe like PayPal and major credit cards preferably, and make sure that hey're verified as well.

 

Monogrammed watches are a great way to show someone that you care, and a great way to remember a special event in your life. Take the time to look at the options out there, and choose a supplier you can trust with a track record for offering great service.