How it Works

1. Tell Me Your Idea

Every custom case back engraving starts with an idea.

Tell me what you're imagining. You don't need to know the technical details or exactly how the case back should be designed. That's where I come in.

 

Your inspiration might be:

• A person or special memory

• An anniversary or milestone

• A favorite car, hobby, or place

• A piece of artwork

• A particular style or era

• Something you've imagined but can't find anywhere

 

You can describe your idea and share photographs, sketches, artwork, or other inspiration.

2. Let's Talk About It

Once I receive your request, I'll review your idea and reach out to discuss the project.

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We'll talk about what you're looking for, including the overall style, design, and anything else that's important to you.

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This conversation also gives me a chance to determine what's practical to create and provide an initial estimate.

3. Develop the Concept

This is where your idea starts becoming a custom design.

I'll take what we've discussed and develop a custom case-back concept image showing the overall design and direction of what the finished piece can look like.

 

Depending on the project, the concept may include:

• Type of Case-back or Watch

• Case-back details

• Engraving Type

 

The goal isn't simply to put your name on an existing Case-back.

The goal is to create something that feels like it belongs to you.

4. Refine the Design

We'll review the concept together and make adjustments where needed.

This is your opportunity to provide feedback before the engraving is done.

The number of revisions will depend on the complexity of the project and will be discussed before design work begins.

Once the design is finalized, you'll receive the final project details and price.

5. Approve the Design

Once you're happy with the concept, you'll approve the final design.

At this point, the watch moves from an idea into a real project.

I'll provide the final specifications, price, and estimated timeline before production begins.

6. Your Case back Gets Engraved

Once the project is approved and the required deposit has been received, I'll begin engraving the case back.  Deposit is 50% of the final price.

 

Depending on the design, this may involve:

• Creating the custom case-back engraving design

• Engraving Process or concept image

• Final inspection

 

Because every custom watch case-back is different, the exact process will vary from project to project.

7. Final Inspection

Before your case back leaves the workshop, I'll inspect the completed piece and make sure everything is finished as intended.

This is about making sure the finished case-back matches the design we agreed upon.

8. Your Case-back Comes Home

Once the case-back is complete and the remaining balance has been paid, your custom case-back is carefully packaged and shipped to you.

You'll receive a case-back that was designed specifically for you—not selected from a catalog

 

FAQ

 

Do I need to know exactly what I want?

No. You can come to me with a general idea, inspiration, or even just a story. Part of the process is helping turn that idea into a workable watch design.

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Can you use an existing watch as inspiration?

Absolutely. You can provide photographs or examples of watches, objects, artwork, colors, or anything else that helps communicate your vision. The goal is to develop an original design rather than simply copy an existing watch.

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Can I provide my own artwork?

Yes, provided you have the rights to use it. We can discuss how the artwork could be incorporated into the design.

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Can you make a custom engraved case-back for a watch I already own?

Yes. Custom case-back engraving projects for existing watches are available

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How many case-backs engravings do you make?

Custom case-back engravings are generally one-of-a-kind commissions. However, multiple case-back engravings are available.

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Do you make case-back engraving for Seiko mods?

Yes!