Engravable Watches

Nixon Engraved Watch FAQs

Generally, it takes 5-10 business days to process and ship a custom-engraved watch. This estimate can change depending on the time of year in which the engraved watch is purchased. During the holiday season for example, we get a ton of orders for custom watches. And since we have a small team fulfilling these orders, it can take a little longer to receive an engraved watch purchased during the holidays.

Also, keep in mind that purchasing expedited shipping only affects the shipping time. Expedited shipping does not speed up the time it takes to engrave your watch.

The main limitation to consider when engraving a watch is character count. Depending on the font and size of your text, we allow a 13-character max between 2 separate lines of text. You'll only be able to include Western characters, symbols and numbers. If you need inspiration, here are over 75 watch engraving ideas to get your juices flowing.

It costs an extra $15 to have your Nixon watch engraved. Keep an eye out for free engraving promotions throughout the year!

Engraved watches add a level of thoughtfulness and personality to a person’s ensemble that you don't often find. Unwrapping an engraved watch says more than a typical gift ever could. With a Nixon watch, you already get the highest level of design and craftsmanship; adding a special message on the back of select styles shows you took the time to make this one is unique, like the person it ... Read More

Engraved watches add a level of thoughtfulness and personality to a person’s ensemble that you don't often find. Unwrapping an engraved watch says more than a typical gift ever could. 

With a Nixon watch, you already get the highest level of design and craftsmanship; adding a special message on the back of select styles shows you took the time to make this one is unique, like the person it belongs to.

Give an engraved men's watch for a variety of occasions. For Father's Day, tell dad he's rad with a heartfelt message from you. For birthdays, you can etch the year on the back to commemorate the milestone. For weddings, a watch engraving makes for an ideal groomsman's present or as wedding gifts. 

If you are looking for engraved watches for her, we've got you covered there, too. Valentine's Day gives you a prime opportunity to go above and beyond in the romance department by etching in your sweetie's favorite term of endearment on the back of her watch. 

For Mother's Day, let your mom know how much you appreciate her unconditional love — and the bail money that one time — by giving her an engraved women's watch in rose gold.

The holidays are the ideal time to surprise someone you love with an engraved watch as a gift. With 13 characters per line, you can write the heartfelt message to make the season special. Here are some suggestions for what to engrave on a watch.

Giving gifts aside, personalization goes a long way all on its own. When you are picking up a new timepiece for yourself, don't forget to engrave it. Engraved watches are an excellent option for a Valentine's Day gift!