A Beautiful Gift for Your Fiancé: Engraving a Message on the Watch You Give in Return for the Engagement Ring.

2021.05.08 published

The Standard Return Gift for Engagement Rings is a Watch

It is common to give a gift worth about half of the engagement ring received during a proposal as a return gift, known as "hanbaki."

While cash is acceptable, many people find the exchange of money to be a bit too direct and uncomfortable, so material gifts are the mainstream choice.

When it comes to material gifts, asking your partner what they would like in advance is the most reliable method, but what is most commonly chosen is a "watch."

✓ Similar to women's engagement rings, watches are items that can be worn daily.

✓ Wanting to upgrade to something nice with the wedding as a turning point!

✓ They can be used for a long time as long as they are maintained, making them a suitable gift for a long married life ahead.

✓ A watch might be considered to hold similar value to an engagement ring, as something that stands on equal footing...

For these reasons, watches are often chosen.

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If you decide to choose a watch as a return gift for an engagement ring, there's a wonderful idea you should definitely consider before presenting the gift♩

Inscribing a Message on the Case Back is Wonderful＊

This involves the idea of getting a message inscribed on the back cover of the watch.

It’s common to engrave initials, anniversaries, or messages on the inside of a ring, right...??

(Many people have likely requested engraving services for wedding rings!)

Similarly, putting names or messages on the back cover of a watch creates a personal touch, making the watch a special memento♡

Of course, when normally worn, it won’t be visible, so for men who might feel embarrassed about such things, there’s no problem.

It's like having a secret message only the two of you know, and I think it would be really wonderful to ask for this when giving a watch as a gift!♡

It seems that overseas, it’s common to inscribe messages not only between lovers or couples but also when giving watches to parents or children.

A watch filled with thoughts from a beloved person becomes a treasured item for a lifetime, like a talisman♡

Which Stores or Brands Offer Engraving?

Name and message engraving on the back cover of watches seems to be supported by various stores and brands.

However, it may be limited to certain products, only names may be allowed, and the character limit or costs vary, so please inquire if you're interested.

✓ Casio

✓ TAG Heuer

✓ OFFICINE PANERAI

✓ Omega

✓ Bell & Ross

✓ Carl F. Bucherer

✓ Rolex

<Below is for stores that customize watches>

✓ UNDONE

✓ Knot

✓ RENAUTUS

Recommended Messages♩

If you’re planning to engrave a message on the watch given as a return gift for the engagement ring, here are some recommended messages that might fit well♡

Messages related to "time" might resonate even more＊

①

until the end of time

(For eternity)

②

To my husband

I love you forever

(I will love you forever)

③

I will love you every time

(I will always love you)

④

I will love you longer than forever.

(I love you longer than eternity)

⑤

Every second I love you more

(I love you more with every second)

⑥

I love you in the morning, in the middle of the day, in the hours we’re together and the hours we are away.

(I love you in the morning, during the day, when we are together, and when we are apart)

⑦

Our love was right on time

(Our love is on time)

I Want to Inscribe a Message on the Watch＊

If you are giving a watch as a return gift for an engagement ring♡

It’s wonderful to get names, anniversaries, or messages inscribed on the back cover.

Because engraving on a watch is not very common, it will be even more special than something you wear every day, and it will serve as a testament to your marriage, making him happy as well♡

Please consider asking for this.