The Art of Hand Engraving in Watchmaking

JMan · 2025-06-10T04:37:59Z

Explore JMan's custom RGM watch with a hand-engraved case back featuring his dog Luna. A unique example of personalized luxury watch artistry.

JMan's deeply personal RGM watch engraving, a tribute to his beloved dog Luna, exemplifies the profound connection collectors forge with their timepieces. This custom artwork, meticulously hand-engraved by RGM, showcases the exceptional skill of artisans and the unique possibilities of bespoke watch personalization. JMan's collaboration with Roland offers a rare glimpse into the creative process behind such a meaningful horological commission.

For some reason, I have been wearing my RGM a lot in the past two weeks. Last week, I posted the beautiful blue dial. Today, I wanted to focus on the solid case back and the engraving that makes RGM Watches special. I wanted to celebrate the life of my pup Luna (a big 110lb 7 year old Greater Swiss Mountain Dog) and the wonderful things it has done for my life. I had a chance to work with Roland directly on what I was trying to do. He suggested hand engraving and all he needed from a was a good picture of the my dog. Here is the picture I sent, the concept he sent me back and the results.........My admiration to the wonderful artisans who are able to create these things.

Luna lounging in the house

Concept sketch

Artisan’s work bench

The result

Zooming in

Further......

Its all in the depth and direction

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The RGM team executed an amazing and deeply personal engraving on the case back, creating a lasting tribute.
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Marc Obermann

Jun 10, 2025

RGM really did amazing work on that case back for you, wear and enjoy it in good health. Marc

quattro

Jun 10, 2025

But, most of all, what a wonderful dog, your Luna! Best, Emmanuel

EinPA

Jun 10, 2025

Roland's a great guy to boot.

JMan

Jun 10, 2025

Something to make it personal…..

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