Engraved to order in India
Custom Watches, Engraved on the Dial
Customized watches with your name laser-engraved onto the face of the watch — not hidden on the back. Japanese quartz movement, 316L stainless steel, mineral or sapphire crystal, and a 2-year warranty on every piece. Eight designs from ₹3,999.
Rated 5.0 / 5 across 100+ ratings on our watches
- Engraved on the dialYour name on the face, not just the back
- 2-year warrantyMovement, dial, hands and indexes
- Japanese quartz movement316L steel case, water resistant
- Serial-numberedVerify your watch online
- Free shipping, 4–7 daysIn a cushioned watch box
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Customized Watches, ₹3,999 to ₹10,990
Five designs you can order today, in order of price. Every one is engraved on the dial, runs a Japanese quartz movement and carries the same 2-year warranty — what changes as you move up is the glass, the strap and the finish.
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How to Customize Your Watch
The engraving is included in the price on every model — there is no personalisation surcharge.
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1. Pick the watch and the size
Every model comes in a 40 mm case, which is the standard men's size and the one most people take. The Classic is also made in 32 mm, the size recommended for women, and the Couple set pairs a 32 mm with a 40 mm in one box.
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2. Choose where your name goes
Every watch is engraved on the dial itself. Several models take more: the Classic and the Stature add the back case and the crown, the Couple set engraves the buckle, back case and crown, and the Classic will reproduce an uploaded image of your actual signature across the dial.
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3. Engraved, boxed and delivered
Your watch arrives in our cushioned wristwatch box within 4 to 7 days, with free shipping across India. Inside is a physical warranty card, and the back case carries a unique serial number you can check against our authenticity page.
Because each watch is engraved to order with your text, the name cannot be changed once it is cut. Check the preview before you pay.
Entry or Flagship: Silverton vs Dayton
These two sit at either end of the range and answer most of the question. The movement, the steel and the warranty are identical; what ₹7,000 buys you is sapphire crystal instead of mineral glass, a heavier case and a bracelet rather than a mesh strap.
| Compare | Silverton The one most people buy | Dayton Sapphire crystal flagship |
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| Price | ₹3,999 | ₹10,990 — reduced from ₹14,990 |
| Glass | Mineral glass | Sapphire crystal — far harder to scratch |
| Case | 316L stainless steel, 6 mm thick | 316L stainless steel, 9 mm thick |
| Movement | Japanese quartz | Japanese quartz |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Dial | Green, AAA+ zircon hour markers | Navy blue gradient, AAA+ cubic zircon |
| Strap | Steel mesh, adjustable | Dual-tone matte and gloss bracelet |
| Engraving | Name on the dial | Name on the dial, message on the back case |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Rated | 5.0 / 5 from 60 buyers | 5.0 / 5 from 9 buyers |
Custom Watches, Engraved on the Dial
Almost every engraved watch sold online is engraved on the back — a few words on the case back that nobody, including the wearer, ever sees. Ours are engraved on the dial. Your name sits on the face of the watch, under the glass, in the place you actually look at forty times a day. That single difference is the whole reason this range exists.
Underneath, these are properly built watches rather than novelties: Japanese quartz movements, 316L stainless steel cases, mineral or sapphire crystal, water resistance of 3 to 5 ATM depending on the model, and a two-year warranty covering the movement, dial, hands and indexes. Prices run from ₹3,999 to ₹10,990.
What Makes a Customized Watch Worth Buying
A watch is the one accessory a man wears every day and keeps for years, which makes it the piece where personalisation pays off most and the piece where cutting corners hurts most. The two things worth checking on any customized watch are the movement and the glass. A Japanese quartz movement will keep time to within a few seconds a month and run for years on a battery. Mineral glass resists everyday scuffs; sapphire crystal, which we use on the Dayton, is dramatically harder and is what separates a watch that still looks new at three years from one that does not.
Customized Watches for Men — and for Women
Every model is made in a 40 mm case, the standard men's size. The Classic is also made in 32 mm, which is the size we recommend for women, and the Couple set pairs one of each in a single box — the same dial, the same engraving, sized for both wrists.
If you are buying a custom watch for men as a gift and do not know the wrist, 40 mm is the safe choice. Every strap on the range is adjustable, so the fit is not the risk it would be with a ring.
Where Your Name Can Be Engraved
The dial is standard on every watch. Beyond that it depends on the model. The Classic and the Stature also engrave the back case and the crown — the small winding knob on the side — which is about as intricate as engraving gets at this size. The Couple set engraves the buckle, the back case and the crown.
The Classic goes one step further: upload an image of your actual signature and it is reproduced across the dial. Not a font that looks like handwriting — your handwriting. It is the single most personal thing in the range, and it costs nothing extra.
Choosing Your Custom Watch
The Silverton at ₹3,999 is the one most people buy and the one with the most reviews behind it — a green dial with zircon hour markers, a steel mesh strap and 5 ATM water resistance. The Everton at ₹6,999 adds a rose gold frame and a leather strap. The Dayton at ₹10,990 is the flagship: sapphire crystal, a navy gradient dial and a dual-tone bracelet.
A Name Watch as a Gift
A name watch solves the problem that makes gifting difficult at this price: anything generic in the ₹4,000 to ₹11,000 range is something he could have bought himself, and probably already considered. A watch with his name on the dial is not. Every order arrives in a cushioned wristwatch box that needs no wrapping, with a physical warranty card inside.
For anniversaries and weddings, the Couple set is the obvious choice — two watches, one box, both engraved.
Buying Customised Watches in India
Every watch is engraved and assembled to order in India and delivered within 4 to 7 days, with free shipping nationwide. Across the range we hold a 5.0 out of 5 rating from more than 100 verified buyers.
Warranty, Authenticity and Care
Each watch carries a two-year warranty against manufacturing defects in the movement, indexes, dial and hands, and ships with a physical warranty card. Every case back is stamped with a unique serial number that can be checked against our authenticity page — worth doing, and worth knowing exists.
On water: 5 ATM means rain, hand-washing and a spill are fine; 3 ATM means splashes only. Neither rating means swimming, and no quartz watch enjoys a hot shower, where steam is the real enemy of a gasket. Keep the leather straps dry, and the steel ones need nothing more than a wipe.
Custom Watches — FAQs
What is a customized watch?
A customized watch is a timepiece personalised for one wearer, usually by engraving a name, initials or a date onto it. Most engraved watches carry the text on the case back. At Etchcraft Emporium the engraving is done on the dial — the face of the watch, under the glass — and on several models also on the back case and the crown. The customisation is included in the price and each watch is made to order.
Can you engrave a name on a watch dial?
Yes. Every watch in this collection is engraved on the dial as standard, which is unusual — most engraved watches are marked only on the case back. The Classic model will also reproduce an uploaded image of your own signature across the dial, and the Classic, Stature and Couple models add engraving on the crown and back case.
Which size should I choose, 32 mm or 40 mm?
40 mm is the standard men's size and is the case size every model comes in. 32 mm is made on the Classic and is the size we recommend for women. The Couple set includes one of each. Every strap is adjustable, so the band is not something you need to size in advance.
What movement do these watches use?
Japanese quartz, across the whole range. It is accurate to within a few seconds a month, needs no winding, and runs for years on a battery. The cases are grade 316L stainless steel and the glass is mineral crystal on most models and sapphire crystal on the Dayton.
Can I wear it in water?
The Dayton, Everton, Silverton and Everton Loop are rated 5 ATM; the Classic, Couple and Stature are 3 ATM. In practice 5 ATM handles rain, hand-washing and splashes comfortably, and 3 ATM handles splashes. Neither rating is intended for swimming, and no quartz watch should be worn in a hot shower, where steam rather than water is what damages the seals.
What does the 2-year warranty cover?
Manufacturing defects in the watch movement, indexes, dial and hands, for two years from purchase. A physical warranty card comes in the box with your watch, and the warranty start date is tied to the unique code on your watch.
How do I know my watch is authentic?
Every watch has its own serial number on the back case. You can check that number against our authenticity page to confirm the watch and the start date of its warranty. It is a small thing, but it is the difference between a warranty card and a warranty you can actually verify.
Can I have my own signature on the dial?
Yes, on the Classic. Upload an image of your signature when you order and it is reproduced on the dial — your actual handwriting, not a script font. There is no extra charge for it.
Does it come ready to gift?
Every watch is delivered in our signature wristwatch box with a cushion inside, so no separate wrapping is needed. The Couple set arrives as two watches side by side in one box. Because the engraving is done to order, the name cannot be changed after it is cut — check your spelling on the preview screen.
How long does delivery take?
Watches are engraved to order and typically reach you within 4 to 7 days, anywhere in India. Shipping is free. Payment options differ by model, so check the product page for the one you want.