101 Engraving Ideas for Watches

(From Mums, Sisters, Girlfriends, Daughters, Friends & More)

When you buy a personalised watch, the hardest part is choosing the engraving. Does it need to be romantic? Funny? Heart-melting? Slightly unhinged?
Don’t worry — here are 101 longer engraving ideas that are emotional, sweet, sarcastic, and guaranteed to make someone smile, cry, or scream “OH MY GOD I LOVE IT.”

Perfect for men’s personalised watches, ladies personalised watches, engraved watches, and every sentimental wrist in between.

💖 From Mum

1. Love you more than you’ll ever understand — and call your mother once in a while.

2. You’ll always be my little one, no matter how tall you get.

3. Proud of you every single day, even when you make questionable decisions.

4. Don’t forget where you came from — especially when you’re being dramatic.

5. Here’s a reminder that Mum always believes in you (even when you don’t).

6. Time moves fast, sweetheart — but my love for you never does.

7. For all the moments you made me smile without even trying.

8. If you ever doubt yourself, look at this and remember who raised you.

9. Love you forever — and yes, I’m still your number one fan.

10. Wear this and remember: you are loved more than you know.

💕 From Sister

11. Sisters forever — whether you like it or not, you’re stuck with me.

12. You’re my built-in best friend with a side of chaos and sarcasm.

13. Thanks for surviving childhood with me — we did amazing.

14. Keep this close so you can’t pretend you don’t miss me.

15. You annoy me, I annoy you — and that’s how love works.

16. Here’s something classy to make up for all the unflattering photos I have of you.

17. Time may pass, but our chaos remains undefeated.

18. To the sibling who always made my life louder and better.

19. Even when we're far apart, we’re still one good inside joke away from crying with laughter.

20. From your favourite sibling — don’t worry, I won’t tell the others.

💘 From Girlfriend

21. You’re my absolute favourite person to annoy for the rest of my life.

22. Love you more than you realise — even when you pretend not to hear me.

23. Every second with you feels like home (a messy home, but still home).

24. You make ordinary days feel like magic just by being in them.

25. You still give me butterflies, even on your grumpy days.

26. Here’s your sign to love me forever — no returns accepted.

27. Stop overthinking, come here, and let me hug you.

28. Time stands still with you, but you’re still late to everything.

29. You’re the best wrong decision I never regretted.

30. My heart chose you before I even realised it.

💍 From Wife

31. Forever proud to be your wife — even when you load the dishwasher wrong.

32. You’re the love of my life, and yes, I’m still always right.

33. We built a life together that feels like our own little miracle.

34. Thank you for choosing me every single day, even when I’m moody.

35. You still make my heart skip like it did on day one.

36. Always yours — even when you forget to take the bins out.

37. Time goes fast, but loving you still feels brand new.

38. You make this marriage feel like the best adventure ever.

39. My favourite thing in this world is us — messy, funny, perfect us.

40. Thank you for loving me in ways I didn’t know I needed.

👧 From Daughter

41. Daddy, thank you for being the hero I look up to every day.

42. You’re the best dad a girl could ever wish for — forever and always.

43. For all the hugs, laughs, and moments you made me feel safe.

44. You taught me strength, kindness, and how to choose the right man someday.

45. Thank you for loving me, even when I drove you crazy growing up.

46. You’re my first love, Dad — and you always will be.

47. Proud to call you my dad, today and every day.

48. When you look at this, remember: I love you endlessly.

49. Even when I grow up, I’ll always be your little girl.

50. Thank you for showing me what real love looks like.

👦 From Son

51. Mum, thank you for being my home in this world.

52. You’re the strongest woman I know — and my favourite one too.

53. For everything you did that I didn’t notice at the time — thank you.

54. You made me who I am — and I’m proud to be your son.

55. Here’s a reminder that you’re appreciated more than you think.

56. You’re my hero, Mum, and always will be.

57. Thank you for loving me louder than life itself.

58. I hope this gift makes you smile the way I always do because of you.

59. You deserve the world — this is just a small piece of it.

60. My heart will always be close to yours.

💛 From Friend

61. Best friends like us don’t happen twice — I’m keeping you forever.

62. Thanks for surviving life with me — you’re doing great, sweetie.

63. We’ve laughed, cried, screamed, survived — and I wouldn’t change a thing.

64. Thanks for being my free therapist for another year.

65. To the friend who makes the world feel less terrifying and more hilarious.

66. Partners in crime, emotionally unstable together — iconic.

67. Here’s to the nights we’ll never forget and the chaos we’ll never admit to.

68. You’re my favourite human disaster — love you.

69. I hope this makes you smile as much as you’ve saved my sanity.

70. You deserve a gift as legendary as you are.

🤣 Funny + Sarcastic (for everyone)

71. Running late since birth — consider this your official reminder.

72. Time to get your life together — I believe in you, kind of.

73. Don’t lose this. Seriously. Please don’t lose it.

74. A gift so thoughtful, you might actually cry.

75. You're welcome. I know — I’m amazing.

76. I got you this because socks felt too boring.

77. Nice wrist. Now it looks even better.

78. Warning: sentiment incoming. Prepare your emotions.

79. If this doesn’t make you cry, I want a refund of my effort.

80. Time flies — usually right past you.

❤️ Romantic & Emotional

81. Every second with you feels like the best part of my life.

82. Love you more every day — even the days when you annoy me.

83. You make my world feel calm, soft, and safe — thank you.

84. I didn’t believe in soulmates until you made it impossible not to.

85. Wherever life takes us, my heart will always find yours.

86. For all the moments that made us “us” — every one of them matters.

87. Our story is my favourite, and it’s still being written.

88. You walked into my life and nothing was ever the same, in the best way.

89. This is a reminder that you’re my home, always.

90. Loving you is the easiest thing I’ve ever done.

💥 Short but Longer (Powerful but Expanded)

91. Always — in every season, every moment, every version of us.

92. You matter, more than you realise, more than you believe.

93. I choose you — today, tomorrow, and every day after that.

94. My person, my peace, my chaos — all in one.

95. Forever — and yes, I mean it literally.

96. You’re enough — exactly as you are, always.

97. Since day one, it’s always been you.

98. Together — wherever life takes us, that’s where I belong.

99. My love — in every heartbeat and every second that passes.

100. My world — and everything beautiful in it.

101. Us — perfectly imperfect, completely ours.

🛍️ Make Their Watch Mean Something

Whether it’s a men’s personalised watch, ladies personalised watch, engraved watch for him, engraved watch for her, or a sentimental keepsake — the engraving is what turns it into a forever gift.

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