We can add a custom engraving just for you — like a company logo or an anniversary message.
We also create resin inlays and wood combinations (intarsia).
Simply include your request in the order notes, or email us later with your order number.
We’ll stay in touch throughout the process.
Every piece is made, serviced, or prepared by hand — at a craftsman's pace, not an assembly line.
Exact timing for this specific item is detailed above. As a general guide: Ready to Ship pieces typically leave within 3–8 business days, and boards built through our Configurator take around 6 weeks to make. If you need something for a specific date, just email us — we'll always tell you honestly whether we can make it happen
We ship our chessboards and clocks worldwide from Poland, with extreme care. Our pieces have safely reached collectors in the USA, Singapore, Argentina, UK, Norway, Ukraine, and throughout Europe. Every order is packed securely to arrive at your doorstep in perfect condition.
Your exact shipping cost is calculated automatically at checkout — no need to contact us first. For a growing number of destinations, we've also taken care of import duties on our side, so what you see at checkout really is the final price, with nothing more to pay when your order arrives.
Where this isn't yet the case, standard customs rules may apply depending on your country — this is shown clearly before you pay, never as a surprise later. If you're ever unsure, or ordering something unusually large or heavy, just ask us — we're happy to check and confirm before you order.
We strive for 100% satisfaction.
As an art workshop, we want you to love your chess set. However, please note the distinction between our products:
Any issues?
Before you worry about regulations, simply contact us directly. We are people, not a corporation, and we solve problems amicably.
Full terms and conditions are available in the footer.
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This service personalizes a wooden mechanical chess clock (also called a chess timer) with a clean, durable engraving: dedication text or logo. On request we can add a discreet ChessboArt origin mark confirming the clock was purchased from us. We use precision laser engraving for crisp lines.
Typical length for text: 25–50 characters, depending on placement.
Engraving is available for wooden clocks purchased from our store. Other clocks must be sent in for evaluation so we can assess wood condition, access and risk.
We do not engrave dials, crystals or plastic/metal cases within this service.
Think personalized wooden chess clock for a retirement, tournament win or anniversary — a commemorative chess clock with a dedication on the base. Short, timeless messages age best; logos work well on the side or on a small brass plaque.
| Placement | Why it’s good | Notes / limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Base (underside) — most popular | Perfect for signatures and dedications; does not change the front look of the clock. | These are vintage wooden clocks; some already have inscriptions. On Ruhla/Gardé the base is often blank — if not, we can usually lightly sand, engrave, then re-oil/wax the wood. On Koopman the base often carries a warranty date stamp. We discourage sanding it off as it’s an important part of the clock’s history. |
| Sides / top | Visible yet discreet; good for initials or a small mark. | Requires enough flat area; light sanding only if needed. |
| Back near the service cover | Very discreet — nothing competes with the dials at the front. | We don’t engrave moving parts. Photos of the back help us confirm placement. |
After checkout, simply reply to our confirmation email and include:
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Base engravings look best on a freshly refreshed surface.
Yes. We engrave dedications on the base (recommended) or on the sides/top/back. Short, timeless messages work best.
Yes — we can engrave a logo on the wooden case or on a small brass plaque. You approve a proof before we engrave.
Absolutely. Many customers choose a commemorative chess clock for retirements, awards or tournament milestones — with date and name engraved on the base.
On the base we may use light sanding only where needed, then re-oil/wax. We avoid removing original stamps (e.g., Koopman) unless you explicitly ask us to.
Possibly. Please send the clock in for evaluation so we can check wood condition, access and risk. We’ll confirm feasibility and pricing.
We can add a custom engraving just for you — like a company logo or an anniversary message.
We also create resin inlays and wood combinations (intarsia).
Simply include your request in the order notes, or email us later with your order number.
We’ll stay in touch throughout the process.
Every piece is made, serviced, or prepared by hand — at a craftsman's pace, not an assembly line.
Exact timing for this specific item is detailed above. As a general guide: Ready to Ship pieces typically leave within 3–8 business days, and boards built through our Configurator take around 6 weeks to make. If you need something for a specific date, just email us — we'll always tell you honestly whether we can make it happen
We ship our chessboards and clocks worldwide from Poland, with extreme care. Our pieces have safely reached collectors in the USA, Singapore, Argentina, UK, Norway, Ukraine, and throughout Europe. Every order is packed securely to arrive at your doorstep in perfect condition.
Your exact shipping cost is calculated automatically at checkout — no need to contact us first. For a growing number of destinations, we've also taken care of import duties on our side, so what you see at checkout really is the final price, with nothing more to pay when your order arrives.
Where this isn't yet the case, standard customs rules may apply depending on your country — this is shown clearly before you pay, never as a surprise later. If you're ever unsure, or ordering something unusually large or heavy, just ask us — we're happy to check and confirm before you order.
We strive for 100% satisfaction.
As an art workshop, we want you to love your chess set. However, please note the distinction between our products:
Any issues?
Before you worry about regulations, simply contact us directly. We are people, not a corporation, and we solve problems amicably.
Full terms and conditions are available in the footer.
— you'll reach me,
FM Michał Fudalej — FIDE Master, chess player, and the person who designs, builds, and inspects every board before it leaves the workshop.
Every ChessboArt piece passes through one pair of hands — mine. That's not a limitation. That's the whole point.
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