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Client Experiences

What Owners Say After Visiting the Bench

A selection of accounts from people who brought a watch in and had it returned in better shape than it arrived.

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— Client Reviews

In Their Own Words

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Pakorn W.

Sukhumvit, Bangkok

I brought in a Seiko 6139 that had been sitting in a drawer for years. The rate was off by several minutes a day. After the service I received written timing results showing it was running within six seconds. That kind of transparency is not common here.

May 2025 · Movement Service

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Siriporn R.

Phrom Phong, Bangkok

Had a NATO strap fitted for my partner's watch as a gift. The team measured the lug width and told me two of the three straps I had chosen would not fit properly before I bought the wrong one. That saved me some trouble. Quick, sensible service.

June 2025 · Strap Fitting

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David M.

Asok, Bangkok (expat)

I collect fairly seriously and have four pieces I rotate. The annual plan suits me well — I do not have to remember when each one was last looked at. They keep the schedule and send me a note after each visit. Worth every baht for the peace of mind alone.

June 2025 · Collection Care Plan

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Nattaporn C.

Thonglor, Bangkok

My grandfather's Longines had not been serviced in at least twenty years. The watchmaker called me before starting and explained what he had found during the inspection — a broken mainspring and worn keyless works. He quoted the additional cost and waited for my answer. That respect for the process matters to me.

May 2025 · Movement Service

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James L.

Silom, Bangkok (expat)

The bracelet on my Tudor had two stretched links and the clasp was loose. I had been putting off dealing with it for months. Brought it in on a Tuesday and collected it the same afternoon fitted correctly. The difference in how it feels on the wrist is immediate.

June 2025 · Strap & Bracelet Fitting

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Weerachai P.

Ari, Bangkok

First visit was for a movement service on my ETA 2824. The communication throughout was good — I knew where the watch was at each stage. The condition notes they sent with the watch were more detailed than I expected. I signed up for the care plan after collecting it.

May 2025 · Movement Service

— Case Studies

A Closer Look

Case Study 01 — Movement Service

The Situation

A vintage Omega Constellation purchased in London in the 1970s had been worn daily until about 2015, then stored. The owner brought it in running approximately two minutes slow per day and noted occasional stopping.

What Was Done

Full movement service: disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, inspection revealed a weakened mainspring and worn escape wheel pivots. Both were sourced and replaced. New lubricants throughout, reassembly and regulation.

The Outcome

Post-service timing bench readings showed the movement running at +4 seconds per day in the worn position. The owner collected it fourteen days after booking. The watch has been worn daily since without incident as of the last check-in.

"I did not expect the old girl to run that well again. The service record alone is worth keeping."

Case Study 02 — Collection Care Plan

The Situation

A Bangkok-based buyer with five watches — three mechanical, one automatic dress watch and one quartz — wanted a way to maintain them without tracking service history himself or responding to problems as they appeared.

What Was Done

An annual schedule was agreed at the start of the year. Each piece was brought in at its assigned interval. One movement required a partial service during the year — identified early rather than after the watch stopped running.

The Outcome

All five pieces are running within expected parameters at the end of the year. The partial service identified during a routine check cost less than a full overhaul would have after a breakdown. The client renewed the plan for a second year.

— Find Us

Workshop Contact Details

Telephone

+66 2 716 4829

Address

128/4 Sukhumvit Road
Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110

Working Hours

Mon – Fri: 09:00 – 18:00
Sat: 10:00 – 15:00

— By the Numbers

Professional Milestones

10+

Years Operating in Bangkok

480+

Movements Serviced

4.8

Average Client Rating

96%

Return Client Rate

— Your Turn

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A brief description of the piece and what you have noticed is enough to start. We will respond with what we think the right approach is.

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