15+
Years of practice
800+
Movements serviced
4.9
Average client rating
97%
Satisfied on return
Client Reviews
Somsak Kiatnithichai
Bangkok
I brought my grandfather's Omega pocket watch in — it had not run in about twelve years. The assessment came back within a week, clearly written, with a photograph of the movement. The price was fair and there were no additions at collection. The watch now keeps time I can trust.
May 2025
Nopporn Phromthep
Nonthaburi
Honest workshop. I asked whether the case needed refinishing and was told it did not — the wear was not significant enough to justify the cost. That is not what you expect to hear from a business trying to sell a service. I had the movement serviced only and am happy with the result.
April 2025
Wanida Thepsuwan
Bangkok
My mother's dress watch had sentimental value I could not really put a price on. The heritage restoration took about ten weeks but they kept me informed throughout. The dial conservation was handled sensitively — the original ageing was preserved rather than replaced. A lovely outcome.
April 2025
Pichit Charoenwong
Chiang Mai
Sent my vintage Seiko from Chiang Mai. Communication was good throughout, which matters when you cannot drop in easily. The rate after service is within a few seconds a day — a significant improvement on the three to four minutes it was losing before.
May 2025
Rattana Srisuk
Bangkok
The case refinish was well done. I was slightly uncertain about keeping the brushed finish rather than going fully polished, but the conversation beforehand helped. I am glad I kept it as it was. The only thing is the turnaround took a week longer than quoted — not a problem in practice, just worth knowing.
May 2025
Anong Prateep
Bangkok
A friend recommended Phet Bua after I could not find anyone willing to look at my father's old pocket watch. The service record they produced on return is thorough. The watch runs and will continue to, with evidence of how it got there.
April 2025
Stories from the Workbench
A few pieces and the processes behind them.
Case Study — Heritage Restoration
A 1960s Pocket Watch, Stopped for a Decade
Challenge
A Thai-made lever pocket watch from the 1960s that had not run in over ten years. Several pivot jewels were cracked and the mainspring was set. The dial had significant foxing but the owner wished to preserve it as it was.
Process
Full disassembly and inspection produced a written plan agreed with the owner before any work. Replacement jewels were sourced and fitted. The mainspring was replaced. The dial received a careful conservation clean but was not refinished.
Outcome
The watch now runs at +8 seconds per day — well within acceptable range for a movement of its age. Timeline was nine weeks. The owner described the result as better than hoped without the dial being touched beyond cleaning.
"I expected to be told it could not be done. The result was honest and careful — which was exactly what I had asked for." — S.K., Bangkok
Case Study — Timekeeping Adjustment
Vintage Automatic Running Minus Four Minutes a Day
Challenge
A 1970s automatic wristwatch losing over four minutes per day — unusable as a daily watch despite its sentimental significance to the owner. Last serviced approximately fifteen years prior.
Process
Movement removed and timing measured at −4 min 12 sec per day flat. Full service performed: ultrasonic clean, new lubricants, worn pallet stones replaced. Multi-position regulation over several days of dial-up running.
Outcome
Post-service rate: +3 seconds per day. Turnaround was three weeks including the regulation period. The owner now wears the watch daily. Before and after timing printouts were included in the documentation.
"The rate readings before and after made it easy to see exactly what had changed. A transparent process." — N.P., Nonthaburi
Case Study — Case Restoration
Steel Sports Watch, Heavily Scratched Case
Challenge
A 1980s steel sports watch with a mixed-finish case showing significant scratching on the polished bezel and crown. The brushed flanks were lightly worn. The movement was running satisfactorily.
Process
Discussion established that the owner wanted the bezel and crown polished but the case flanks left in their present condition. Movement removed and protected. Case polished to original specification on the agreed surfaces only.
Outcome
Bezel and crown restored to a clean mirror finish. Flanks unchanged, retaining their original brushed character and honest age. Turnaround was four weeks. Before and after photographs provided to the owner.
"They did exactly what we agreed — no more and no less. That is harder to find than it should be." — P.C., Chiang Mai
Contact the Workshop
Phone
+66 83 715 9264Workshop
204 Phaholyothin Road
Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900
Hours
Tue–Sat: 10:00–18:00
Sun: 11:00–15:00
Monday: Closed
Professional Recognition
Thai Horological Association — Registered Workshop
Advanced Movement Servicing — Certified Practitioner
Bangkok Vintage Watch Society — Recommended Workshop 2024
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