Watch repair tools on workbench

§ 01 — Services

Three Services, Clearly Defined

Crystal polishing for surface marks, dial refinishing for tired dials, and specialist restoration for pocket watches and complicated movements. Each service has a stated scope, fixed price, and honest turnaround.

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§ 02 — How We Work

The Workshop Method

Step 01

Receipt & Inspection

The piece is examined under magnification on arrival. Its condition is documented before anything else happens.

Step 02

Written Assessment

A brief written assessment is sent to the owner. It states exactly what is proposed and what it will cost. Work begins only when this is agreed.

Step 03

Bench Work & Return

The stated work is completed. For longer pieces, updates are provided mid-process. The piece is regulated and checked before collection is arranged.

If during the work something is found that falls outside the agreed scope, the owner is contacted before proceeding. No additional work is done without a second agreement. Original parts removed during repair are set aside and returned with the piece at collection.

Crystal polishing

§ 03a — Service 01

Crystal Polishing & Light Refinish

Removal of light scratches from acrylic or mineral crystals, with attention to the surrounding bezel. A good choice for daily-wear pieces that have collected surface marks over regular use. The process includes polishing to restore clarity, a condition check of the crystal-to-case seal, and reseating of the crystal where it has shifted.

What is included

  • Scratch removal from acrylic or mineral crystal
  • Bezel tidying and inspection
  • Crystal clarity verification
  • Reseating if required

Process steps

  1. Assessment of scratch depth and crystal material
  2. Progressive polish using appropriate compound
  3. Clarity check under magnification
  4. Bezel inspection and crystal reseating if needed

Fixed price

฿3,600

Turnaround: 1–2 days

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§ 03b — Service 02

Dial Refinishing & Hand Refitting

A measured, sympathetic approach to refreshing a dial that has aged unevenly. The aim is to restore an even surface and readability while keeping the character of the original intact. Colour matching is done against the original dial tone rather than factory standards. Hand alignment is checked and corrected as part of the service.

What is included

  • Colour matching to original dial tone
  • Surface refinishing to even the dial
  • Hand removal, check, and careful refitting
  • Hand alignment verification

Process steps

  1. Hand removal and safe storage
  2. Dial condition assessment and colour sampling
  3. Surface preparation and refinishing
  4. Colour application and curing
  5. Hand cleaning and careful refitting with alignment check

Fixed price

฿13,500

Turnaround: ~3 weeks

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Dial refinishing work
Pocket watch restoration

§ 03c — Service 03

Pocket Watch & Complication Restoration

Specialist work on pocket watches and complicated movements such as repeaters, chronographs, and perpetual calendars. Each station of the movement is addressed in sequence — cleaned, inspected, adjusted, and refitted. A written assessment is provided before work begins, and progress is communicated for pieces requiring the full restoration period.

What is included

  • Written condition assessment before start
  • Station-by-station disassembly and cleaning
  • Parts hand-fitted as needed
  • Final regulation across positions
  • Stage log available at collection

Process steps

  1. Receipt inspection and written assessment
  2. Agreement with owner on scope
  3. Station-by-station disassembly with photography
  4. Cleaning, inspection, part-fitting at each station
  5. Reassembly, testing, and regulation across positions
  6. Final condition check before collection

Fixed price

฿31,000

Turnaround: 8–12 weeks

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§ 04 — Which Service Fits

Choosing the Right Service

Not sure which service applies to your piece? The table below sets out the scope of each, so you can identify which fits before making contact.

Crystal & Bezel Dial & Hands Pocket Watch
Surface scratch removal
Dial refinishing
Hand refitting
Movement disassembly and cleaning
Complication mechanism work
Multi-position regulation
Price (fixed) ฿3,600 ฿13,500 ฿31,000

Best for

Daily-wear pieces with visible surface marks on the crystal face.

Best for

Dress watches with unevenly aged or faded dials in otherwise working condition.

Best for

Antique or inherited pocket watches and complicated movements requiring thorough attention.

§ 05 — Pricing

Fixed Prices, No Estimates

Crystal Work

฿3,600

per piece

  • Crystal polishing
  • Bezel tidying
  • Clarity check
  • 1–2 day turnaround
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Dial Work

฿13,500

per piece

  • Colour-matched refinishing
  • Hand removal and refitting
  • Alignment check
  • ~3 week turnaround
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Pocket Watch

฿31,000

per piece

  • Full movement restoration
  • Written assessment
  • Multi-position regulation
  • 8–12 week turnaround
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§ 06 — Standards

Protocols Across All Services

Secure Handling

Each piece is labelled and stored individually. Nothing is left on an open bench without attention.

Magnification Inspection

Loupe and bench microscope examination is used throughout assessment and work. No detail affecting the outcome is overlooked.

Post-Work Testing

Every piece is tested after work before collection is arranged. Running condition and applicable functions are verified.

§ 07 — Enquire

Not Sure Which Service Applies?

Send a message with a brief description and a few photographs. The workshop will confirm which service is appropriate and whether the piece falls within the stated scope — without obligation.

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