Watch movement servicing

Three Services

The Work We Do and How We Do It

Each service is defined clearly before any work begins. The owner sees the assessment, agrees the scope, and receives a written account at the end.

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Methodology

The Escapement Approach

Every service follows the same sequence: intake assessment, written notes shared with the owner, work carried out, timing or function check, and a written record provided at collection. The sequence doesn't change depending on the service type or the value of the piece.

Where parts are needed beyond the standard consumables for a service, those are discussed and priced before ordering. Where the scope of work shifts during disassembly — which can happen with older movements — the owner is informed before the work proceeds.

Turnaround estimates are given at intake based on the current queue. If that changes, we say so promptly rather than hoping the delay goes unnoticed.

Step 01

Intake & Assessment

Piece received by appointment. Condition noted, photographs taken. Initial findings recorded.

Step 02

Owner Review

Assessment shared with the owner. Scope confirmed, any additional costs agreed, work authorised.

Step 03

Service Carried Out

Disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, or refinishing as agreed. Notes updated throughout.

Step 04

Check & Collection

Timing or function check completed. Written work record prepared and handed over at collection.

Routine watch servicing and cleaning

Service 01

Routine Servicing & Cleaning

฿4,250 — Labour & standard consumables

Careful disassembly of the movement, ultrasonic cleaning of components, fresh lubrication applied to manufacturer specifications, and regulation to bring timekeeping back into a steady rate. Suited to quartz and mechanical pieces due for periodic care. Includes gasket inspection and a written record of the work carried out.

What's Included

  • Full disassembly of the movement
  • Ultrasonic cleaning of movement components
  • Fresh lubrication — watch-grade oils and greases
  • Regulation and timing check on reassembly
  • Gasket inspection and replacement if required
  • Written record of findings and work carried out

Typical Timeline

10 – 15 working days from intake

Suited to: mechanical and quartz movements, watches due for periodic servicing, pieces that have lost rate consistency.

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Service 02

Case & Dial Refinishing

฿6,970 — Labour & standard consumables

Gentle case polishing, crystal replacement, and dial detailing that respects the original character of the piece. A measured approach focused on preserving rather than over-restoring. Includes a pre-work assessment so the owner can review the planned steps first and decide how far the work should go.

What's Included

  • Case polishing — brushed or polished surfaces as appropriate
  • Crystal assessment and replacement where needed
  • Dial and hands detailing without aggressive restoration
  • Pusher and crown inspection and lubrication
  • Pre-work assessment shared with owner
  • Written record at collection

Typical Timeline

Discussed at assessment — varies by scope

Suited to: worn cases, scratched crystals, dials with surface contamination. Particularly appropriate where the owner wants to improve appearance while retaining original character.

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Case and dial refinishing
Heritage watch overhaul

Service 03

Complication & Heritage Overhaul

฿11,390 — Labour & standard consumables

Full overhaul of chronographs, calendars, and older calibers, with component refurbishment where parts allow. A longer, methodical process for cherished and vintage timepieces. Documented stage by stage so the owner understands each decision as it's made, not just at the end.

What's Included

  • Full overhaul — disassembly to subcomponent level
  • Ultrasonic cleaning of all movement parts
  • Component inspection — wear assessment, pivots, jewels
  • Refurbishment where worn parts allow it
  • Stage-by-stage documentation shared with owner
  • Regulation and timing check across positions
  • Full written record at collection

Typical Timeline

4 – 10 weeks — agreed at intake

Suited to: vintage pieces, chronographs, calendar complications, inherited or long-stored watches. The timeline is longer and the process more involved — this is reflected openly at assessment.

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Decision Guide

Which Service Applies?

Use the table below as a starting point. If your situation doesn't fit neatly into one column, get in touch and we'll advise honestly.

Consideration Routine Servicing
฿4,250
Case & Dial
฿6,970
Heritage Overhaul
฿11,390
Movement runs but rate has drifted
Hasn't been serviced in 3–5 years
Scratched crystal or worn case
Want to refresh appearance, retain patina
Vintage or inherited piece, long in storage
Chronograph or calendar complication
Movement stopped or not running

Not sure? A brief description of the piece and what you've observed is all we need to advise you.

Standards

Shared Across All Services

These protocols apply regardless of which service a piece is booked in for.

Secure Storage

Each piece stored in an individual tray in a locked cabinet. Access limited to the assigned technician for the duration of the service.

Manufacturer-Grade Lubricants

Watch-grade oils and greases only — applied to each friction point in the correct quantities. Neither too much nor too little.

Intake Photography

Condition documented photographically at intake so the baseline is clear and any pre-existing marks are on record.

Timing Machine Check

Mechanical movements assessed on a timing machine after regulation. Objective data, not guesswork.

Written Work Record

A written account of the service is provided at collection — what was found, what was done, and any observations for future reference.

No Surprises Policy

Any change in cost or timeline is communicated to the owner before it happens — not discovered at collection.

Pricing

Published Rates

Prices cover labour and standard consumables. Parts sourced additionally are discussed and agreed before any ordering takes place.

Service 01

Routine Servicing

฿4,250

Per service · parts extra if needed

  • Full movement disassembly
  • Ultrasonic clean & lubrication
  • Regulation & timing check
  • Gasket inspection
  • Written service record
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Service 02

Case & Dial

฿6,970

Per service · crystal/parts extra if needed

  • Case polishing
  • Crystal assessment & replacement
  • Dial & hands detailing
  • Pre-work assessment shared
  • Written service record
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Service 03

Heritage Overhaul

฿11,390

Per overhaul · parts extra if needed

  • Full overhaul to subcomponent level
  • Component refurbishment where possible
  • Stage-by-stage documentation
  • Chronograph & calendar movements
  • Full written record at collection
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Not Sure Which Service You Need?

Describe what you've observed and we'll advise which service applies — before you commit to anything. Intake appointments run by arrangement.

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