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client experiences

What people say
about the work.

Reviews from clients who brought in quartz pieces, mechanical movements, and older watches with personal significance. Written in their own words.

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reviews

From the workshop bench

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Supanida Keawkham

Hua Hin, Thailand

"Brought in my mother's old Seiko — she'd had it since the 1980s and it hadn't run in about six years. The watchmaker explained what he found when he opened it, showed me the worn parts, and gave me a clear price before starting. Got it back in three weeks. Keeps good time now and looks exactly as it did before, which was what I wanted."

May 2025 · Movement service

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James Meredith

British expat, Cha-Am

"I have a few automatic watches and I've tried several places in Thailand over the years. Quartzen is the first one that actually gave me a written report of what was done. It's a small thing, but it means I know what state the movement was in and what was replaced. That kind of record-keeping matters to me."

April 2025 · Full movement service

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Piyanat Noparat

Bangkok, visiting Hua Hin

"Battery replacement and a water-resistance check for my dive watch. Done same day, which was convenient since I only had the weekend. The staff explained the gasket was still fine and showed me the pressure test result. Would have given five stars but the shop is a bit hard to find the first time — worth it once you do."

May 2025 · Battery replacement

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Katja Steinberg

German resident, Hua Hin

"My grandfather's pocket watch movement was restored here. The process took about eight weeks because some parts had to be sourced. I was kept informed throughout and the photographs they took before, during, and after are remarkable. The watch runs — properly, measurably, with the old character intact. I am very glad I brought it here rather than trying somewhere cheaper."

March 2025 · Vintage restoration

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Thanakorn Rujiroj

Prachuap Khiri Khan

"Full service on an ETA movement that had been sitting unworn for a few years. The turnaround was three and a half weeks — I had expected two, but they called to explain the timing observation was taking longer than usual. Appreciated the call. The movement is regulated and running about +5 seconds a day now, which I'm satisfied with."

April 2025 · Full movement service

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Laurent Charpentier

French expat, Hua Hin

"Simple battery replacement but they noticed the crown gasket was cracking and flagged it before resealing. Had them replace it. Good to know before the rainy season. The whole thing was done in an hour and the price was exactly what was quoted. Small workshop, knowledgeable people, worth the visit."

May 2025 · Battery replacement

case studies

A closer look at three jobs

case study 01

1973 Seiko automatic — inherited from a relative

the situation

A client brought in her late uncle's automatic dress watch. It had not been worn or wound in approximately twelve years. The movement stopped completely after brief running; the mainspring appeared to have lost tension quickly after winding.

the approach

Full movement service — strip-down revealed dried lubricants throughout and a worn keyless works. The mainspring was not damaged but required replacement of several small parts. Ultrasonic cleaning, fresh lubricants, and replacement components sourced from a Japanese parts supplier.

the outcome

After a four-day timing observation the movement settled to approximately −8 seconds per day — well within the expected range for a 1970s automatic. The client chose not to have the case polished, which preserved the original brushed surface. Completed in three weeks.

"It runs. I don't need it to be perfect — I just wanted it to live again." — S.K., Hua Hin

case study 02

1960s Swiss pocket watch — collector restoration

the situation

A collector brought in a Swiss-made pocket watch with a cylinder escapement — an older design no longer in common use. The piece had significant sentimental and collector interest but had not run for many years. Several wheel teeth were damaged.

the approach

Vintage restoration. Movement stripped and documented photographically before cleaning. Damaged wheel was sourced through a Swiss parts specialist — this took five weeks to arrive. Case cleaned sympathetically; no polishing on the engraved surfaces. Movement reassembled, timed, and documented.

the outcome

The watch now runs consistently. Given the design of the cylinder escapement, the rate is approximately −20 seconds per day — accurate within what the mechanism can produce. The client has a photographic record of the entire process and a detailed written report. Total time: nine weeks.

"The photographs were extraordinary. I finally understand what's inside it." — K.S., Hua Hin

case study 03

Daily-wear diver — water-resistance failure

the situation

An owner noticed condensation inside the crystal of his diver watch after swimming. Moisture had entered the case; the dial was showing signs of humidity damage. The watch was still running but the movement was at risk.

the approach

Case opened; moisture found in the dial area but the movement itself was dry. Crown gasket and case-back gasket both replaced. Movement inspected for corrosion — none found. Case sealed and water-resistance tested to its rated depth equivalent.

the outcome

Movement remained serviceable. Case fully sealed; test showed no pressure loss. Completed in two days. Client advised on how often to have gaskets checked on a watch used in water regularly. A battery replacement and gasket inspection service was scheduled for the following year.

"They caught it before the movement got damaged. Glad I came quickly." — T.R., Prachuap Khiri Khan

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Workshop contact

Telephone

+66 2 945 3082

Address

94 Damnoen Kasem Road, Hua Hin
Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110

Opening hours

Tue–Sat: 9:00–17:00
Sun: 10:00–14:00
Monday: closed

credentials

Workshop milestones

16+

years watchmaking

1,200+

movements serviced

4.8

average client rating

96%

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