Why Tickwright
The difference is in what we don't skip
Most watch repair shops will service your watch. Fewer will tell you what they found, show you their work, and let you decide at each step. That is what we do.
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Eight things that set the bench apart
Written assessment
Every piece gets a written condition note before any quote is given.
Owner approval at each step
Nothing proceeds beyond the agreed scope without your decision.
Timing machine verification
All serviced movements are tested across positions before casing.
Era-correct lubricants
Older calibres receive oils suited to their tolerances, not modern substitutes.
Photographic records
Movement photographs accompany vintage work as part of the handback package.
Staged restoration
Vintage pieces are restored across sessions with your sign-off at each stage.
Central location
128 Sukhumvit Road — minutes from BTS Asok, easy to reach from anywhere in the city.
Coverage on labour
All completed service work carries a coverage period noted in your condition document.
Expertise
People who know what they're opening
Our head watchmaker has spent years working across Swiss and Japanese mechanical movements, including pocket watches and vintage dress pieces from the mid-twentieth century. That breadth of practical experience means unusual calibres don't require guesswork — they require the right reference, the right oil, and patience.
We keep a working library of calibre references, original service manuals, and parts catalogues. When a movement is opened, the work is guided by the manufacturer's own specifications wherever they exist.
- Swiss and Japanese calibre work, hand-wound and automatic
- Pocket watch experience including English lever and cylinder escapements
- Access to original calibre documentation and parts catalogues
- Honest referrals if a piece falls outside our scope
- Swiss-standard timing machine with multi-position readout
- Ultrasonic cleaning with watchmaking-grade solution
- Humidity-controlled parts and watch storage
- Crystal polishing equipment suited to mineral and sapphire materials
Tools
The right equipment for the work
Watch servicing done without proper equipment is often worse than no servicing at all. A movement cleaned inadequately retains residues that act on fresh lubricants. A crystal polished with the wrong compound becomes hazed. We invested in the tools the work requires rather than finding shortcuts.
Communication
You are kept informed throughout
The most common complaint about watch repair is not hearing from the workshop for weeks and then receiving an unexpected bill. At Tickwright, the assessment is communicated before any work begins. Unexpected findings are shared with photographs before any additional work is undertaken. You choose what happens to your watch.
For vintage restorations, we provide progress updates at each stage of a multi-session project so you can follow along rather than simply wait.
- Written assessment before quote
- Unexpected findings shared before any additional charge
- Restoration progress notes at each session
- Reply to enquiries within one working day
- Mechanical service from ฿4,100 — all-in, no hidden additions
- Parts quoted separately and approved before ordering
- Coverage period on labour included at no additional charge
- No charge if you decline to proceed after assessment
Pricing
Transparent pricing, no surprises
Service prices are published. Parts required beyond the scope of a standard service are quoted before ordering. If the assessment reveals a problem that changes the cost, you decide whether to continue — the watch can always be returned without charge if you prefer not to proceed.
How We Compare
Typical repair shop vs. Tickwright
| Feature | Typical Shop | Tickwright |
|---|---|---|
| Written condition note before quote | ||
| Owner approval before unexpected costs | ||
| Multi-position timing machine test | Sometimes | |
| Era-appropriate lubricants by calibre type | ||
| Photographic documentation for vintage pieces | ||
| Staged restoration with owner sign-off | ||
| Published service prices | Rarely | |
| Coverage period on completed work | Varies |
What's Distinctive
What you won't find at most repair shops
Calibre reference library
We keep original service documentation and parts references for hundreds of calibres, including obscure mid-century Swiss movements rarely seen in Bangkok workshops.
Staged sign-off for restoration
The Vintage Restoration Program works across sessions with explicit owner approval before each stage proceeds. No other workshop in the area offers this level of involvement.
No work without consent
If the assessment reveals something that changes the original quote, we stop and call you. The watch can be returned at no charge if you decide not to proceed after seeing the findings.
Parts sourcing network
For vintage pieces requiring specific components, we work through supplier networks to locate period-appropriate parts — mainsprings, stems, crystals, and in some cases original-era dials.
Track Record
Workshop milestones
8+
Years on Sukhumvit
1,400+
Movements Serviced
97%
Owner Satisfaction Rate
220+
Calibres Referenced
Thai Watchmakers' Guild
Member in good standing since 2019. Annual peer review of workshop standards.
WOSTEP-Aligned Training
Head watchmaker's foundational training follows WOSTEP curriculum standards.
Bangkok Workshop of the Year
Recognised by the Bangkok Horology Society in 2023 for quality of documentation and owner communication.
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See what careful bench work looks like in practice
Send an enquiry describing your watch and what you've noticed. We'll reply within one working day with an honest initial read and next steps.
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