Notes from people who have brought their watches to Tempora — written as they were received.
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Years serving Bangkok
2,400
Services completed
4.8
Average satisfaction score
78%
Returning clients
Somchai Prasertpong
Bangkok · Mechanical Servicing
Brought in my grandfather's manual-wind watch that had been sitting in a drawer for years. The assessment was thorough and the estimate straightforward. Picked it up nine days later with a handwritten note explaining what was found inside and what the timegrapher showed. It's now running within a few seconds a day — better than I expected for a watch of that age.
June 2025
Nadia Wichert
Expat, Sathorn · Battery & Seal Renewal
Dropped off my dive watch for a battery change. They replaced the cell, checked the gaskets, and ran a water-resistance test before I left — same day. That last bit made the difference; previous places I'd used didn't do the pressure test as standard. Worth the trip to Sukhumvit.
May 2025
Khun Parinya
Thonglor · Vintage Restoration
Had a 1960s piece with a damaged dial and a case that needed some attention. Arun was clear about what was possible and what should be left as it is — I appreciated that. The actual work took a bit longer than the initial estimate due to sourcing, but I was kept informed. The watch came back with the original hands and crown intact, which was important to me.
May 2025
James Thornton
Asoke · Mechanical Servicing
I've been to a couple of other places in Bangkok for watch servicing and the experience here was noticeably different. They took time to explain what the assessment showed before giving me a price. The written note at collection is a nice touch — it shows the timegrapher readings so you know what you're walking away with. Will bring my other watches here.
June 2025
Wanida Thepsiri
Phrom Phong · Battery Renewal
Straightforward battery swap handled quickly and without any fuss. The gasket was also checked and the water-resistance confirmed. Small thing, but they cleaned the case exterior too before handing it back. Good service, reasonable price.
June 2025
Marcus Krieger
Silom · Vintage Restoration
Brought in a steel-cased dress watch from the 1950s with significant wear on the case flanks. Rather than polishing it back to looking new, the workshop suggested a more measured approach — cleaning and stabilising, with polishing only on the worst scratches. That matched exactly what I wanted and the result preserved the piece's character well.
May 2025
The situation
A 1980s automatic watch, worn daily for over a decade without a service. The owner noticed increasing rate deviation — roughly fifteen minutes slow over twenty-four hours. The watch had also become reluctant to wind when stationary overnight.
The work
Full movement disassembly and cleaning. The mainspring showed fatigue and was replaced on discussion with the owner. Barrel and keyless works cleaned, all pivots lubricated, and the movement reassembled. Timegrapher check carried out at two positions.
The outcome
Rate returned to approximately +4 seconds per day at crown-up position. Full power reserve restored. Duration: eight working days. The owner received the timegrapher readings alongside the condition note at collection.
"I'd been meaning to get it serviced for years. The results spoke for themselves — the watch is now as accurate as it probably ever was."
The situation
An inherited piece, not worn for thirty years. The dial showed moisture spotting near the twelve o'clock position, the crown tube was corroded, and one of the hour markers had lifted slightly at one edge.
The work
Case and movement separated for assessment. The crown tube was sourced and replaced after confirmation with the owner. Dial moisture carefully addressed without removing the dial text. The lifted marker was re-adhered. Case flanks cleaned; no polishing applied at the owner's request.
The outcome
Dial spotting reduced significantly. Crown function restored. Original case surface and patina preserved. Duration: three weeks (including parts sourcing). All original parts not reused were returned to the owner.
"The workshop was patient with questions and realistic about what could and couldn't be improved. The result kept the character of the piece intact."
Phone
+66 81 472 6135Address
124 Sukhumvit Road
Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00
Sat 10:00–15:00
NAWCC Affiliate
National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors — affiliate since 2014.
Swiss Watchmaking Training
Lead watchmaker trained in Geneva before founding Tempora in 2009.
Bangkok Horological Circle
Active member of the local collector and watchmaking community since 2010.
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