What sets this workshop apart
An independent workshop with one clear priority: the watch on the bench, handled with the attention it deserves.
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Independent expertise
Over fifteen years of independent watchmaking, without the overhead or pace of a commercial service centre.
Written condition notes
Every piece leaves with a written record of what was done, what was observed, and what to monitor going forward.
Consent before action
No part is replaced and no surface is refinished without the owner's explicit agreement. Scope is confirmed before work begins.
Timegrapher-verified results
All mechanical services are checked on a timegrapher. Rate and amplitude figures are recorded and included in the handback note.
Transparent pricing
Starting rates are published. A written estimate is provided before work proceeds, so there are no unexpected costs at collection.
Original parts retained
Removed original parts are held and returned to the owner unless disposal is explicitly requested — particularly relevant for vintage pieces.
Professional expertise shaped over time
The team at Tempora brings together training in Switzerland, experience across a wide range of calibres, and over fifteen years of work at an independent bench in Bangkok. That combination means the workshop handles movements that larger service centres may decline — unusual calibres, discontinued references, and pieces where the history of the watch matters as much as its current condition.
- Mechanical, automatic, and quartz movements
- Vintage and discontinued calibres considered
- Case and dial restoration handled in-house
Tools and process built for the work
The workshop uses a timegrapher for movement regulation, a water-resistance tester for gasket verification, and calibrated tools for movement disassembly. These are not unusual in watchmaking — but their consistent use, combined with written records at each stage, means that nothing is left to memory or estimation.
- Timegrapher used on all mechanical work
- Water-resistance test included in seal renewal
- Results documented and returned with the watch
A service built around the owner
The workshop moves at the pace of the work, not a production schedule. When a watch arrives, the owner receives a clear explanation of what the assessment found and what the options are. Questions are welcomed. There is no pressure toward a particular service path, and the estimate is provided in writing before anything begins.
Pricing that reflects the work, nothing more
Rates are set by the scope of the service, not by the brand of the watch. Starting prices are published openly, and the final figure is confirmed before work proceeds. There are no add-on charges for condition documentation or parts retention — these are part of how the workshop operates as standard.
Tempora vs a typical service centre
| Feature | Tempora | Typical Service Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Written condition note with every service | ||
| Scope confirmed in writing before work begins | ||
| Original parts returned to owner | ||
| Timegrapher results documented and shared | ||
| Vintage and discontinued calibres handled | Varies | |
| Independent — not tied to any manufacturer |
Things you won't find everywhere
Condition note on every handback
Not a receipt — a written note describing the movement's state, what was done, and the timegrapher readings. A reference point for the next service.
Conservative approach to vintage work
Refinishing is discussed and agreed upon before any polishing tool is used. Where the owner prefers original patina retained, the work stays within those boundaries.
One bench, known faces
Work is carried out by the same small team. The person who assessed your watch is the same person who serviced it.
Fifteen years on the same street
The workshop has been at the same address since 2009. That kind of continuity is itself a statement about how the business is run.
The workshop in numbers
15+
Years on Sukhumvit Road
2,400
Services completed
3
Trained technicians
180+
Movement calibres handled
NAWCC Affiliated Workshop
National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors — affiliate member since 2014.
Swiss Training — Lead Watchmaker
Arun Pattanasin completed watchmaking training in Geneva before founding Tempora.
Bangkok Horological Circle — Member
Active participant in Bangkok's collector and watchmaking community since 2010.
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