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What We Offer

Three services, one standard of care.

Whether a watch needs a routine overhaul, a surface refresh, or extended conservation work, Tempora approaches it the same way — carefully, with documentation, and with your agreement at each step.

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Our Methodology

How we approach every job

Every watch that comes to Tempora follows the same intake process, regardless of service type. We photograph it, describe its condition in writing, and note anything the owner has told us. Then we assess — sometimes this is a brief check that confirms what was expected; sometimes it reveals something the owner didn't know.

What changes between services is the scope and duration of work, not the care applied or the quality of communication. A routine service gets the same timing verification and written record as a conservation project.

Intake

Photographed and documented on arrival. Condition noted, owner's observations recorded.

Assessment

Movement examined, surfaces inspected. Findings discussed with owner before proceeding.

Service

Work carried out to agreed scope. Parts logged. Owner contacted if anything changes.

Collection

Tested, reviewed, and returned with a written service record and care notes.

Routine watch maintenance

Service 01

Routine Maintenance & Adjustment

฿3,800

A practical service for daily-wear watches that covers cleaning, fresh oiling, gasket checks, and accuracy adjustment. A sensible choice for owners who want a reliable companion kept in good order. Work is logged so you know exactly what was attended to.

  • Full disassembly, ultrasonic clean, and re-oil
  • Gasket inspection and replacement where needed
  • Timing and rate adjustment across positions
  • Water-resistance test on sealed cases
  • Written service record on collection

How it works

1Drop off or post the watch with a brief note
2Assessment and work carried out (10–15 working days)
3Collection with service record and care notes
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Service 02

Case & Bracelet Refinishing

฿13,500

Hand refinishing of cases and metal bracelets to refresh brushed and polished surfaces while keeping edges crisp and original lines intact. Well suited to a watch that has earned a few marks but deserves to look cared for again. We discuss the degree of refinishing with you first so the result matches your taste.

  • Pre-work consultation on finish preferences
  • Brushed surface restoration on flanks and lugs
  • Polished surface refinement on bevels and bezel
  • Full bracelet link finishing and end-piece work
  • Edge and lug detail preserved throughout

How it works

1Consultation: describe desired result, we advise on what's achievable
2Case disassembled, surfaces worked by hand (7–12 working days)
3Collection with photographic before/after record
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Watch case refinishing
Heritage watch conservation

Service 03

Heritage Piece Conservation

From ฿32,400

A measured conservation programme for treasured older watches, prioritising originality, gentle cleaning, and correct-period parts where needed. Designed for family heirlooms and longtime collection pieces. Each project includes a written plan, costed in stages, so nothing proceeds without your agreement.

  • Detailed written assessment and staged cost plan
  • Period-correct parts sourced from specialist suppliers
  • Minimal-intervention philosophy throughout
  • Original finish and patina preserved where possible
  • Full conservation record including parts provenance

How it works

1Initial assessment and written plan presented for review
2Stage-by-stage work with owner approval at each point
3Full conservation record and provenance notes on collection
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Which Service?

Choosing the right service for your watch

Not sure where to start? This comparison outlines what each service includes and who it's suited to.

Feature Maintenance Refinishing Conservation
Best for Daily-wear watches Scratched or dull cases Vintage & heirlooms
Movement service included
Surface refinishing
Period parts sourcing
Written service record
Typical timeline 10–15 days 7–12 days 4–10 weeks
Starting price ฿3,800 ฿13,500 ฿32,400

Not sure which applies? Contact us with a brief description of the watch and we'll advise.

Pricing

Clear, published prices

Maintenance and refinishing prices are fixed for defined scopes. Conservation projects are costed per stage in writing before work begins.

Routine Maintenance

฿3,800

per service

  • Full movement clean and re-oil
  • Timing machine verification
  • Gasket check
  • Written service record
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Popular

Case & Bracelet Refinishing

฿13,500

per service

  • Pre-work consultation
  • Brushed & polished finish work
  • Full bracelet finishing
  • Before/after photo record
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Heritage Conservation

฿32,400+

project-based, staged

  • Written staged cost plan
  • Period parts sourcing
  • Full conservation record
  • Approval required at each stage
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Shared Standards

What every service includes

Photographic intake record

Case, dial, and strap photographed on arrival and filed against the intake form. You receive a copy.

Secure workshop custody

Watches in our care are held under secure conditions. Intake and release are logged by name, date, and staff member.

Timing machine verification

Serviced movements are measured on a timing machine across positions before reassembly. Results go in the service record.

Water-resistance testing

Sealed cases are pressure-tested to their rated depth after reassembly. Cases that don't hold are reported before collection.

No surprise costs

If work beyond the agreed scope is found during service, we contact you before doing it. Nothing is added to the bill without prior discussion.

Service record on collection

A written record accompanies every completed piece. Useful for insurance, resale value, and future servicing decisions.

Next step

Have a question about your watch?

Tell us a little about it and what you've noticed. We'll advise on the right service and give you an honest assessment of what's involved.

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