Pradit Time
Watch owners and the workshop

Client experiences

What owners say
after the work is done

Accounts from people who have brought watches to the workshop — the process, the experience, and what came back to them at the end.

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17

Years in operation

1,400+

Services completed

4.8

Average satisfaction (out of 5)

94%

Heritage pieces fully restored


Reviews

From the workshop logbook

SP

Supattra Phirom

Silom, Bangkok

I brought in my late father's Seiko from the 1970s — it hadn't run in over fifteen years. Pradit examined it in front of me, explained what he found, and sent photos throughout the restoration. When I collected it, the watch was running within a few seconds per day. The condition report was detailed and useful.

Heritage restoration · April 2025

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Wanchai Kraivichien

Sathon, Bangkok

Straightforward mechanical service on my ETA 2824. The three-week turnaround was as stated, and the timing machine printout was a nice touch I hadn't seen elsewhere. Would have liked a bit more communication mid-service, but the result spoke for itself — the watch is keeping better time than when I bought it.

Movement servicing · May 2025

NL

Nattaporn Lertkul

Phra Nakhon, Bangkok

The crystal on my vintage Longines had a crack that looked almost irreparable to me. Khun Pradit found the correct sized mineral glass and fitted it without any of the surface etching I'd been warned could happen with old cases. He also asked before deciding not to polish the case — that kind of care was reassuring.

Case restoration · March 2025

AT

Apinya Thamsri

Watthana, Bangkok

I'd been nervous about leaving a family chronograph with anyone. But the written diagnosis before any work was agreed — that helped. The scope was clear, the price was agreed up front, and the photographs they sent during disassembly were fascinating. It came back running well and looking exactly as it should.

Heritage restoration · January 2025

PR

Pakorn Rungsrisuk

Chatuchak, Bangkok

Good honest service. I brought in two watches — one for a service and one with a broken stem — and both were handled without any fuss. The stem replacement was faster than expected. The movement service was thorough; I could see the difference in power reserve after the mainspring was properly cleaned.

Movement servicing & case restoration · February 2025

MW

Martin Wachter

Expat, Bangkok

Finding a reliable watchmaker in Bangkok took longer than I'd hoped. Pradit Time is the real thing — a craftsman who has been doing this for years and knows these movements properly. I've now brought three watches in over two years. The written reports are something I keep with the watches as part of their service history.

Repeat client · multiple services 2023–2025


Case studies

Three watches, three journeys

Case study 01 — Heritage restoration

The situation

A 1968 Longines Conquest automatic, received from a family estate. Last known service sometime in the 1990s. The crown was stiff, the movement had stopped, and the date wheel was stuck between positions. Owner was uncertain whether restoration was feasible.

The work

Diagnostic disassembly revealed dried lubricant in the keyless work and a worn crown stem. A replacement stem was sourced from a parts supplier. The movement was ultrasonically cleaned, lubricated with grade-appropriate oils, and timed. The date wheel corrector required a brief regulating adjustment.

The outcome

Watch returned after six weeks running at +4 seconds per day in face-up position. Full photographic record and written report provided. Owner chose to keep the original case patina intact. The watch has since been worn daily without issue.

Duration: 6 weeks · Price: ฿ 14,800

"I hadn't expected it to come back working at all. The photographs were a genuine surprise — you could follow exactly what was happening."

Case study 02 — Movement servicing

The situation

A Swiss automatic worn daily by its owner for seven years without servicing. Losing approximately 45 seconds per day, power reserve had reduced noticeably over the past year. Owner had been told by a department store service centre that the movement would need replacement — not servicing.

The work

Full disassembly and ultrasonic cleaning. Pivot inspection found no damage — the degraded lubricants were the primary issue. Mainspring and barrel assembly showed normal wear for the age. Regulation after reassembly brought the movement within specification.

The outcome

Watch returned after two and a half weeks running at -2 seconds per day. Timing machine results included in the report. Power reserve restored to the manufacturer's specification. No parts required replacement.

Duration: 2.5 weeks · Price: ฿ 4,200

"It didn't need a new movement. It needed a service. I'm glad I got a second opinion."

Case study 03 — Case restoration

The situation

A Japanese diver from the 1980s with a cracked acrylic crystal and a crown that no longer sealed properly. The owner was concerned about water exposure during swimming and wanted the watch to return to usable daily condition without losing its original appearance.

The work

Acrylic crystal replaced with a new domed unit matching the original profile. Crown stem unit refitted with new gaskets throughout. Case polishing discussed and declined by owner — the original brushed finish was preserved. Water resistance pressure tested to 100m.

The outcome

Watch returned after ten days with water resistance confirmed and documented. The crystal matched the original form closely enough that it was not immediately distinguishable from the old one in profile. Owner has since used the watch for regular swimming.

Duration: 10 days · Price: ฿ 7,800

"The pressure test certificate was something I hadn't thought to ask for. Good that it was included."

Find the workshop

Workshop contact details

Telephone

+66 2 234 8761

Address

218/4 Charoen Krung Rd, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500

Hours

Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00
Sat 10:00–16:00


Credentials

Professional background

Bangkok Craft Artisan Recognition

Bang Rak District Office · 2022

NIHS Training Certification

Swiss Watchmaking Standards · 2016

THWRA Member Workshop

Thailand Horological Repairers Assoc.


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