A Studio Built on Patience and Precision

Working on fine timepieces in Phuket means accounting for a set of environmental factors that inland workshops rarely face. Humidity levels here average well above continental norms for much of the year. Salt content in the air — particularly in the vicinity of the beach and marina areas — accelerates the deterioration of gasket materials that might otherwise last years in a drier climate. These conditions aren't problems to work around; they're variables that need to be understood and addressed with each individual piece.

The movements we handle most commonly at Tickwright fall into three broad categories: battery-powered quartz movements from both Swiss and Japanese manufacturers; mechanical automatic movements with rotor-winding systems; and older hand-wind movements from vintage and collector watches that require a different level of care at the disassembly and reassembly stage. The approaches differ substantially across these categories, and the appropriate service intervals differ too.

For collectors and serious owners, the documentation aspect of watch care is often as important as the technical work itself. A well-maintained service record adds context and, in some cases, value to a piece. At Tickwright, every service produces written output — a condition note at intake, a scope summary before work begins, and a completion record at handover. These travel with the watch.

Thalang Road in Phuket Old Town has a character that suits this kind of work. The street is known for heritage shophouses and independent businesses rather than mass-market retail — which means the people who find us tend to be looking for something considered. That suits us well.