Craft, patience,
and a clear conscience.
Nakorn Timeworks is a small workshop in Bangkok's Thonglor neighbourhood where watches are handled one at a time, with care and without shortcuts.
Back to HomeHow this workshop came to be
Nakorn Timeworks grew from a simple observation: that many watch owners in Bangkok had well-loved timepieces that needed attention but nowhere quiet and honest to take them. The market was full of fast-turnaround counters and shops that leaned on brand mystique. There wasn't much in between.
The workshop opened on Thonglor Soi 13 with a deliberate focus on three services done carefully rather than a dozen done quickly. We wanted a place where the person bringing in their father's mechanical watch or a daily-wear quartz could talk to someone who would actually explain what they'd found — not just hand back a receipt.
The name, Nakorn, comes from the Thai word for city — a nod to the Bangkok setting. The Timeworks part describes what we do. Put together, it signals something rooted here and serious about the craft.
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Honesty before anything else
If the repair isn't worth doing, we say so. If we're not the right workshop for a particular piece, we'll point you somewhere better.
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Transparency in every stage
For significant work, we keep notes and photographs. You see the process, not just the finished result handed back in a box.
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Pace that suits the work
Watches are intricate objects. Rushing them produces poorer results. We set honest timelines and communicate clearly if anything changes.
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Respect for what you bring in
Whether a piece cost ฿500 or ฿500,000, it will be handled with the same care. Every watch has a history worth respecting.
Who works in the workshop
Nakorn Kijcharoen
Lead Watchmaker
Trained in mechanical horology in Geneva and has worked with movements from the 1940s through to current-production pieces. He leads all heritage rebuilds and oversees assessment of incoming work.
Pimchanok Suwannarat
Case & Bracelet Specialist
Focused on the exterior of watches — refinishing, bracelet repair, and crystal work. Pimchanok approaches each case conversation knowing that some owners want character preserved, not erased.
Arthit Thammarat
Quartz & Electronics
Handles quartz movements, battery replacements, and water resistance testing. Also manages client communication and ensures enquiries receive a clear, unhurried response.
Standards we hold ourselves to
These aren't rules we display on a wall. They're habits that have shaped how the workshop operates day to day.
Assessment before action
Every watch is assessed before work begins. We document what we find and share it with you before committing to any service.
Ultrasonic cleaning protocol
Movement parts are cleaned in a calibrated ultrasonic bath before reassembly — the standard approach for serious workshop servicing.
Timing machine verification
Mechanical movements are measured on a timing machine before return, giving you a clear picture of how the watch is performing.
Water resistance testing
Where gasket work is involved, watches undergo pressure and vacuum testing appropriate to their stated water resistance rating.
Written service record
A service summary is prepared for each completed job — what was done, what parts were replaced, and any notes for future reference.
Secure storage on premises
Watches in our care are stored in a locked, climate-managed cabinet when not being worked on. We keep track of every piece on the workbench.
Watch repair and servicing in Bangkok
Bangkok has a long relationship with fine watches. Thonglor and the surrounding Watthana district have always attracted people with a considered approach to the objects they collect and carry. Nakorn Timeworks occupies a quiet spot in that neighbourhood, accessible enough to visit easily from central Bangkok, and focused enough to give each watch the attention it deserves.
The workshop handles quartz movements and mechanical calibres from a wide range of Swiss and Japanese manufacturers. For heritage mechanical watches — pieces that have served for decades and now need a complete overhaul — the rebuild process is documented carefully, with notes and photographs at each significant stage. Owners find that knowing what happened to a watch during a service changes how they feel about carrying it afterwards.
Case and bracelet work is a separate craft from movement work, and we treat it that way. Refinishing a case means making choices about character: a watch that has been worn daily for twenty years has marks that tell its story. We discuss what you want before picking up any tools, because the right result is the one that fits your intentions, not ours.
Quartz servicing is often straightforward but benefits from being done properly. A fresh battery placed without checking the gasket condition or the crown seal offers limited reassurance. We work through the service checklist in full and let you know honestly if the watch would benefit from further attention or if it's in good shape for another few years.
We'd be glad to hear about your watch.
If you have a piece that needs looking at — or if you'd just like to ask a question before deciding anything — please get in touch. There's no pressure and no obligation.
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