Services Shaped Around Your Watch
Each service is designed for a different need — from a quick refresh to a thorough restoration. We discuss each piece before proceeding.
Back to HomeHow We Approach Every Watch
Every watch that arrives at Bua Timepieces goes through the same first step: a careful look and an honest conversation. We assess what the piece needs, share our findings in plain terms, and offer a written estimate before any work begins. If you decide not to proceed, the watch is returned to you without charge for the assessment.
Assess
Visual and functional examination; findings noted and shared with you clearly.
Discuss
Options explained, written estimate provided, your agreement sought before proceeding.
Care
Work carried out carefully; timing and seals verified before return.
Gentle Care Service
A welcoming service for daily watches — fresh battery, gasket inspection, strap adjustment, and a soft clean. Suited to anyone wanting their timepiece checked and refreshed. We share what we find and let you choose how to proceed.
- Battery replacement with quality cell
- Crown and case gasket inspection
- Strap adjustment and cleaning
- Case and crystal soft clean
- Written condition notes shared
Duration
1 – 3 working days
Price
฿1,500
Full Movement Care
A thorough service for mechanical and quartz watches — cleaning, lubrication, accuracy regulation, and a seal review. A helpful step when a watch has rested for some time or drifted in timekeeping. A written estimate is offered before any work begins.
- Full movement disassembly and ultrasonic cleaning
- Professional lubrication of all points
- Accuracy regulation and timing machine verification
- Crown, stem and seal inspection
- Written estimate before commencement
Duration
1 – 2 weeks
Price
฿5,500
Heirloom Restoration
A patient restoration for vintage and cherished mechanical pieces — full movement work, careful cosmetic attention, and sympathetic parts sourcing. Created for keepsakes carried through generations. Every step is discussed with you at an unhurried pace.
- Complete vintage movement service and cleaning
- Sympathetic cosmetic attention to case and dial
- Period-correct parts sourcing where possible
- No polishing or alteration without consent
- Full written history record provided on return
Duration
3 – 8 weeks
Starting Price
฿9,600
Choosing the Right Path
Not sure which service fits? This comparison may help. We are also happy to advise when you bring the piece in.
| Gentle Care ฿1,500 |
Full Movement ฿5,500 |
Heirloom ฿9,600 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery replacement | |||
| Strap & clean | |||
| Full movement disassembly & clean | |||
| Timing machine accuracy check | |||
| Vintage / heirloom restoration | |||
| Sympathetic parts sourcing |
Best for…
Gentle Care: a daily quartz watch that needs a battery or quick tidy
Best for…
Full Movement: a mechanical or quartz watch that has slowed or sat unused
Best for…
Heirloom: a vintage or inherited piece with emotional and historical significance
Workshop Standards
Written Estimates
For all significant work — no cost surprises after the fact.
Timing Verification
Accuracy checked on a timing machine after every movement service.
Secure Custody
Every watch logged on arrival; returned only to the authorised person.
Seal Check
Gaskets and crowns inspected on every piece that comes through.
No Pressure
You can decline any service after the assessment — no obligation.
Service Record
A record of work carried out is kept for future reference and shared with you.
Clear Prices, No Hidden Costs
All prices are stated upfront. For Full Movement Care and Heirloom Restoration, a written estimate is agreed before work begins.
฿1,500
per watch
- Battery replacement
- Gasket inspection
- Strap adjustment
- Soft clean
- Condition notes shared
฿5,500
per watch
- Full movement clean & lubrication
- Accuracy regulation
- Timing machine check
- Seal review
- Written estimate first
฿9,600
starting price
- Vintage movement full service
- Cosmetic restoration
- Sympathetic parts sourcing
- Step-by-step discussion
- Full written service record
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
Bring your watch in and we will take a look together. There is no obligation after an assessment.
Contact the Workshop