Escapement Studio
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CLIENT EXPERIENCES

What people say after a visit to the studio

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Recent Client Notes

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Pim Wattana

Chiang Mai, TH · 8 June 2026

Brought in an old bracelet that no longer sat right on my wrist. They sized it while I waited and checked the spring bars without me even asking. Simple, no fuss.

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Ronnasit Thanapoom

Chiang Mai, TH · 14 June 2026

Had the water-resistance check done before rainy season. Took a bit longer than I expected, but the written summary they gave me was genuinely useful and easy to follow.

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Suda Laohapan

Chiang Mai, TH · 3 June 2026

My grandmother's watch had a badly faded dial. They walked me through the whole refinishing plan before sending it off, and checked in twice while it was being worked on. Worth the wait.

KC

Kittiphong Chaiyo

San Kamphaeng, TH · 20 June 2026

Straightforward visit for a leather strap swap. Prices were clear from the start, which I appreciated. Would have liked a slightly wider selection of straps to try, but the fitting itself was quick.

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Napat Anantasiri

Chiang Mai, TH · 25 June 2026

Appreciated that nobody tried to upsell me on anything. They looked at the watch, told me plainly what it needed, and let me decide without any pressure to book on the spot.

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Waraporn Kanjana

Hang Dong, TH · 11 June 2026

Good experience overall for the water-resistance work on my diving watch. Booking took a couple of tries to line up by phone, but once I was in, the process itself was clear and unhurried.

CASE STUDIES

A Few Longer Journeys

CHALLENGE

A client's inherited diver's watch had not been checked for water resistance in over a decade, with visible corrosion around the crown.

SOLUTION

Full gasket and crown replacement, followed by pressure testing and a detailed written report on remaining limitations.

RESULT

The watch passed testing to its original rated depth, and the owner now wears it regularly again for swimming.

CHALLENGE

A vintage dress watch had a dial worn down to bare metal in places, with lettering barely legible.

SOLUTION

Coordinated refinishing over five weeks with a specialist partner, with two review stages before final approval.

RESULT

The dial was restored to a close match of its original finish, and the piece now sees regular wear again.

CHALLENGE

A daily-wear watch had an ill-fitting replacement bracelet purchased elsewhere that pinched the wrist.

SOLUTION

Bracelet resized properly with correct spring bars and links adjusted to fit the client's wrist shape.

RESULT

A comfortable, secure fit achieved within the same appointment, at no further cost for adjustment.

IN NUMBERS

Some Figures Over the Years

11

Years on the bench

1,400+

Watches attended to

4.8

Average client rating

3

Refinishing partners

REACH US

Contact Details

+66 53 214 806
154 Nimmanhaemin Road, Suthep, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 – 18:00

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