George Town, Penang — Est. 2009
Your timepiece, opened properly.
Returned running.
Tickwright attends to quartz and mechanical watches the way they were designed to be serviced — under magnification, with the right parts, and a written record you can keep.
— Service Ledger
What we do at the bench
Three service lines, each with a defined scope. We tell you what we find before any further work proceeds.
Entry 01
Quartz & Battery Module Care
Battery replacement with the movement inspected under magnification, not swapped blind. Includes contact cleaning, coil continuity checks, gasket renewal, and pressure verification. Same-day work in most cases.
- Solar and kinetic models included
- Written corrosion report if found
- Fresh seal set, pressure tested
- Cell life explanation provided
RM 520
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Entry 02
Vintage Automatic Rebuild
Full rebuild of automatic calibres from the 1950s through the 1980s. Rotor bearing, reversing wheels and mainspring assessed as a set. Bench scope is four to six weeks.
- Donor-part sourcing where needed
- Rotor refinished to original grain
- Amplitude logs at full & low wind
- 12 months workmanship coverage
RM 1,900
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Entry 03
Collection Custodianship Programme
Annual arrangement for owners holding six or more mechanical pieces. Built around rotation, storage conditions, and staged servicing across twelve months with two scheduled bench visits.
- Photographic inventory with reference data
- Humidity & winder advisory
- Two full movement services included
- Written custodianship file, updated each visit
RM 4,400 / year
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What you can expect from our bench
Work done under magnification
Every movement is examined properly before any part is touched. What we find is noted in writing and shared with you.
Written records for every job
Service notes, parts used, amplitude readings — all documented and returned with your watch so the next technician has context.
No work begins without your agreement
If we open a piece and find something beyond the original scope, we stop, tell you what we found, and let you decide how to proceed.
Honest timelines
Quartz work is usually same-day. Vintage rebuilds take four to six weeks. We do not compress those timelines at the expense of quality.
Parts sourced, not improvised
For vintage calibres with depleted original stock we source from known supplier channels, not generic replacements of uncertain origin.
Collection owners, properly served
The custodianship programme is built for collectors who need a rotation plan, not just a repair. Records are kept between visits.
— Get in Touch
Have a piece that needs attention?
Bring it in, or send us a message first. We read every enquiry and reply with a straight assessment of what the work involves and what it will cost.
— Common Questions
What people usually ask before dropping a piece off
How does the intake process work?
You can bring your watch in directly or contact us first to arrange a drop-off time. We log the piece, note its visible condition, and send you a written summary of what we find during the initial inspection before any service work starts.
Do you work on all brands and movements?
We work on most Swiss and Japanese quartz movements and on automatic calibres from the mid-twentieth century onwards. Certain proprietary smartwatch modules and very recent movements requiring brand-specific tooling fall outside our scope. If we cannot service your piece properly, we say so upfront.
How long does a vintage automatic rebuild take?
Four to six weeks from the date you bring the piece in. If donor parts need to be sourced, we will update you on the timeline before that stage begins. We do not rush a rebuild — amplitude needs to settle and be logged before the piece leaves the bench.
What does the Collection Custodianship Programme cover?
It covers collectors with six or more mechanical pieces who want proper records and a rotation plan. The arrangement runs twelve months, includes two full movement services, a photographic inventory, storage advisory, and a written custodianship file updated after each visit. You can pause or end the arrangement at any point without penalty.
What happens if my watch needs more work than expected?
We stop, write up what we found, and contact you before any additional work is done. If the movement is beyond sensible repair, we will tell you that clearly without charging for further diagnostic time.
Is the workmanship covered after service?
Vintage automatic rebuilds carry twelve months of workmanship coverage on the labour. If a fault arises from our work within that period, we address it at no additional charge. Battery and quartz servicing is covered for the duration appropriate to the cell and seal type used.
— Our Location
Visit the Workshop
18 Lebuh Pantai, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
— Contact
Send an Enquiry
Contact Details
Phone
+60 4 227 6390Workshop
18 Lebuh Pantai, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, MalaysiaOpening Hours
Mon – Fri: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
Enquiries are read the same working day. We aim to respond within one business day with an honest assessment of what the work involves.