Tickwright
Watch repair workbench with tools and timepieces

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.

+60 4 227 6390 [email protected] Written record of every job

— 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.

Quartz watch battery and module service

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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Vintage automatic watch movement rebuild

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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Watch collection custodianship programme

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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— Why Tickwright

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.

[email protected]

— 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

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Contact Details

Workshop

18 Lebuh Pantai, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Opening 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.

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