Bench Programmes
Three programmes. Each shaped around a different kind of need.
Quartz servicing, vintage movement conservation, and climate storage guidance — available individually, with clear pricing stated before any work begins.
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How the studio approaches each piece
Initial Assessment
Every piece is assessed before work begins. The studio notes condition, identifies the appropriate programme, and discusses scope and price with the owner before proceeding.
Considered Bench Work
Work is carried out at the bench in unhurried sequence. The studio does not rush to meet volume targets. Each programme's steps are followed in full, without shortcuts.
Closure and Return
Work concludes with quality confirmation, documentation where specified, and notification to the owner. Collection is arranged at the owner's convenience.
Programme 01
Quartz Daily-Wear Service
RM 220 · 5–7 working days
A bench programme for quartz wristwatches that have served their owners over many years and have begun to show the small irregularities of age. The work covers battery replacement, module inspection, replacement of the quartz module with a calibre-appropriate reference where required, caseback gasket renewal, basic pressure check on supported designs, external case cleaning, and bracelet pin inspection.
The service is intended for owners whose daily-wear quartz pieces are valued for their everyday reliability and who wish to maintain that reliability without considering replacement of the piece itself.
- Battery replacement and module inspection
- Quartz module replacement (calibre-matched) where needed
- Caseback gasket renewal
- Basic pressure check on supported designs
- External case cleaning and bracelet pin inspection
Process Steps
Programme 02
Vintage Movement Conservation
RM 1,580 · 2–4 weeks
A specialist bench programme dedicated to vintage wristwatch movements where conservation of original character takes priority. The work covers careful disassembly preserving original screws and finishes, multi-stage cleaning with appropriate solvents, inspection of pivots, jewels, and the mainspring barrel, replacement of fatigued components using period-appropriate references where possible, lubrication with calibre-appropriate oils, reassembly with multi-position timing, and a closing report describing every choice made during the work.
The studio favours conservation over modernisation throughout. Where components must be replaced, every effort is made to identify period-appropriate references rather than contemporary equivalents that would alter the movement's original character.
- Careful disassembly preserving original screws and surface finishes
- Multi-stage cleaning with calibre-appropriate solvents
- Pivot, jewel, and mainspring barrel inspection
- Period-appropriate component references sourced where needed
- Multi-position timing confirmation after reassembly
- Written closure report — every decision documented
Process Steps
Programme 03
Climate Storage Conversation
RM 140 · Single appointment · ~45 minutes
An informational session in which an owner discusses with the studio the climate considerations that affect long-term watch storage in tropical conditions. Topics include humidity buffers, the role of silica indicators in storage boxes, the implications of air conditioning cycles on stored pieces, and the small steps owners can take to reduce condensation risk on water-resistant cases stored unworn.
The session is informational only. The studio does not sell storage equipment and refers owners to independent suppliers where helpful. This independence allows the guidance to remain unconflicted and practical rather than sales-oriented.
- Humidity buffer options explained for Penang conditions
- Silica indicator usage and replacement guidance
- Air conditioning cycle implications for stored pieces
- Condensation risk reduction for unworn water-resistant cases
- Independent supplier referrals where relevant
Process Steps
Decision Guide
Which programme applies to your situation?
| Consideration | Quartz Service RM 220 |
Vintage Conservation RM 1,580 |
Climate Session RM 140 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watch is a daily-wear quartz piece | — | — | |
| Watch is a vintage mechanical movement | — | — | |
| Concern about tropical storage conditions | — | — | |
| Written closure report provided | — | — | |
| No equipment sold; independent referrals only | — | — | |
| Conservation-first approach applied | — | — |
Best for
Quartz Service
Owners of daily-wear quartz pieces that need attention after years of use
Best for
Vintage Conservation
Owners of inherited or collected mechanical pieces where original character matters
Best for
Climate Session
Any owner storing watches unworn in Penang's climate and wanting to do so thoughtfully
Across All Programmes
Standards applied to every piece
Secure Storage During Work
Every piece is stored in a labelled tray in a controlled-humidity cabinet for the duration of its time with the studio. Owners receive a reference number at drop-off.
Scope Agreed Before Work Begins
No work proceeds until scope and price are confirmed by the owner. Changes discovered during assessment are discussed before any additional work is undertaken.
Calibre-Appropriate Materials
Lubricants and cleaning solvents are matched to each movement type. No generic substitutions are applied where calibre-specific references are available.
Component Retention
Components removed during conservation work are retained and documented. Nothing is discarded without the owner's awareness.
Data Handled with Care
Owner contact details and piece information are used solely for service purposes and handled in accordance with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010.
Timely Communication
Written enquiries receive a response within two working days. Owners are contacted when their piece is ready, and collection is arranged at their convenience.
Pricing
Programme fees, stated clearly
Programme 01
Quartz Daily-Wear Service
RM 220
per piece · standard scope
- Battery and module
- Caseback gasket
- Case cleaning
- Pressure check (supported)
Programme 02
Vintage Movement Conservation
RM 1,580
per movement · full conservation
- Full disassembly and cleaning
- Period-appropriate references
- Multi-position timing
- Written closure report
Programme 03
Climate Storage Conversation
RM 140
single appointment · ~45 min
- Humidity guidance
- Silica indicator advice
- Air conditioning cycle notes
- Independent supplier referrals
Get Started
Not sure which programme applies? That is a reasonable starting point.
Describe the piece briefly — what it is, how old it is, and what you have noticed — and the studio will suggest the appropriate programme in its response.
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