At a Glance
What Manee Horology Offers
Formally Trained Watchmakers
Our team holds recognised training in mechanical horology — not self-taught generalists.
Written Scope Before Work Begins
For heritage pieces and larger repairs, we document the agreed scope before touching the watch.
Service Warranty on Completion
Every mechanical service leaves with a written warranty covering the labour and parts supplied.
Timing Machine Verification
Every serviced movement is tested on an electronic timing machine before return.
Owner Kept Informed Throughout
We explain what we find, confirm costs, and update you at each stage of the work.
Chiang Mai Studio Setting
Our Nimmanhaemin workshop is accessible, calm, and unhurried — no busy-counter atmosphere.
In More Detail
Each Benefit, Explained
Professional Expertise
Mechanical watchmaking is a specialist trade. The horologists at Manee Horology have completed formal training in movement servicing and repair, and have accumulated years of bench experience across a wide range of calibres. This means they can identify problems accurately, avoid unnecessary interventions, and carry out the work correctly the first time.
- Formal horology training, not self-taught practice
- Experience across Swiss, Japanese, and vintage European movements
- Honest about scope — we refer out what we cannot do well
Proper Workshop Equipment
Good outcomes require appropriate tools. Our studio is equipped with ultrasonic cleaning equipment, an electronic timing machine, and a dry pressure tester for water resistance verification. We use watchmaker-grade lubricants matched to each movement's tolerances, not general-purpose oils.
- Ultrasonic cleaning bath for component-level cleaning
- Timing machine testing in multiple positions
- Correct lubricants for each movement specification
Client Service Quality
We do not use technical complexity to avoid clear communication. When we assess a watch, we explain what we find in plain language, describe the options, and let the owner decide how to proceed. Nothing starts without agreement, and the final result is documented in writing.
- Plain-language assessment, no unnecessary jargon
- Agreement before work — scope and cost confirmed
- Written job record provided on collection
Transparent Pricing
Our service prices are published and reflect the actual work involved. If an assessment reveals that additional work is needed beyond the original scope, we discuss it with you and confirm the revised cost before proceeding. The price at collection will not differ from what was agreed.
- Published starting prices for each service type
- No additional charges without prior discussion and agreement
- Cost estimate provided before any work begins
Results and Outcomes
The goal of a watch service is a movement that keeps accurate time reliably for several years. We test and confirm this before the watch leaves. Our service warranty reflects that commitment — not as a marketing phrase, but as an actual follow-through if something does not perform as expected.
- Timing machine verification before every collection
- Written warranty on completed work
- Issues related to our work addressed without additional charge
How We Compare
A Different Kind of Watch Service
Typical Watch Repair Shops
Work often performed by technicians with limited formal training
Pricing quoted verbally, sometimes differing at collection
Warranty terms vague or not provided in writing
Limited testing — movement reinstalled without post-service verification
Heritage and vintage pieces treated the same as any job
Communication minimal — owner notified only at collection
Manee Horology
Formally trained horologists with recognised credentials
Written cost agreed before work begins — no changes without discussion
Written service warranty issued with every completed job
Timing machine testing in multiple positions before collection
Heritage and family pieces handled with a conserving approach
Owner informed at each stage — assessment, mid-work, and collection
Only at Our Studio
What You Won't Find Elsewhere
Pre-Work Written Assessment for Heritage Pieces
Before touching any older or family-owned watch, we prepare a written assessment covering condition, scope of recommended work, parts required, and estimated cost. This is agreed and signed before the job proceeds — a level of documentation uncommon in a workshop setting.
Conservation-First Approach to Restoration
We default to retaining original components wherever they remain serviceable, rather than replacing parts reflexively. Where replacement is needed, we source period-appropriate components for vintage pieces. This is a deliberate choice to preserve the watch's character.
Remote Clients Welcome
Not everyone can visit the studio in person. We work with clients who send pieces by insured courier — from elsewhere in Thailand and occasionally from abroad. Initial discussion by email or phone, followed by documented assessment on receipt and progress updates throughout.
Unhurried Studio Pace
We do not take on more work than we can give proper attention to. We set realistic timelines and hold to them. If you want your watch repaired in two days, we are not the right studio. If you want it done carefully and correctly, we are.
Our Record
A Studio Built Over Time
17
Years in operation
800+
Watches serviced
3
Trained horologists
100%
Warranty on all services
Chiang Mai Business Quality Certificate
Issued by the Chiang Mai Chamber of Commerce, 2022 — recognising service quality and client transparency standards.
Member, Horological Society of Thailand
Active membership supporting professional standards in watchmaking practice across the country.
Recommended by Nimman Watch Collectors
Recognised by the Chiang Mai watch collector community since 2015 as a workshop that handles heritage pieces with appropriate care.
Take the Next Step
Let's Talk About Your Watch
We're straightforward to contact. Send us a message, call during workshop hours, or drop by in person — no appointment needed for an initial conversation.
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