Our Story
A Workshop Built on Patience
Thida began as a personal pursuit and became a place where mechanical watches are treated with the care they deserve — honestly assessed, carefully serviced, and returned in good order.
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The Restorer's Table
Thida grew out of a personal interest in mechanical things — the kind of interest that begins with taking a broken watch apart just to understand it, and eventually leads to a proper bench, proper tools, and a desire to help others whose watches have stopped keeping time.
The workshop is based in Udon Thani, a city with a quiet practicality we find fitting. We work on mechanical and automatic movements — from everyday daily-wear watches to antique pocket watches that haven't run in decades.
Our name, Thida, reflects the care and attentiveness we try to bring to every piece. No work is started without a thorough assessment, and no assessment is delivered without plain, honest language.
What We Stand For
Values We Work By
Honesty Before Work
We tell you what we find before we do anything. If a repair isn't worthwhile, we'll say so.
Conservation Over Alteration
Especially with antique pieces, we preserve rather than change. The original character of a watch has value.
Clear Communication
We explain findings in plain terms and welcome questions at any stage of the process.
Realistic Timelines
We give honest completion estimates and don't rush work to meet an arbitrary deadline.
The People
Who Works Here
Kanya Phromma
Lead Restorer
Kanya has worked on mechanical movements for over twelve years, with a particular focus on antique and vintage pieces from the mid-20th century.
Suphat Thamkul
Movement Technician
Suphat handles movement overhauls and timing regulation, working methodically through each calibre with an appreciation for the engineering involved.
Nisa Wongpan
Client Liaison
Nisa manages intake, communicates progress updates, and ensures that every person who brings a watch to us feels informed and at ease throughout.
How We Work
Standards We Hold To
Each stage of our work follows a considered approach — from the first look to the final timing check.
Written Assessment
Every watch receives a documented intake report before service begins. This record is shared with you and kept on file.
Appropriate Lubrication
We use lubricants selected for each movement type and age — including modern synthetic oils where appropriate and period lubricants for antique work.
Timing Measurement
Movements are measured on a timing machine before and after service, across multiple positions, and results are included in the return documentation.
Secure Custody
Watches in our care are stored in a locked, monitored space. We treat every piece as something of personal value, because it usually is.
Part Transparency
Any part needing replacement is shown and explained to you first. Replaced parts are returned with the watch if you'd like to keep them.
Aftercare Guidance
We send each watch home with brief care notes and a note on what to look out for. Simple guidance, no unnecessary complexity.
Watch Repair in Udon Thani — A Different Kind of Workshop
Thida is not a large service centre. We work on a small number of watches at a time, which means each piece receives sustained attention. Our work covers mechanical movements of most types — manual wind, automatic, and early electric — with particular experience in antique and vintage calibres.
Udon Thani has a growing community of watch enthusiasts and collectors, and we've built our practice to serve them well. Whether you have a watch that stopped working years ago or one that simply isn't keeping time as reliably as it should, we're glad to take a look and tell you honestly what we find.
Come and See Us
A Watch Worth Looking At?
Bring it to the workshop or send a message first. We'll let you know what we think without any obligation.
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