Watchmaking tools and movement

OUR SERVICES

Three services. Each at the right pace for the work.

Chronovale offers a condition assessment, a refinish and reseal package, and a full heritage overhaul. All three begin with a consultation and a clear, written agreement.

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OUR APPROACH

We begin by looking, not assuming.

Each service at Chronovale follows the same underlying logic: observation first, agreement second, work third. The intake process — whether a brief consultation or a full written condition report — shapes everything that follows.

We do not apply a standard service to every watch. The assessment informs the recommendation, and the recommendation is discussed with the owner before it becomes a plan.

STEP 01

Intake & Inspection

The watch is received and examined. Initial findings are noted and discussed with the owner.

STEP 02

Scope Agreement

A clear written scope and price is agreed. No work begins without confirmation from the owner.

STEP 03

Considered Work

The agreed service is carried out at the pace the work requires. The owner is contacted if anything changes.

STEP 04

Return & Record

The watch is returned with documentation and a post-service follow-up arranged within a few weeks.

SERVICE ONE

Condition Report & Care Plan

A calm, written assessment of a watch's current state with a suggested plan of care. Covers visual inspection, running checks, and clear notes. Suited to owners weighing whether and when to service. No work is committed at this stage — the report simply informs the decision.

  • Visual inspection of case, crystal, crown, and dial
  • Running check and basic timing measurement
  • Written summary with condition notes
  • Suggested care plan — without obligation to proceed

Best for: owners uncertain whether service is needed

Watch condition assessment
Watch refinishing and gasket renewal

SERVICE TWO

Refinish & Reseal Package

A combined service easing surface marks and renewing seals for a tidy, wearable result. Covers gentle refinishing, gasket renewal, and a water-resistance check. Ideal for everyday pieces that look tired but run well. The approach is agreed before work begins.

  • Gentle case and bracelet surface refinishing
  • Crown and case-back gasket renewal
  • Water-resistance check after resealing
  • Written report on surface condition and work performed
  • Approach agreed and confirmed before any refinishing

Best for: worn everyday watches that run well but look tired

SERVICE THREE

Collector Heritage Overhaul

A patient, originality-led overhaul for collector pieces, fully documented from start to finish. Covers sympathetic sourcing, careful handling, and a detailed record. Best for watches of lasting value. All replaced parts are returned with a condition summary.

  • Full intake documentation and pre-work condition record
  • Sympathetic sourcing of period-appropriate parts where needed
  • Full movement service with detailed notes at each stage
  • Original parts returned with labelled condition summary
  • Completion report accompanying the watch permanently

Best for: collector pieces and watches of lasting sentimental or market value

Vintage watch movement overhaul

COMPARISON

Which service suits your watch?

FEATURE CONDITION REPORT
฿3,700
REFINISH & RESEAL
฿12,800
HERITAGE OVERHAUL
฿35,000
Visual Inspection
Written Condition Report
Case Refinishing
Gasket & Seal Renewal
Water Resistance Test
Full Movement Service
Original Parts Returned
Permanent Documentation

STANDARDS

Applied across all three services.

Written Agreement

Scope and pricing confirmed in writing before work begins. No assumptions made.

Insured Premises

All watches in our care are covered by workshop insurance from intake through to collection.

Owner Involvement

You are contacted before any change in scope. Decisions remain with the owner, not the workshop.

Post-Service Follow-Up

We check in with owners after service. Concerns raised within a reasonable period are addressed without additional charge.

Data Privacy

Client and watch information is handled with care. We do not share owner details with third parties.

Realistic Timelines

We give honest estimates and update owners at meaningful milestones. We do not rush work to meet an arbitrary date.

PRICING

Fixed starting prices, no hidden scope.

SERVICE ONE

Condition Report

฿3,700

PER WATCH

  • Visual inspection
  • Running checks
  • Written report
  • Care plan suggestion
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SERVICE TWO

Refinish & Reseal

฿12,800

PER WATCH

  • Surface refinishing
  • Gasket renewal
  • Water resistance check
  • Written service record
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SERVICE THREE

Heritage Overhaul

฿35,000

PER WATCH

  • Full movement service
  • Sympathetic parts sourcing
  • Original parts returned
  • Permanent documentation
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GET STARTED

Not sure which service fits?

The Condition Report is a natural starting point — it helps us advise you properly. Send us a note and we will discuss your watch before anything is decided.

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