Our Workshop
Work Done Well,
At the Right Pace
Lanna Horology is a small, focused workshop in Chiang Mai dedicated to the care of mechanical, quartz, and vintage timepieces.
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A Workshop with Northern Thai Roots
Lanna Horology opened on Nimmanhaemin Road with a straightforward aim: to offer watch owners in Chiang Mai a place where their pieces could be cared for without haste, and returned with a full, honest account of the work done.
The name draws from the Lanna Kingdom — the historical northern Thai culture known for patient, layered craftsmanship in wood, metal, and textile. That same quality of attention shapes how work is approached at this bench. Watches are not treated as throughput. They are individual objects with their own histories and, often, considerable sentimental weight.
Clients bring pieces to the workshop from across Thailand and occasionally from further afield. Some are worn daily; others have not run in years. Each is assessed carefully before any intervention is proposed, and nothing proceeds until the owner understands and agrees with the approach.
Our Mission
Caring for Timepieces with Patience and Skill
Watchmaking and watch repair are disciplines that reward slowness. A movement disassembled in a hurry is a movement reassembled with doubt. At Lanna Horology, each service proceeds at the pace the work demands, not the pace a client calendar might prefer.
The mission is narrow by design: to handle mechanical, quartz, and vintage watches with the skill and discretion they deserve, and to communicate openly throughout the process. No unnecessary upselling. No work carried out without permission. No return without documentation.
This applies equally to a routine maintenance check on a daily wearer and to a months-long vintage revival of a family heirloom. The level of care does not vary with the price.
The People
Those Behind the Bench
Prawit Pattanapong
Master Watchmaker
Over two decades working on mechanical movements, with particular experience in Swiss lever-escapement calibres and vintage Thai-market pieces.
Nantawan Laoprasert
Restoration Specialist
Focuses on dial and hand restoration for vintage pieces. Skilled in identifying period-correct finishing techniques and sourcing appropriate components.
Kirati Thongsuk
Client Liaison
Handles all client communication, condition note preparation, and coordination between the workshop and the owner throughout the service process.
How We Work
Standards and Protocols
The practices that define how every watch is handled from arrival to return.
Written Condition Assessment
Every piece receives a written condition note before work begins. This documents what was found, what is proposed, and the estimated cost and timeline.
Secure Handling and Storage
Watches not on the bench are stored in a locked, humidity-controlled environment. Individual component trays ensure parts are never mixed between jobs.
Watchmaker-Grade Lubricants
Only current-specification lubricants are used, applied at the correct points and in the correct quantities. Lubricant degradation is one of the most common causes of premature wear.
Timing Machine Verification
Following any movement work, timing accuracy is checked across multiple positions using a watchmaker's timing machine. Results are recorded and returned with the piece.
Water-Resistance Testing
Where applicable, water-resistance is tested and documented after case reassembly. Gasket replacement is recommended whenever a case is opened.
Client Data Discretion
Contact details and watch information are held only for the purpose of managing your service. No data is shared with third parties or used for marketing without consent.
Expertise and Values
What We Bring to Every Service
Watch repair is a field where shortcuts are easy to take and difficult to detect. A movement reassembled with inadequate lubrication will run well for months before the consequences of that decision become visible. This is precisely why the approach at Lanna Horology is built around verification rather than assumption.
Northern Thailand has a craft tradition that values the slow accumulation of skill over the appearance of speed. A khruba — a learned elder craftsperson — would not rush lacquerwork that needed six layers. The same logic applies to a balance wheel that needs careful regulation across five positions before it can be considered properly adjusted.
Clients who visit the workshop frequently remark on how different the experience is from sending a watch to a busy chain service centre. At Lanna Horology, the person who examines your watch is the same person who works on it, and they are available to discuss what was found and what was done.
For vintage pieces in particular, this personal continuity matters. A craftsperson who has been following a watch's condition note from the first disassembly is far better placed to make a difficult judgment call — whether to refinish a dial, which replacement part is most historically appropriate — than one who encounters the piece mid-way through an unfamiliar job sheet.
Lanna Horology serves clients across Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, and beyond. The workshop is located on Nimmanhaemin Road, a short distance from the old city, in an area known for its craft studios and independent workshops.
Take the Next Step
Ready to Bring a Watch In?
Whether you have a specific concern or simply want a fresh assessment, send us a message and we will respond with care.
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