— Service Lines
Three services. Each with a defined scope, a stated price, and a written record.
We do not offer a menu of add-ons. Each service is complete as described — work outside that scope is agreed separately before it starts.
Back to Home— Our Methodology
How we approach every piece
Every watch that arrives at Tickwright follows the same intake process regardless of the service it has come in for. It is logged with a note of visible condition on arrival, then moved to the bench for inspection under magnification before any disassembly.
That inspection is the point at which we decide whether the piece falls within the scope of the booked service, whether something additional needs discussion, or whether the movement is in a state that makes further service work impractical. In the third case, we say so in writing before charging for further bench time.
Intake and logging — piece noted with visible condition on arrival.
Inspection — movement examined under magnification, findings written down.
Scope confirmation — any deviation from agreed scope communicated before further work.
Service work — carried out to the standard appropriate for the calibre type.
Verification and handback — relevant checks run, service sheet prepared, piece returned.
Entry 01 — RM 520
Quartz & Battery Module Care
Battery replacement carried out with the movement inspected under magnification rather than swapped blind, plus contact cleaning, coil continuity checks and gasket renewal. Written for owners of everyday quartz watches, including solar and kinetic models, who want the case reopened properly and resealed. Same-day work in most cases.
What is included
- Battery replacement with movement inspected, not swapped blind
- Contact cleaning and coil continuity check
- Gasket renewal and pressure verification
- Written note of any corrosion found
- Explanation of what shortened the previous cell life
- Solar and kinetic models included in scope
What we do not do: We do not replace the movement or crown assembly as part of this service. If the movement is beyond sensible repair, we say so before charging for further work.
Timeline: same day in most cases
Enquire About This ServiceEntry 02 — RM 1,900
Vintage Automatic Rebuild
A full rebuild of automatic calibres from the 1950s through the 1980s, with the rotor bearing, reversing wheels and mainspring assessed as a set rather than piecemeal. Suited to owners of inherited daily-wear pieces that run but no longer hold power. Bench scope is four to six weeks.
What is included
- Complete disassembly, cleaning, and lubrication
- Rotor bearing, reversing wheels and mainspring assessed as a set
- Donor-part sourcing where original stock has run out
- Refinishing of rotor to its original grain
- Amplitude logs at full and low wind
- Replacement crown and tube where required
- Twelve months workmanship coverage on the labour
What we do not do: Dial restoration, case polishing, or crystal replacement are not part of this service. These can be discussed and quoted separately.
Timeline: four to six weeks from intake
Enquire About This Service
Entry 03 — RM 4,400 / year
Collection Custodianship Programme
An annual arrangement for owners holding six or more mechanical pieces, built around rotation, storage conditions and staged servicing so the whole collection is not on the bench at once. Aimed at private collectors and small estates that want records kept properly. Runs across twelve months with two scheduled bench visits.
What is included
- Two full movement services within the year
- Photographic inventory with reference and serial data
- Humidity and winder advisory for the storage room
- Priority bench slots across the year
- Written custodianship file updated after each visit
- Arrangement can be paused or ended at any point without penalty
What we do not do: This programme does not include parts costs for any movements found to need additional repair. Those are quoted separately per piece.
Duration: twelve months, two bench visits
Enquire About This Programme— Which One Fits?
Choosing the right service for your situation
| Quartz & Battery RM 520 |
Vintage Rebuild RM 1,900 |
Custodianship RM 4,400/yr |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz watch, battery depleted | |||
| Automatic, runs but loses power | |||
| Six or more pieces to manage | |||
| Photographic inventory required | |||
| Written service sheet included | |||
| Workmanship coverage | Gasket & seal | 12 months | Per service |
Not sure which service applies? Send us a message and describe what the watch is doing. We will tell you honestly which line of work — if any — makes sense.
— Across All Services
Technical standards that apply to every job
Pre-work inspection protocol
No movement is touched before visual inspection under magnification. Findings are noted in writing before any disassembly.
Client data kept offline
Serial numbers, reference data, and inventory photographs are stored in physical records and not transmitted via public cloud services.
Lubricants appropriate to calibre age
Modern synthetic lubricants are not applied uniformly across all calibre types. Older movements receive lubricants rated for their tolerances.
Scope documented before work starts
The agreed scope is confirmed in writing before bench work begins. Any deviation is paused and discussed with the owner before proceeding.
— Pricing
Clear prices for each service
Entry 01
Quartz & Battery Module Care
RM 520
per service
- Battery & module inspection
- Gasket renewal & pressure test
- Written service record
Entry 02 — Popular
Vintage Automatic Rebuild
RM 1,900
per calibre
- Full movement rebuild
- Amplitude logs included
- 12 months workmanship coverage
Entry 03
Collection Custodianship Programme
RM 4,400
per year
- Two full movement services
- Photographic inventory
- Custodianship file maintained
— Get Started
Not sure which service applies?
Tell us about the watch — brand, approximate age, what it is or is not doing — and we will point you in the right direction before you commit to anything.
Send an Enquiry