Brindle Horosmith Watch Repair · Johor Bahru
Watchmaker's bench with tools and movements
Johor Bahru · Malaysia

A Watchmaker's Studio
Where Each Piece Has Its Place

Brindle Horosmith offers bench services for mechanical movements — from click spring work to full long-storage refitting. Unhurried, methodical, and attentive to the calibre at hand.

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+60 7-2347 5681 [email protected] Mechanical Movements Established Studio
Bench Programmes

Three Drawers of Service

Each programme is conducted on the bench by hand, using calibre-appropriate tools and parts references. The work is described plainly so owners understand what was done and why.

Click spring and ratchet repair
Service 01

Click Spring & Ratchet Repair

A focused bench service that addresses the click spring and ratchet wheel responsible for holding winding tension. The studio inspects click engagement, spring fatigue, and ratchet tooth condition, replacing components with calibre-appropriate references where required.

  • Click engagement inspection
  • Ratchet tooth wear assessment
  • Calibre-matched part replacement
  • Short timing verification
RM 220 Enquire
Movement refitting after long storage
Service 02

Movement Refitting after Long Storage

A thorough bench programme for pieces returning to use after years of storage. The work includes full disassembly, cleaning, dried lubricant removal, component replacement, calibre-appropriate oiling, multi-position timing, case clean, and a written report.

  • Full disassembly and cleaning
  • Dried lubricant removal
  • Multi-position timing
  • Written condition report
RM 690 Enquire
Watchmaker's studio tour session
Service 03

Studio Tour Session

An informational visit to the studio's bench area. Visitors are shown principal tools, the general workflow a piece passes through, and the studio's parts sourcing practices. The session is intended to help owners make well-informed decisions about future bench work.

  • Bench area walk-through
  • Principal tools explained
  • Intake-to-return workflow
  • No obligation arises
RM 110 Enquire
Why Brindle Horosmith

What the Studio Brings to Each Piece

Calibre-Level Attention

Each piece is assessed on its own terms. Part choices and lubricants are matched to the specific movement calibre, not applied generically.

Written Work Reports

For the Movement Refitting programme, the studio provides a written description of work carried out, giving owners a record to keep with the piece.

Transparent Parts Sourcing

The studio maintains a working parts inventory and explains sourcing practices openly. Owners are informed about what components are used and why.

Unhurried Bench Process

Work is not rushed. The bench programme follows a methodical sequence, and pieces are handled according to their condition and complexity.

Accessible to Owners

The Studio Tour Session exists specifically so owners can see where the work happens and understand the process before committing to a bench programme.

Johor Bahru Studio

The studio is based at a fixed address on Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, making it accessible for drop-off, collection, and in-person discussion of work requirements.

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A Piece Waiting for the Bench?

Whether a movement needs a click spring looked at, a long-stored watch brought back to use, or you simply want to see the studio before deciding — the studio welcomes enquiries without pressure.

Send an Enquiry +60 7-2347 5681

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Frequently Asked

Questions from Owners

How do I know if my watch needs click spring or ratchet work?
Common signs include a winding feel that no longer has the characteristic firm click, the crown spinning without resistance in one direction, or an audible inconsistency when winding. The studio can examine the piece and describe what it finds before any work proceeds.
What is included in the Movement Refitting programme?
The programme covers intake inspection, full disassembly, cleaning of all movement components, assessment and replacement of fatigued parts, calibre-appropriate lubrication, reassembly, multi-position timing, external case cleaning, and a written report. Gaskets, crown function, and bracelet condition are also evaluated and noted.
How long does a bench programme typically take?
A click spring repair is generally completed within one to two weeks depending on parts availability. The Movement Refitting programme typically takes two to four weeks given the scope of work involved. Owners are informed of the estimated timeline at intake and notified promptly if circumstances change.
What does the Studio Tour Session involve?
The session takes place at the studio bench and lasts approximately one hour. Visitors see the principal tools used in watchmaking, the stages a piece passes through from intake to return, and the studio's approach to parts sourcing and storage. No pieces are accepted for work during a tour visit, and there is no obligation to proceed with any programme.
What happens to my watch while it awaits collection?
Completed pieces are held in the studio's secure cabinet storage. Owners are notified promptly when work is finished and are asked to collect within a reasonable period. The studio's storage policy is outlined at intake so owners understand the arrangement from the outset.
Are all brands and calibres accepted?
The studio works primarily with mechanical movements from mainstream Swiss and Japanese manufacturers. Before confirming a bench programme, the studio assesses whether the required parts references can be sourced for the specific calibre. Owners are informed at intake if a piece falls outside the studio's current scope.
How are prices determined?
The Click Spring & Ratchet Repair is RM 220, the Movement Refitting programme is RM 690, and the Studio Tour Session is RM 110. Prices are stated in Malaysian Ringgit and cover the bench work as described. Owners are informed of any parts costs that fall outside these figures before work proceeds.
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33 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

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Studio Details

Telephone +60 7-2347 5681
Address 33 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman
80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Malaysia
Studio Hours Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 14:00
Monday: Closed

Pieces for bench programmes may be brought to the studio during open hours. Please send an enquiry first so the studio can confirm availability and discuss the scope of work.

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