01 — The Workshop
Unhurried work on watches and clocks that matter to you
Fusee Atelier, Melaka — a bench practice built around documented, careful work. Each piece receives a written record of every decision made.
02 — Services
Three programmes, each with its own scope
Work is scheduled by bench availability. We accept pieces individually and communicate directly with the owner at each stage requiring a decision.
Quartz Module Renewal
RM 450 · 3 working days
Battery and gasket replacement, module inspection, coil resistance measurement, hand refitting, and a current-draw reading recorded on paper. Includes pressure testing and a note of the module reference.
- Pressure-tested to rated depth
- Case-back threads cleaned
- Written module reference included
- Current-draw reading on paper
Dial Restoration
RM 1,900 · 4–6 weeks
Stabilisation of lifting paint, surface grime removal without disturbing patina, index reseating, and hand relume matched by tone. Owner approves a photographed sample panel before any irreversible step.
- Patina preserved throughout
- Photo approval at each stage
- Written decision record supplied
- Tone-matched lume application
Pocket Watch Conservation
RM 4,200 · 10–14 weeks
Conservation-led programme for key-wind, lever and fusee pocket watches. Covers movement rebuilding, in-house fabrication of missing steel work, case hinge and bow repair, and period glass replacement.
- In-house steel fabrication
- Photographic record delivered
- Provenance and parts sheet
- Reversible where possible
03 — Why the Atelier
What sets the bench apart
Written at every step
Each programme produces a paper record of decisions, parts used, and measurements taken. You receive it with the piece.
Photo approval before action
For dial and conservation work, photographs accompany each decision point. No irreversible step proceeds without your acknowledgement.
In-house fabrication
Missing steel components for fusee and pocket watches are made in the workshop. We do not source generic replacements from stock catalogues.
Clear timelines, held
Each programme carries a stated bench duration. We communicate early if circumstances change — not at the collection date.
Reversibility as a principle
Conservation work documents which interventions can be undone by a later hand. Future restorers will have a clear record to work from.
Pressure-tested output
Quartz work includes pressure testing to the manufacturer's rated depth. Results are noted alongside the service record for your files.
04 — Enquire
Have a piece that needs attention?
Send a brief description and we will reply with questions — or a straightforward outline of what the work involves, and whether it falls within one of our programmes.
05 — Questions
Common questions about the bench
What does the written record include?
How do I submit a piece for assessment?
Can you work on watches outside the three listed programmes?
What happens if a required part is no longer in production?
Are the stated prices fixed or estimates?
How long is the bench queue at present?
06 — Location
Find the Workshop
43 Jalan Kota Laksamana 4, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
07 — Contact
Get in Touch
Workshop Details
Phone
+60 6-283 7419Address
43 Jalan Kota Laksamana 4
75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Workshop Hours
Mon – Fri: 09:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 14:00
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
Recent Bench Work
- · ETA 955.112 — quartz renewal — Jun 2025
- · Longines cal. 30L dial — surface stabilisation — May 2025
- · Waltham 18s fusee — conservation — Jun 2025
- · Seiko 7S26 — module inspection — Jul 2025