About Horologe House
A bench built on patience
and plain dealing
Every mechanical watch that comes through the door is treated as an object worth understanding — not just as a job to complete.
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From a single bench in Jalan Padungan
Horologe House was established in 2011 by Ting Wei Liang, a watchmaker who trained in Switzerland before returning to Kuching with the intention of offering the same quality of bench work he had experienced abroad. The atelier opened with one bench, a modest set of tools, and a straightforward belief: that a mechanical watch deserves careful attention, not a quick turnaround.
Over the years, the atelier has developed a reputation among Sarawak's watch-owning community for its measured approach and its willingness to explain what it finds. Owners are encouraged to ask questions. The work is never rushed to make room for volume.
In 2019 a second watchmaker, Siti Norzahra binti Aziz, joined the bench, bringing with her a particular interest in older movements and vintage restoration work. The team has remained deliberately small — large enough to handle the work thoughtfully, small enough to give every piece individual attention.
Mission
To return each mechanical watch to the owner in better running order than it arrived — with a clear written record of what was done and why, and with no decision taken on the owner's behalf without prior discussion.
Values
- Transparency in every step of the work
- Written estimates before any commitment is made
- No work proceeds without the owner's knowledge
- Plain language, not workshop jargon
- Respect for the object and for the owner's time
The People
Two watchmakers, one bench standard
Every piece is handled by one of two experienced watchmakers. There is no delegation to untrained staff.
Ting Wei Liang
Founder & Head Watchmaker
Trained in La Chaux-de-Fonds; returned to Kuching in 2010. Specialises in self-winding movements and case restoration. Has serviced over 1,200 pieces at the bench since opening.
Siti Norzahra binti Aziz
Watchmaker — Vintage Movements
Joined the atelier in 2019 following seven years at an independent workshop in Penang. Particular focus on older calibres, pocket watch conversions, and movements requiring non-standard parts sourcing.
How the Work is Done
Bench standards and protocols
The atelier follows a consistent set of procedures on every piece regardless of price point or age. No shortcuts are applied to any category of work.
Condition Assessment First
Every watch is assessed and documented before a tool touches the movement. The owner receives a written account of findings before work begins.
Staged Cleaning Process
Components are cleaned in stages appropriate to their material — metal, jewels, and delicate parts each treated to the method suited to them.
Manufacturer-Specified Lubrication
Lubricant grades and application points follow the movement manufacturer's original specifications, not a generic schedule.
Multi-Position Timing
Each movement is timed across positions on the bench timing machine before the case is reassembled. Amplitude and beat error are also recorded.
Water Resistance Verification
Where the original case carries a water resistance rating, gaskets are replaced and resistance is pressure-tested after reassembly.
Owner Data Handled with Care
Contact and watch details collected for service administration are stored securely and not shared with third parties. Full details in our Privacy Policy.
About the Workshop
Mechanical watch servicing in Kuching, Sarawak
Mechanical watches operate through the interaction of dozens of components machined to tolerances measured in microns. Over time, lubricants break down, pivot surfaces develop wear, and mainsprings weaken. These are not failures — they are the nature of a mechanical object in continuous use. What they require is periodic bench attention from someone who understands how each part relates to the others.
Horologe House serves owners in Kuching and across Sarawak who want their mechanical watches maintained to a standard that extends the life of the movement and preserves the character of the case. The atelier does not chase volume. Work is taken on based on capacity to do it properly, which means the intake calendar is sometimes full and owners may need to book ahead for restoration projects.
The atelier has particular experience with mid-twentieth-century Swiss movements — the calibres found in watches from the 1950s through to the 1980s — though the bench handles contemporary mechanical watches from a wide range of origins. Owners are encouraged to bring any mechanical piece in for an intake consultation before committing to further work elsewhere.
Bring your watch in for a look
The intake consultation is the natural starting point. Three working days for a written assessment, with no follow-on obligation.
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