Care at the bench
We handle each watch as if it belonged to us. Small decisions matter when a movement has served a family for decades.
Independent British watchmaking
A watchmaker's workshop in the heart of Hertfordshire
Behind every exceptional watch is a story of obsession: the person who designed it, the hands that assembled it, and the care that keeps it running for generations.
Uttlesford, Hertfordshire. Serving clients across the UK.
Shaw Wood Lane
By appointment
By appointment
The studio principle
Our horological philosophy
Great watchmaking is personal, unhurried, and worthy of genuine craft. Every timepiece gets a clear plan before work begins.
Listen first
Consultation comes before a recommendation. We ask about the watch, its history, and the way you need it to work.
Trust over turnover
Antique pieces deserve preservation over replacement. Your watch and its story stay private throughout the work.
The place behind the work
Our workshop on Shaw Wood Lane
The Uttlesford horology studio has a dedicated bench room for movement repair, restoration, calibration, and independent design discussions. It is a quiet space with time set aside for careful work.
Shaw Wood Lane, Uttlesford, Hertfordshire, CM23 1HP
Private client lounge for watch viewing and project discussions.
Secure courier arrangements available for clients across Hertfordshire, Essex, and the wider UK.
A considered way to work
The appointment model
A private watch consultation gives the watchmaker room to focus. It gives you room to explain what matters.
Arrange a Visit01. Begin with a conversation
We discuss your goals, concerns, and the watch's history before suggesting a route forward.
02. Record every detail
There is no casual drop-off. We receive, document, and handle your timepiece with a clear chain of custody.
03. Keep you informed
Longer projects include regular updates and photographic progress reports, so decisions never happen in the dark.
04. Stay involved long term
Calibration, servicing, and future advice remain part of the relationship after the original work is complete.
Local knowledge, UK reach
Where we serve
Clients visit the workshop or arrange a secure, insured shipment. Every route begins with a conversation.
Hertfordshire
Bishop's Stortford
Hertford
St Albans
Watford
Essex
Chelmsford
Saffron Walden
Harlow
Cambridgeshire
Greater London
UK-wide
International collectors
People behind the bench
The hands behind the bench
Our work is built on formal horological training, practical bench experience, and the patience to keep learning.
Chamss Mielczarczyk
Lead watchmaker
Works across movement repair, timepiece calibration, and careful assessment of valuable watches.
Gurprit Brass
Restoration specialist
Focuses on antique watch restoration, surface care, and preserving the character of older pieces.
Lloyd Brickland
Design and client care
Guides independent watch design conversations and keeps each project clear from first meeting to handover.
British Horological Institute membership
Luxury brand servicing accreditation
Fully insured workshop
Visit the workshop or book a remote consultation
In-person appointments take place on Shaw Wood Lane. Phone and video consultations are available for clients outside the immediate area.