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What our clients say about their experience with Epoch's restoration services.

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Client Testimonials

Feedback from clients who have entrusted their timepieces to our care.

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James Lin

Taipei, Taiwan

January 15, 2026

My grandfather's Omega stopped running after I dropped it getting out of a taxi. Han spent nearly thirty minutes just examining it before explaining what he found — the balance staff had shifted. The shock system repair took four days, and when I picked it up, he walked me through photographs showing exactly what had been adjusted. It's been keeping excellent time for three weeks now.

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Sarah Wang

Kaohsiung, Taiwan

January 8, 2026

I brought my Rolex Datejust in for a full service after wearing it daily for six years. The timeline was longer than the authorized dealer quoted, but Tian kept me updated every week with progress photos. When I collected it, the movement looked pristine under the loupe they provided. Three weeks later, it's still running within two seconds per day. Worth the wait.

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David Kuo

Taichung, Taiwan

December 28, 2025

Han was honest about what my vintage Seiko needed. He didn't recommend polishing the case, explaining it would remove too much material given the existing wear. The service focused on the movement, which now runs smoothly. The only small issue was the timeline extending by a week when parts took longer to arrive, but they communicated this promptly.

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Michael Chen

Hsinchu, Taiwan

January 22, 2026

The legacy restoration for my father's Patek Philippe was handled with remarkable care. We had two consultation sessions where Han asked detailed questions about the watch's history and what we hoped to preserve. The twelve-week timeline allowed proper sourcing of period-correct parts. The documentation folder they provided is comprehensive enough that future watchmakers will understand exactly what was done.

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Amy Liu

Tainan, Taiwan

January 11, 2026

I appreciated the straightforward assessment. My IWC Portuguese needed a full service, and they explained that achieving chronometer precision wasn't realistic given the movement's age, but stable daily performance was very achievable. That's exactly what they delivered. The watch now runs consistently at plus four seconds per day, which I find perfectly acceptable for a twenty-year-old caliber.

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Thomas Huang

Kaohsiung, Taiwan

December 19, 2025

Brought in a Longines that hadn't been serviced in probably fifteen years. Mei Lin handled the case restoration while Han worked on the movement. They kept the original patina on the dial as we discussed, only addressing the mechanical issues. The three-week turnaround was exactly as quoted. Very satisfied with the transparent communication throughout.

Success Stories

The Challenge

A 1960s Omega Seamaster that hadn't run in over two decades. The owner inherited it from his uncle and wanted to wear it but was concerned about its condition after such prolonged dormancy.

The Solution

Complete movement disassembly revealed dried lubricants and minor rust on the barrel arbor. After ultrasonic cleaning, replacement of affected parts, and careful regulation, the caliber was restored to reliable function.

The Result

The watch now runs within acceptable tolerances for its age. Six months later, it continues performing reliably as a daily wearer. The owner reports particular satisfaction with the documentation showing the restoration process.

The Challenge

A modern Rolex Submariner experiencing intermittent stopping. Previous service at another facility hadn't resolved the issue. The client was frustrated by lack of clear explanation.

The Solution

Detailed examination identified debris in the escape wheel that previous cleaning had missed. After proper ultrasonic cleaning with fresh solution and complete reassembly, function was restored.

The Result

Watch has run continuously for four months without issue. Client appreciated the photographic documentation showing the contamination that caused the problem and verification of its removal.

The Challenge

A family heirloom Patek Philippe from the 1940s requiring complete restoration. Case showed significant wear, movement needed full service, and original parts needed to be preserved where possible.

The Solution

Legacy restoration engagement spanning fourteen weeks. Multiple consultations on cosmetic decisions. Movement received complete service while preserving original components. Case was carefully refinished to remove damage while maintaining character.

The Result

Watch returned to reliable daily use while maintaining its historical character. Comprehensive documentation provided includes condition photos, work performed, and recommendations for future care. Family can now pass the timepiece to the next generation with confidence.

By the Numbers

Performance metrics from our restoration practice.

6+

Years of Service

Established in Kaohsiung in 2019

450+

Watches Restored

From simple repairs to complete restorations

96%

Client Satisfaction

Based on post-service surveys

Contact Information

Phone

+886 7 3851 2476

Address

No. 162, Jiuru 1st Road
Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City 807

Working Hours

Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday – Monday: By appointment

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