Watch Services
Our Watchmakers
Through careful guidance and decades of experience, every watchmaker at Laings brings their own unique story to your timepiece. Whether that's travelling far and wide to hone their craft, or humble beginnings inspired by a wealth of family knowledge, we're proud to be in the company of each of our watchmakers.
Senior Watchmaker
Thomas Lohse
"Originally a carpenter, I trained at the Glashuette Original Watchmaking School, graduating in 2006 with the German Watchmaking & WOSTEP certificates. I joined Laings in August 2022, and have become a mentor to new watchmakers and technicians joining the Laings Service Centre. Vintage and complicated watches catch my eye - there's a story in every timepiece waiting to be uncovered".
Watchmaker
Annika Leppala
"For me, watches are little puzzles that need solving. I trained at the Finnish School of Watchmaking, graduating in 2021 and joined Laings a year later. We have a very special team in the workshop, so it's a delight to come to work every morning. My heart lies with vintage watches; seeing the life they've had and I often wonder what the watch has seen over time. If only they could talk!".
Apprentice Watchmaker
Blair Ellis
"As a watch collector for over 10 years, I had my start at Laings working in both the Glasgow and Edinburgh stores specifically with Rolex and OMEGA watches. In the workshop the team have helped a great deal with teaching, training and any other pointers. The environment is nice and relaxed, which is perfect for focusing on what's in front of you whilst the feeling of satisfaction finishing a timepiece is one that never expires".
Final Quality Control Technician
Ashleigh Scally
"I had no experience in watches or jewellery before I started at Laings in 2022, however the scale of resources and depth of training Laings provides were vital in my learning. Ian, who has over 30 years within the business, has been a fountain of knowledge as such, helping me hone my skills and confidence with watches.Witnessing the transformation that a watch goes through and knowing that the client will be ecstatic once their watch comes back definitely makes my role special! ".
