Vishal Watch Company

Vishal Watch Company is right on the Main Road near Madar Gate. Being on the Main Road means there is never a quiet moment. The buses roar past and the dust is something you just have to live with. I’ve been working at this bench for more years than I care to count. My hands are used to the small movements now. I don’t even think about it much. We fix everything from those old winding watches to the newer ones that use batteries. Madar Gate is a busy gate into the city, so we get a lot of foot traffic. People stop in while they are out shopping for clothes or groceries. The shop is narrow and long, with shelves reaching all the way to the ceiling. I have boxes of old parts that I’ve saved for decades. You never know when a specific gear from 1980 will be needed. I enjoy the work, even when it’s frustrating. Some days the light is perfect and I can see everything clearly. Other days, I struggle a bit. I drink a lot of tea to stay focused. My customers are mostly people I’ve known for years. They bring their kids in now. It’s nice to see the families grow while I stay here in the same spot. We just keep the watches ticking and try to stay out of the heat as much as possible.