Ringtime Shop

Our shop is on the first floor near the police station. We are located right besides the mall, but our place is much smaller and a lot quieter. We have clocks hanging on all the walls. They do not all tick at the exact same time, which sounds a bit funny if you stop to listen closely. Most of the time we are sitting behind the glass counter with a small magnifying glass over one eye. We fix watches that have stopped working for one reason or another. It is very small work and requires a steady hand. We have tiny screws that are very easy to lose if you are not careful. People bring in old watches that belonged to their grandfathers and mean a lot to them. We try our best to get them moving again. Sometimes it is just a dead battery. Other times the whole thing is rusted inside. We also sell some new watches, but the repair work is what keeps us busy most days. The floor is tiled and we have a couple of stools for people to sit on while they wait for a quick fix. We do not have much space. The mall next door has a lot of bright lights, but we just have our simple desk lamps. It is a peaceful way to spend the day. We know the police officers from next door; they come in sometimes to get a strap fixed.