Pawan Watch Service

Pawan Watch Service is right at the Malla Talai Choraha. If you know that intersection, you know it’s always moving. I’ve been working out of this spot for a while now. The dust from the road is a bit of a constant battle, but we keep the display cases wiped down as best as we can. It’s a handy location because people pass by on their way to work or home. They drop off a watch in the morning and often pick it up the next day. I do the repairs myself at a small table in the corner. It's nothing fancy, just a wooden stool and some tweezers. I learned the trade from an uncle. Malla Talai is a good neighborhood, and we get all kinds of customers. Some are in a big hurry, and others want to stay and chat while I change a battery. I don't mind either way. The traffic noise outside is just part of the day now. I don't even hear the horns anymore. My hands are usually a bit stained from the oil and the metal, but that's part of the job. We have a lot of regular customers from around the crossroads. They know where I sit. If I’m not at the bench, I’m probably just grabbing a tea next door. The shop isn't much to look at, but we get the job done. I usually keep a few spare straps around just in case.