This is us in the workshop, from left to right and back to front: (no longer works at master watchmaking); Karl Braunsteiner (owner); Donna Roycroft (watchmaker); and Isis Dunderdale (dearly missed).
Contact UsKarl is the owner of the business. He completed a 4 year, full-time, Diploma of Watchmaking course at the Karlstein School of Watchmaking in Austria. He then spent a further year of full-time study to obtain his Master Watchmaker Certificate. He worked at both Citizen and Omega in Austria before emigrating to Australia in 1978. After a few years working at various watch repair centres he decided to set up his own business, and in 1983 Master Watchmaking opened for business. He decided early on to specialise in vintage watches and complicated pocket watches. He has been a past President of the Watch & Clock Association of Australia, and has certificates in valuation, gemology and diamond grading.
He finds it very satisfying to be able to bring something mechanical back to life, and says working on old watches is almost like meditation. He currently wears a NOMOS Tangente 35mm. His favourite watch is a Nicol Nielsen Minute Repeater.
Donna did her watchmaking apprenticeship in New Zealand, where she was the only female watch maker in the whole country. After a couple of years of working in NZ, she did a 5 months WOSTEP Diploma in Watchmaking course in Geneva (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Education Program). In 2009 she came to Australia to develop her skills in vintage and restoration work, and joined Master Watchmaking. She has completed several training courses and is certified to work on Audemars Piguet watches. What she loves about watchmaking is that there is always something new to learn, always something you haven't see before. She finds the skill and workmanship in watches 100 years old or more truly amazing.
She wears a NOMOS Orion 33 Weiss. She would like to own . . . too many to choose from.
Testimonials
I had such a lovely time purchasing my Nomos Orion from MW. Louella was a delight to speak to, engaging in great conversation, and took her time with me as I perused through a great deal of their collection before settling on my choice. An unassuming shop front but with friendliness and professionalism to rival any much 'prettier' setup. They even replaced the battery for one of my other watches on the house.
Will be taking the rest of my watch affairs here. Thank you team!
Daniel Baluyot
Very kind and enthusiastic staff, which you cant say the same at a lot of places these days. Had a great time even just visiting. Small yet interesting selection of preowned watches and they are AD for Nomos! Was also cool to see watchmakers through the glass behind the counter. Thank you L for your hospitality! I will definitely be back.
Peter Kim
To the lovely lady out front, Lou; thank you for your amazing customer service. You greeted my friend and I with a smile, and genuinely made the (silly) questions that I asked feel not so silly! You truly epitomise the definition of benevolence. I definitely will be back with more watch inquiries in the future! Thanks again 😊 …
Michael Ong
I am so impressed with the service Karl & Sylvia provided today. Their patience and willingness to help me select my very first NOMOS was just simply beyond fantastic.
I’m am extremely happy with my new purchase to add to my collection. Thank you so much again Karl and Sylvia for your assistance today! Will be back soon hopefully with some friends and family members to support such a phenomenal business and brand (NOMOS).
Brendon Lin
I contacted Master Watchmaking initially through Facebook, sparked by an update to their stock of a few Nomos pieces. I've been a huge Nomos fan for years and was finally ready to pull the trigger on a Club. I dealt with Louella, who was great at communicating (MW is based in Sydney, I'm in Perth). Initial inquiry was on a Thursday (if I recall correctly) and my watch was on my wrist the following Tuesday. Really pleased with the service that I received and hope this will turn in to a long standing relationship.
Stuart Munro
Contact Us
Suite 1004 - Lvl. 10, 265 Castlereagh Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 20581
World Square, NSW 2002
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday,
09:00AM to 05:00PM
Closed on Public Holidays
