About
Introduction: The Spirit of LingNoi
LingNoi Design is more than a storefront — it’s the workshop of Rune Lisether, a full-time watchmaker specializing in the restoration of vintage Seiko timepieces. With over seven years of hands-on experience, LingNoi is a tribute to craftsmanship, patience, and the enduring beauty of mechanical as well as quartz watches.
Precision in Silence
Seiko’s quartz movements — a revolution in precision, still ticking with purpose. This quiet innovation reshaped watchmaking, proving that accuracy and soul can coexist.
2. Our Process: From Discovery to Delivery
Sourcing: Each watch begins as a discovery — sourced from Japanese auctions, private collectors, or forgotten drawers.
Assessment: We inspect every piece for authenticity, mechanical integrity, and restoration potential.
Restoration: Using original parts whenever possible, we clean, repair, and calibrate each watch. The goal isn’t to erase time, but to honor it.
Documentation: Every watch comes with a detailed fulfillment document — including tracking, warranty, and care instructions.
Customer Experience: From the first click to the final delivery, we aim to make the process transparent, personal, and satisfying.
Time in Motion
Seiko’s mechanical calibers — a symphony of gears and springs, beating with quiet conviction. Each tick is a tribute to engineering, tradition, and the beauty of time made visible.
3. Why Vintage Seiko?
Seiko’s legacy is rich with innovation — from the first quartz movement to iconic mechanical calibers.
We believe these watches deserve a second life, not just as collectibles, but as companions.
Quartz, Refined
The Seiko 9F62 — a quartz caliber that redefined precision. Beneath its polished plates lies a heartbeat of innovation, where thermo-compensation and twin-pulse control elevate timekeeping to an art.
4. Our Values
Transparency: No hidden flaws, no exaggerated claims.
Craftsmanship: Every restoration is done with patience and pride.
Customer Care: We treat every buyer like a collaborator — your satisfaction is part of the art.
Craft in Motion
The lathe — where raw steel meets intention. Each cut, each curl of swarf, is a quiet dialogue between tool and time, shaping the future one micron at a time.
5. Meet Rune — Watchmaker & Founder
Rune Lisether is a Norwegian watchmaker living in Thailand, blending Scandinavian precision with Southeast Asian warmth. After years of working in web development and e-commerce, Rune turned his lifelong fascination with mechanical watches into a full-time vocation. His workshop is a place of quiet focus, where each Seiko is given the time and attention it deserves.
Rune’s approach is methodical yet creative, blending technical mastery with a deep respect for each watch’s story.
LingNoi Design is the independent workshop of Rune Lisether, a watchmaker restoring and selling vintage Seiko timepieces from Thailand. With over seven years of experience, Rune sources watches from Japan, restores them with original parts when possible, and provides each customer with clear documentation, warranty, and care guidance. Our mission is to preserve Seiko’s heritage — from iconic quartz innovations to classic mechanical calibers — and connect them with new owners who value their history. Learn more about Seiko’s legacy at the Seiko Museum Ginza or explore movement references in the Seiko Caliber Database.