De Tijdmeter De Tijdmeter: your trusted watch repairer in the Urban Shopper.  Jozef Admassu’s journey with De Tijdmeter started as their helper at the Saturday market in 1998. Since May 15, 2023 he’s progressed to become an accomplished watch repairer himself, and runs a professional work space in the Urban Shopper. But as far as Jozef is concerned this is not the end goal. His ambition?  To expand and become the familiar face for everyone with a watch. 'People always say I'm too neat,' Jozef says with a smile. Jozef's work desk does indeed look perfectly organised. Everything tidied away. When he spills a little coffee, the wipes come out immediately. For Joseph, tranquillity and cleanliness are the conditions for him to be able to carry out his work, and passion, with great concentration. From Saturday helper to owner Joseph had a fascination with electronics early on. Fixing a broken radio did not fase him at all. In addition to his permanent job as an electrician, he started working extra time at De Tijdmeter on the Saturday market. His fascination with small scale technical work thus became his specialism. After seven years, Joseph received a phone call from his boss during whilst on holiday: 'We are going to sell the store.' Joseph seized the opportunity with both hands. “Don't sell, I'm coming. I'll take over matters for you.” Almost immediately Jozef arranged a stall at the Wednesday market. With two market days, and a clear goal in mind, he confidently [...]