Famosa Time, formally registered as Famosa Time and Optical Centre, is a watch and optical retailer in Melaka that has been operating since 17 January 1991. The business is registered under SSM number JM0157884P and is classified in dealing in pens, watches, lighters, calculators, optical and eye testing, contact lenses, and repairing services.
The shop carries wristwatches across a range of price points, from entry-level fashion watches to recognised brands. Famosa Time's sister entity, Famosa Watch Sdn. Bhd., is a Seiko Authorised Retailer operating at lot G68 on the ground floor of AEON Bandaraya Melaka, confirming the company's standing as an authorised dealer for Japanese watch brands. The optical side provides eye examinations, prescription spectacle fitting, and contact lens supply.
The original Famosa Time and Optical Centre is located at ground lot 49, Jalan Tun Mamat, Plaza Hang Tuah, Melaka (telephone 06-283 8822). The business takes its name from the nearby A Famosa fortress ruins, reflecting Melaka's Portuguese colonial heritage. Operating hours follow typical commercial schedules in the Plaza Hang Tuah area.
+60 6-282 6905
Lot G30, Ground Floor Mahkota Parade, Jln Merdeka, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia
Bought two watches in the past 5 years, from a male promoter, not bad. But, went again today for third watch, entertained by an old auntie, who is super rude... She keep on criticizing your preferrence and selection, and keep following you …
Positive Reviews
Mark Luan
The staff was friendly and the service was great!
Danny Lim
good service & very nice👍🏻 …
athirah -
I came to this shop to ask about a specific watch model, and the older woman working there helped me find it. The shop had the exact color I was looking for, and I was seriously considering buying it. But I needed a bit more time to decide, so I said “it’s okay” for now. Instead of giving me space, she started pressuring me to buy. She said, “I already brought the color you want and you don’t want to buy?” in a rude and pushy tone — more than once. It made me feel uncomfortable, like I was wrong just for looking or needing time to think. I came in with real interest, but the attitude and pressure completely ruined the experience. I left feeling disappointed and unwelcome. I won’t be coming back.
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Famosa Time
Traditional Shopfront with Chinese Characters
Yellow facade building with ornate carvings, wooden shutters, and black-framed shop entrance displaying Chinese characters on signs. Red lanterns hang above the doorway.
Traditional Building with Chinese Signage
Yellow-painted building with ornate carvings, wooden shutters, and red lanterns. Black-framed entrance doors with Chinese characters on signs above them.
FAMOSA TIME Storefront
Interior of a watch and clock store with display cases, staff, and brand signage including Casio, Baby-G, Edifice, Seiko, and D-Shadow. Clocks are mounted on the wall above counters.
Interior hallway of a cultural or historical exhibit
Long wooden corridor with polished floor, ceiling fans, and display cases on the right showing traditional garments on mannequins. Left side has wooden doors with lit panels. Lighting creates glare effects. No visible shop signage or menus.
FAMOSA TIME Storefront
Hand holding a purple shopping bag with 'FAMOSA TIME' logo, in front of store entrance with same name on sign. Background shows interior with clocks on wall and display shelves. A person is visible inside the store.
Building Facade Under Blue Sky
A row of multi-story buildings with ornate architectural details under a clear blue sky. The left building has a gold emblem and 'PLAZA MAHKOTA' signage at the base, while the right shows 'ARTIZA' on an upper facade. A streetlight and palm tree are visible. No shop front or menu is clearly identifiable.
Interior entrance with red drapes and chalkboard sign
A doorway framed by red fabric drapes tied at the corners, leading to an interior space where a black chalkboard is mounted on the wall. The board features hand-drawn illustrations and the text 'YES!! IT'S A CAFE!! COME IN'. No menu or shop front signage visible.
Street Scene with Red Buildings
A street view featuring red colonial-style buildings under a partly cloudy sky. Two motorcyclists are on the road, one wearing helmet and riding a scooter. A silver car is parked on the right. Flags hang from the left building. A sign reading 'HOTEL & RESTAURANT' is visible on the right building facade.
Large Ship Sculpture in Outdoor Setting
A large, dark wooden ship sculpture with multiple masts and rigging stands on a paved area surrounded by flowering bushes and steps. In the background, there is a multi-story building with red-tiled roofs and a blue canopy. The sky is overcast.
Historic Buildings Under Clear Sky
White-walled buildings with traditional architectural features under a bright blue sky. Some have Chinese characters inscribed on walls, and there are parked cars and trees nearby.
Display Case with Spinners
Glass display case containing various spinning tops and decorative objects on multiple shelves. Some items are in individual glass boxes or on yellow fabric-lined trays. Small informational plaques are visible near some items.
G-Shock Casio Store Display
Interior display of G-Shock and Casio watches in a retail store. Multiple shelves showcase various models, with prominent 'G-SHOCK' and 'CASIO' signage above. Backlit posters feature product imagery like carbon fiber and off-road vehicles.
Interior Display of Cultural Exhibit
Two mannequins dressed in traditional attire sit on mats, surrounded by decorative kites and craft items. Background features a painted tropical scene with palm trees and dark wooden walls. A framed Arabic calligraphy plaque hangs on the wall. The setting appears to be an indoor cultural or museum exhibit.
Meteorite Display Exhibit
Exhibit featuring meteorites in a glass display case with informational panels and educational graphics on the wall. The background includes a depiction of Earth from space, and there are small decorative cutouts of celestial bodies on the black wall.
Display Case with Geological Specimens
A large dark, porous rock displayed in a glass case on a white pedestal. Below, two illuminated trays showcase smaller green-lit geological samples. A label reads 'TEKTITE'. Background includes a 'SKYTECH' brand sign and a small lamp with a flyer.
Muzium Umno Melaka
Red building with signage 'MUZIUM UMNO MELAKA' and year '1935'. Children are visible in foreground, trees overhead. No menu or interior details shown.
Street View with Shopfronts and Buildings
A street scene under clear blue sky, showing buildings with shop signs in multiple languages including Chinese characters. Visible signage includes 'SHUN HING' and '佐鏡明'. A red-roofed building with balconies is prominent on the right. Several vehicles are parked or moving along the road. No menu boards or price lists clearly visible.
White Colonial Building with Malaysian Flag
A white colonial-style building with ornate architectural details, featuring a Malaysian flag flying from a pole on the facade. A tall streetlight stands nearby under a partly cloudy sky. Green trees are visible to the left.
Building exterior along river
White and black building with 'Sib's Pub' signage, situated beside water. Adjacent structures include traditional red-tiled roofs and modern white buildings with air conditioning units. Sky is partly cloudy.
Outdoor urban scene with buildings and trees
Clear blue sky, a white building on left, distant tower, hotel sign visible, palm trees, paved walkway, pedestrians, bike racks, street lamps, brick wall foreground.
Riverfront Scene with Historic Wall and Buildings
View of a riverbank with traditional buildings, including one labeled 'HOTEL', under partly cloudy skies. A weathered brick wall with a cannon barrel and mossy growth dominates the foreground. Trees and a waterway are visible.
Art Installation Display
A dark, irregularly shaped stone or sculpture rests on a display pedestal with a green and white label reading '橄榄陨石' (Olive Meteorite). Behind it is a blue background with a painted figurine. The setting appears to be an indoor art gallery or museum exhibit.
Nighttime street scene with illuminated building facade
A multi-story building at night, lit by a bright streetlamp. The structure features arched ground-level entrances and balconies on upper floors. Palm trees are visible in front. Several vehicles are parked along the street. A small sign is partially visible near the bottom left, but no clear shop signage or readable text is discernible.
Museum Exhibit
Interior museum display featuring two life-sized mannequins dressed in traditional attire, engaged in a cultural activity near a fire pit. A large ceremonial pot with a woven lid sits on a pedestal nearby. Large windows and glass doors show an outdoor view.
Red Building with Clock Tower
A red colonial-style building with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and people. There are market stalls under red canopies in front of the building. No shop signage or menus visible.
Congkak & Marbles Display
A black wooden congkak board with marbles displayed in a glass case on yellow fabric. A label identifies the items as 'CONGKAK & MARBLES'. Behind, there is a printed document with game rules and an image of people playing.
Red Church in Melaka
View of a red brick church with a cross and 'CHRIST CHURCH MELAKA' signage under a partly cloudy sky, flanked by green trees and adjacent buildings.
Architectural View of Religious Structures
The image shows a white bell tower with green roofing and ornate spires against a blue sky with clouds. Adjacent is a building with a green-tiled roof and decorative elements, likely part of a religious complex. No shop front, menu, or printed materials are visible.
Street-side Art Display
Exterior wall with multiple paintings and posters, including a laughing man, red buildings, waterfall, trees, and sunset scenes. A sign reads 'NYONYA' in English and Chinese characters. A black car is parked on the street nearby.
Red Building Exterior
A red-painted building with wooden windows and doors, set on a tiled sidewalk. A pigeon stands nearby. In the background, residential buildings are visible under a partly cloudy sky. A poster is affixed to the wall, but its content is unreadable.
Melaka Church and Adjacent Street Scene
Red colonial architecture with 'CHURCH MELAKA 1753' inscription, arched entrance, and cross above. Adjacent red building with shuttered windows. Street vendors under red canopies, pedestrians walking. Sky partially cloudy.
Display of traditional weapons
Several ornate, wooden-handled knives with wavy blades displayed in a glass case on a dark surface. Behind them is a framed informational poster with Indonesian text against a starry background.
Masjid Kampung Kling Entrance
Architectural facade of a mosque with white walls, arched entrance, decorative spires, and Arabic calligraphy signage. The sign reads 'MASJID KAMPUNG KLING' and includes an address in Melaka. No menu or commercial items visible.
Urban Street Scene with Cloudy Sky
Overhead view of a residential area with old buildings, power lines, and a cloudy sky. No shop fronts, menus, or printed materials visible.
Outdoor Military Exhibit
A large, gray naval gun mount on display outdoors behind an orange railing. Trees and a modern building are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky. People in safety vests appear to be staff or visitors nearby.
Historical Cannons and Urban Architecture
Three cannons on a brick wall under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Behind them, traditional and modern buildings with varied rooflines and facades. A sign reading 'HOTEL' is visible on one structure.
Street Scene with Red Building
Outdoor urban scene featuring a red colonial-style building with clock tower, pedestrians, vehicles, and greenery under bright sky. No shop signage or menus clearly visible.
Riverfront View with Building and Tents
Clear blue sky above calm river; left side has white tent structures, right side features multi-story building with red roof and '#isungai' sign on facade. Metal railings visible in foreground.
Building exterior with advertising crane
Red aerial lift is installing or maintaining a large blue advertisement banner on the side of a tan building. The banner features an image of a massage chair and text including 'MAST' and 'ZAMAN URUT'. Below, shop signage reads 'TONYROM' and 'The Malaysian FISH MARKET', indicating a commercial establishment. A metal railing and landscaped bushes are visible in foreground.
Museum Display of Prehistoric Artifacts
Three stone statues and a jade artifact displayed in a glass case with colorful geometric bases. Behind them, a translucent face sculpture and a small green jade object are visible. A sign reads '生命起源 Origin of Life' in Chinese characters.
Outdoor Scene with Clock Tower and Merchandise
Red clock tower under partly cloudy sky, surrounded by green trees. Foreground features Hello Kitty-themed merchandise, including a decorative basket with pink flowers and a Hello Kitty face cutout. People are visible in the background near the tower.
Istana Kesultanan Melaka
Traditional wooden palace with steep roof and wide staircase, surrounded by greenery and flowers. A few visitors are visible near the entrance.
Ancient Stone Ruin
Weathered stone wall with a broken window and circular opening above, showing signs of age and erosion. Vegetation grows around the structure.
Interior hallway of a cultural or historical exhibit
Long wooden corridor with polished floor, ceiling fans, and display cases on right side. Glass-encased statues or artifacts are visible under bright lighting. Left wall has traditional-style windows emitting warm light. A few people are faintly visible in distance.
Church of St. Francis Xavier
A historic church building with twin spires, built in 1849, under a bright blue sky with festive flags. The facade features Gothic-style windows and arched entrances. No shop signage or menu visible.
Ship Structure with Flowering Tree
A large wooden ship structure, likely a replica or museum exhibit, under a partly cloudy sky. A flowering tree with pink blossoms is in the foreground. No shop front, menu, or printed materials visible.
Park Pathway with Urban Background
A paved pathway in a park leading toward a central monument or structure, flanked by greenery and flowering bushes. In the distance, tall residential buildings rise against an overcast sky. A blue trash bin is visible on the left side of the path.
Urban Landscape with Tower and Buildings
Aerial view of a cityscape featuring red-roofed buildings, parked cars, trees, and a tall tower under a partly cloudy sky. No shop fronts, menus, or printed materials visible.
Building with Red Brick Wall and Trees
An exterior view of a building with red-tiled roof, surrounded by green trees under a partly cloudy sky. A weathered red brick wall dominates the right side of the frame. No shop signage or menu boards are visible.
Urban Landscape View
A panoramic view of a cityscape with residential buildings, greenery, and a tall tower against a partly cloudy sky. A distant sea is visible on the horizon. No shop fronts, menus, or printed materials are present.
Traditional wooden building complex
Large multi-roofed structure with dark wood and tiled roofs, surrounded by greenery and flowering plants under a partly cloudy sky.
Urban landscape with tower and buildings
View of a tall communication tower against a partly cloudy sky, surrounded by greenery and residential buildings with red-tiled roofs. A red building is in the foreground, with parked cars and street elements visible.
Dinosaur Statue in Outdoor Area
Large dinosaur statue with open mouth and raised arms stands on a paved area. Background includes trees, buildings, and people walking nearby. No shop signage or menus visible.
Historic Brick Wall with Cannon and Background Buildings
An old brick wall with a mounted cannon, set against modern white buildings with red roofs under a cloudy sky. Trees frame the scene on both sides.
Fountain in Public Square
A central ornate fountain with water jets, surrounded by trees and pedestrians. Background shows red-roofed buildings under a partly cloudy sky.
Entrance to a building with Arabic signage
A white wall with gold Arabic script above a yellow-framed entrance. Through the frame, greenery and a white-walled courtyard are visible. No shopfront or menu elements present.
Historic Building Facade
White-washed colonial-style building with traditional Chinese architectural elements, featuring black shutters and decorative calligraphy on walls. Two people stand near the entrance under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
Historic Cannons on Brick Platform
Two black cannons mounted on wooden carriages atop a red brick wall. Behind, modern buildings with visible signage including 'HOTEL' and 'BANH TIN'. Lush green trees frame the right side under a partly cloudy sky.
Urban Street Scene with Buildings and Tree
View of buildings under a cloudy sky, framed by tree branches in foreground and a stone wall on right. A white building with 'HOTEL' sign visible on left. No shop front or menu clearly identifiable.
Riverfront buildings with murals and traditional architecture
A riverside view featuring colorful painted buildings, some with red-tiled roofs and white facades. A modern high-rise is visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky. No shop signage or menus are clearly legible.
Urban landscape with tower and buildings
View of a cityscape featuring a tall observation tower, a historic ship replica, and low-rise buildings with red-tiled roofs. A parking lot with cars is visible in front of a white building with blue roof accents. Trees and greenery surround the area under a partly cloudy sky.
Historic Building Exterior with Visitors
Outdoor scene showing a weathered white historic building with arched entrance and ladder, under bright sky. Tourists are present; one person checks phone near the structure. A red informational plaque stands beside the building.
Street View with Buildings and Vegetation
A sunny street scene with residential buildings on both sides, parked cars, and lush green plants climbing a wall. The sky is blue with scattered clouds. No shop signage or menus visible.
Clock Tower and Street Scene
Red brick clock tower with two visible clocks, surrounded by trees and decorated rickshaws including Doraemon-themed ones. People are present in the background near the tower.
Museum Tanah Air
Red colonial-style building with ornate windows and balconies, featuring a green sign reading 'MUSEUM TANAH AIR'. A red wall with decorative window panels and mounted plaques is visible in front. Trees partially frame the top of the structure.
Historic Ruins with Tourists
An ancient stone ruin with arched entrance and weathered walls, surrounded by tourists taking photos or walking nearby. Lush green trees and bushes frame the scene under a partly cloudy sky.
Park Pathway with Monument and Urban Background
A wide tiled pathway leads toward a central monument, flanked by trees and flowerbeds. High-rise buildings are visible in the distance under an overcast sky. A blue trash bin is on the left side of the path.