Watchmaker

Summary

Experienced watchmaker responsible for diagnosing, servicing, repairing, and performing quality control on high-end mechanical and quartz timepieces to manufacturer specifications. Role includes dismantling, movement repair, casing, polishing, bracelet adjustments, and maintaining calibrated tools and a clean workshop. Expected to meet productivity targets while working collaboratively in a high-volume luxury repair environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and service timepieces according to brand guidelines
• Perform dismantling and reassembly of movements and case components
• Adjust movements for accuracy and test performance
• Polish and refinish cases and bracelets to vendor specifications
• Perform quality control checks and ensure waterproofness of cases
• Identify spare parts needed and propose repair solutions
• Maintain and calibrate tools and equipment and keep workshop organized
• Meet minimum productivity target of two complete services per day
• Handle day to day operations including diagnosis, repair, and maintenance

Requirements

• One year of technical school training or 2-4 years professional experience
• Experience with diagnosis of quartz and mechanical timepieces
• 3 years experience working with high end luxury timepieces preferred
• Watchmaker certification such as SAWTA WOSTEP or CW21 or similar
• Ability to perform hairspring and escapement adjustments and oiling
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and remain seated for extended periods
• Basic verbal and written English and basic computer knowledge