Watchmaker

As a Watchmaker, you will specialize in the repair, maintenance, and restoration of watches, ensuring that timepieces function accurately and efficiently. Your technical expertise, attention to detail, and craftsmanship will play a vital role in preserving the quality and value of luxury and mechanical watches.

Responsibilities:

• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble watch movements to ensure accurate timekeeping.
  
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, quartz, and automatic watch movements.
• Replace damaged or worn watch components, including crystals, crowns, hands, and springs.
  
• Source authentic replacement parts from authorized suppliers.
• Restore vintage and antique watches, bringing them back to their original condition.
• Refurbish cases and bracelets, removing scratches and polishing surfaces.
• Test and regulate watch movements to ensure precision and accuracy.
• Perform water resistance testing to ensure watch durability.
• Assemble watch movements and ensure proper alignment of components.
• Calibrate watches to meet manufacturer specifications.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues in watch movements and mechanisms.
• Provide recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Interact with customers, providing explanations of repairs, estimates, and timelines.
• Provide advice on watch care and maintenance.
• Maintain detailed records of repairs, parts used, and work performed for each watch.
• Create repair reports and invoices for customers.
• Maintain and care for watchmaking tools and equipment to ensure accurate and safe repairs.
• Stay updated on industry trends, watchmaking techniques, and new technologies.
• Participate in training and workshops to enhance skills.

• Formal education or certification in watchmaking from a recognized institution.
• Proven experience as a Watchmaker, preferably in luxury or mechanical watches.
• Proficiency in handling and repairing a variety of watch movements and complications.
• Strong technical skills in disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling watch components.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with watchmaking tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of watch brands, models, and historical significance.
• Customer service skills for interacting with clients and explaining repairs.
• Ability to work with precision and patience.
• Problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving watch issues.
• Adaptability to different watch styles and mechanisms.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages such as Arabic is advantageous.