Senior Watchmaker | Precision Timekeeping Instruments

About the Brands

This unique opportunity allows you to engage with three esteemed prestige brands from the Swatch Group: Breguet, Blancpain, and Glashütte Original.

Breguet, established in 1775, symbolizes outstanding horological innovation and timeless elegance. With pioneering inventions like the tourbillon and a legacy that includes making timepieces for historical icons such as Marie-Antoinette, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Winston Churchill, Breguet continues to lead haute horlogerie through meticulous craftsmanship and technical mastery.

Founded in 1735, Blancpain is recognized as the oldest watch brand globally, epitomizing Swiss watchmaking excellence. Its commitment to mechanical watchmaking merges centuries of expertise with modern innovation, producing collections renowned for precision, artistry, and lasting luxury.

With heritage dating back to 1845, Glashütte Original represents the zenith of German watchmaking. Known for its authentic factory-made approach, the brand fabricates up to 95% of movement components and its exquisite dials internally, blending traditional skills with innovative methods to deliver extraordinary mechanical watches.

Role & Key Responsibilities

• Identify issues, carefully disassemble, and troubleshoot mechanical watch movements.
• Service, assemble, lubricate, and adjust mechanical watch movements to match brand specifications.
• Restore watch cases, bracelets, and parts to a factory-grade finish.
• Repair or replace worn or damaged components.
• Execute precise adjustments on balance wheels, hairsprings, escapements, and gear trains.
• Regulate movements to achieve accuracy comparable to chronometer standards.
• Accurately remove, attach, and align dials and hands.
• Perform timing, magnetism, and water resistance tests to confirm quality compliance.
• Finalize all servicing and repairs conforming to manufacturer standards and workshop procedures.
• Maintain workshop instruments, equipment, and ensure a clean and organized workspace.
• Adhere to technical work instructions, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance protocols.
• Comply with workplace health and safety policies, promptly reporting hazards and incidents.
• Evaluate, mentor, and provide feedback to technical staff to uphold workflows, workmanship, and quality consistent with brand standards.
• Implement and uphold product specifications, technical methods, workshop standards, and ensure tool and equipment availability, maintenance, and calibration.

Skills & Experience

• Completion of a watchmaking apprenticeship or WOSTEP 3000-hour certification (or equivalent).
• At least five years of experience servicing precision mechanical timepieces, including standard and chronograph models.
• Successful completion of Evaluation SGWME 2824-2 or an equivalent certification such as OWME 1120 or EWME 2824.
• Proven ability to service watches meeting precision standards set by METAS, COSC (ISO 3159), or equivalent brand benchmarks.
• Preferable qualifications include ETA 7750, OME 3303/1861 certifications, or experience with prestige brands.
• Experience in jewelry or watch refurbishing, particularly involving precious metals.
• Trade certification in polishing through WOSTEP or similar programs.
• Strong organizational skills and systematic work approach.
• Basic computer proficiency and administrative capabilities.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet targets and key performance indicators.

Location

The position is based onsite in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Additional Information

The role entails working within an environment that values technical excellence, adherence to high standards, and maintaining a professional workshop atmosphere aligned with premium watchmaking brands.