Audemars Piguet Watchmaker
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
About Audemars Piguet
The brand is a prestigious entity within the luxury fashion sector, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. As part of a leading global luxury group, it offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and sophisticated environment.
Audemars Piguet Watchmaker in Besançon, France – repair and overhaul luxury timepieces at Europe's leading service centre.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute complete diagnostic and repair interventions on Audemars Piguet timepieces, including case opening, movement overhaul, dial and hand installation, and case closure
- Regulate escapements and perform dynamic balancing according to precision standards
- Conduct visual quality inspections of completed work against ERP documentation and associated quality directives
- Identify defects and diagnose component failures using technical specifications
- Apply all required technical and quality procedures mandated by the after-sales service division
- Maintain and preserve specialized tools (cases, setting instruments) and workbench in optimal condition
- Collaborate on Audemars Piguet improvement initiatives to enhance workshop efficiency and processes
Qualifications
- Holds a BMA (Brevet des Métiers d'Art) or equivalent watchmaking qualification
- Demonstrates a minimum of two years of hands-on experience in an equivalent watchmaker or horological technician role
- Proficiency in watchmaking assembly techniques and theory
- Ability to read and interpret horological technical drawings
- Operational competence with ERP systems and standard business software (Outlook, Teams, M3, CS Workflow)
- Demonstrates passion for horology, versatility, composure, and capacity for autonomous work with a reputation for precision and quality output
Skills
Experience
Minimum two years of professional experience as a watchmaker or in an equivalent horological repair and maintenance role, demonstrating mastery of complete movement servicing and timepiece restoration.
Education
BMA (Brevet des Métiers d'Art) in Watchmaking or equivalent professional qualification in horology.
Workplace
This position is based in Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
Benefits
100% coverage of core health and wellness benefits (mutuelle), meal vouchers (tickets-restaurant), continuous professional training and mobility opportunities, employee savings plan with full employer contribution to retirement provisions (Plan d'Epargne Retraite), profit-sharing and company savings plan participation, comprehensive wellness programme (massage services, sports subscriptions), CSE benefits (sports, cultural activities, holiday vouchers), and corporate volunteering opportunities.
Culture
The brand fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, where creativity and individual contributions are highly valued. Employees are encouraged to pursue personal growth and are supported in their professional development within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
About Cerulean
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