Audemars Piguet Watchmaker
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 7, 2026
About Audemars Piguet
An international luxury watch maison within a global luxury group, dedicated to haute horlogerie and precision engineering. The employer combines traditional bench craftsmanship with contemporary quality systems, providing after‑sales service and bespoke restoration for high‑value mechanical timepieces.
Luxury watch Maison in Tokyo seeks a Watchmaker to service mechanical timepieces—join the maison's after‑sales team in Tokyo.
Role & Responsibilities
- Diagnose, disassemble, clean, repair and reassemble mechanical movements and complications to brand technical standards.
- Regulate and time movements using timing machines and other precision measuring instruments to ensure chronometric performance.
- Perform case and bracelet servicing, polishing, resealing and pressure testing to maintain water‑resistance specifications.
- Document service history and produce detailed repair reports and estimates in accordance with the maison's after‑sales procedures.
- Execute quality control inspections and final checks before return to client, ensuring adherence to brand tolerances and aesthetic standards.
- Collaborate with customer service and parts procurement to manage spare parts requests and escalate complex restorations.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised bench environment and look after specialised tooling and calibration schedules.
- Coach junior technicians and contribute to continuous improvement of repair protocols and technical training.
Qualifications
- Vocational diploma or equivalent qualification in watchmaking; WOSTEP or industry‑recognised certification preferred.
- Demonstrable experience servicing mechanical watches, including chronographs and calendar complications.
- Proven ability to meet luxury brand quality standards and detailed finishing requirements.
- Strong manual dexterity and excellent visual acuity; comfortable working under microscope/loupe for extended periods.
- Familiarity with written repair documentation and standard service centre workflows.
Skills
Experience
Mid‑level: typically 3–7 years of hands‑on experience in mechanical watch repair, ideally within a luxury watch brand or authorised service centre; experience with haute horlogerie complications is highly valued.
Education
Diploma in watchmaking or equivalent vocational qualification; WOSTEP or equivalent certification preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
The maison values meticulous craftsmanship, discretion and pride in hand‑finished work, balancing long horological traditions with contemporary quality management. The workplace emphasises technical excellence, ongoing training and close collaboration between bench technicians and after‑sales teams.
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