Omega Watchmaking Apprentice
- Location
- Biel/BienneBernSwitzerland
- Employment
- Apprenticeship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
About Omega
Omega is one of Switzerland’s most distinguished watchmakers, celebrated since 1848 for precision, innovation, and an enduring spirit of exploration. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where horological heritage meets advanced engineering, design excellence, and global storytelling. Its teams contribute to iconic timepieces associated with space exploration, ocean discovery, elite sport, and timeless elegance, while upholding the exacting standards of Swiss craftsmanship. Omega values expertise, curiosity, and collaboration, providing professionals with opportunities to grow within an international luxury house that combines technical mastery with cultural prestige and a forward-looking commitment to quality, sustainability, and performance.
Omega Watchmaking Apprentice (CFC) in Bienne, Switzerland – 4-year certified horological training programme starting August 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Master all stages of assembly for watch movement components across multiple watch types
- Inspect and control movements and finished products from functional and aesthetic perspectives
- Perform maintenance, revision, and repair services on contemporary and vintage watches (refurbishment)
- Study production techniques and analyse practical cases within the horological laboratory setting
Qualifications
- Completion of compulsory secondary education
- Strong foundation in mathematics and technical drawing
- Age between 15 and 25 years old
- Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor control
- Superior visual acuity
- Exceptional concentration and focus ability
- Meticulous attention to precision and detail
- Methodical mindset with perseverance and resilience
- Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of taking initiative
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; candidates should demonstrate foundational technical aptitude and a genuine passion for horology.
Education
Completion of compulsory secondary education (Obligatoire) required; solid grounding in mathematics and technical drawing essential.
Workplace
This position is based in Biel/Bienne, Bern, Switzerland.
Culture
Omega fosters a culture rooted in precision, innovation, and Swiss watchmaking excellence, where employees contribute to a legacy of technical mastery and iconic design. As an employer, the brand values collaboration, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, offering a refined environment shaped by heritage, performance, and a forward-looking spirit.
About Cerulean
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