Richemont Master Watchmaker, Complications
- Location
- Le SentierVaudSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Jun 9, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Richemont seeks Master Watchmaker specializing in complications in Le Sentier. Senior horological role requiring expertise in haute horlogerie assembly and restoration.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assemble and regulate complicated watchmaking movements with precision and technical expertise
- Perform diagnosis, repair, and restoration of haute horlogerie timepieces
- Execute quality control and validation testing on complex mechanical assemblies
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams on complications development
- Maintain detailed documentation of technical specifications and service records
- Mentor junior watchmakers and contribute to continuous improvement of workshop processes
Qualifications
- Advanced mastery of mechanical watchmaking and complications assembly
- Proven expertise in tourbillon, chronograph, perpetual calendar, and other complex mechanisms
- Proficiency with precision measurement instruments and diagnostic equipment
- Knowledge of Swiss watchmaking standards and certification requirements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to horological excellence
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in haute horlogerie or complications watchmaking, including demonstrated mastery of at least three complex complication types.
Education
Swiss Federal Diploma in Watchmaking (CFC Horloger-ère) or equivalent internationally recognized horological qualification; advanced certifications in complications or specialized movements are preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Le Sentier, Vaud, Switzerland, with easy access to Geneva.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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