Richemont Senior Watchmaker

Location
Seniority
Senior
Posted
Apr 13, 2026

About Richemont

Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods group that manages a portfolio of prestigious maisons specialising in high-watchmaking, jewellery and luxury accessories. The group is recognised for preserving artisanal savoir-faire, investing in technical excellence, and operating ateliers and service centres that support the maisons’ heritage and after‑sales operations.

Richemont seeks a Senior Watchmaker in Fort Worth, USA — experienced horologist for servicing, repair and assembly of high‑end mechanical watches.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnosis, disassembly, overhaul, repair and assembly of high-end mechanical movements and complications to brand quality standards.
  • Regulate and time movements using timing equipment; perform precision adjustments to ensure chronometric performance.
  • Execute water‑resistance, pressure and performance testing and document results in accordance with after‑sales procedures.
  • Fabricate, modify or source replacement components when required; perform fine finishing and hand‑work to preserve aesthetic standards.
  • Lead and mentor more junior watchmakers; provide technical guidance and ensure adherence to bench standards and workflow.
  • Maintain workshop tooling and instruments, manage calibration schedules and keep accurate service records and parts inventories.
  • Collaborate with customer service, parts and quality teams to provide technical feedback and continuous improvements to service processes.

Qualifications

  • Formal watchmaking qualification (WOSTEP, CW21 or equivalent) preferred.
  • Certified training on brand-specific movements or complications is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrable manual dexterity and experience with micromechanical assembly and hand finishing.
  • Strong understanding of chronograph, calendar and other haute-horlogerie complications.

Skills

Servicing mechanical movements and haute‑horlogerie complications (tourbillon, perpetual calendar, chronograph) Timing and regulation using timing machines (e.g., Witschi or equivalent) Micromechanics, hand finishing and fine metalwork Water‑resistance and pressure testing Use of loupes, staking sets, screwdriver and precision bench tools Quality control, service documentation and serial traceability Mentoring and bench leadership

Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience servicing high‑end mechanical watches or working in an authorised atelier; proven track record with complex movements and demonstrated ability to train or supervise junior technicians.

Education

Vocational watchmaking diploma or equivalent apprenticeship; formal certification (WOSTEP/CW21 or comparable) preferred.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

Culture

Richemont and its maisons place craftsmanship, technical mastery and heritage at the centre of their employer proposition, fostering ateliers where precision and tradition are prized. The working environment emphasises continuous technical training, cross‑maison collaboration and long‑term development for skilled artisans.

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.

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Richemont

Richemont Senior Watchmaker

Fort Worth, USA

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