Richemont Specialist Watchmaker
Richemont — Vacheron Constantin Specialist Watchmaker in Beverly Hills: service haute horlogerie, diagnostics and restoration.
Overview
Vacheron Constantin is a maison of haute horlogerie within the Richemont Group, renowned for technical mastery, artisanal finishing and long-standing watchmaking heritage. As an employer, the brand combines atelier-level craftsmanship with the resources of an international luxury group, offering rigorous technical standards, formal training pathways and close collaboration between manufacture workshops and client-facing boutiques.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform complete diagnostics, servicing, repair and restoration of high-end mechanical watches, including complicated calibres (tourbillon, perpetual calendar, minute repeater).
- Disassemble, clean, reassemble and regulate movements to Vacheron Constantin technical specifications and quality standards.
- Execute fine finishing work, hand-setting, polishing and component refinishing when required.
- Use timing machines and microscopes to control tolerance, amplitude and rate; document test results and service history precisely.
- Manage parts requisitions, stock of spare components and liaison with central service or manufacture for complex repairs.
- Carry out final quality control, water-resistance and performance tests prior to client return.
- Advise boutique staff and, when appropriate, communicate technical information to clients in a clear and professional manner.
- Maintain a clean, organised bench and adhere to atelier safety and anti-static procedures.
Qualifications
- Diploma in watchmaking (WOSTEP, SAWTA or equivalent) preferred.
- Demonstrable training or certification in mechanical watch servicing and regulation.
- Proven ability to service haute horlogerie complications and delicate finishing operations.
- Excellent manual dexterity, visual acuity and rigorous attention to microscopic detail.
- Strong record-keeping skills and familiarity with workshop quality-control protocols.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience servicing Swiss luxury mechanical watches, with documented experience on high-complication calibres; prior experience with a manufacture-level atelier or authorised service centre preferred.
Education
Diploma in Watchmaking (WOSTEP or equivalent) preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Beverly Hills, California, USA, within easy reach of Los Angeles. Cerulean lists 78 open roles in Beverly Hills, including 2 posted recently. The broader California area accounts for 356 active listings on Cerulean, 12 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 2.262 open positions, with 71 posted this week.
Culture
The role sits within a heritage-led atelier culture that prizes precision, discretion and continuous technical development. The environment blends traditional hand craftsmanship with rigorous quality standards and collaboration across Richemont’s technical and client teams.
About Cerulean
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