Richemont Watchmaker
Richemont seeks a Watchmaker in Munich — skilled horologist for precision servicing and repair of luxury mechanical watches.
Overview
Richemont is a leading luxury goods group that houses several haute-horology maisons and maisons of luxury leather goods and instruments. As an employer it is known for preserving artisanal craft, investing in technical ateliers and after‑sales competence centres, and combining traditional watchmaking know‑how with rigorous quality standards and long‑term brand stewardship.
Role & Responsibilities
- Diagnose, service and repair mechanical watch movements to brand technical protocols, including disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, reassembly and timing regulation.
- Perform overhauls and repairs on complications (chronographs, calendars, and other haute‑horlogerie mechanisms) with meticulous attention to tolerances and finish.
- Operate timing and diagnostic equipment (timegrapher/Witschi), ultrasonic cleaners and precision measurement tools to validate performance and water resistance.
- Execute polishing, finishing and part replacement to meet maison quality standards; prepare and document technical reports and service histories.
- Maintain workshop tooling and inventory, ensure traceability of parts, and comply with atelier health, safety and quality procedures.
- Liaise with after‑sales advisors and quality control to communicate technical findings and expected repair timelines to internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Diploma or vocational qualification in watchmaking, micro‑mechanics or equivalent horological training.
- WOSTEP certification or equivalent recognized watchmaking accreditation strongly preferred.
- Demonstrable experience servicing luxury mechanical watches; proven competence with chronographs and common complications.
- Exceptional manual dexterity, visual acuity and familiarity with fine mechanical tolerances.
- Strong adherence to standardized repair documentation and quality control processes.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires 3+ years of hands‑on experience repairing and servicing luxury mechanical watches, with a track record of independent servicing of calibres and complications in an atelier or authorized service centre.
Education
Vocational diploma in watchmaking or micro‑mechanical engineering; WOSTEP or equivalent horological certification preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Cerulean lists 102 open roles in Munich, including 1 posted recently. The broader Bavaria area accounts for 122 active listings on Cerulean, 2 of which are new. In Germany as a whole, Cerulean currently features 392 open positions, with 5 posted this week.
Culture
The workplace balances deep respect for traditional horological craft with structured atelier practices and exacting quality standards. Teams are composed of skilled technicians and artisans committed to meticulous execution, continuous technical development and safeguarding brand heritage.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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