Richemont Watchmaking Operator Apprentice

La Côte-aux-Fées Neuchâtel Switzerland

Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Oct 5, 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 offers a two-year AFP watchmaking apprenticeship in La Côte-aux-Fées, combining four days of technical classes at Manufacture ValFleurier with one day of theory at CPNE. The apprentice assembles and inspects watch components, adjusts movements and performs micromechanical, casing, dressing and final-control work, supported by approved trainers in the Mechanical and Manufacturing workshops.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Assemble components for electronic, manual mechanical and automatic watches.
  • Perform quality checks at different stages of production.
  • Carry out micromechanical work and watch assembly.
  • Adjust and check movement precision.
  • Case and dress watches.
  • Perform final inspections.

Qualifications

  • Be in the 11th year of secondary school and have a passion for watchmaking.
  • Be motivated and meticulous, with strong concentration and excellent dexterity.
  • Have an intermediate general academic level.

Skills

Micromechanics Watch assembly Movement adjustment and precision control Watch casing and dressing Final inspection

Education

Currently in the 11th year of secondary school; intermediate general academic level.

Workplace

The role is situated in La Côte-aux-Fées, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

The setting Neuchâtel

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Benefits

Excellent working conditions and social benefits.

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.

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Richemont Watchmaking Operator Apprentice

La Côte-aux-Fées, Switzerland

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