Rolex Discovery Internship (Pre-Apprenticeship)
- Location
- GenevaGenevaSwitzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 16, 2026
About Rolex
Rolex is a Swiss luxury watchmaker renowned for precision engineering, in-house craftsmanship and enduring design. Headquartered in Geneva, the brand is recognised for exacting manufacturing standards and structured technical training pathways that cultivate long-term careers in horology.
Rolex — Geneva: Discovery Internship (Pre-Apprenticeship) offering hands-on exposure to watchmaking for students preparing for an apprenticeship.
Role & Responsibilities
- Observe and assist skilled watchmakers and technicians in workshop tasks to gain foundational exposure to watch assembly and repair processes.
- Support basic bench duties such as cleaning, sorting components, preparing workstations and maintaining tools under supervision.
- Participate in guided learning sessions on watch components, terminology, simple mechanical operations and quality standards.
- Follow workplace safety, quality-control and hygiene procedures; comply with workshop protocols and tool-handling rules.
- Document learning progress, complete assigned short projects and report observations to the supervising mentor to inform apprenticeship candidacy.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in secondary education (general or vocational) or recently completed secondary studies; intent to pursue a formal apprenticeship in watchmaking or a related technical discipline.
- Strong manual dexterity and fine motor control; comfortable working with small parts and precision instruments.
- Demonstrated curiosity for mechanical systems, attention to detail and a methodical approach to learning.
- Reliable punctuality, strong work ethic and ability to follow instructions in a supervised workshop environment.
Skills
Experience
No professional experience required. Prior exposure to manual trades, hobbyist watch repair, model-making or school workshop courses is advantageous but not mandatory. The role is designed for students exploring an apprenticeship in watchmaking.
Education
Secondary education (current enrolment or recent completion) — vocational track or technical coursework preferred; candidates should be preparing for or interested in a watchmaking apprenticeship.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Culture
Rolex cultivates a culture of precision, discretion and technical excellence, with an emphasis on apprenticeship-style development and long-term skills transmission. The workplace values meticulous workmanship, respect for craft traditions and incremental, mentor-led progression.
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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