Rolex Production Watchmaker Apprentice (CFC)

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Location
GenevaGenevaSwitzerland
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 17, 2026

About Rolex

Rolex is a preeminent Swiss watch manufacturer renowned for technical precision, artisanal craftsmanship and rigorous quality standards. As an independent company, Rolex operates advanced manufacturing and training facilities and invests in long-term skills development for technical professions within haute horlogerie.

Rolex — Geneva: Production Watchmaker Apprentice (CFC). Entry-level horology apprenticeship assembling and regulating mechanical movements.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Assemble and adjust individual components of mechanical watch movements with fine precision.
  • Perform regulation and setting operations to guarantee correct functioning of mechanisms and complete watches.
  • Execute rigorous quality controls and measurements to ensure conformity with established standards.
  • Diagnose and correct defects or deviations identified during assembly and testing.
  • Follow a structured training programme under experienced tutors and document work traceability.
  • Maintain a clean, orderly workstation and comply with safety, cleanliness and company quality procedures.

Qualifications

  • Motivation to undertake a formal watchmaking apprenticeship leading to a CFC (Certificate of Federal Capacity).
  • Application dossier to include: curriculum vitae, letter of motivation and school reports for the last three academic years.
  • Excellent visual acuity and sustained capacity for concentration.
  • Manual dexterity, patience, meticulous attention to detail, and a logical, methodical approach to tasks.

Skills

Visual acuity High capacity for concentration Patience and meticulousness Logical and methodical thinking Manual dexterity Practical sense Quality control and inspection

Experience

No prior professional watchmaking experience required; the role is an entry-level apprenticeship targeted at candidates with strong academic records and demonstrable motivation for a technical career in horology.

Education

Secondary education completed or in progress; eligible to enrol in a CFC watchmaking apprenticeship (horloger·ère de production).

Workplace

This position is based in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.

Culture

Rolex cultivates a culture of technical excellence, precision and respect for traditional craftsmanship. The workplace emphasizes disciplined teamwork, hands-on mentorship and long-term skills development through structured training.

About Cerulean

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