- Location
- La Chaux-de-Fonds Neuchâtel Switzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About TAG Heuer
TAG Heuer, founded in 1860 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, stands at the intersection of avant-garde watchmaking, precision engineering and sporting performance. As an employer, the Maison offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation inform every function, from manufacture and design to retail, marketing and digital transformation. Its teams contribute to a brand renowned for chronographs, motor-racing partnerships and a bold spirit of performance under pressure. TAG Heuer seeks passionate, agile professionals who value technical excellence, entrepreneurial energy and collaborative ambition, offering opportunities to grow within a global luxury house shaped by Swiss savoir-faire and contemporary momentum.
TAG Heuer is recruiting an apprentice for the AFP/CFC watchmaking production programme, starting in August 2027, through the Institut des Métiers d’Excellence LVMH. The full-time apprenticeship combines theoretical and practical instruction, workshop placements, and LVMH Master Classes; apprentices assemble, adjust, finish and inspect watches.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assemble movements; fit hands and dials; case watches; adjust and finish watches of all types.
- Carry out final aesthetic and functional inspections of movements and watch cases.
Qualifications
- At least 15 years old.
- Compulsory schooling completed.
- Manual aptitude for watchmaking; no prior training is required.
- Good near vision and ability to distinguish colours.
- Demonstrates dexterity, meticulousness, patience, curiosity, open-mindedness, rigour, precision, logical and methodical thinking, and good concentration.
- Motivated by watchmaking and apprenticeship.
- A complete application must include a cover letter, CV, and school reports for the 9th and 10th years.
Skills
Education
Compulsory schooling completed.
Workplace
This position is based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
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Benefits
The apprenticeship includes theoretical and practical courses at the technical school in Le Locle, inter-company courses, practical training at the watchmaking school in La Chaux-de-Fonds, placements at LVMH, and LVMH Master Classes featuring talks on luxury, Maison history, workshop visits, exchanges with experts, and meetings with creators.
Culture
TAG Heuer fosters a performance-driven culture where precision, innovation, and avant-garde thinking guide both craftsmanship and teamwork. As an employer, the Maison values entrepreneurial spirit, collaboration, and a passion for pushing boundaries, offering a dynamic environment shaped by Swiss excellence and a strong connection to sport and lifestyle.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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