Watchmaker (Decocking Specialist)

Posted Mar 16, 2026

Officine Panerai, Neuchâtel — Watchmaker (Decocking Specialist), 24‑month contract. Join the Panerai workshop to service and regulate mechanical movements.

Overview

Officine Panerai is a heritage haute horlogerie maison that combines Italian design language with Swiss watchmaking savoir‑faire. As part of the Richemont Group, the brand is recognised for robust precision instruments and a rigorous artisanal approach to service and manufacture.

Role & Responsibilities

Disassemble, inspect and reassemble mechanical movements with meticulous adherence to Panerai workshop procedures.
Perform decocking, regulation and timing adjustments to ensure movements meet specified isochronism and amplitude tolerances.
Execute diagnosis and corrective interventions on mechanical calibres, including replacement of parts and precision finishing where required.
Operate timing and diagnostic equipment (timegrapher) and document test results; perform final quality control and release testing.
Maintain detailed service records and contribute to technical reports to support continuous improvement of repair protocols.
Work in close coordination with restoration, after‑sales and parts teams to source components and escalate complex defects.
Ensure cleanliness and correct use of ultrasonic cleaners, lubricants and watchmaker tooling; comply with health, safety and brand quality standards.

Qualifications

Vocational diploma in watchmaking (CFC, BTS Horlogerie) or equivalent formal watchmaking qualification.
Proven competence in mechanical calibre servicing, regulation and timing procedures.
Strong manual dexterity, excellent visual acuity and thoroughness in precision micro‑assembly.
Ability to read technical drawings and follow detailed workshop process documentation.
Professional demeanour and capacity to work within a high‑standards luxury after‑sales environment.

Skills

Mechanical watch movement servicing Movement regulation and timing Movement diagnosis and adjustment Timegrapher Ultrasonic cleaner Micromechanical assembly Watch oiling and lubrication techniques Use of loupe (10x) and precision hand tools

Experience

Typically 2–5 years of hands‑on experience servicing mechanical watches in an authorised service centre or manufacture workshop, with demonstrable skill in movement regulation and corrective repairs.

Education

Vocational watchmaking diploma (CFC, BTS Horlogerie) or equivalent.

Culture

The Panerai workshop culture privileges traditional craftsmanship, exacting technical standards and collective accountability. Technicians operate within a disciplined, collegial environment where mentorship, precision and respect for heritage drive daily work.