Watchmaker
Richemont is hiring a Watchmaker in Tokyo — skilled technician for servicing and restoring luxury mechanical timepieces.
Overview
Richemont is a leading Swiss luxury goods group renowned for its maisons in jewellery, watches and accessories. As an employer it emphasizes artisanal expertise, rigorous quality standards and the stewardship of historic watchmaking savoir‑faire across its portfolio of high‑end brands.
Role & Responsibilities
- Diagnose, service and repair high‑end mechanical watches to brand standards, including disassembly, cleaning, replacement of worn parts and reassembly.
- Regulate and time movements using timing machines; ensure compliance with precision and water‑resistance specifications.
- Perform quality control and final inspection of serviced timepieces, documenting work and maintaining accurate service records.
- Execute restorations and complex repairs on vintage and in‑house calibres in accordance with maison procedures and spare‑parts policies.
- Maintain and calibrate workshop equipment (timing machine, demagnetizer, ultrasonic cleaner) and uphold a clean, organized bench.
- Collaborate with boutique service teams and customer relations to clarify technical findings and estimated repair timelines.
Qualifications
- Professional watchmaking diploma or equivalent vocational qualification (WOSTEP, BHI or comparable).
- Demonstrable expertise with mechanical calibres and small‑parts handling.
- Exceptional manual dexterity, visual acuity and precision under magnification.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and methodical approach to diagnostics and restoration.
- Commitment to following brand technical procedures, documentation and confidentiality regarding proprietary movements.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3+ years of hands‑on experience servicing luxury mechanical watches — including experience with in‑house calibres or restorations is highly desirable.
Education
Watchmaking diploma or vocational qualification (WOSTEP, BHI or equivalent) or completion of a recognized horology training program.
Culture
Richemont fosters a culture rooted in craftsmanship, exacting quality and inter‑maison collaboration. The workplace emphasizes continual skills development, mentorship within ateliers and respect for heritage watchmaking traditions.