Senior Luxury Watchmaker & Authenticator

Onyks; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

ONYKS, a Dubai-based luxury watch business, seeks a senior Watchmaker/Authenticator/Polisher to independently service, authenticate, and restore high-value timepieces. The role emphasizes precision, documentation, and maintaining original value with brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, and Cartier.

Responsibilities cover movement servicing, disassembly/reassembly, polishing finishes, authentication, and condition assessment.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience servicing luxury mechanical watches.
• Strong polishing and refinishing skills with evidence of prior work.
• Proven experience assessing watch authenticity, originality, and condition.
• Hands-on experience with leading luxury brands; specify expertise by brand.
• Recognised watchmaking qualifications such as WOSTEP or equivalent, and/or documented manufacturer training.
• Excellent attention to detail, organised working practices, and confidence handling high-value pieces.

Responsibilities

• Watch servicing and repair: diagnose faults, service movements, replace worn parts, test accuracy and water-resistance, document results.
• Polishing and restoration: polish cases/bracelets, achieve mirror/satin finishes, preserve original geometry and value.
• Authentication: inspect components, identify aftermarket parts, document findings and flag uncertainties for expert review.

Skills

Watch servicing

Polishing/finishing

Authentication

Condition assessment

Brand experience (Rolex, Patek, AP, RM

Attention to detail

Independent work

Technical communication

Education

WOSTEP certification

Manufacturer training

Job description

ONYKS, a Dubai-based luxury watch business, seeks a senior Watchmaker/Authenticator/Polisher to independently service, authenticate, and restore high-value timepieces. The role emphasizes precision, documentation, and maintaining original value with brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, and Cartier.

Responsibilities cover movement servicing, disassembly/reassembly, polishing finishes, authentication, and condition assessment.