Senior Watch Technician

Rivoli Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned luxury goods company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced watch technician to diagnose and repair high-end Swiss brand watches. Candidates should possess at least 8 years of experience, a certificate in watchmaking, and familiarity with luxury brands such as Rolex and Omega. Strong communication skills and proficiency in English are required.

Qualifications

• 8 years and above experience in repairing and servicing of mechanical and quartz watches.
• Experience in repairing and servicing of mechanical and automatic watches.
• Familiar with high-end Swiss brands like Rolex, IWC, Omega, and others.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing high-end Swiss brand watches.
• Conducting tests using watch testing equipment.
• Invoicing repair costs in the system.

Skills

Mechanical and quartz watches servicing

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Certificate course from a watchmaking institute

Secondary school certificate

Tools

Watch testing equipment

Witschi

Proof master water resistance checking machine

Job description

The Job

Diagnosis and repair of mechanical, automatic watches according to the set quality standards. Conduct the required tests using watch testing equipment

Job Description

• Diagnosing and repairing high end Swiss brand watches according to the set quality standards
• Conducting the required tests using watch testing equipment
• Diagnosing the exact cause of fault in a watch and identifying the parts to be replaced
• Servicing and repairing the movement, case and other appearance parts
• Lubricating and assembling the movement parts
• Regulating the automatic and mechanical movements
• Checking of watches using equipment such as ‘Witschi’ and ‘Proof master water resistance checking machine’
• Replacing battery of watches and carrying out complete service of the watch if necessary
• Maintenance of regular tools such as tweezers, screw drivers, etc.
• Invoicing of repair cost in the system

PROFILE

Should have a Certificate course from a watchmaking institute or Secondary school certificate

• 8 years and above experience in repairing and servicing of mechanical and quartz watches
• Experience in repairing and servicing of mechanical and automatic watches
• Experience in repairing brands such as Rolex, IWC, JLC, Omega, Breitling, Cartier, Longines, Rado & Tissot or similar brands is essential
• Hands on experience is a must on mechanical chronograph watches (Caliber 7750)
• Candidates who worked in authorized service centres of Swiss watch brands with experience in ‘complete service’ of mechanical and quartz watches are preferred.
• Should have good communication skills and well groomed
• Must have good written and verbal English communication skills
• Should have basic computer skills