Certified Watchmaker Level I-III

Ben Bridge Jeweler; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee merchandise discounts

Paid training

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible savings accounts

Company paid life insurance

STD and LTD

Pet insurance

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Reduced ORCA rate pass

Reasonable parking rates

Job summary

Ben Bridge Jeweler in Seattle seeks a skilled watchmaker to perform technical repairs and service on multiple brands, conduct water resistance testing, and disassemble/reassemble case components per brand guidelines.

You will ensure repairs meet brand quality standards, meet service turnaround times, and communicate job status to the head watchmaker while collaborating with a team in a trusted, customer‑focused jewelry environment.

Qualifications

• Watchmaking program or equivalent professional experience required.
• Experience adjusting hairspring and escapement on diverse brands.
• Ability to diagnose and service mechanical and quartz watches.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical repair and service on multiple brands per guidelines.
• Perform water resistance testing and replace case gaskets.
• Break down case body and re-assemble as needed.
• Ensure repairs meet brand quality standards.
• Meet assigned service turnaround times.
• Communicate job status updates to head watchmaker.

Skills

Hairspring adjustment

Escapement adjustment

Diagnostics on mechanical and quartz

Service ETA calibers

Automatic chronographs

Team oriented

Detail oriented

Education

Watchmaking program (2-year minimum)

3–5 years relevant experience

SAWTA, WOSTEP, or CW21 certification

Job description

We have been in business for over 110 years and we are proud to be a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Ben Bridge Jeweler has thirty-two stores, across the United States. We are committed to serving our customers with a quality experience with both timepieces and jewelry that will be treasured for generations. Jewelry is more than just an adornment. It is a means of expression, love, personality, and history. Its meaning only grows with time. We don’t sell to a customer just once; we want to be their jeweler for life!

Job Summary

• Able to perform technical repair and service on multiple brands according to guidelines established by brand.
• Perform water resistance testing and replacement of all case gaskets.
• Experience breaking down case body and re‑assembling.
• Ensure repair work meets or exceeds brand set quality standards.
• Meet assigned service turnaround times.
• Communicate job status updates to head watchmaker.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Proficient with hairspring and escapement adjustment.
• Able to perform diagnostics and servicing on both mechanical and quartz timepieces.
• Able to service standard mechanical ETA calibers.
• Experience with automatic chronographs and prestige brand calibers.
• Able to work in a team environment with a positive attitude.
• Detail oriented with good verbal and written communication skills.

Professional Requirements

• Successfully completed a Watchmaking program/school (2 year minimum) or relevant professional experience (3-5 year minimum).
• Watchmaker with SAWTA, WOSTEP, or CW21 or similar certification.

Range: $32.69 - $47.12 per hour based on level tested out

Fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience levels, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• employee merchandise discounts
• paid training
• Employee Assistance Program
• paid time off, such as: vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement and jury duty
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• flexible savings accounts
• company paid life insurance
• STD and LTD
• pet insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• reduced ORCA rate pass
• reasonable parking rates

Ben Bridge Jeweler is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law.