Luxury Watch Technician — Precision & Care

Grand Central Watch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Central Watch in New York City seeks a reliable Watch Technician to join our team. This hands-on role focuses on battery replacements, bracelet and strap adjustments, minor repairs, testing, and routine services.

Candidates should have experience handling luxury timepieces with care. No advanced movement-service skills required; the position offers growth within the watch industry.

We value attention to detail and professionalism in a busy service environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with watches strongly preferred.
• Experience changing watch batteries and sizing watch bracelets.
• Comfortable working with small tools and components.
• Good mechanical aptitude and hand-eye coordination.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Replace watch batteries on a wide variety of watches.
• Size and adjust metal watch bracelets by adding or removing links.
• Replace and adjust watch straps and bracelets.
• Replace spring bars, pins, screws, buckles, and other small components.
• Perform minor watch repairs and adjustments.
• Open and properly close various types of watch cases.
• Inspect watches for obvious mechanical or functional issues.
• Perform basic watch testing and quality-control procedures.
• Assist with water-resistance and pressure testing when appropriate.
• Clean watches and bracelets as needed.
• Properly handle and protect customers’ watches while they are being serviced.
• Identify repairs that should be referred to a senior watchmaker.
• Assist our watchmakers and service department with basic technical tasks.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and professional work area.

Skills

Watch handling

Battery replacements

Bracelet adjustments

Small parts handling

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Careful with luxury watches

Tools

Watchmaking tools

Calipers

Case opener

Job description

Grand Central Watch in New York City seeks a reliable Watch Technician to join our team. This hands-on role focuses on battery replacements, bracelet and strap adjustments, minor repairs, testing, and routine services.

Candidates should have experience handling luxury timepieces with care. No advanced movement-service skills required; the position offers growth within the watch industry.

We value attention to detail and professionalism in a busy service environment.