Master Watchmaker - Luxury Timepieces

Investment Watches; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Investment Watches in Austin, Texas is seeking a Master Watchmaker to service, repair, diagnose, and restore high-value luxury timepieces to the highest standards. The role focuses on technical excellence within a fast-growing international company.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with top brands, deep knowledge of Swiss movements, and exceptional attention to detail. On-site position with a demanding workshop environment and opportunities to contribute to a premier independent

Qualifications

• Formal watchmaker education or certified apprenticeship required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience servicing high-end luxury watches.
• Experience with brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Richard Mille, or similar.
• Experience with complicated movements strongly preferred.
• High-level case and bracelet refinishing experience is a major advantage.
• WOSTEP, SAWTA, or equivalent certifications are considered a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Service, diagnose, and repair high-end luxury timepieces to brand-level standards.
• Perform complete movement overhauls, adjustments, regulation, and testing.
• Handle complex repairs and troubleshooting across a wide range of calibers.
• Work on high-value and highly collectible watches with extreme attention to detail.
• Perform refinishing and restoration of cases and bracelets to a high standard.
• Ensure all watches meet strict quality control and performance benchmarks.
• Collaborate closely with our authentication and operations teams.
• Maintain an organized, professional, and high-level workshop environment.
• Contribute to elevating one of the premier independent watch service operations in the United States.

Skills

Technical watchmaking

Movement diagnosis

Quality control

Independent work

English communication

Education

Formal watchmaker education or certified apprenticeship

Tools

Case refinishing tools

Brand-level service standards

Job description

Master Watchmaker - Luxury Timepieces (Austin, Texas) - USA based only - No Sponsership.

Are you an elite-level watchmaker with deep expertise in high-end Swiss timepieces? Do you thrive on technical excellence, precision craftsmanship, and working on some of the most exclusive watches in the world? If you’re ready to apply your skills at the highest level within a fast-growing international company, we’d love to hear from you.

“The foundation is set, and the potential is massive. We’re building one of the leading luxury watch companies in the United States, and exceptional craftsmanship is a core part of that vision,” says Jonas Berntsen, Founder & CEO of Investment Watches.

As Investment Watches continues to scale, we are looking for a highly specialized Master Watchmaker to join our Austin team. This role is focused purely on technical excellence — servicing, repairing, diagnosing, and restoring high-value luxury timepieces to the highest possible standards.

About Investment Watches

Investment Watches is a Danish-American company founded by entrepreneurs and industry experts. Backed by top U.S. investors, we operate from Austin, Texas, and are building one of the leading platforms in the global luxury watch market.

We specialize in sourcing, authenticating, servicing, and trading some of the most exclusive watches in the world, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Vacheron Constantin, and other prestigious independent brands.

Thousands of watches pass through our hands each year, requiring exceptional technical expertise, attention to detail, and uncompromising quality standards.

What You’ll Do

• Service, diagnose, and repair high-end luxury timepieces to brand-level standards
• Perform complete movement overhauls, adjustments, regulation, and testing
• Handle complex repairs and troubleshooting across a wide range of calibers
• Work on high-value and highly collectible watches with extreme attention to detail
• Perform refinishing and restoration of cases and bracelets to a high standard
• Ensure all watches meet strict quality control and performance benchmarks
• Collaborate closely with our authentication and operations teams
• Maintain an organized, professional, and high-level workshop environment
• Contribute to elevating one of the premier independent watch service operations in the United States

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional technical watchmaking skills with strong diagnostic ability
• Deep understanding of luxury Swiss movements and finishing standards
• Highly detail-oriented with uncompromising quality expectations
• Able to work independently and efficiently on complex projects
• Structured, calm, and methodical approach to problem-solving
• Strong sense of professionalism, accountability, and pride in craftsmanship
• Passion for horology and appreciation for rare and collectible timepieces
• Clear communicator with strong English skills

Qualifications

• Formal watchmaker education or certified apprenticeship required
• Minimum 5 years of experience servicing high-end luxury watches
• Experience working with brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Richard Mille, or similar
• Experience with complicated movements is strongly preferred
• High-level case and bracelet refinishing experience is a major advantage
• WOSTEP, SAWTA, or equivalent certifications are considered a strong plus

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we aim to respond promptly to all applicants.