Senior Horologist: Luxury Watch Authentication & Cataloging

EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE (EBTH); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Everything But The House (EBTH) in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Senior Watch Specialist / Horologist to lead the evaluation, authentication, and cataloging of vintage and luxury timepieces in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

You will apply deep horology expertise, specialized tools, and industry contacts to verify authenticity, determine market value, minimize returns, and maximize lot throughput while producing precise, historically accurate descriptions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of luxury watch evaluation or related cataloging experience.
• Fluent with horological tools to identify references, calibers, and modifications.
• Knowledge of precious metals and gemstone grading relevant to luxury watches.
• Proficient with databases, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office in a digital inventory workflow.
• Strong written and verbal communication for precise catalog notes.

Responsibilities

• Authentication & Valuation: Conduct hands-on evaluations of vintage and modern luxury watches using loupes, movement gauges, scale instruments, and reference literature to verify authenticity, condition, and market value
• Cataloging & Description: Write compelling, precise, and historically accurate listing descriptions that drive buyer confidence and directly minimize item return rates
• Throughput & Workflow Efficiency: Partner with operational teams to maintain high-volume cataloging schedules without sacrificing evaluation standards or catalog accuracy
• Industry Engagement: Build and maintain active relationships with external horological experts, brand specialists, and service networks to assist with rare or complex authentications
• Quality Assurance & Standards: Drive continuous quality improvements in cataloging accuracy, ensuring all listings meet EBTH quality benchmarks
• Cross-Category Support: Assist operations with adjacent estate categories during peak throughput cycles as needed

Skills

Watch Expertise

Technical Proficiency

Material Knowledge

Tech Savvy

Communication

Operational Drive

Education

WOSTEP Certification / CW21

Estate Jewelry Knowledge

Auction House Cataloging

Tools

Loupes

Calipers

Movement Openers

Metal Testing Kits

Job description

Everything But The House (EBTH) in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Senior Watch Specialist / Horologist to lead the evaluation, authentication, and cataloging of vintage and luxury timepieces in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

You will apply deep horology expertise, specialized tools, and industry contacts to verify authenticity, determine market value, minimize returns, and maximize lot throughput while producing precise, historically accurate descriptions.