Watchmaker - Luxury Timepieces

Investment Watches; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Investment Watches in Austin, Texas, is seeking a skilled watchmaker to service, maintain, and authenticate high-value luxury timepieces. You will work on brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet, upholding exacting standards of precision and craftsmanship.

Join a fast-growing international company building a scalable service operation. The role emphasizes independent workflow, meticulous refinishing, and clear communication with colleagues and clients in English.

Qualifications

• Formal watchmaking education or apprenticeship required.
• Experience with high-end timepieces a must.
• Strong attention to quality and workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain luxury timepieces in line with brand-specific standards.
• Test watches for precision, performance, and overall quality.
• Support authentication processes alongside leadership in the team.
• Perform repairs and adjustments on movements, cases, and bracelets.
• Refinish and polish cases and bracelets to a high standard.
• Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment, and workspace.
• Contribute to building a scalable, high-quality service operation.
• Occasionally participate in content creation to showcase craftsmanship.

Skills

Technical workmanship

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Calm under pressure

Professional demeanor

English proficiency

Education

Watchmaking education or apprenticeship

Job description

Watchmaker - Luxury Timepieces (Austin, Texas)

Are you a skilled watchmaker with a passion for luxury timepieces? Do you take pride in precision, craftsmanship, and working on some of the most sought-after watches in the world? If you’re ready to apply your craft 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. This is a rare opportunity to help build something extraordinary, alongside key industry players,” says Jonas Berntsen, Founder & CEO of Investment Watches.

With Laif Anderson recently joining as our Director – Authentication & Service, we’re expanding our team in Austin to include a dedicated watchmaker who will play a key role in servicing, maintaining, and authenticating high-value timepieces.

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, and servicing some of the most exclusive watches in the world, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin. Thousands of watches pass through our hands each year, requiring the highest level of technical expertise and attention to detail.

What You’ll Do

• Service and maintain luxury timepieces in line with brand-specific standards
• Test watches for precision, performance, and overall quality
• Support authentication processes alongside our Director – Authentication & Service
• Perform repairs and adjustments on movements, cases, and bracelets
• Refinish and polish cases and bracelets to a high standard
• Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment, and workspace
• Contribute to building a scalable, high-quality service operation
• Occasionally participate in content creation (e.g., showcasing craftsmanship)

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical skills across servicing, repair, and refinishing
• Detail-oriented with a high standard for quality and consistency
• Able to manage workflow independently in a fast-paced environment
• Calm under pressure with a structured approach to work
• Professional, reliable, and accountable
• Clear communicator with strong English skills

Qualifications

• Formal watchmaker education or apprenticeship required
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with high-end timepieces (e.g., Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin)
• Experience with case and bracelet refinishing is a strong advantage
• Experience with high complications is a strong advantage