Location: Queens County,New York,United States
Bucherer USA is looking for a Watchmaker to join our team. The Watchmaker is a skilled craft professional responsible for the complete service, repair, and quality assurance of luxury timepieces in a high-standards service environment, requiring technical excellence, disciplined execution, and a commitment to precision, consistency, and continuous improvement. The role operates within a collaborative workshop in support of exceptional client outcomes.
Job Responsibilities:
• Perform complete mechanical watch service and repair in accordance with established technical standards, procedures, and defined tolerances.
• Diagnose functional, aesthetic, and performance-related issues and execute regulated adjustments, and perform final timing.
• Ensure all components, gaskets, assemblies, and final casing meet specification prior to delivery.
• Conduct, document, and validate all required testing, including water resistance, rate performance, and functional checks.
• Complete service documentation to support traceability, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Perform final quality control checks when required, confirming aesthetic condition, functional integrity, and service completeness.
• Collaborate effectively with estimators, case preparation, polishing, cleaning, quality control, and leadership to support efficient workflow and shared quality objectives.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting adjacent functions and communicate proactively regarding technical concerns, delays, or quality risks.
• Use tools, equipment, and systems responsibly while maintaining a clean, organized, and professional workshop environment consistent with luxury service standards.
• Participate in ongoing training, skills development, and continuous improvement of workshop processes, equipment, and standards.
Qualifications:
• Formal training in watchmaking or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience servicing luxury mechanical watches to high standards.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to pass required bench and technical evaluations.
• Comfort working within defined procedures, documentation systems, and quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, high-expectation environment.
SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $105,000/year
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Marriage Of Tourneau And Bucherer In 2018, Two Long-Standing Industry Leaders, Is Bringing Together The Best Of Both Companies To Surprise And Delight Watch And Jewelry Customers Around The World. When Bucherer Acquired Tourneau In 2018 To Make Its Foray Into The American Market, Wonderful Evolutions Began That Are Designed To Offer Customers Inspiring Products, Unparalleled Service, And Warm And Inviting Luxury Environments. Both Companies, One American Born In 1900 And One Swiss Born In 1888, Together Boast More Than 200 Years Of Rich History And Expertise When It Comes To The Retail, Watch, And Jewelry Worlds. Now They Bring Their Innovative Visions Together And Underscore All They Offer With A Dedicated Commitment To Customers That Is Deeply Rooted In Trust, Shared Values, And Unexpected Yet Enjoyable Twists. Tourneau Has More Than 35 Retail Locations In America, Including The Stunning Bucherer 1888 Timemachine Flagship Located On Historic Madison Avenue In New York City. While Bucherer Has 36 Boutiques Across Europe. The Bucherer 1888 Brand, Headquartered In Lucerne, Switzerland. Several Of The Newly Rebranded Stores Now Feature Bucherer Fine Jewellery As Well. For more information, please visit Tourneau.com.
