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About the role

This full-time, on-site Watchmaker position is based at CJ Charles Jewelers in La Jolla Shores, CA. The role involves performing diagnostic assessments, servicing, and repairs on a variety of luxury mechanical and quartz watches, ensuring each timepiece meets brand specifications and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, reassembly, regulation, and final testing of watches.
• Maintain detailed service records and documentation.
• Conduct quality checks, including testing, regulation, and final inspection of timepieces.
• Manage a service workflow and collaborate with sales and customer service teams to explain technical findings.
• Provide expert guidance on feasibility and timelines for repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organized workshop and safeguard components and tools.
• Support a client-focused environment that reflects the company’s commitment to precision and luxury.

Requirements

• Strong technical skills in watch repair and servicing across mechanical and quartz watches.
• Experience working with clocks and related timekeeping mechanisms.
• Demonstrated ability in quality control, including testing, regulation, and final inspection of timepieces.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling small components and complex movements.
• Formal watchmaking education or certification (e.g., WOSTEP, SAWTA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Previous experience with luxury watch brands and adherence to manufacturer service standards is highly beneficial.
• Strong manual dexterity, visual acuity, and ability to work with specialized tools in a bench environment.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with sales and service teams.
• Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize multiple service jobs, and maintain an organized workspace.

Location: La Jolla, California, United States (on-site).