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Martin Binder Jeweler is seeking an experienced professional watchmaker to join our long-established independent fine jewelry store in Valparaiso, Indiana. Our watchmaker of 23 years recently accepted a position with a Rolex retailer, creating an opportunity for an experienced watchmaker to step into an established service operation with a substantial existing customer base.

About the role

We are looking for a skilled career watchmaker who can work independently, diagnose complex problems, and perform complete, high-quality service on luxury Swiss and other fine timepieces. This is not a production-line service-center position. The successful candidate will become the primary watchmaking professional within an established independent fine jeweler and will work on a broad range of watches and repair challenges.

Responsibilities

• Complete service and overhaul of automatic and manual mechanical watches
• Disassembly, cleaning, inspection, lubrication, assembly and adjustment
• Diagnosis and preparation of repair estimates
• Timing, regulation, amplitude and beat-error adjustment
• Chronograph diagnosis and service
• Quartz diagnosis and repair
• Water-resistance testing
• Crown, stem, tube, crystal and gasket replacement
• Case and bracelet service and refinishing when appropriate
• Identification and ordering of required parts
• Final quality-control inspection
• Proper handling of high-value customer timepieces

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional watchmaking experience, with 10+ years strongly preferred
• Formal watchmaking-school training or equivalent professional experience
• Ability to independently complete mechanical watch services
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• High standards of workmanship and quality control
• Experience working with luxury watches and valuable customer-owned merchandise
• Professional integrity, reliability and attention to detail

Preferred Experience

Experience servicing a broad range of luxury and Swiss watches is strongly preferred, including:

• Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Breitling, TAG Heuer, Longines, Cartier, Panerai, Oris, ETA, Sellita and Valjoux/ETA chronographs
• Experience with vintage watches and additional high-end Swiss brands is a plus

Qualifications

AWCI certification is highly desirable but is not required for an exceptional experienced watchmaker. Relevant current AWCI credentials include:

• CMW21 - Certified Master Watchmaker of the 21st Century
• CW21 - Certified Watchmaker of the 21st Century

Legacy AWCI credentials are also welcomed, including:

• CMW - Certified Master Watchmaker
• CW - Certified Watchmaker
• CMEW - Certified Master Electronic Watchmaker
• CEWT - Certified Electronic Watch Technician

We also welcome candidates with professional training or certification through:

• WOSTEP
• SAWTA
• Rolex
• Omega / Swatch Group
• Richemont
• Patek Philippe
• Other recognized manufacturer or independent watchmaking programs

Broad watchmaking ability, diagnostic skill and professional bench experience are more important than affiliation with any single manufacturer.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid vacation / PTO
• Retirement benefits
• Performance incentives
• Relocation and signing assistance for the right candidate

Pay

$90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

About Martin Binder Jeweler

Martin Binder Jeweler is an established independent fine jewelry store serving Northwest Indiana and the greater Chicagoland market. We have built our reputation around fine jewelry, luxury watches, custom jewelry, professional service and long-term customer relationships. We are looking for more than someone to fill a position. We are looking for a skilled professional who would like to become an important long-term part of our organization.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is available. Valparaiso is located in Northwest Indiana, approximately one hour from downtown Chicago, providing access to the Chicago metropolitan area while offering a lower cost of living and an excellent quality of life. Qualified candidates from throughout the United States are encouraged to apply.

Confidential inquiries are welcome. We understand that many of the best watchmakers are currently employed or operating their own businesses. Currently employed watchmakers and independent watchmakers are encouraged to contact us confidentially.