Watch Repairers helps professionals in watch repairer careers find better opportunities across all specialties and locations.

Also known as:  Antique Clock Repairer, Chronometer Repairer, Clock Repair Technician, Clockmaker, Clocksmith, Horologist, Time Piece Repairer, Watchmaker


Fine wristwatches are tiny, intricate machines. Repairs and maintenance require the talent s of highly skilled watch repairers. Many watches and clocks made today are mass-produced and battery-operated. As a result, it is generally less expensive to replace them than to fix them.

But luxury ...
watches, chronographs, and antique watches and clocks are a different story. Instead of batteries, they rely on mechanical movements and manual winding springs. That old-style function is achieved through dozens of minute gears and components.

Expert watch repairers use precision instruments and magnifying equipment to inspect each part, cleaning, oiling, and replacing as needed. They may use special metalworking tools to create new components. They need excellent mechanical and problem solving skills.

Several associations offer certification programs, however, most learn the trade by studying alongside a master watch repairer as well, and training can take several years. The work is quiet and fairly solitary. Occasionally, you may have to go to a site to fix such things as grandfather clocks that are too big to bring into the shop. Even Big Ben needs attention once in a while.

Expect to spend the workday sitting at a workbench. This is a profession that requires great concentration, a steady hand, and exquisite patience. After all, it takes time to ensure watches keep time with faithful accuracy.
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Oil moving parts of timepieces.
Demagnetize mechanisms, using demagnetizing machines.
Test and replace batteries and other electronic components.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
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