Job Description
About Breguet, Blancpain And Glashütte Original
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This is a rare opportunity to work with three of Swatch Groups respected prestige brands Breguet, Glashütte Original, and Blancpain.
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About Breguet, Blancpain And Glashütte Original
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This is a rare opportunity to work with three of Swatch Groups respected prestige brands Breguet, Glashütte Original, and Blancpain.
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Breguet, founded in ****, is synonymous with exceptional horology, innovation, and timeless elegance. From pioneering inventions such as the tourbillon to creating timepieces for historical figures including Marie-Antoinette, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Winston Churchill, Breguet continues to define the future of haute horlogerie through extraordinary craftsmanship and technical excellence.
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Blancpain is the world's oldest watch brand and a symbol of Swiss watchmaking excellence. Celebrated for its dedication to mechanical watchmaking, Blancpain seamlessly blends centuries of expertise with innovation, producing iconic collections that exemplify precision, artistry, and enduring luxury.
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Glashütte Original represents the pinnacle of German watchmaking. Renowned for its authentic manufactory approach, the brand produces up to 95% of its movement components and its exquisite dials in-house, combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create exceptional mechanical timepieces.
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The Role & Key Responsibilities
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Diagnose, disassemble and fault-find mechanical watch movements
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Service, assemble, lubricate and regulate mechanical movements to brand specifications
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Restore cases, bracelets and components to a factory-quality finish
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Repair or replace worn and defective components
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Perform precision adjustments to balance wheels, hairsprings, escapements and gear trains
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Regulate movements to achieve chronometer-level accuracy and performance
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Remove, fit and align dials and hands with precision
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Conduct timing, magnetism and water resistance testing to ensure quality standards are met
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Complete all servicing and repairs in accordance with manufacturer standards and workshop procedures
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Maintain workshop tools, equipment and a clean, organised workspace
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Follow technical work instructions, standard operating procedures and quality processes
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Adhere to workplace health and safety requirements, reporting hazards and incidents promptly
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Assess, support and provide feedback on technical staff development, ensuring workflows, workmanship and quality meet Brand Standards
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Implement and maintain product specifications, technical procedures, workshop standards, and the availability, maintenance and calibration of tools and equipment
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Skills & Experience
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Qualified with satisfactory completion of a watchmaking
apprenticeship/WOSTEP
****hr course (or) equivalent
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Minimum of 5 years' experience with servicing precision mechanical timepieces (standard and chronograph)
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Successful completion of Evaluation SGWME ****** (or) equivalent. E.g. OWME **** or EWME ****
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Ability to service timepieces to the precision criteria established by Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS) or COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute - ISO ****) or the relevant Brand equivalence
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Desirable qualifications – ETA ****, OME ********* or relevant Prestige Brand Experience
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Prior experience of jewellery or watch based refurbishment, including precious metals
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WOSTEP or similar trade qualification in polishing
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Excellent organisational skills and methodology
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Basic computer and administration skills
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Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability
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Ability to work towards targets and KPI's
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Job Location: Sydney, Australia (Recent South Wales)
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Company Address: The Swatch Group (Australia) PTY. LTD. 40 River Boulevard Level 3 Richmond, Victoria **** Australia
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📌 Senior Watchmaker | Precision Timekeeping Instruments (New South Wales)
🏢 Blancpain
📍 New South Wales