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Watchmaker / Luxury Watch Technician

RBD Time Solutions — Long Island City, Queens, NY

Flexible Schedule | Part-Time, Contract, or Potential Full-Time

RBD Time Solutions is seeking an experienced Watchmaker / Luxury Watch Technician to join our growing independent watch repair studio in Long Island City, Queens.

We specialize in luxury and high-end mechanical watches, offering professional repair, restoration, servicing, and authentication support for collectors, dealers, and private clients. We are looking for a skilled, reliable watchmaker who takes pride in careful workmanship, clear communication, and high standards.

This is a strong opportunity for a watchmaker who wants a flexible schedule, a professional bench environment, and the chance to work with a growing independent service studio founded by a Patek Philippe Institute-trained watchmaker.

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Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 5+ years of professional watchmaking experience
  • Experience servicing luxury mechanical and automatic watches
  • Strong knowledge of movement disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, casing, and quality control
  • Strong documentation, timing, regulation, casing, and QC habits
  • A professional, detail-oriented, and trustworthy work style
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining shop standards
  • Openness to a flexible schedule
  • Experience with brands such as Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC, or similar luxury brands is a plus, but candidates are not expected to have experience with every brand listed.
  • Formal watchmaking training, WOSTEP, SAWTA, CW21, brand certification, or equivalent professional experience is required.
  • Experience with vintage, complicated, or high-end pieces is also a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Service and repair mechanical and automatic watches
  • Perform diagnostics and assist with repair estimates
  • Disassemble, clean, lubricate, regulate, and reassemble movements
  • Conduct timing, water resistance, and quality control checks
  • Perform casing, bracelet, and external component work as needed
  • Maintain organized repair notes and communicate clearly on job status
  • Follow careful handling procedures for client-owned luxury watches
  • Support a high-standard, organized, and professional bench environment

Shop Environment & Tools

RBD Time Solutions provides a professional bench environment with the tools and equipment required to perform high-quality watch service work.

We will provide the required tools and equipment, including:

  • Watchmaker bench
  • Hand tools
  • Screwdrivers
  • Cleaning machines
  • Timing machines
  • Pressure tester
  • Polishing machines
  • Other necessary bench tools and shop equipment

Candidates should be comfortable working with client-owned luxury watches and following careful intake, handling, documentation, and quality-control procedures.

Schedule & Compensation

This position may be structured as part-time, contract, or full-time depending on candidate availability, experience, and business needs. Expected weekly hours can be discussed during the interview process.

Pay range: $40–$55 per hour, depending on experience, skill level, certifications, brands/calibers serviced, and scope of work. Highly qualified luxury or complicated-watch candidates may be considered at the top of the range.

Employment classification will be determined based on the final arrangement.

A technical evaluation or bench test may be required as part of the hiring process.

Why Join RBD Time Solutions

  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional bench environment with tools and equipment provided
  • Independent luxury repair studio environment
  • Work alongside a Patek Philippe Institute-trained watchmaker
  • Opportunity to support a growing service operation
  • High standards without a rigid corporate environment
  • Hands-on work with luxury, vintage, and collector-owned watches
  • Room to grow with the company as the business expands

About RBD Time Solutions

RBD Time Solutions is an independent watch repair company based in Long Island City, Queens. Founded by a Patek Philippe Institute-trained watchmaker, we are building a thoughtful, high-standard repair studio serving collectors, enthusiasts, and clients who value quality craftsmanship.

 

 

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