About the job

WATCHMAKER / AUTHENTICATOR / POLISHER – ONYKS

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment: Full-time | In-house | On-site

ONYKS is a Dubai-based luxury watch business specialising in the sale, sourcing, and servicing of exceptional timepieces. We’re looking for an experienced Watchmaker / Authenticator / Polisher to support our growing operation and uphold a high standard of technical workmanship.

This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who can independently assess, service, and restore high-value watches with precision and care.

Watchmaker

Your responsibilities

Watch servicing and repair

  • Diagnose mechanical faults and recommend appropriate repairs.
  • Complete movement servicing, overhauls, disassembly, and reassembly.
  • Replace worn or damaged components where required.
  • Carry out regulation, accuracy checks, and appropriate pressure and water-resistance testing.
  • Perform final quality checks and maintain clear service records.

Polishing and restoration

  • Polish and refinish cases, bracelets, and clasps.
  • Produce mirror, satin, and brushed finishes appropriate to each watch.
  • Preserve original case geometry, sharp edges, proportions, and material integrity.
  • Assess when restoration is appropriate and flag work that could compromise originality or value.

Authentication and condition assessment

  • Inspect movements, dials, hands, cases, bezels, bracelets, clasps, and reference and serial markings.
  • Identify aftermarket, incorrect, modified, or replacement components.
  • Recognise signs of previous repairs, overpolishing, and poor restoration.
  • Document condition and authenticity findings, clearly flagging any uncertainty or need for further specialist assessment.

What we’re looking for

  • Significant professional experience servicing luxury mechanical watches.
  • Strong polishing and refinishing skills, supported by examples of previous work.
  • Proven experience assessing watch authenticity, originality, and condition.
  • Hands-on experience with leading luxury brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, and Cartier. Please specify your expertise by brand.
  • Recognised watchmaking qualifications, such as WOSTEP or equivalent, and/or documented manufacturer training.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organised working practices, and confidence handling high-value pieces.
  • Ability to work independently and communicate technical findings clearly.

Previous experience in a UAE luxury watch workshop, authorised service centre, or established watch dealership is preferred.

Compensation

An attractive salary package based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated technical ability.

Assessment

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a practical technical assessment covering servicing, polishing, authentication, and quality control. Relevant experience and qualifications may also be verified.

How to apply

Please send:

  • Your current CV and availability.
  • A summary of your servicing, polishing, and authentication experience.
  • The brands and movement types you have worked on professionally.
  • Details of relevant qualifications and manufacturer training.
  • Examples of previous restoration or polishing work, where available.
  • Your expected monthly salary.

This position is intended for an experienced professional who can take ownership of the work and maintain consistently high standards.

Learn more about ONYKS at onyks.com or @onyks__lab.

 

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