They repair and maintain watches made with a high degree of precision. Some craftsmen assemble original watches from scratch.
Perfect For …
People who are interested in making things. People who are good with their hands. People who are enthusiastic about things. People who have perseverance.
Job Details
Watch specialists who repair and make watches.
Their job is to maintain the watches and to modify broken parts to make them usable again. Some watchmakers design and assemble mechanical watches (those that use a spring), and those who can do so are sometimes called "watchmakers. Because some collectors will repair and use a luxury watch for a long time after it is broken, the watchmaker is required to be familiar not only with the mechanism but also with the history and design of the watch.
Key Points !
Learn how clocks work at a vocational school
To become a watchmaker, it is common to enter a vocational school where one can learn about the intricacies of watchmaking. Some jewelry schools offer watchmaking courses in cooperation with famous Swiss watchmakers. Another option is to study at a watchmaking school in Switzerland, where the watch industry is thriving. After graduation, students can join a watch manufacturer or a watch retailer. To become a full-fledged watchmaker, it is necessary to have a long experience in the field.
Qualification as a watch repair technician would be advantageous.
There is a skill test for repairing and adjusting watches, and passing the test earns the national qualification of "watch repair technician (there are three levels from 1 to 3)". Although it is not a qualification required to become an independent watchmaker, it is advantageous to join a well-known watch manufacturer as it is proof of one's ability.
In the Future
If you have advanced technology, you can be active in the world.
There is a worldwide shortage of watchmakers, so if you have the skills, you can be active both in Japan and around the world. Since technical schools are not age-neutral, it is not a dream to become a watchmaker and set up a workshop after becoming a member of the workforce.
Job Facts
Income.
Monthly income starts at about 200,000 yen. If you can make your own well-designed watches, customers will be able to buy them at a higher price.
Vacation?
If you are a watchmaker, you get two days off a week; if you are a watch retailer, you get shifts off.
Where do you work?
Watch manufacturers, watch retailers, etc.
Your Future Path
It's a chart that shows at a glance the main routes to a watchmaker's job!
