Watchmaker

A Watchmaker services and repairs watches, clocks and other timepieces. You’ll diagnose faults and make necessary repairs. Watchmakers replace faulty parts and may also change batteries and watchbands. You might carry out regular servicing or make adjustments so pieces continue to keep correct time. Watchmakers may also assemble new timepieces.

Watchmakers should have good fine motor skills and excellent attention to detail. You’ll need to be able to do precision work and make accurate adjustments. Watchmakers should have a focus on customer service and be able to complete work on time. It’s important you can communicate well with customers and colleagues.

Future demand Low
Average yearly income $72,800
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a watchmaker?

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Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair
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Common questions

How much does a Watchmaker earn?

In Australia, a full time Watchmaker generally earns $1,400 per week ($72,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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What are the job opportunities for a Watchmaker?

The number of people working in this industry has decreased slightly in recent years. There are currently 630 people working as a Watchmaker in Australia, compared to 750 five years ago. Watchmakers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become a Watchmaker?

If a career as a Watchmaker interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Engineering (Watch and Clock Service and Repair). This course covers a range of topics including replacing watch batteries and bands, servicing watch casings, cleaning watch and clock components, diagnosing faults in quartz watches, installing and setting up clocks, performing precision timing and adjustment and servicing and repairing clock timepieces.

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