Master Watchmaker Full Time NEW

Cincinnati’s growing luxury watch house is hiring its next bench watchmaker — and we’re not building a service mill.

At Luxury Refinery (West Chester, OH), you won’t be employee #66 on a conveyor. You’ll be one of a small, hand-picked team servicing, restoring, and authenticating the world’s finest timepieces — Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Omega, Vacheron Constantin, Cartier, Breitling, and the rare vintage pieces that walk through our door every week.

This is a real seat at the bench in a founder-led shop that’s building something. If you’ve felt like a cog at a larger operation, this is the alternative.

What you’ll do:

• Complete service, repair, and overhaul on mechanical and quartz movements across luxury brands
• Diagnose, regulate, and case complicated movements — chronographs, perpetuals, vintage calibers
• Water-resistance testing, gasket replacement, case and bracelet refurbishment
• Partner with authentication on intake — you see pieces start-to-finish, not just service tickets
• Help shape bench protocol, parts strategy, and our service division as we scale

What you bring

• 2+ years bench experience on Swiss luxury movements
• WOSTEP, AWCI (CW21), SAWTA, or equivalent — strongly preferred
• Comfort on Witschi, Horotec, Bergeon, Elma, and Roxer (same Swiss arsenal the top shops use — all tools provided)
• Obsessive attention to detail and genuine love of horology
• Discretion — you’ll handle high-value, often one-of-a-kind pieces
• Must pass a bench test

What we offer

• $35–$50/hr based on experience and certifications, plus quarterly performance bonus
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off plus paid continuing education (WOSTEP refreshers, brand-specific training)
• A clear runway to bench lead / service manager as we grow
• Direct line to the founder — your judgment shapes how this shop runs

Why West Chester

West Chester sits between Cincinnati and Dayton — top-rated schools, low cost of living, and 20 minutes to CVG International. You get Cincinnati amenities without the Cincinnati price tag, and you’re not driving into a 40-year-old building in Dayton every morning. We’re building the modern luxury watch house this region deserves.

To apply

Send résumé and a brief note about the most interesting movement you’ve serviced to [email protected]. Bench test required; we’ll cover travel for finalists.

Luxury Refinery is a division of Velvet Vault Jewelers LLC. Equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $85,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Relocation assistance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid CW21 Certification?

Experience:

• Repairing Rolex, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe?: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• WOSTEP Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Chester, OH 45069: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person