Overview
Master Watchmaker Jobs in West Chester, OH at Luxury Refinery
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
Title: Master Watchmaker
Company: Luxury Refinery
Location: West Chester, OH
