Speciality watchmaker - Governing Body — Patek Philippe
- Location
- Plan-Les-Ouates
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Mission
Within the framework of this function, attached to the Watchmaking Division, you will have the responsibility to perform the operations of virolating, pitoning and shaping the spiral on any type of steel spiral balance (flat and with Breguet curve from 1839 to the present) according to the Patek Philippe quality criteria.
In parallel, you will guarantee the know-how on the steel coils that you will transmit in the course of training.
- Mission
- Within the framework of this function, attached to the Watchmaking Division, you will have the responsibility to perform the operations of virolating, pitoning and shaping the spiral on any type of steel spiral balance (flat and with Breguet curve from 1839 to the present) according to the Patek Philippe quality criteria.
- Perform in a traditional way the operations of virolalage, pitoning and shaping of the spiral (flat spiral or with Breguet curve).
- Ensure the aesthetic, technical and dimensional control of the spiral balance to ensure compliance according to our quality criteria.
Main responsibilities
- Perform in a traditional way the operations of virolalage, pitoning and shaping of the spiral (flat spiral or with Breguet curve).
- Ensure the aesthetic, technical and dimensional control of the spiral balance to ensure compliance according to our quality criteria.
- Conduct the necessary analyses and studies to re-enact spirals for historical pieces.
- Transmit its know-how in the framework of trainings in order to accompany watchmakers in acquiring the skills necessary for the professions related to the spirals and regulating bodies. Profile sought
- SWC clock or training deemed equivalent.
- 10 years of minimum experience in the production of steel spiral balance.
- Proven mastery of traditional spiral techniques.
- In-depth knowledge of movements and regulating organs.
- Manual dexterity and high gesture accuracy.
- Ability to communicate constructively.
Additional details
- Transmit its know-how in the framework of trainings in order to accompany watchmakers in acquiring the skills necessary for the professions related to the spirals and regulating bodies.
- Excellent sense of analysis, rigour, autonomy and sense of responsibility.
Notes and original content
- Responsibilities
- Profile sought
- Post reference
Questions about this listing
What salary does Patek Philippe offer for this role?
Patek Philippe lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Plan-Les-Ouates. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Patek Philippe offer?
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