Specialist Watchmaker - Escapement

Ref 2584094 | Date: 9 Oct 2026

PATEK PHILIPPE SA GENEVE

Patek Philippe SA Genève

Specialist Watchmaker - Escapement

Mission

As part of this function, reporting to the Watchmaking Division, you will be responsible for performing the operations of wire winding, pinning, and shaping of the hairspring on all types of steel balance springs (flat and with Breguet curve from 1839 to the present day) according to Patek Philippe quality criteria. In parallel, you will be the guarantor of expertise on steel hairsprings which you will transmit through training.

Responsibilities

• Perform the operations of wire winding, pinning, and shaping of the hairspring (flat hairspring or with Breguet curve) in a traditional manner.
• Ensure the aesthetic, technical, and dimensional control of the balance spring in order to guarantee compliance according to our quality criteria.
• Carry out the necessary analyses and studies in order to remake hairsprings for historical pieces.
• Transmit your expertise through training in order to support watchmakers in the acquisition of necessary skills for professions related to hairsprings and escapements.

Profile sought

• CFC in Watchmaking or an equivalent training.
• 10 years minimum experience in the production of steel balance springs.
• Proven mastery of traditional techniques related to the hairspring.
• In-depth knowledge of movements and escapements.
• High manual dexterity and gestural precision.
• Ease in communicating in a constructive manner.
• Experience in training pedagogy and the transmission of expertise.
• Excellent sense of analysis, rigor, autonomy, and sense of responsibility.

Job Reference

3722

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