What are the responsibilities and job description for the Watchmaker position at Vookum?
Location: On-site (Diamond District, Manhattan)
Compensation: $85,000-$120,000/year (based on experience)
Schedule: Full-Time
About Vookum
Vookum is a leading New York City-based luxury watch dealer and content creator, dedicated to offering high-quality timepieces and impeccable customer service. Vookum provides competitive pricing for luxury watch brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Omega, Tudor, and more. With a robust online presence across platforms like TikTok (@vookum), Instagram (@vookum), and YouTube (@vookummedia), we aim for transparency in the secondary watch market. We take pride in maintaining trust and excellence in the luxury retail industry, ensuring an exceptional shopping experience for every customer.
Role Description
Vookum is hiring an experienced watchmaker to join our team. This is a hands-on, on-site role for someone who knows luxury movements inside and out and takes pride in precision work. Beyond servicing, you'll play a central role in authenticating high-value timepieces—a core part of what we do.
What you'll do
- Decase, service, and reassemble luxury watches to manufacturer standards
- Authenticate timepieces, identifying genuine components, replaced parts, and counterfeits
- Diagnose movement issues and perform repairs, cleaning, and regulation
- Document the condition and authenticity of each piece accurately
- Work closely with the team to maintain quality and turnaround standards
What we're looking for
- 2–3 years of professional experience decasing and servicing luxury watches
- Hands-on experience with major brands preferred (Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and similar)
- Polishing experience is a major plus
- A strong eye for authentication and detail
- Familiarity with watchmaking tools and proper handling of high-value pieces
- Reliability, discretion, and a commitment to craftsmanship
Check us out on social media:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vookum
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vookum/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vookummedia
Salary : $85,000 - $120,000