What does a Laboratory Watchmaker do?

You analyze and test watch movements in a research lab.

What education does Laboratory Watchmaker require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (48 months)

How much does a Laboratory Watchmaker earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 56'000, mid ~CHF CHF 74'000 per year (approximate).

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Laboratory Watchmaker

Metal & Machines

Laboratory watchmakers carry out various tasks and analyses on the movement in the development and research laboratory. They accompany new developments from prototype construction to homologation, i.e. they work on the development up to the release of production/manufacturing.

Entry

~CHF 56'000

CHF 4'667/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 74'000

CHF 6'167/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 90'280

CHF 7'523/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)

Duration48 months

Your path to Laboratory Watchmaker

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Company + vocational school

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Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship

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Career Start

Qualified professional

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Starting salary: CHF 56'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT5/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact4/10

💪 Physical Demands4/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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