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Watchmaker Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Uhrmacher/in

The apprenticeship as a Watchmaker is a 3-year recognized profession in skilled crafts and industry. You will learn how to manufacture, repair, and restore watches, focusing on precision and technical understanding.

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What you do

  • Disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling watches
  • Identifying and repairing or replacing defective parts
  • Adjusting and fine-tuning watch precision mechanisms
  • Restoring and refurbishing watch cases and movements
  • Advising customers and preparing cost estimates
  • Performing quality checks
  • Operating specialized tools and machinery

Requirements

  • At least a good secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
  • Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Technical understanding and interest in mechanics
  • High degree of precision, patience, and diligence
  • Good eyesight and spatial reasoning
  • Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics
  • Teamwork skills and willingness to communicate

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific watch types (e.g., antique watches, luxury watches)
  2. 2Further training to become a Master Watchmaker (Uhrmachermeister/in)
  3. 3Self-employment with your own watchmaking workshop
  4. 4Working in the watch industry (production, development, quality control)
  5. 5Positions in sales or customer service for watch brands

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There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Watchmaker Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Watchmaker Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Watchmaker Ausbildung?

At least a good secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss); Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Technical understanding and interest in mechanics; High degree of precision, patience, and diligence.

Where can I find open Watchmaker Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Watchmaker

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.