Watch and Clock Repairer Job Descriptions

As a watch and clock repairer, or horologist, you would service, repair and restore clocks and watches. You would usually specialise in either watches or clocks, as each involve different skills and techniques. Your work would vary depending on your specialism, but would typically include: · inspecting and dismantling watches and clocks to identify faults Interview Q & A A To Z Cover Letters Cool Personal Profiles A to Z CV Templates   · replacing batteries · cleaning and oiling parts · removing worn and damaged parts and replacing them from stock or with parts you have made · fitting new hands and dials · checking for accuracy of time-keeping · fitting new watch straps. Key Skills · an interest in mechanical gadgets · the ability to carry out intricate and delicate work · attention to detail · good practical skills · patience · accurate measuring skills · the ability to schedule your own work · Financial and administrative skills if you are self-employed.