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Watch and Clock Repairers specialize in repairing, adjusting, and maintaining precision watches and clocks. They combine fine craftsmanship with detailed technical knowledge to ensure timepieces function accurately and reliably.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Years in related career: None
On-the-job training: Long-term
Projected Growth: -29.8% (negative growth)
Annual job openings: 100
Direct AI exposure: 7% of tasks
Potential AI exposure: 27% of tasks
| Income data is from Employment and Social Development Canada's 2025 wage tables. The closest match for this career in Canada’s occupational classification system is Other Repairers and Servicers. According to the wage tables, average income is $52K per year. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom 10% | Bottom 25% | Median (average) | Top 25% | Top 10% |
| $36K per year | $43K per year | $52K per year | $67K per year | $80K per year |
| Compared to other careers: Median is $13K below the national average. | ||||
These repairers usually work in repair shops, jewelry stores, or their own business premises. The environment is precise and detail-oriented, requiring steady hands and good eyesight. Many watch and clock repairers work regular business hours, but self-employed repairers may have more flexible schedules.
Watch and Clock Repairers require a blend of historical knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and fine motor skills. Their work involves intricate mechanisms, often with small, delicate parts, demanding patience and precision. Repairers need to be familiar with a range of timepiece styles and technologies, from traditional mechanical watches to modern electronic and quartz watches. They use various tools, including loupes, tweezers, and screwdrivers, to perform delicate repairs and adjustments.
Knowledge of the history and design of watches and clocks is also valuable, especially when working with antiques. Repairers often encounter rare or unusual pieces, requiring them to be resourceful and creative in finding repair solutions. They must keep abreast of advances in timekeeping technology and techniques, especially in the rapidly evolving field of electronic and smartwatches.
Customer service skills are important, as repairers often interact directly with clients. They must be able to explain technical issues and repair processes clearly and provide advice on maintenance and care of timepieces. For many, the profession is as much about preserving history and artistry as it is about technical repair.
While formal education beyond a high school diploma is not always necessary, many repairers complete vocational training or apprenticeships in watch and clock repair. Some pursue certifications from institutions like the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute.
Similarity is based on what people in the careers do, what they know, and what they are called. The process of establishing similarity lists is described in this white paper.
