Watchmaker

Imagine taking apart a tiny machine with hundreds of moving pieces, cleaning each one, fixing any problems, and then putting it all back together so it works perfectly again. That's what a watchmaker does! They are super skilled craftspeople who repair, restore, and maintain all sorts of watches, from everyday wristwatches to valuable antique pocket watches and even fancy luxury timepieces. It requires incredible patience, steady hands, and excellent eyesight, as you're often working with parts smaller than a grain of rice. You'd use special tools like magnifiers, tiny screwdrivers, and tweezers. A watchmaker needs to understand how gears, springs, and tiny levers all work together to tell the time. They might replace batteries, clean intricate movements, or even make new parts if an old one is broken. It's a bit like being a doctor for watches. They diagnose the problem, fix it, and make sure the watch keeps ticking accurately for years to come. Many watchmakers work in dedicated workshops, for jewellery stores, or even for big watch brands.