A professional who receives clocks and watches for repairs. Respnsibilities include:

• Examines defective timepieces to identify malfunction, using loupe and handtools, and estimates cost of repairs, using knowledge of repairs and cost charts.
• Forwards timepiece to workshop with notation of repairs needed.
• May keep list of repairs and costs.
• May make minor repairs, such as replacing crystals or bands.
• May estimate cost to repair jewelry.