Sr. Watch Specialist/Horologist
everything but houseDayton (OH)
About the role
OUR STORY AND HOW YOU CAN HELP CONTRIBUTE Everything But The House (EBTH) is a revolutionary marketplace, making it easier tofind or sellsecondhand goods, headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. EBTH was born outof a passion for helpingpeople via a full-service approach to consignment; revolutionizing how homeowners, estatemanagers, dealers and collectors connectwith a world of shoppers seeking rare and wonderfulthings. Each day the globalauction platform unleashes an ever-changing assortment of art, jewelry, fashion, collectibles, antiques and more, most with a starting bid of $1.EBTH is seeking a Senior Watch Specialist / Horologistto lead the evaluation, authentication, and cataloging of vintage, luxury, and estate timepieces. Operating in a fast-paced e-commerce environment, you will leverage deep horological expertise, specialized tools, and industry contacts to ensure accurate valuations, minimize returns, and maximize lot throughput. This role demands high-volume accuracy, strong research skills, and a passionate understanding of watch history, movements, and precious metals.
Key Responsibilities:
Authentication & Valuation: Conduct hands-on evaluations of vintage and modern luxury watches using loupes, movement gauges, scale instruments, and reference literature to verify authenticity, condition, and market value. Cataloging & Description: Write compelling, precise, and historically accurate listing descriptions that drive buyer confidence and directly minimize item return rates. Throughput & Workflow Efficiency: Partner with operational teams to maintain high-volume cataloging schedules without sacrificing evaluation standards or catalog accuracy. Industry Engagement: Build and maintain active relationships with external horological experts, brand specialists, and service networks to assist with rare or complex authentications. Quality Assurance & Standards: Drive continuous quality improvements in cataloging accuracy, ensuring all listings meet EBTH quality benchmarks. Cross-Category Support: Assist operations with adjacent estate categories (such as fine jewelry, precious metals, and silver) during peak throughput cycles as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Watch Expertise:5+ years of professional experience in luxury watch evaluation, WOSTEP, AWCI-CW21 or equivalent horology certification, estate jewelry, or auction house cataloging. Technical Proficiency: Fluent in using standard horological tools (loupes, calipers, movement openers, metal testing kits) to identify references, calibers, and modifications. Material Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of precious metals (gold, silver, platinum), gemstone grading basics, and luxury watch manufacturing standards. Tech-Savvy: Proficient with internal database inventory systems, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office; comfortable working in a digital-first inventory environment. Communication: Clear, professional written communication for detailed catalog notes and effective verbal communication across internal teams. Operational Drive: Self-motivated team player capable of managing a fast-paced production schedule independently. We are not providing relocation for this position and are only reviewing applications from candidates who are located in the Cincinnati, OH metropolitan area. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for EBTH. EBTH does not provide sponsorship at this time. Powered by JazzHR
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