Automation index
How much of a Watchmaker’s job can AI already do?
A diagnosis and a spare come earlier. Opening the movement so it keeps time again do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Watchmaker
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#376 / 633
View rankingWatchmaker
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Diagnose, quote and explain to the client.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Open, strip, clean and oil the movement.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Spares, rate adjustment and calibration.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Cases, straps, water resistance and polish.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The counter, commissions and pieces that do not come back.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Times, real spares and a watch that keeps time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- repair watches
- open movements
- oil calibres
- adjust rate
- change straps
- water-resistance test
- diagnose watches
- polish cases
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9071.00· ESCO/ISCO 7311
IS WORK OVER?
Dry cleaner
22%
#360 / 633
View rankingDry cleaner
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Card, fibre and pretreatment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Machine, solvent and the delicate garment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Press, the finish and the one that marks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Job, the groom and the one who wants it now.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The old stain and not promising miracles.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Lift the stain, and not eating the colour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- pretreat stains
- solvents
- press
- delicates
- job cards
- finish
- fibres
- old stains
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-6011.00· ESCO/ISCO 9121