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?
HVAC technician
27%
#181 / 633
View rankingHVAC technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 12% | +0.6 |
Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Install, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, or timers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 50% | 28% | +14 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- refrigerants
- electric heating systems
- hydraulics
- thermodynamics
- fluid mechanics
- domestic cooling systems
- electricity
- electrical wiring plans
- mechanics
- work ergonomically
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-9021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7127