Samir Kichi
Istanbul
Summary
Master Watchmaker with extensive experience in watch technical services, specializing in the repair, maintenance, and restoration of high-end timepieces. Expert in handling a wide range of luxury watch brands, both vintage and contemporary. Top level in repairing movements of great complications (chronograph, grand calendar, tourbillon) in the major brands of haute horlogerie today. Recognized for strong communication skills, leadership abilities, and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice and Family Business
Rolex Technical Service, Omega, Certina, Rado, Longines
- Learned the trade in a family-run business, gaining hands-on experience with prestigious watch brands.
Watch Expert and Consultant
Top Dealers
04.2021 - Current
- Authenticating luxury watches for top dealers
- Assessing overall condition and examining movements of high-end watches including Richard Mille, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, and Lange & Söhne
- Repairing exterior and interior defects of watches.
Capitalist Partner and Head of Workshop
MDM Relojeros
01.2003 - 04.2021
- Led the workshop and managed a team of skilled watchmakers
- Provided authorized technical services (Level 3) for brands such as Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, Omega, Longines, Tissot, Rado, and Certina
- Specialized in repairing and maintaining complex watch mechanisms, polishing metal components, and diagnosing and repairing various calibers.
First Officer
SKH Relojero
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Managed the workshop operations, ensuring high-quality service for all watch repairs
- Developed expertise in handling movements like ETA - 7750, 7751, 2671, 2824, 2824-2, 2892-A2.
Official Watchmaker
Eberhare
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Worked as an official watchmaker, providing technical services for luxury watches
- Gained experience in repairing and maintaining various watch brands.
Skills
- Technical Expertise: Maximum level in repair, maintenance, and restoration of mechanical and quartz watches, manual winding, automatic, chronographs, and complex complications
- Polishing: Expert in polishing all kinds of metals including steel, gold, silver, titanium with various finishes
- Diagnosis and Repair: Skilled in diagnosing and repairing calibers from Omega, Longines, Rolex, Hublot, and ETA movements
- Tool Handling: Proficient in using watchmaking tools and machinery
- Communication: Excellent communication skills and teamwork
- Leadership: Ability to lead and coordinate work teams
- Flexibility: Schedule freedom to work overtime and can travel anytime
- Commitment: High level of commitment and loyalty to companies
- Personal Traits: Charismatic, serious, and punctual
Languages
Arabic
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Proficient
C2
English
Intermediate
B1
Italian
Intermediate
B1
Turkish
Elementary
A2
Personal Information
- Title: Master Watchmaker
- Date of Birth: 01/01/69
- Nationality: Syrian
- Driving License: B
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Watch Expert and Consultant
Top Dealers
04.2021 - Current
Capitalist Partner and Head of Workshop
MDM Relojeros
01.2003 - 04.2021
First Officer
SKH Relojero
01.1995 - 01.2003
Official Watchmaker
Eberhare
01.1990 - 01.1995
Apprentice and Family Business
Rolex Technical Service, Omega, Certina, Rado, Longines