Artur was introduced to jewelry as an art student at Carl Fabergé College of Arts and Crafts in Moscow. After graduation, Artur received his first job at a watch atelier in Moscow where he was trained on the fundamental aspects of watchmaking and was also able to practice the art of hand engraving on watches. In 2023 Artur trained with renowned engraver Jeff Park of Arizona and in 2024 he participated in an anlage class with Philippe Narbel to further his skills. At JNS, Artur specializes in all hand engraving related tasks and high end finishing of parts.

Spencer studied watchmaking at the Lititz Watch Technicum in Pennsylvania and graduated with a SAWTA certification and LWT diploma. He took a great interest in machining and more so decoration as he completed projects in school such as a school watch, clock, and various tools. Spencer joined JNS in 2022 and currently oversees the decorative quality across the entire range of watches.

Brian’s education was completed at WOSTEP in Neuchâtel, Switzerland through their complete 2-year watchmaking program. JNS is Brian’s first experience in the industry where his primary roles include fabrication and assembling of watches at the workshop. His interest in watches came from the philosophical aspects of time and the implications of keeping accurate measure of it.

Ryan trained at the Lititz Watch Technicum, completing a Rolex apprenticeship during his studies before going on to work at Geary’s Rolex in Santa Monica, providing full-service repairs to Rolex timepieces. His interest in watchmaking began with the Horological Society of New York’s watchmaking class series, which introduced him to the craft. He is currently studying Industrial Design at ArtCenter College of Design, where he builds on his experience in the watch industry through research, concept development, and prototyping to explore new design possibilities.

Robert attended the Patek Philippe Institute In New York City, where he obtained his watchmaking certification and later stayed on as a watchmaker. Robert’s love for watchmaking began from a young age. He loved anything mechanical, and fell into deep fascination with mechanical watches, a fascination that would lead him down the path to break away from college to pursue his passion for watches and watchmaking.

Eric went to watchmaking school at the WTI program in North Seattle. Mechanical devices of all types have fascinated him since he was a child, and getting to build them for a job as an adult is a dream. Prior to his time with JNS, he worked as a watchmaker for small dealers and private service centers.

Hudson attended the Lititz Watch Technicum, graduating with a SAWTA Certificate and Lititz Watch Technicum Diploma. He has attended multiple specialty decoration courses with Swiss master Philippe Narbel, and was the first ever recipient of the HSNY Award for School Watches. Hudon’s primary roles are focused on functional and aesthetic finishing for Resurgence movements.

Brian attended OSU-IT Watchmaking school and graduated with a SAWTA Certification. Since school he has received certification for Omega, Panerai, and Jaeger LeCoultre. He worked at a dealer in Denver for 7 years once he graduated and specialized in vintage restorations. Brian’s primary roles include assembling the balance wheel and forming the hairspring, timing, and case finishing.

Youri attended the Littiz watch Technicum and obtained his SAWTA certification in 2025. While looking for a career that would combine hand work, engineering and design, he found himself falling more and more in love with the art of watchmaking. After working with Rolex, he wanted to get more involved in more aspects of manufacturing. Youri joined the JNS team to work on assembly, case finishing, guilloche, and other finishing tasks.

Oscar studied watchmaking at the North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking, where he earned his WOSTEP watchmaker certification. His passion for watches began as a kid when he received a Casio Databank calculator watch, sparking an interest that would eventually lead him to pursue watchmaking professionally. Before joining JNS, Oscar worked as a watchmaker for IWC.