Half-Day Watchmaking Workshop

Activity description

Initium invites you to live an unforgettable experience in the exciting world of Swiss mechanical watches. Our various workshops in Geneva and Le Noirmont (Jura) take participants on an unusual discovery of the ancestral art of watchmaking, with the possibility of creating their Swiss-made watch!

Combining discovery, experimentation, and conviviality, Initium guarantees a memorable moment in the colors of Switzerland.

The half-day formula immerses you in the world of watchmaking by offering you the opportunity to create your Swiss mechanical watch.

Slip into a watchmaker’s smock for half a day and enjoy a unique experience as you carry out each step of the casing of your timepiece designed in your image.

THEORY (approximately 1 hr)

Swiss watchmaking and its origins.
Introduction to the operation of a mechanical manual or automatic winding movement.
Composition of a mechanical watch and its casing.

PRACTICE (approximately 3 hrs)

Selection of the components of your choice and assembly of your unique timepiece: fitting of the dial, chasing of the hands, cutting of the winding stem, cleaning, fixing of the movement in its case, running a check, water-resistance check, and fitting of the bracelet.

Highlights

• Spending half-day or a full day with a passionate Master watchmaker
• Pierce the mysteries hidden behind the fascinating world of watchmaking
• Create and design a tailor-made and unique timepiece
• A cozy and charming atmosphere either in the Old Town of Geneva or in Le Noirmont with a view of the famous Franches-Montagnes
• Swiss-made watch

Agenda

Upon reservation from 8:45 am to 5:30 pm

What is included

• Swiss-made watch included with its watch box
• A certificate
• Pictures of your experience
• Goodies
• A theoretical brochure with a Polaroid picture, flyers and a business card
• An aperitif with a glass of white wine from Geneva

Cancellation Policy

The cancellation fee for a workshop:

• 3 days or less before the course date (0 to 3 days):
• • We will refund 40% of the invoice as the course fee
• 14 days or less before the date of the course (from 4 to 14 days) :
• • We will refund 60% of the course fee.
• 30 days or less before the course date (15 to 30 days):
• • We will refund 80% of the course fee.
• More than 30 days before the course date (31 days or more):
• • We will refund the course fee at 100% of the invoice amount, with an administration fee of CHF 50 deducted.

Features

• Watchmaking

Extra Services

Video

Location