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from 1'950 CHF
Discover the delicate art of watchmaking by making your own Furlan Marri watch in just half a day. Immerse yourself in this unique adventure where every tick will come to life under your fingers. More than just an experience, it’s a journey into the world of precision and craftsmanship. You’ll leave not only with an exceptional timepiece on your wrist, but also with the lasting memory of an exceptional moment.
Please specify where and in which language you would like to attend the workshop when confirming your order in the remarks field.
Grey Sector
2'190 CHF
White Sector
Salmon Sector
1'950 CHF
16765
By choosing a “Furlan Marri – Automatic Watch” workshop, your watch will be equipped with a Swiss movement made in La Chaux-de-Fonds. This is a self-winding movement with a 68-hour power reserve and elaborate finishing.
08:00 – 08:15 Warm welcome with coffee and croissant 08:15 – 09:00 Theoretical explanations on the history and techniques of watchmaking 09:00 – 09:15 Choice of model 09:15 – 11:45 Encasement and inspection of your Swiss made watch (fitting of dial and hands, encasement and cleaning of movement, running and water-resistance check) 11:45 – 12:15 Celebration of your success with an aperitif and a certificate in your name (Possibility of following this workshop during the afternoon).
In the heart of the Jura mountains and the historic streets of Geneva, a prestigious collaboration between Initium and Furlan Marri is born. Two emerging brands, two visions, and a common quest for watchmaking perfection and the transmission of knowledge. Initium, recognized for its exclusive watchmaking experiences, offers an unparalleled opportunity to design your own Swiss watch – a singular piece, personalized down to the smallest detail by Furlan designer Marri.
Crowned with the prestigious title of “watchmaking revelation” at the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève) in 2021, Furlan Marri captures the essence of vintage.
For Andrea, its co-founder, collaborating with Initium means giving watch enthusiasts the opportunity to assemble their own branded watches. He sees this collaboration as an ode to authentic watchmaking and has placed particular care in the decoration of the movement and inside the case so that participants will marvel at the beauty of the finishes, for a dazzling discovery of craftsmanship. Swiss.
For any reservation request, we invite you to purchase the course by clicking on the “Order” button at the top of this page. Please indicate your date, location and language preferences in the comments in the shopping cart.
If none of the proposed dates suit you, we will refund you in full.
You can also make a request, using the contact form above. We will contact you soon.
Yes, no worries! Depending on the deadline for cancellation or relocation of your workshop, you will not have to anticipate any costs. For more information on this subject, please visit our general conditions of sale at the bottom of the page.
Absolutely not! Our workshops have been designed so that everyone can participate and therefore do not require any prior knowledge.
The means of payment available are :
All our workshops can be given in French, English, German, Italian or Spanish.
However, there are fewer dates for languages other than French and English.
It is also possible to follow a workshop in Chinese, Russian, Arabic, etc. with a translator, at an additional cost.
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