One-day watchmaking course

2990 CHF - 3490 CHF

INTRODUCTION TO WATCHMAKING + MEAL + CREATION OF YOUR SWISS-MADE WATCH

The most complete formula combines a meal in a quality establishment, an introduction to watchmaking (disassembly/assembly of the movement) and the creation of a watch in your image. A unique experience, just like the watch you take home at the end of the day.

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A 360° experience

Our full-day formula is our participants’ favorite workshop, as it offers the most complete experience in a single day. It includes an introduction to watchmaking, a meal, and the creation of a Swiss mechanical watch.

Morning

After welcoming you with coffee and croissants, our Master Watchmaker will tell you with passion the secrets of time measurement.

Once you are familiar with this world, you will disassemble a movement and then reassemble it, thus penetrating the mysteries of watch mechanisms.

You then define the aesthetics of your watch by choosing the movement, case, hands, dial, and strap from a wide range of high-end components.

Midi

During the lunch break, you enjoy a delicious meal with the participants and the Master Watchmaker.

In Le Noirmont, you can enjoy the charm and flavours of the Jura region at the emblematic Maison Wenger, rated 2 Michelin stars and 18/20 in Gault & Millau.

In Geneva, you’re welcome at Brasserie LIPP, a unique venue that retains the French charm and aestheticism of the turn of the last century.

Afternoon

Back at the workbench, you assemble the chosen components thanks to the Master Watchmaker’s expertise. Once your watch has been fitted, your creation is cleaned and checked for wear and water resistance.

Your achievement is celebrated with a glass of white wine to mark the end of the workshop and a wonderful souvenir on your wrist – your unique Swiss-made mechanical watch.

An unforgettable experience

Know-how

Let yourself be guided by our passionate Master Watchmakers and discover an ancestral know-how.

Gourmet meal

Spend a special moment at lunchtime over a gourmet meal with your teacher of the day.

Time escape

Escape for a day and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of mechanical watchmaking.

A watch to match your image

These models were made by students for a day, or assembled as examples. Get inspired and create a timepiece that reflects your personality, because at Initium, you’re the artist!

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Manual winding watch

With a hand-wound mechanical watch, you have to wind your watch manually. This should ideally be done once a day by turning the crown clockwise.

ETA 6497 hand-wound movement made in Switzerland
42-hour power reserve
Functions: hours, minutes, and small seconds (at 9 o’clock)
Steel can diameter from 42 mm to 48 mm

22mm bracelet width
Sapphire crystal top and a transparent mineral glass back
Water resistance of 3 ATM (30 metres)
Watch warranty: 2 years

Self-winding watch

The automatic mechanical watch recharges automatically when you wear it, thanks to the energy you create with your moving wrist. The Initium automatic watch has a power reserve of 38 hours, after which it stops when not worn. It can then be wound manually by means of the crown.

Self-winding movement ETA 2892 or SW300 made in Switzerland
38-hour power reserve
Functions: hour, minute and second + possibility to have the date with a full movement
Steel can diameter from 33 mm to 42 mm

22mm bracelet width
Sapphire crystal top and a transparent mineral glass back
Water resistance of 3 ATM (30 metres)
Watch warranty: 2 years

Frequently asked questions

How can I find out about the workshop schedule?

For all booking requests, we invite you to purchase the course by clicking on the “Order” button at the top of this page. Please indicate your preferences for dates, location and language in the notes 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’ll be in touch shortly.

Can I cancel or reschedule my workshop? What are the costs involved?

Yes, no worries! Depending on the time of cancellation or relocation of your workshop, there is no charge for this. For more information on this subject, please visit our terms and conditions at the bottom of the page.

Do I need to have any watchmaking knowledge to participate in an Initium workshop?

Absolutely not! Our workshops have been designed so that anyone can participate and therefore do not require any prior knowledge.

What payment methods are available?

The means of payment available are :

Bank transfer
Visa – Mastercard
PayPal
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In what language can I take an Initium workshop?

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.

Program

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