Make your own Swiss watch

Open yourself up to an extraordinary experience during which time is suspended, only to start again on your wrist. The fascinating world of Swiss mechanical watchmaking is now within your reach and will reveal its unsuspected secrets. 

An unforgettable experience combining discovery and conviviality

Flexible dates

Our workshops are held during the week as well as on Saturdays. You can easily book your preferred date via phone or email. Feel free to reach out to us for any special requests.

Intimate atmosphere

In order to maintain a warm atmosphere and to guarantee a personal experience, we limit the number of participants. For more than four, we invite you to browse our group offers.

accessible a tous
Accessible to all
All of our workshops are designed so that everyone can participate. Our activities require no prior knowledge.
Your own swiss mechanical watch

More than a million possible combinations are available to create a unique Swiss watch.

Workshops in different languages

Our workshops can be given in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish. Do not hesitate to write to us with a special request.

New class

Enjoy the experience of assembling your unique Tourbillon watch during a timeless day.

Our watchmaking workshops

Courses for groups (from 5 persons)

Whether you are a group of friends, a company or an agency offering experiences to your clients, Initium offers activities tailored to your needs. We take care of groups of up to twelve participants in our workshops and up to one hundred participants at the location of your choice. In particular, we can organise courses in hotels or other establishments, in Switzerland or abroad.

Our workshops

Le Noirmont

Geneva

Paris

Le Noirmont

Atelier d'horlogerie initium au Noirmont

Enjoy an exceptional moment in our picturesque workshop in Le Noirmont. With its modern, elegant design and large windows, it offers breathtaking views over the pastures of the Swiss Jura. Numerous clock-related objects, some from another era, are sure to catch your eye and reveal a few insider secrets. Participants who choose a one-day course will be accompanied by the Master Watchmaker to the Maison Wenger, a restaurant awarded two Michelin stars.

Geneva

Atelier d'horlogerie initium à Genève

Discover the secrets of timepiece assembly in our workshop in the heart of the world capital of Haute Horlogerie. Nestled in the historic centre, the charming building that houses it dates from the 17th century. It is reached by a pedestrian street, the same one that was used in the past by the peasant watchmakers who came to sell the fruits of their labour to the large factories on the square. Participants who choose a full-day workshop will be accompanied by the Master Watchmaker to the famous Brasserie Lipp.

Paris

Initium Atelier Paris

Come and discover our modern, elegant workshop ideally located in the City of Light. Nestled in the heart of the prestigious 8th arrondissement, known for its magnificent boulevards, renowned museums and luxury boutiques, this location will plunge you into the heart of chic, elegant Paris. Participants opting for a full-day course will enjoy a meal with the Master Watchmaker in a prestigious Parisian restaurant.

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AVERAGE RATING

Certified by Ekomi the feedback company

Helmut

It was a fabulous experience. Everything was wonderful the people, the food and the fact that you can leave with your own watch is great.

Helmut

François

Learn to recognize the different components of a watch and their functions. To see the heartbeat of time and not to see the time of a day pass. Leave at the end of the day with the pride of having a unique piece of jewelry on your wrist, created...

François

Vera

A small step towards watchmaking and a beautiful experience surrounded by very nice people. Very nice choice of material for the assembly of my watch. A meal with an explosion of flavor and worthy of this beautiful day.

Vera

Maylis

Great day filled with laughter and discoveries! Thanks to the watchmaker for her help and patience. The meal was also exceptional. I will keep a wonderful memory of it and hope to come back soon!

Maylis

Be inspired by success stories to create your own

The selection of components is an integral part of the experience! Wrether online on the watch configurator or during a workshop in Switzerland, you can choose each component of your watch with care.

Helmut

made by Helmut

François

made by François

Vera

made by Vera

Maylis

made by Maylis

Comparaison de nos ateliers d'horlogerie

DEMANDE ATELIER D’HORLOGERIE POUR UN GROUPE

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Comparison of our watchmaking workshops

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