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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.
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.
More than a million possible combinations are available to create a unique Swiss watch.
Our workshops can be given in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish. Do not hesitate to write to us with a special request.
Enjoy the experience of assembling your unique Tourbillon watch during a timeless day.
$400
A fun and educational introduction to watchmaking. Immerse yourself in the history of watchmaking.
from $2 050
Make your own Furlan Marri watch in half a day. Immerse yourself in this unique adventure where every tick will come to life under your fingers.
from $2 890
A watchmaking experience with the creation of his own watch. You’ll leave with your own unique watch, a lasting souvenir of an exceptional moment.
from $3 490
The most complete package, combining a meal in a quality establishment, an introduction to watchmaking and the creation of your own watch.
from $19 190
The most complete offer, including a meal in a top-of-the-range restaurant, an introduction to watchmaking and the creation of a watch in your own image.
Price on request
Experience watchmaking as a group. Initium creates tailor-made workshops for your events, whether you’re a company, a group of friends or an agency.
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.
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.
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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A wonderful day discovering time. Creating and assembling your own watch is just great and unique. The people at Initium were great at turning us into watchmakers for a day, and the icing on the cake was an excellent, hearty meal at ***. Many thanks to the Initium team,...
Alexis
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
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
A small step towards watchmaking and a great experience surrounded by very nice people. Very nice choice of material for the assembly of my watch. A meal with an explosion of flavors and worthy of this beautiful day.
Vera
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
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.
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