{"id":13844,"date":"2022-10-07T12:42:27","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T10:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/initium.swiss\/produit\/half-day-watchmaking-workshop\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T15:34:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T14:34:06","slug":"half-day-watchmaking-workshop","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/initium.swiss\/en\/produit\/half-day-watchmaking-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Half-day watchmaking course"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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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.<\/p>

  • ETA 6497 hand-wound movement made in Switzerland<\/li>
  • 42-hour power reserve<\/li>
  • Functions: hours, minutes, and small seconds (at 9 o\u2019clock)<\/li>
  • Steel can diameter from 42 mm to 48 mm<\/li><\/ul>
    • 22mm bracelet width<\/li>
    • Sapphire crystal top and a transparent mineral glass back<\/li>
    • Water resistance of 3 ATM (30 metres)<\/li>
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      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.<\/p>

      • Self-winding movement ETA 2892 or SW300 made in Switzerland<\/li>
      • 38-hour power reserve<\/li>
      • Functions: hour, minute and second + possibility to have the date with a full movement<\/li>
      • Steel can diameter from 33 mm to 42 mm<\/li><\/ul>
        • 22mm bracelet width<\/li>
        • Sapphire crystal top and a transparent mineral glass back<\/li>
        • Water resistance of 3 ATM (30 metres)<\/li>
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          Frequently asked questions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          <\/i>How can I find out about the workshop schedule?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>

          For all booking requests, we invite you to purchase the course by clicking on the “Order<\/strong>” button at the top of this page. Please indicate your preferences for dates, location and language in the notes in the shopping cart. <\/p>\n

          If none of the proposed dates suit you, we will refund you in full.<\/p>\n

          You can also make a request using the contact form<\/strong> above. We’ll be in touch shortly. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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          <\/i>Can I cancel or reschedule my workshop? What are the costs involved? <\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>

          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. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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          <\/i>Do I need to have any watchmaking knowledge to participate in an Initium workshop?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>

          Absolutely not! Our workshops have been designed so that anyone can participate and therefore do not require any prior knowledge. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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          <\/i>What payment methods are available?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>

          The means of payment available are :<\/p>\n

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          • Bank transfer<\/li>\n
          • Visa – Mastercard<\/li>\n
          • PayPal<\/li>\n
          • Twint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>
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            <\/i>In what language can I take an Initium workshop?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>

            All our workshops can be given in French, English, German, Italian or Spanish.<\/p>\n

            However, there are fewer dates for languages other than French and English.<\/p>\n

            It is also possible to follow a workshop in Chinese, Russian, Arabic, etc. with a translator, at an additional cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            After an introduction to the history of watchmaking, you choose the components from a wide range – movement, case, dial, hands, bracelet – which you assemble yourself thanks to the explanations of the Master Watchmaker who shares his expertise with you. Finally, you will leave with your unique watch, an imperishable souvenir of an exceptional moment.<\/p>\n

            Please specify in where, and in which language you would like to take the workshop during the checkout. 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