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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.
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.
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.
350 CHF
A fun and educational introduction to watchmaking. Immerse yourself in the history of watchmaking.
from 1'950 CHF
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 fingertips.
from 2'490 CHF
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 2'990 CHF
The most complete package, combining a meal in a quality establishment, an introduction to watchmaking and the creation of your own watch.
from 18'500 CHF
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.
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.
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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Une magnifique journée à la découverte du temps. Créer et monter sa propre montre, c’est juste génial et unique. Des personnes compétentes pour nous reconvertir en horloger le temps d’un jour avec cerise sur le gâteau, un excellent et chaleureux repas chez ***. Merci à toute l’équipe d’Initium, que...
Alexis
Ein wunderbarer Tag auf Entdeckungsreise durch die Zeit. Eine eigene Uhr zu entwerfen und zusammenzusetzen ist einfach nur toll und einzigartig. Wir wurden von kompetenten Personen betreut, die uns für einen Tag zu Uhrmachern machten, und bekamen als Sahnehäubchen ein ausgezeichnetes und herzliches Essen bei ***. Vielen Dank an...
C’était fabuleux une très bonne expérience. Tout était magnifique les gens, le repas et le fait de partir avec sa propre montre c’est génial.
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.
Es war fabelhaft eine sehr gute Erfahrung. Alles war wunderbar die Leute, das Essen und die Tatsache, dass man mit seiner eigenen Uhr abreist, ist großartig.
Apprendre à reconnaître les différents composants d’une montre et leurs fonctions. Voir battre le cœur du temps et ne pas voir passer le temps d’un jour. Repartir en fin de journée avec cette fierté d’avoir à son poignet un bijou unique, créé en un jour avec une équipe sympathique,...
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...
Lernen, die verschiedenen Bestandteile einer Uhr und ihre Funktionen zu erkennen. Das Herz der Zeit schlagen sehen und die Zeit eines Tages nicht vergehen sehen. Am Ende des Tages mit dem stolzen Gefühl nach Hause zu gehen, ein einzigartiges Schmuckstück am Handgelenk zu haben, das an einem Tag von...
Un petit pas vers l’horlogerie et une belle expérience entourée de personnes très sympathiques. Très beau choix de matériel pour le montage de ma montre. Un repas avec une explosion de saveur et à la hauteur de cette belle journée.
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.
Ein kleiner Schritt in die Uhrmacherei und eine schöne Erfahrung, umgeben von sehr netten Menschen. Sehr schöne Auswahl an Material für die Montage meiner Uhr. Ein Essen mit einer Geschmacksexplosion und auf der Höhe dieses schönen Tages.
Super journée remplie de rires et de découvertes ! Merci à l’horlogère pour son aide et sa patience. Le repas a également été exceptionnel. J’en garderai un magnifique souvenir et espère pouvoir revenir bientôt !
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!
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.