Watchmaking workshop at the studio in Zurich
Discover the mechanics of a classic Unitas pocket watch movement and put it back together under guidance – at the only watch workshop in Zurich, right by Bellevue.
Highlights
- Discover the fascinating world of mechanical watches
- Learn firsthand how a mechanical watch movement comes to life
- Ask your personal watchmaker all your questions about the art of watchmaking
- Experience up close how a watch movement is carefully taken apart step by step
- Get hands-on and put together an open pocket watch movement yourself
- Look forward to the special moment when your work is done and the movement starts ticking again
- Experience Zurich’s watchmaking craft directly in our atelier – with knowledge, skill, and personal exchange
Description
You’ll start with an introduction to the history of the watch industry and the development of the Zurich manufactory. Experienced watchmakers then explain how a mechanical watch works and why it ticks. The classic Unitas pocket watch movement is about ten times larger than a standard movement.
Wearing watchmaker clothing and using a magnifying glass, you’ll work directly on the open movement. You’ll follow the step-by-step dismantling and get to know the individual components. Afterwards, you’ll reassemble the movement with the group until it ticks reliably again.
Inclusions
Watch Workshop
Introduction to the history of the watch industry and the manufacture
Expert guidance by experienced watchmakers
Watchmaker clothing and loupe
Working on an open Unitas pocket watch movement
Meeting point
Maurice de Mauriac Zurich Watches, Rämistrasse 5, 8001 Zürich
Important information
- Minimum age: 12 years
Questions about this experience?
Alpi answers right away – about the weather and getting there, too.
Provider
Operated by
Maurice de Mauriac
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