Half-day watchmaking course including a watch to take home

GenevaOperated by InitiumWeather

In this watchmaking course in Geneva, you have the opportunity to assemble your own watch. You can choose between a manual winding watch or an automatic watch. You'll take home the special experience with your finished watch.

Booking on requestThe provider confirms your booking
CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Duration5 hrs
LanguagesEnglish · French
Meeting pointGrand-Rue 17, 1204 Genf
Highlights
  • Take part in a half-day watchmaking course
  • Choose the required watch parts yourself
  • Discover the fine art of watchmaking
  • Assemble a watch with the help of the master watchmaker
  • Take the finished piece home with you
Description

In this watchmaking course, you get the chance to assemble your own watch. You can choose from a variety of watch parts (movement, dial, hands, case, strap). You’ll be supported by a master watchmaker. You then take the finished piece home with you.

You can choose between:

  • Hand-wound watch
  • Automatic watch

Wristwatch with manual wind

You have to wind a mechanical watch with manual winding once a day. This is done by turning the crown clockwise.

  • ETA 6497 manual movement, made in Switzerland
  • 42 hours power reserve
  • Functions: hours, minutes, and small seconds (at 9:00)
  • Diameter of the steel cases from 42 mm to 48 mm
  • Strap width 22 mm
  • Top sapphire glass and transparent mineral glass bottom
  • Water resistance of 3 ATM (30 meters)
  • Watch warranty: 2 years

automatic watch

The automatic mechanical watch winds itself up when you wear it. You generate energy through the movement of your wrist. The Initium automatic watch has a power reserve of 38 hours and stops after that time if it is not worn. Afterward, it can be manually wound via the crown.

  • ETA 2892 or SW300 automatic movement, made in Switzerland
  • 38 hours power reserve
  • Functions: hour, minute, and second, as well as a date function for non-skeletonized movements
  • Diameter of the steel cases from 33 mm to 42 mm
  • Strap width 22 mm
  • Upper sapphire crystal and transparent mineral glass case back
  • Water resistance of 3 ATM (30 meters)
  • Watch guarantee: 2 years
Inclusions
  • 4:00 hrs course

  • finished watch

  • Certificate

Meeting point

Grand-Rue 17, 1204 Genf

Grand-Rue 17, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

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Important information

Booking on request

This offer is based on the availability of the provider. The booking must first be confirmed by the provider. They will contact you after the booking. If the activity cannot be carried out, you will receive a full refund.

  • no prior knowledge required

Provider

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Initium

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