Make your own watch
Le Locle
Apprentices of Time workshop
During this unique watchmaking experience at a workshop in Le Locle's industrial zone, you can assemble your own mechanical watch… and take it home with you!
What the activity involves
With all the tools of a professional watchmaker and guided by the invaluable advice of an expert, you’ll learn to make your own mechanical watch, step by step, having chosen its components and external parts. A hands-on way to explore watchmaking techniques.
Location
Pôle Industrie, Jambe Ducommun 19, 2400 Le Locle
Opening hours
1. Scheduled workshops :
– Every second Wednesday of the month: 17:00-21:00
– Every last Saturday of the month: 08:00-12:00
Next sessions:
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
2. Exclusive and group workshops :
Activity available throughout the year, reservation required. Times and reservation on request.
Prices 2023
Scheduled workshop : CHF 915.- per person
Group workshop from 3 to 4 persons : CHF 1’200.- per person
Individual workshop (1 to 2 persons) : CHF 1’460.- per person
Welcome: coffee-croissant or aperitif offered
German with translator: price supplement of CHF 200.-
Duration
4 hours
Number of persons
1 to 4 persons
Minimum age
16 years old
Languages
fr / de*/ en / it (* with translator, price supplement)
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