Introduction to watchmaking
La Chaux-de-Fonds
Le Garde-Temps introduction to watchmaking
Over the course of an hour and 30 minutes, you’ll learn how a mechanical movement works by carrying out meticulous operations at your workbench.
What the activity involves
Immersing yourself in the world of geartrains and springs, you’ll work on a mechanical movement and learn all about the infinitely tiny world of watchmaking. With patience and professionalism, a master watchmaker will explain the various crucial stages in the assembly of a watch movement and show you how to carry them out.
Location
Rue des Recrêtes 1, 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
Opening hours
Activity available all year long only by registration.
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Prices 2024
1-2 persons : CHF 225.- per person
3-5 persons : CHF 180.- per person
6 persons : CHF 150.- per person
German and English with translator only : price supplement of CHF 75.-
Number of persons
From 1 to 6 persons
Minimum age
14 years old
Languages
fr / de* / en* / it (*with translator, price supplement)
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