Make your swiss watch with our Master watchmakers
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.
An unforgettable experience combining discovery and conviviality
Flexible dates
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.
Intimate atmosphere
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.
Accessible to all
Your own swiss mechanical watch
More than a million possible combinations are available to create a unique Swiss watch.
Workshops in different languages
Our workshops can be given in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish. Do not hesitate to write to us with a special request.
New class
Enjoy the experience of assembling your unique Tourbillon watch during a timeless day.
Our watchmaking workshops
3-hour watchmaking course
350 CHF
A fun and educational introduction to watchmaking. Immerse yourself in the history of watchmaking.
Furlan Marri Course – Automatic watch
1950 CHF – 1950 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 fingers.
Half-day watchmaking course
2490 CHF – 2990 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.
One-day watchmaking course
2990 CHF – 3490 CHF
The most complete package, combining a meal in a quality establishment, an introduction to watchmaking and the creation of your own watch.
One-day Tourbillon course
18500 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.
Workshop for groups (from 5 persons)
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.
Our workshops
Enjoy an exceptional moment in our picturesque workshop in Le Noirmont. Its modern and elegant design and large windows offer a breathtaking view of the Swiss Jura pastures.
Numerous objects related to watchmaking, sometimes from another time, will not fail to attract your attention and reveal some insider secrets.
Participants who have chosen a Delta course enjoy the company of the Master Watchmaker at the Maison Wenger; a restaurant awarded two stars in the Michelin guide.
Discover the secrets of assembling a timepiece in our workshop located in the heart of the world capital of fine watchmaking.
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 have chosen a Delta course enjoy lunch with the Master Watchmaker at the famous Brasserie Lipp.
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AVERAGE GRADE
Certified by Ekomi the feedback company
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.
Helmut
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...
François
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.
Vera
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!
Maylis
Be inspired by success stories to create your own
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.