Close-up of a Swiss watchmaker using a precision tool to place a component on a luxury mechanical watch movement

Half-Day Watch Assembly – Craft Your Timepiece

Build a Swiss watch you’ll treasure forever

From

From CHF 2,490

Duration

4 hrs

Reserved for

Up to 10 guests

Setting

Geneva Region

Availability

Year-round, upon request

Elevate your passion for horology by designing and assembling your own manual winding Swiss mechanical timepiece.

Through more than a million possible combinations, you can personalise each component and shape a watch that is uniquely yours.

Guided by expert hands from start to finish, you leave with a beautifully crafted piece—a refined and personal souvenir of your Swiss journey.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Swiss mechanical watchmaking, discover the ancestral art of horology, and bring your own Swiss‑made creation to life.

Watchmaking atelier with work tables and precision tools arranged and ready for participants in a Swiss workshop

Who This Is For

This Swiss watchmaking workshop is ideal for watch enthusiasts, curious travellers, and anyone interested in Swiss horology.

It offers a hands-on experience where participants discover the art of mechanical watchmaking and assemble their own Swiss mechanical watch under the guidance of expert watchmakers.

Perfect for couples, groups, and corporate experiences, this workshop in Switzerland requires no prior experience.

Guests personalise their timepiece from a wide range of components, making it a unique and memorable Swiss experience and a premium souvenir of their visit.

Watchmaker using precision tweezers to place a small mechanical part onto a watch dial in a Swiss workshop

Highlights

  • Spend half-day with a Master Watchmaker, immersing yourself in the art and precision of Swiss horology.
  • Curate your components, movement, dial, hands, case, and strap.
  • Assemble your timepiece alongside a passionate Master Watchmaker.
  • Enjoy an intimate setting in Geneva’s charming Old Town.
  • Experience the timeless art of manual watchmaking by crafting your own hand-wound Swiss-made timepiece.
Finished automatic watch model from a Swiss watchmaking workshop showcasing a mechanical movement and craftsmanship
Custom Swiss mechanical watch assembled by a participant and presented in an elegant watch box

Signature Enhancements Personalise Your Experience

Enhance your watchmaking experience with these exclusive upgrades when requesting booking below.

Local Chocolate Tasting

Add a gourmet break with local chocolates and champagne.

Closing Aperitif

End the workshop with a shared tasting of local products and champagne.

Private Workshop

Enjoy a private, personalized setting for participants only.

Exclusive Knife

Receive an exclusive co-branded Swiss knife with custom engraving.

automatic movement upgrade

Elevate your experience by creating a self‑winding (automatic) watch instead of a manual one.

Watch Engraving

Engrave the back of the watch with initials or a date to personalize the experience.

Plan Your Experience

Select your preferences to begin composing your experience

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Half-Day Watch Assembly – Craft Your Timepiece
From

CHF 2,490

4 hours
Adult
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+ CHF 500
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Each experience is prepared and confirmed upon availability and access.

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