Watchmaking courses Chicago - $470
Watchmaking courses Chicago - $470
Next date for Chicago :
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
$470
Pour les amateurs d’horlogerie ou pour les passionnés de montres, sachez que ce cours particulier est fait pour vous. Celui-ci vous permettra de découvrir de manière approfondie les secrets et les mystères que renferment les mécanismes de montre.
Workshop description:
- “First Time” introductory watchmaking workshop (group session) in Chicago
- Duration: 4.5 hours in group lessons
- Location: downtown area Chicago (the exact address will be sent to registered participants only a few days before the session date)
- No prior experience required. (Ages 10 and up)
- Profiles: from beginner to seasoned enthusiast
- The digital E-Book “Support d’Atelier” offered at the end of the workshop!
- Each participant receives an Objectif Horlogerie diploma
- All our Chicago gift vouchers are valid for 3 years.
- Course taught in English
All materials will be provided during the workshop.
Worskshop's agenda :
Worskshop's agenda :
"After a brief introduction to the history of time measurement, [...] and re-assembling a mechanical movement."
"Objectif Horlogerie", a workshop to offer. A great gift for enthusiasts."
"The aim is simple: to dismantle and reassemble, one by one, the 60 or so components of a hand-wound mechanical movement".
"An opportunity to learn more about watchmaking techniques
and to plunge, in miniature size, into the heart of a mechanical movement."
"If you're wondering, the Objectif Horlogerie team really knows its stuff: all training courses are supervised by state graduates."
"This initiation is a virtual necessity for anyone who wants to get into it at the back end. "
Workshop description :
- “First Time” introductory watchmaking workshop (group session) in Chicago
- Duration: 4.5 hours in group lessons
- Location: downtown area Chicago (the exact address will be sent to registered participants only a few days before the session date)
- No prior experience required. (Ages 10 and up)
- Profiles: from beginner to seasoned enthusiast
- The digital E-Book “Support d’Atelier” offered at the end of the workshop!
- Each participant receives an Objectif Horlogerie diploma
- All our Chicago gift vouchers are valid for 3 years.
- Course taught in English
All materials will be provided during the workshop.
FAQ CHICAGO
People are saying great things about Objectif Horlogerie’s courses! Reviews exceed 4.9/5 on both Google and Trustpilot. One participant, Hugo E., described it as a great and well-designed experience where you learn a lot and have a great time. He highly recommends the workshop as an ideal gift for anyone wanting to learn more about watchmaking. It’s considered a must-attend event for watchmaking enthusiasts and a virtual necessity for those wanting to get into it.
The watchmaking workshop in Chicago has a duration of 4 hours and 30 minutes. These group lessons are scheduled at various times, including 9am-1.30pm, 1.30pm-6pm, or 6pm-10.30pm. During the workshop, you’ll get hands-on experience with a mechanical movement. You’ll be guided by professional watchmakers in downtown Chicago, though the exact address is shared with registered participants a few days before their session.
The Chicago gift voucher for the watchmaking workshop is valid for 3 years. This gives you plenty of time to choose a workshop date that works best for you from the available options. Once you’ve registered, you’ll immediately receive the Objectif Horlogerie gift voucher by email, which you can print out and give to the lucky recipient!
After completing the watchmaking workshop in Chicago, you’ll receive a few valuable takeaways. You’ll get the digital E-Book “Support d’Atelier” and an Objectif Horlogerie diploma. In addition to these materials, you’ll also receive other surprises. All necessary materials are loaned during the workshop, so you don’t need to bring anything with you.
During the watchmaking workshop in Chicago, you’ll learn how a mechanical watch works through hands-on experience. You’ll disassemble and reassemble a mechanical watch movement, and explore key components such as the balance wheel, escapement, and barrel. The session includes a welcome drink, a gourmet break, cleaning and lubrication, settings and control, and a graduation ceremony. Plus, there will be a few surprises along the way!
No specific level of experience is required to participate in the watchmaking workshop. The sessions are open to everyone—from beginners to knowledgeable enthusiasts—and are suitable for ages 10 and up. The course is conducted in English. Whether you are a novice or an experienced hobbyist, you will find the workshop both captivating and enriching.
