130.00€NEW - Watchmaking Class in Paris - Basic Time (2 hrs)
Next available date for Paris :
130.00€
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
- “Basic Time” introductory watchmaking workshop (group session) in Paris.
- Duration: 2 hours in group classes
- 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 and other surprises…
- Tous nos chèques cadeaux Paris sont valables 3 ans
- Course taught in French
All materials will be loaned during the workshop. You don’t need anything. You’ll leave with an online course guide and your certificate of participation!
To reserve your place:
- Choose a date and time slot from our calendar of availabilities
- Confirm your choice
- Confirm your order by choosing your payment method
- You will immediately receive your Objectif Horlogerie gift voucher by e-mail.
In the heart of Paris, on Rue de Rivoli, the Objectif Horlogerie workshop opens its doors to enthusiasts of fine mechanics.
Donning their white coats, they can play the apprentice watchmaker by partially dismantling and reassembling a Unitas movement. A truly unique experience, shared alongside our watchmakers!
Give an undated gift card
The gift card is valid for 3 years and allows you to choose the date of the workshop that suits you best from among our available dates.
For more than 15 years, the reference for watch enthusiasts in Paris.
We have already trained thousands of watch enthusiasts, and our ratings on Google and Trustpilot exceed 4.9/5.
Watch lovers in Paris, your wish has come true! Our company, an expert in watchmaking training for over 15 years, is present in the French capital.
Join us for a two-hour immersive experience, where you will dive into the fascinating world of Swiss mechanical watches.
After registering, you’ ll immediately receive a gift voucher by email: print it out and give it to the person of your choice!
Paris, where the art of living meets the art of time: the ideal setting for the Objectif Horlogerie workshop.
Your workshop program
- Welcome participants with a drink
- Let’s get down to theory, from winding to the balance spring!
- Partial disassembly of the movement, in high spirits and good humor.
- Cleaning and lubrication
- Reassembly
- Motion adjustment and control
- Graduation ceremony for our apprentice watchmakers
FAQ PARIS
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What does the introductory watchmaking workshop in Paris include (materials, course materials, etc.)?
The watchmaking introductory workshop in Paris includes the use of all necessary equipment; you do not need to bring anything. Additionally, you will receive online course materials and a certificate of participation at the end of the workshop. The workshop allows you to step into the shoes of an apprentice watchmaker by partially disassembling and reassembling a Unitas movement. It is a unique experience where you will be guided by expert watchmakers.
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How much does a watchmaking course cost in Paris and what is the next available date?
The price of our "Basic Time" watchmaking course in Paris is €130.00. This group course allows you to discover the fundamentals of watch mechanisms. Upon registration, you will immediately receive a gift voucher via email that you can print out. This Objectif Horlogerie gift voucher is valid for three years, offering you great flexibility in choosing a date that suits you.
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What are the different types of watchmaking courses offered in Paris?
In Paris, Objectif Horlogerie offers an introductory watchmaking workshop called "Basic Time," conducted as a group session. The workshops last two hours and are available at various times on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays. During these sessions, you will have the opportunity to partially disassemble and reassemble a mechanical watch movement under the guidance of expert watchmakers.
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What level of expertise is required to participate in a watchmaking initiation workshop in Paris?
The watchmaking introductory workshop in Paris requires no prior experience. It is open to everyone aged 10 and up, whether you are a beginner or a knowledgeable enthusiast. The goal is to make discovering how a mechanical watch works both simple and fun. The sessions are led by state-certified instructors, ensuring high-quality teaching.
Discovering the secrets of watchmaking
Discover the workings of a mechanical watch in a simple and fun way, by dismantling and reassembling fascinating mechanisms such as the anchor, balance-spring, barrel and escapement. Our workshops are open to all, from enlightened enthusiasts to novices. Book now for a unique experience in a watchmaker’s white coat. Offer this experience as a gift for an unforgettable moment with our expert watchmakers and share our insiders’ opinion on Google and Trustpilot 4.9/5.
"After a brief introduction to the history of time measurement, [...] and re-assembling a mechanical movement."
"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."
"Objectif Horlogerie", a workshop to offer. A great gift for enthusiasts."
"This initiation is a virtual necessity for anyone who wants to get into it at the back end. "
