Watchmaking courses Tampa Bay - $470
Watchmaking courses Tampa Bay - $470
Next date for Tampa Bay :
Thursday, January 14, 2027
$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 Tampa Bay
- Duration: 4.5 hours in group lessons
- Location: downtown area Tampa Bay (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 Tampa Bay gift vouchers are valid for 3 years.
- Course taught in English
All materials will be provided during the workshop.
Worskshop's agenda :
Welcome and explanations
Presentation over a drink and an explanation of how an automatic movement works.
Movement disassembly
Disassembly of the movement using professional watchmaking tools.
Gourmet break
Discussions and Q&A sessions with our watchmakers from France and Switzerland.
Winding the movement
Cleaning and lubrication, reassembly of the movement, followed by testing on a timegrapher.
Graduation ceremony
Presentation of e-books and certificates to each participant!
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 Tampa Bay
- Duration: 4.5 hours in group lessons
- Location: downtown area Tampa Bay (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 Tampa Bay gift vouchers are valid for 3 years.
- Course taught in English
All materials will be provided during the workshop.
FAQ TAMPA BAY
You can read reviews about Objectif Horlogerie’s watchmaking courses on Google and Trustpilot. Reviews on both platforms average 4.9/5. These reviews come from the thousands of watch enthusiasts that we’ve trained since 2011. Customer feedback can give you more insight into the experiences of other participants. Check out the reviews to see what people are saying about our workshops and instructors!
The Tampa Bay watchmaking workshop is an introductory class offered as a group session. Lasting 4.5 hours, sessions are scheduled for the following times: 1:30 PM–6:00 PM, or 6:00 PM–10:30 PM. The exact location in downtown Tampa Bay is provided to registered participants a few days before the session. The workshop is open to everyone aged 10 and up—from beginners to experienced enthusiasts—and the class is conducted in English.
To book your spot for the watchmaking class in Tampa Bay, start by choosing a date and time slot from the availability calendar. Next, confirm your choice and complete your order by selecting your payment method. You will immediately receive your Objectif Horlogerie gift voucher via email. Once registered, simply print it out and give it to the lucky recipient!
During the Objectif Horlogerie watchmaking course in Tampa Bay, you will learn how to disassemble and reassemble a mechanical watch. You will discover fascinating mechanisms such as the lever, the balance spring, the barrel, and the escapement. The courses are open to everyone, from beginners to enthusiasts. You will also receive an online course guide and a certificate of participation to continue your learning at home.
No, no prior experience is required to participate in the watchmaking course in Tampa Bay. The sessions are open to everyone, from novices to knowledgeable enthusiasts. It is a hands-on workshop, so you will learn by doing, guided every step of the way by expert watchmakers. You will use professional tools to disassemble and reassemble a mechanical watch and gain practical insight into the watchmaking craft.
The gift card for the Tampa Bay watchmaking workshop is valid for three years. It allows you to freely choose the workshop date from the available sessions. This long validity period offers great flexibility, enabling recipients to schedule their experience around their own availability. It makes for an excellent gift!
A watchmaking workshop in Tampa Bay typically begins with a welcome drink. Participants then cover the theory behind the winding mechanism and the hairspring before proceeding to disassemble the movement. A refreshment break is included, followed by the cleaning and lubrication stages, which are discussed in detail. The workshop continues with reassembly, adjustments, and quality checks. Finally, certificates are presented to the participants.
All equipment is provided during the watchmaking workshop in Tampa Bay, so you don’t need to bring anything. You will have professional tools at your disposal to disassemble and reassemble a mechanical watch. Additionally, you will receive an online course guide and a certificate of participation. All you need to do is show up ready to learn and enjoy the experience!
