Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Watchmaking courses

We hope these frequently asked questions will help you better understand our range of watchmaking courses.
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to seeing you soon in our workshops!

Reservation

Booking is simple. Visit our website, browse the available courses, select the one that interests you, choose the location, date and time slot, then follow the instructions to reserve your place online.

We regularly post new dates for Paris. If you can’t find a date, don’t worry, they’ll be online soon. For the provinces, it’s the same: we generally put 1 or 2 dates a year online for the cities we offer. If you can’t find them on our site, it’s because the workshops have already passed and we’ll soon be putting new dates online.

Gift Card

To use your Gift Card code, first check that it is valid, then copy and paste it into the “Do you have a Gift Card?” field when you place your order. If you encounter a problem with your order, please contact us via our contact form.

If even when copying and pasting your Gift Card code into the “Do you have a Gift Card?” field during checkout, it doesn’t work, please contact us via our contact form.

Your Gift Card is valid for 3 years from the date of purchase.

Absolutely! Our watchmaking courses make memorable gifts. You can buy a gift voucher on our website and the person will choose the date and place that suits them.

The Gift Card is dematerialized. You will receive it by e-mail once the order has been placed and validated.

The content of our Workshops

Prices vary according to city and logistics required. You’ll find price details on our website. We also offer discounts for groups of more than 4 people.

Our workshops are held in dedicated watchmaking training facilities located in city centers. In France: Paris, Lille, Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux, Toulouse. In Europe: London, Luxembourg, Brussels, Geneva. In the USA: New York, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, Washington. In Canada: Montreal, Quebec, Toronto. In the Middle East: Dubai, Abu Dhabi. In Asia: Hong-Kong, Singapor.

Participants must be at least 14 years old to attend our courses.

Our watchmaking courses are open to everyone, from beginners to experienced enthusiasts. No previous experience is necessary. Just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm.

Classes last approximately 4 to 5 hours. We offer half-day sessions to suit your requirements.

Yes, we provide all the equipment and tools needed for the courses. All you have to do is introduce yourself and your passion for watchmaking.

Our courses cover a wide range of subjects, from understanding the components of a mechanical watch to practical disassembly and complete reassembly. You’ll discover how the balance spring, escapement, barrel and much more work. You can even set the advance/delay on the chronocomparateur.

Reschedule my date

We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise. You can postpone a course date up to 14 days before the scheduled date. Contact our team to discuss date shift options via our contact form.

Our workshops around the world

We offer watchmaking courses in several European cities, including Paris, London, Brussels and Luxembourg. Also: Lille, Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux, Toulouse. Each of these cities offers a unique experience for watchmaking enthusiasts.

We hope to offer our workshops in several North American cities in the coming months (New York, Chicago, Montreal and Toronto).

In the coming months, we hope to offer our workshops in Asia, with locations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong and Singapor. These cities offer a fascinating insight into watchmaking in a unique Asian context.

Other

Yes, at the end of each watchmaking workshop, participants receive a certificate attesting to their participation and successful completion of the initiation.

The course material you receive at the end of the workshop is a valuable resource. It covers the entire course, with detailed explanations of the concepts taught. What’s more, it includes additional information, tips, diagrams and references to deepen your watchmaking knowledge. A QR Code to scan will give you access to all this information.

Our watchmakers are above all passionate and highly qualified. They are constantly training at the best schools and training centers, notably in France and Switzerland. This ongoing training ensures that they are always up to date with the latest watchmaking techniques and knowledge. What’s more, all our watchmakers have several years’ professional experience in the field.

No. We do not offer this type of service.

No, our watchmaking courses are not eligible for CPF (formerly DIF). However, it should be noted that we have a training approval number. This testifies to the quality and recognition of our training courses in the watchmaking industry.

We’re here to answer all your questions. Don’t hesitate to contact us via our contact form on the website. Our team will be happy to help you.

No. We do not take on trainees or apprentices.

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