Apprentices of Time workshop
During this unique watchmaking experience at a workshop in Le Locle's industrial zone, you can assemble your own mechanical watch… and take it home with you!
What the activity involves
With all the tools of a professional watchmaker and guided by the invaluable advice of an expert, you’ll learn to make your own mechanical watch, step by step, having chosen its components and external parts. A hands-on way to explore watchmaking techniques.
Location
Pôle Industrie, Jambe Ducommun 19, 2400 Le Locle
Opening hours
1. Scheduled workshops :
– Every second Wednesday of the month: 17:00-21:00
– Every last Saturday of the month: 08:00-12:00
Next sessions:
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Saturday, 28 November 2026
Wednesday, 9 December 2026
Wednesday, 13 January 2027Saturday, 30 January 2027Wednesday, 10 February 2027Saturday, 27 February 2027Wednesday, 10 March 2027Saturday, 27 March 2027Wednesday, 14 April 2027Saturday, 24 April 2027Wednesday, 12 May 2027Saturday, 29 May 2027Wednesday, 9 June 2027Saturday, 26 June 2027Wednesday, 14 July 2027Saturday, 31 July 2027Wednesday, 11 August 2027Saturday, 28 August 2027Wednesday, 8 September 2027Saturday, 25 September 2027Wednesday, 13 October 2027Saturday, 30 October 2027Wednesday, 10 November 2027Saturday, 27 November 2027Wednesday, 8 December 2027
2. Exclusive and group workshops :
Activity available throughout the year, reservation required. Times and reservation on request, at least one week before the desired date.
Prices
Scheduled workshop : CHF 915.- per person
Group workshop from 3 to 4 persons : CHF 1’200.- per person
Individual workshop (1 to 2 persons) : CHF 1’460.- per person
Welcome: coffee-croissant or aperitif offered
German with translator: price supplement of CHF 200.-
Duration
4 hours
Number of persons
1 to 4 persons
Minimum age
16 years old
Participants aged 16 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Languages
fr / de*/ en / it (* with translator, price supplement)