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 February 2026
Saturday, 28 February 2026
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Saturday, 28 March 2026
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Saturday, 25 April 2026
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Saturday, 30 May 2026
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Saturday, 27 June 2026
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Saturday, 25 July 2026
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Saturday, 29 August 2026
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Saturday, 26 September 2026
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Saturday, 31 October 2026
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Saturday, 28 November 2026
Wednesday, 9 December 2026

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.