Make your own watch, "The apprentices of Time"

In Le Locle, at the heart of Switzerland’s watchmaking region, the «Les Apprentis du temps» workshop invites you to discover what goes on behind the scenes of this precision craft. With a watchmaker guiding you through each step, you will assemble your own mechanical or automatic watch.

You will get to know the different components of the movement, learn how to handle them with care and see how these tiny parts work together to bring a watch to life. And you won’t just be watching from the sidelines: you will get hands-on experience, put your new knowledge into practice and discover the techniques that are part of a watchmaker’s everyday work.
The workshop is ideal for both watch enthusiasts and anyone curious to discover the art of watchmaking first-hand. No previous knowledge is needed – just a willingness to learn and an interest in exploring the craft with an experienced professional.
And the best part? You get to take home a watch you have assembled yourself. A timepiece that will remind you for years to come of this opportunity to experience one of the Neuchâtel Mountains’ most distinctive traditional crafts.