Watchmaking Course at the Workshop - Watch Assembly - Learn how to assemble a mechanical watch

Watchmaking Workshop: Introduction to Assembling a Mechanical Watch

Dive into the heart of watchmaking with our practical course dedicated to the disassembly and reassembly of a mechanical watch, in a friendly and fully equipped setting, under the supervision of Vincent, co-founder of ALB

Course content:

• Welcome and presentation of the ALB brand and creations
• Visit of the Workshop and presentation of tools and equipment
• Presentation of the history of watchmaking up to the modern mechanical watch
  
• Explanation of the functions and components of the ETA 6497/6498 movement: mainspring, gears, escapement, regulation, adjustment, etc.
  
• Disassembling the watch: bracelet, case, crown, hands, dial, removing the movement (not disassembled)
  
• Winding the watch
• Movement adjustment
  
• Leak test
• Recommendations and advice for purchasing watchmaking equipment and components

Course details:

• Duration: 4 hours
• Format: face-to-face
• Level: Accessible to all, no prior knowledge necessary
• Location: Vincent ’s workshop in Carlipa (1 hour from Toulouse), between Castelnaudary and Carcassonne
• When: weekends, by appointment.
• Number of participants: one person, two on request.
• After purchase, you will receive an invitation card valid for 18 months to give to us at the start of the course.
• Course support provided to review the content.
• Language: French

Why participate in this course?

• To discover how a watch works with a simple mechanical movement.
• To learn how to assemble a mechanical watch independently
• To live an immersive and enriching experience in a practical and friendly setting.
• This course can be bundled with the purchase of a custom watch to allow the participant to design their custom watch and then assemble it themselves during the course at the Workshop.

For any further information:

• Email: contact@alb-watches.com
• Tel Vincent: 07.82.12.20.10