Watchmaking Course at the Workshop - Complete Disassembly / Reassembly of a Mechanical Watch and its Movement

Watchmaking Workshop: Introduction to Disassembly and Reassembly of a Mechanical Watch and its Movement

Dive into the heart of watchmaking with our practical course dedicated to the complete 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, winder, hands, dial, removing the movement
• Disassembling the watch movement
  
• Principles of cleaning
• Winding the movement and oiling principles
• Movement adjustment
  
• Leak test
• Recommendations and advice for purchasing watchmaking equipment and components

Course details:

• Duration: 8 hours, simple meal at the workshop included in the package
• Format: Face-to-face workshop
• 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 workshop.
• Course support provided to review the content of the initiation.
• Language: French

Why participate in this course?

• To discover how a watch works with a simple mechanical movement
• To learn and practice the techniques of disassembling and reassembling a watch and its movement
• To live an immersive and enriching experience in a practical and friendly setting
• To have a first concrete experience in watchmaking if you plan to go into this activity, to embark on a watchmaking training course
• This watchmaking course can be bundled with the purchase of a custom watch to allow the participant to design their own custom watch and then assemble it themselves during the course at the workshop.

For any further information:

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