Treat someone to a unique watchmaking experience with the First Time Workshop Gift Card in France (outside Paris) offered by Objectif Horlogerie. This 4.5-hour introduction, open to ages 14 and up with no prerequisites, lets everyone discover the secrets of Swiss mechanical watches. Available in several French cities (Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, or Toulouse), this gift card is valid for 3 years, offering maximum flexibility to choose the workshop date and location.

During this workshop, participants, supervised by professional watchmakers, will have the opportunity to disassemble and reassemble a Unitas movement. They will explore essential components such as the pallet fork, balance spring, barrel, and escapement. The workshop also includes a gourmet break, an e-book “Workshop Guide,” and an Objectif Horlogerie certificate, attesting to the skills acquired.

Workshops take place in venues dedicated to watchmaking, located in city centers, offering the ideal setting for total immersion. It is a perfect opportunity for watch enthusiasts or anyone looking to give an original, enriching gift.

Dive into the heart of traditional Swiss watchmaking during a hands-on small-group workshop, available in Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, and Toulouse. Guided by a professional watchmaker, you will learn to handle watchmaking tools and to disassemble and then reassemble a real mechanical watch movement. This interactive experience gives you a concrete understanding of how a watch mechanism works, in a friendly, educational atmosphere.

At the end of the workshop, each participant leaves with an exclusive e-book “Workshop Guide”, so you can continue learning at home. A personalized Objectif Horlogerie certificate is also presented, attesting to the skills acquired during this enriching half-day, along with a few surprises offered at the end of the session.

Objectif Horlogerie’s First Time Workshop Gift Card (outside Paris) is the ideal gift for watch enthusiasts or curious minds looking for an original activity. Perfect for a birthday, Christmas, Father’s Day, retirement, or a bachelor party, this card offers a memorable watchmaking experience.

✅ Valid for 3 years from the date of purchase

✅ Free choice of date by the recipient, subject to available sessions

✅ Immediate email delivery after purchase

Treat someone to an introductory watchmaking workshop in the regions, in one of the five partner cities. A captivating half-day to understand the art of the mechanical watch, guided by passionate professionals in an authentic, welcoming setting.