Private Tour
À Maurice Watch Workshop in Zurich
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Few people know the souls of things, and even fewer can make these souls perceptible and tangible to others. Maurice can. If you also desire to belong to this chosen group, you must come to Maurice. “à Maurice”, from Maurice de Mauriac, is a meeting place for people who want to feel and experience the soul of mechanical watches.
You’ll disassemble a Unitas pocket movement – the device that powers a manual watch – and then reassemble it under the watchful eye of a private watchmaker.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Bottled water
Snacks
Beverages
Coffee and/or Tea
The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
What To Expect
Maurice de Mauriac
Your experience starts right at our Atelier in the middle of Zurich. We, the Dreifuss Family warmly welcome you at our very unique Atelier. Firstly, we will tell you the interesting history of the Maurice de Mauriac brand adventure, explaining you everything from the beginning. We give you insights on how we work and how we produce the very own style of watches. This is followed by us giving you an introduction into the Swiss Watch Industry to learn how it all started. (15 - 30minutes) Then the main part of the attraction starts as you will sit down with our well-educated watchmaker, who shows you in detail how a mechanical watch works. Next, it`s YOUR turn to assemble parts of the watch. You will wear an original watchmaker dress and a magnifying watch glass to do so while our watchmaker is overviewing the process. Photos are allowed to be taken throughout the whole time. In the end, you all receive a gift to remember this exclusive watch workshop.
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Watchworkshop
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
great time!
O8468WWdianab,
Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience for my son and I. We really enjoyed it! The watchmaker was engaging, entertaining, and patient with all of my questions. It was really cool to use the monocle / jewelers loop to see the tiny watch components. I highly recommend this tour!
One-time consultation, cool team and very nice watches.
Dream48906640854,
Feb 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The business is uniquely cool. The advice outstanding and also the conversation very exciting and enriching. The selection of watches and accessories as well as the individual composition of your own watch are simply unique. In Züri, from Züri for Züri. Where else is that? We will come back. L1 bought and very happy with it.
Fascinating, FUN, iconic. A stand-out trip highlight.
Glenn A,
Sep 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00No list of iconic Swiss excellence omits watches, chocolate, and cheese. This workshop is a fascinating demonstration and explanation of how a watch works. Our watchmaker told us about each piece as she disassembled a watch before our very eyes - its purpose and how it works. Then it was our turn to put it back together again (!). For real! But fun because our watchmaker was overseeing and guiding and sharing tricks and expert tips. I was delighted that most of the time was spent hands-on. Still, I must mention that upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by Leo, one of the brothers of the MDM family. He made us feel totally at home. He started with a brief overview of the family business his father started, and the industry in general. We asked loads of questions, and enjoyed the conversation very much. Plus, I before we booked this activity, we looked online at the watches they make, and we think they are fantastic! (They look even better in person.) Do not miss this!
Fascinating. Super hands-on. Great time!
Glenn A,
Sep 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Fascinating explanation of how a watch works. Arlene, our watchmaker, told us about each piece as she disassembled a watch. Then it was our turn to put it back together (!) - with her supervision and expert tips. I was delighted that most of the time was dedicated to our hands-on experience.
Great workshop for small business group
irenap717,
Oct 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic workshop that is offered for business events or for a small private group. The insight into the world of watches is fascinating and the managers do their job professionally.
Best ever experience with watches
LivingEastHikingWest,
Aug 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Though a fan of watches I walked into Maurice de Mauriac without knowing much of anything about the company, it having slipped my radar until arriving in Zurich. But I promptly fell in love--with the brothers Leo and Massimo who are brilliant, fun and embody watchmaking (precision; symbolism; aesthetics; references; family) in the best sense; with the design ethos and language; with the watches as physical objects; with the process of choosing case materials; dial colors; complications; straps--customizing the watch to my own specs. I bought two pieces as I couldn't choose between them, and as gifts Massimo and Leo gave me a discount on the two, a lesson in watchmaking with their horologist Sean who taught me how to disassemble and assemble a movement; a key chain and straps. Between getting to know Leo and Massimo, getting to spec my own watches and learning how to work with them, this was easily the most meaningful experience of my life with watches. And I haven't taken my L2 off since I bought it. It's brilliant. Thank you Massimo, Leo, Sean and Totor the watch Dog for an amazing experience I will always remember, and for the beautiful watches.
Extraordinary Experience
AndrewCheatle,
May 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extraordinary experience to learn first hand how a Swiss watch is made. I had not appreciated the complexity and craftsmanship in my watch until this moment.
Ever dreamed of disassembling a timepiece and then bringing it back to life? Here you go!
olafn80,
Apr 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Two brothers with an eye for personal approach welcome you in their shop studio together with dog Toto. Even our 11-year-old son was allowed to work on the movement. Very nice introduction to the profession of clockmaker. We'll be back.
just great
Explore66700457088,
Mar 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best place to buy a perfect watch with great design. The fist one I bought in 2003, the secont one in 2004, the 3. one in 2008, the other 2 sometime ago ... the last one just now. I love them all. Timeless great design. I visit the store regularly to check new watches, to drink an expresso, chatting about watches ... Once I had a problem with one watch. I gave it to to Daniel Dreyfuss, the founder, he gave me an expresso, after 15 minutes the watch repaired and he only asked "another coffee?". No costs for maintenaince after having the watch abut 8 years. I love this brand.
Personalized watch work shop!
RR74,
Jul 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The minute you walk in to the store, you will be greeted by the co-owner in our case by Massimo! Offered drinks, made us feel home like comfortable right away! Then, we have Til showing us his intricate craft of watch workshop, answering all our questions, explaining it in a way for us to understand, then diving in for a return demonstration! We were mesmerized by the family like treatment while at the same time falling in love with the watch! The story behind it, sharing the gallery of their 25th year anniversary which we just missed few days before we arrived .Massimo shared the video of the party in the streets, then the newspaper with a tote bag were enough for us to experience it all! Our trip in Zurich will not be completed without the watch making with Massimo! It was truly enjoyable time we have , we will surely come back, all positive experience in every step of the way including buying the watch! Massimo, pleased extend our gratitude to your dad, Daniel! We will surely come back and we have no hesitations to recommend your company! From Carissa &Family! San Francisco
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