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Workshop
You've never assembled a watch yourself, have you? But now you can: We run watchmaking courses in our workshop for interested parties (aged 12 and over). You can take apart and assemble a Unitas pocket watch movement under expert supervision.
Workshop
You've never assembled a watch yourself, have you? But now you can: We run watchmaking courses in our workshop for interested parties (aged 12 and over). You can take apart and assemble a Unitas pocket watch movement under expert supervision.
Family
Workshop
Never assembled a watch yourself before? Now you can do just that. You can take apart and reassemble a Unitas pocket watch movement under expert supervision.
Of course, we will credit you the amount if you buy a watch from us at a later date. (The individual prices cannot be combined). As a course participant, you will also receive a Maurice De Mauriac surprise gift and free admission to the Beyer Watch Museum.
Prices
250.00 per person from a minimum of 2 persons to a maximum of 9 persons
Extra Option
Guided tour through the Beyer watch Museum costs extra 50.00 - per person and only possible from 10 persons - The tour lasts 1 hour incl. expert who leads the tour. Groups of 20 people or more are only possible by splitting up and combining with the Beyer watch Museum. (From 7 persons there are no extra costs)
In Detail
A family member will tell you about the history of the watchmaking industry and that of our Maurice de Mauriac watch manufactory. You will then be placed in the skilled hands of our watchmakers, who will first explain what makes a mechanical watch and why it ticks. Then it's "hands on" - with watchmaker's clothing and a magnifying glass, you'll go straight to the open UNITAS watch movement. This is 10 times larger than a conventional movement. The watchmaker disassembles the pocket watch movement and explains each part to you. But you have to be careful, because afterwards you have to put it back together again.
Families, friends and teams take the opportunity to enjoy a shared experience that not only brings the mechanical watch to life, but is also useful as a team-building exercise, as you reassemble a complete movement together and it ticks at the end.
Perpetual Watchworkshop
Every first Thursday of the month you can book a watchmaking workshop with us where you do the watchmaking course with other people. However, the course only takes place if at least 4 people have registered. The course includes our usual programme. See watchmaking course I. Please note that this course takes place at our 2nd location in the MDM Garage: Geroldsstrasse 5, 8005 Zurich.
Of course we will credit you the amount if you buy a watch from us later. (The individual prices cannot be combined). As a course participant, you will also receive a Maurice De Mauriac surprise gift and free admission to the Beyer Watch Museum.
Prices
150.00 per person
Extra Option
Guided tour through the Beyer watch Museum costs extra 50.00 - per person and only possible from 10 persons - The tour lasts 1 hour incl. expert who leads the tour. Groups of 20 people or more are only possible by splitting up and combining with the Beyer watch Museum. (From 7 persons there are no extra costs)
Workshop
+ Watch
Watchmaking course II builds on the knowledge gained in watchmaking course I. In the continuation course, you will assemble your own Maurice De Mauriac watch in around two hours under the guidance of professionals. You can choose from various versions of the Icon L1 design. The watchmakers will engrave a personalised engraving on the rotor, for example your initials, making the watch an unmistakably unique piece, especially with this experience. The course costs as much as the L1 you choose plus 150.00 per hour.
If you would like to assemble a different watch, this is also possible after consultation with us
Workshop
as Team
Large families, groups of friends or teams take the opportunity to enjoy a shared experience that not only brings the mechanical watch to life, but also changes your relationship with time for life. For groups of 7 people or more, we will be happy to receive your enquiry and work with you to decide how we can realise your event.
Prices
250,- per person from at least 2 persons - 20 persons.
Extra Option
Guided tour through the Beyer watch Museum costs extra 50.00 - per person and only possible from 10 persons - The tour lasts 1 hour incl. expert who leads the tour. Groups of 20 people or more are only possible by splitting up and combining with the Beyer watch Museum. (From 7 persons there are no extra costs)
Voucher
The watchmaking courses are also an ideal gift - vouchers are available in our workshop or here. Please note that a private watchmaking course is only possible for a minimum of 2 people, i.e. CHF 500.00. The watchmaking courses are also an ideal gift vouchers are available from us in the workshop or here. Please note a private watchmaking course is only possible for a minimum of 2 people, i.e. CHF 500.00.
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Watch Sis @mcomomasha sents her best wishes from top of Peru MACHU PICCHU 🗿⛰️✨ Soon she is back and gets her nails dirty again.
#MauriceDeMauriac #MDM #views #machupicchu #peru #travelling
Another Day - Another Event.
Thanks for inviting us #alpinetechforum @headsquarter_zurich their new office space is around the corner from our atelier.
#MauriceDeMauriac #MDM #showcasing #show #watches #züridate #züri #events #watches
We did it! We were part of the SÄCHSILÜÜTE 2025! ⛄️💥 We can say that we are very attached to Zurich. It is our home. Zurich is the heart of our brand. Zurich is both an inspiration and a challenge.
With the Sächsilüüte, however, we have come even closer to Zurich. Not only did we create the official Sächsilüüte watch together with the ZZZ. We were also invited by Urs Bucher to walk with the @zunft_zu_wiedikon . An incredibly intense experience. 🌈💐🌸
We look back on the Sächsilüüte with our arms full of flowers and our hearts full of emotion. Thank you to everyone who experienced this day with us.
Massimo, Leonard, Masha
and the whole Dreifuss family
#MauriceDeMauriac #MDM #Sächsilüüte #uhr #watch #böögg #zurich #spring #festival #flowers
WIN WIN WIN! Before lighting the Böögg, give your estimate of how long it will take to explode today ⛄️💥Comment below 👇🏻Whoever is closest will receive the Pocket Böögg for home as a gift from us. Good Luck.
#MauriceDeMauriac #MDM #Sächsilüüte #uhr #watch #böögg #zurich #spring #festival
The first 100x SÄCHSILÜÜTE watches are individually numbered and will each receive a Züri keyholder and a Züri Nato Strap, a guidline book about „Sächsilüüte“ & the best at the end: A „Pocket Bögg“ from @stiftung_rgz to lighting yourself ⛄️💥Now available online and in our workshop.
#MauriceDeMauriac #MDM #Sächsilüüte #uhr #watch #böögg #zurich #spring #festival
Welcome “Züri Date” SÄCHSILÜÜTE⛄️💥
The only mechanical watch that speaks Züridüütsch, from the only watch manufacturer in Zurich. A mechanical watch could not be more Zurich. But the Züri-Date SÄCHSILÜÜTE is even more.
She not only speaks the language of Zurich,
but also remembers the most important day in Zurich. The Sächsilüüte. As this always takes place on Mondays, SÄCHSILÜÜTE is written where MÄNTIG is usually written. And at 6 pm on the dot, the Böögg appears on the dial. As befits a Zurich watch, all of this is made here in Zurich with an automatic movement in the traditional craftsmanship. Now available online and in our workshop.
#MauriceDeMauriac #MDM #Sächsilüüte #uhr #watch #böögg #zurich #spring #festival
The Böögg now has its own watch! ⛄️💥
Together with the Central Committee of Zurich’s guilds, we have designed a timepiece especially for Sechseläuten.
Time plays an important role at Sechseläuten. When the churches in the old town chime at 6 p.m. sharp, the Böögg is on its way out. The shorter it takes for his head to explode, the better the summer will be. We took this as an opportunity to launch a clock together with the Central Committee of the Zurich Guilds (ZZZ).
📸 @philippmueller69
Location: @aroma.schweiz with Luki Meier (the one and only official BÖÖGG Maker)
#MauriceDeMauriac #MDM #Sächsilüüte #spring #böögg #zurich #spring #lukimeier #bööggbauer
Official collaboration with the ZZZ
The Central Committee of the Zurich Guilds (ZZZ) is the operational body of the Association of Zurich Guilds, its umbrella organisation. It was officially founded in 1871 as the ‘Sechseläuten-Central-Comitée’ and renamed the ‘Zentralkomitee der Zünfte Zürichs’ in 1909. The ZZZ Board is headed by the ZZZ President and, together with countless volunteers, forms the organising committee of Sechseläuten. The link between the ZZZ and the guilds is ensured by the Assembly of Delegates. It consists of one delegate each from the Constaffel Society and the guilds. The Assembly of Delegates is responsible, among other things, for drawing lots for the order of the guilds in the Zug zu Feuer🔥
#MauriceDeMauriac #MDM #Sächsilüüte #spring #böögg #zurich #spring
Events
The 2025 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
18 .05
Riding For Men’s Health
Those who love a good time are looking for a good time. You’ll have it here. Together with us – the Dreifuss family.
Badi Markt Monocle Café
24 .05
Location: Monocle Café Zurich
Pleasure always makes for a good time. Enjoy with us!
Arosa Harley Weekend
13 .06 – 15 .06
Location: im Waldhotel Arosa
For over 20 years a guarantee for special Arosa moments, 2 great bands, excellent 4-star superior food, bar life, wellness, mountain feeling, petrol whispers and much more await the guests. Wonderful motorbikes and cars take the 360 bends to Arosa to celebrate the love of hot engines together. Once you’ve been there, you’ll keep coming back … Further information on the homepage.
photo basel 2025
17 .06 – 22 .06
Location: Volkshaus Basel
The world’s smallest watch boutique is back where the world is particularly beautiful and exciting. Meet the Dreifuss and have a good time.
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