The ultimate experience

Create your own watch

Watch Academy

A dream come true. Immerse yourself in the finest Swiss watchmaking traditions to create and assemble your very own CIMIER watch.

Choose your watch

Royal Skeleton

The Royal Skeleton by CIMIER is a breathtaking watch with a fully exposed beating mechanical heart working with impressive precision.

Petite seconde

Dominated by the small second at 10 o’clock and the crown at 4 o’clock, this multifaceted hand-wound model expertly plays with asymmetry.

Big Matic

A strong piece of Swiss watchmaking art incorporating an automatic in-house designed movement.

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Montres Cimier SA

Since its origins in 1924, CIMIER has had a significant impact on the history of watchmaking. Founded by Joseph Lapanouse in the Swiss village of Hölstein in 1924, CIMIER has gained, over the years, a worldwide reputation thanks, above all, to its emblematic "false chronograph": the legendary calibre that has been produced in more than 21 million copies.

Today, CIMIER is a profitable independent watchmaker perpetuating the art, tradition and fundamental values of Swiss watchmaking.

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The team and the atmosphere are amazing. A great concept. Thanks again.

Raymond

I would recommend this as a first approach to anyone who wants to know how it all works. Thank you to everyone at Watch Academy and CIMIER.

Rachid

Passionate about watchmaking, I had an excellent day in Bienne. It was a real pleasure to speak with professionals in a relaxed environment. Assembling a BIG MATIC movement was fascinating…and easier than I thought! A big thank you to Pier who was able to answer all my questions.

Jean-Marc

Making a reservation was easy. It was confirmed by email and I received quick replies to all my questions. I organised this workshop for my husband as a gift for his birthday. He loved spending the day with skilled experts. Thank you everyone!

Marie-Claire

The atmosphere is friendly and the team takes care of your every need, hard to imagine anything better for a first timer! My watch is one of a kind, I still can’t believe it! Thank you Watch Academy.

Nicolas

It’s something everyone should do at least once in their lifetime… A moment of pure pleasure, an absolute must to give someone as a gift!

Jacques

We had such a warm welcome. I enjoyed learning about the history of CIMIER and now I wear my watch with pride… it’s amazing!

Nathalie

There was a good mix between theory and practice, and skilled teaching so beginners could also follow. I had a lovely time, with a surprise certificate at the end. I highly recommend this experience to all those who are passionate about watchmaking, and those who dream of making their own watch.

Vincent

The workshop was well organised with a great atmosphere, but what I enjoyed the most was assembling the BIG MATIC calibre. Now I have a CIMIER watch and… it works!

Jean-Luc

Excellent welcome and organisation. The brunch was exceptional!

Fabrice

A great concept and a very attentive team. With the friendly atmosphere, you don’t notice the time passing. I was given this workshop as a gift and it will stay with me for a long time.

Jérémy