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Build Your Own Watch
Spend two days at Upton Hall with the guidance of pro tutor John Murphy to learn what makes watches tick and assemble your own watch with Swiss movement, stainless steel case, dial, hands and leather strap – to take home.
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While attending short courses you can stay on site at Upton Hall, home of the BHI Click HereDuration: 2 Days
Location: Upton Hall
Take your passion for watches to the next level by creating one of your very own. Over two inspiring days at Upton Hall, you’ll work under the guidance of professional tutor John Murphy to discover what makes mechanical watches tick. You’ll assemble your own timepiece featuring a Swiss movement, stainless steel case, dial, hands, and a leather strap—and leave with a working watch built entirely by you.
Open to both members and non-members, this fun and knowledge-packed course offers the perfect introduction to the world of watchmaking. You’ll gain a solid understanding of how timepieces work and the satisfaction of crafting your own mechanical watch.
This course is in high demand and spaces are limited—book early to avoid disappointment.
Take Home
Your own hand-assembled Swiss movement wristwatch, a deeper appreciation of mechanical watchmaking, and the pride of wearing a watch you’ve built yourself.
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From: £1,650.00
Please ensure you have completed the required course(s) before booking, see "Course Requirements" below for more details.
Your Teacher
John Murphy FBHI
Trained from 16 with an apprenticeship at a family jewellers and watchmakers John then completed his BHI examinations at the school at Manchester before moving to Switzerland to study. As well as being a professional watchmaker John has been passing on his knowledge for years.
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Upton Hall
Take your passion for watches to the next level by creating one of your very own. Over two inspiring days at Upton Hall, you’ll work under the guidance of professional tutor John Murphy to discover what makes mechanical watches tick. You’ll assemble your own timepiece featuring a Swiss movement, stainless steel case, dial, hands, and a leather strap—and leave with a working watch built entirely by you.
Open to both members and non-members, this fun and knowledge-packed course offers the perfect introduction to the world of watchmaking. You’ll gain a solid understanding of how timepieces work and the satisfaction of crafting your own mechanical watch.
This course is in high demand and spaces are limited—book early to avoid disappointment.
Take Home
Your own hand-assembled Swiss movement wristwatch, a deeper appreciation of mechanical watchmaking, and the pride of wearing a watch you’ve built yourself.
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Beginner/DLC Level 3
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