Note: The information below is regarding the 2023 edition. Info about the 2024 edition once confirmed will be updated. 

A very promising newcomer about to launch its first edition this year. It is organized by a non-profit organization created in 2022. Its goal is to promote and federate around Swiss craftsmanship in a festive and pedagogical way.

The event will showcase around various workshops and activities:

• Independent watchmakers

• Watchmaking schools

• Artisans of highly specialized skills (such as enamelling) 

There will also be a watch trade fair on the Sunday. 

Far from the more marketing-heavy events such as Watches & Wonders and Geneva Watch Days, this will likely offer a unique and authentic atmosphere, true to the real Swiss watchmaking world. 

Location

Avenue des Découvertes, 1 - 14000 Yverdon-les-Bains (Google Maps)

Dates

From Friday September 8 to Sunday September 10, 2023. Open hours are:

• Friday September 8 : 10 am - 6 pm

• Saturday September 9: 9 am - 6 pm

• Sunday September 10: 9 am - 6 pm (including trade fair)

How much? 8 CHF / day

How to register: Tickets can be purchased here. I suspect they will be easily available on the day too. 

Website: to link

SWE Rating: Anticipated to be Excellent, but let's see after this first event! 

SWE tip:

• The event website mentions that Kindercity next door can be used as childcare for parents who wish to visit the vent. However, the place has pretty poor reviews on Google Maps, with many complaining about high price and lack of maintenance of the activities. Why not just bring kids along? There's so much to discover around watchmaking for (almost) all ages...