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Scott Dresner · 9 May 2012, 12:31 PM

Hi Everybody,
I am traveling to Neuchatel, Switzerland Sept 1-5 and I am hoping to be able to go on a factory tour at any of the local watch factories. Has anyone done this? Do you have advice on how to set the tours up?

azguy · 9 May 2012, 11:56 PM

I would start researching this on the web or even better yet start with the concierge in your hotel. A good one should know and have connnections at all the points of interest in the area

dddrees · 10 May 2012, 12:28 AM

I would imagine you won't be able to get into some of them like Rolex. I would however make it a point to visit the Patek museum.

gwalker · 10 May 2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

I would imagine you won't be able to get into some of them like Rolex. I would however make it a point to visit the Patek museum.

X2. I just looked and you aren't getting in the actual factories. As Dan said PP museum is supposed to be great.

byeedo · 10 May 2012, 01:04 AM

Have a great trip. Too bad no factory tours likely

errol0_7 · 10 May 2012, 01:11 AM

I was offered one from AP when I registered an AP ROO I bought - not sure how you'd get an invite though without a purchase!

Good luck

Ticking_Sonata · 10 May 2012, 01:38 AM

PP museum is in geneva, very close to my apartment, it's a great place to visit

FeelingTheBlues · 10 May 2012, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

I would imagine you won't be able to get into some of them like Rolex. I would however make it a point to visit the Patek museum.

Boy do I regret not having known about it when I went!

WatchTimes · 10 May 2012, 03:41 AM

I would take the train to the Patek museum, it is well worth it.
No visitors to Rolex at all...
IWC visits are possible if you are a big customer from a big AD
but rare for sure.
Perhaps reach out to some of the smaller brands like Vulcain
and any others but I would do this in advance of your visit.

Another suggestion... See if you can do the "Chocolate Train"
ask them when at the station about its schedule and if it
leaves from your station.

davestan · 10 May 2012, 11:17 PM

It would be interesting to have a listing of watch factories (particularly in Switzerland, and maybe Germany) who do allow afficianados of the brand to tour the facilities, and how to organise. Plus any Museums that specialise in timepieces. I'm not aware of anywhere this info can be found in the one place.

Scott Dresner · 4 September 2012, 03:25 PM

BTW Fellows... I Have my private tour of Audemars factory... Here is my Itinerary read it and weep!
September 4, 2012
8:30 : Pick up at the Hotel Palafitte and transport to Le Brassus
9:30 : Visit of the Museum and the workshop repair of Mr Francisco Pasandin
12:15 : Lunch at the Chonographt at the Hotel des Horlogers
1:45 : Visit of the Manufacture Des Forges
3:45 : Transfer back to the Hotel Palafitte

The American flag will be flying alongside the Swiss flag at the factory in honor of Mr and Mrs. Dresner's visit. Upon their departure, we have arranged for each of them to be presented with a gift. Mr. Dresner will receive the green Audemars Piguet coffee table book detailing our history and artistry, and Mrs. Dresner will receive a Longchamp travel bag with our logo.

Thank you for all you that said it could not be done!

sleddog · 4 September 2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Dresner

BTW Fellows... I Have my private tour of Audemars factory... Here is my Itinerary read it and weep!
September 4, 2012
8:30 : Pick up at the Hotel Palafitte and transport to Le Brassus
9:30 : Visit of the Museum and the workshop repair of Mr Francisco Pasandin
12:15 : Lunch at the Chonographt at the Hotel des Horlogers
1:45 : Visit of the Manufacture Des Forges
3:45 : Transfer back to the Hotel Palafitte

The American flag will be flying alongside the Swiss flag at the factory in honor of Mr and Mrs. Dresner's visit. Upon their departure, we have arranged for each of them to be presented with a gift. Mr. Dresner will receive the green Audemars Piguet coffee table book detailing our history and artistry, and Mrs. Dresner will receive a Longchamp travel bag with our logo.

Thank you for all you that said it could not be done!

Nothing like rubbing it in....

Enjoy your day trip!!

9 May 2012, 12:31 PM	#1
Scott Dresner Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 1969 Gmt Root Beer Posts: 34	Watch Factories Switzerland Hi Everybody, I am traveling to Neuchatel, Switzerland Sept 1-5 and I am hoping to be able to go on a factory tour at any of the local watch factories. Has anyone done this? Do you have advice on how to set the tours up?

10 May 2012, 12:28 AM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I would imagine you won't be able to get into some of them like Rolex. I would however make it a point to visit the Patek museum. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 May 2012, 01:11 AM	#6
errol0_7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Watch: them come and go Posts: 689	I was offered one from AP when I registered an AP ROO I bought - not sure how you'd get an invite though without a purchase! Good luck __________________ John Sub 126610LV incoming GMT 126710 BLRO YM 40 126622 Rhodium IWC Portugieser Automatic 40.4mm - Pink dial

10 May 2012, 03:41 AM	#9
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I would take the train to the Patek museum, it is well worth it. No visitors to Rolex at all... IWC visits are possible if you are a big customer from a big AD but rare for sure. Perhaps reach out to some of the smaller brands like Vulcain and any others but I would do this in advance of your visit. Another suggestion... See if you can do the "Chocolate Train" ask them when at the station about its schedule and if it leaves from your station. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

9 May 2012, 11:56 PM	#2
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I would start researching this on the web or even better yet start with the concierge in your hotel. A good one should know and have connnections at all the points of interest in the area

10 May 2012, 01:04 AM	#5
byeedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: usa Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 688	Have a great trip. Too bad no factory tours likely

10 May 2012, 01:38 AM	#7
Ticking_Sonata "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: mon Location: earth Posts: 670	PP museum is in geneva, very close to my apartment, it's a great place to visit

10 May 2012, 11:17 PM	#10
davestan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 504	It would be interesting to have a listing of watch factories (particularly in Switzerland, and maybe Germany) who do allow afficianados of the brand to tour the facilities, and how to organise. Plus any Museums that specialise in timepieces. I'm not aware of anywhere this info can be found in the one place.

4 September 2012, 03:25 PM	#11
Scott Dresner Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 1969 Gmt Root Beer Posts: 34	BTW Fellows... I Have my private tour of Audemars factory... Here is my Itinerary read it and weep! September 4, 2012 8:30 : Pick up at the Hotel Palafitte and transport to Le Brassus 9:30 : Visit of the Museum and the workshop repair of Mr Francisco Pasandin 12:15 : Lunch at the Chonographt at the Hotel des Horlogers 1:45 : Visit of the Manufacture Des Forges 3:45 : Transfer back to the Hotel Palafitte The American flag will be flying alongside the Swiss flag at the factory in honor of Mr and Mrs. Dresner's visit. Upon their departure, we have arranged for each of them to be presented with a gift. Mr. Dresner will receive the green Audemars Piguet coffee table book detailing our history and artistry, and Mrs. Dresner will receive a Longchamp travel bag with our logo. Thank you for all you that said it could not be done!

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