What Is a Watch Assembly Experience? Prices, Steps, and What You Can Do
When you hear “watch assembly experience,”
“Will I be taking a watch apart?”
“Can a complete beginner do it?”
“How much of it will I assemble myself?”
may be some of the questions that come to mind.
In our watch assembly experience at JIOS, you complete your own watch with support from a watch professional.
1. What Can You Do During the Experience?
You can do more than look at a watch: you can experience the process of putting one together.
You can also see inside a watch and handle the tiny parts that you would not normally encounter.
2. How Long Does It Take?
Allow approximately 40 minutes.
Please note that the time may vary depending on bookings and the work involved.
How the Experience Works
Choose your watch and parts
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Watch an assembly demonstration by a professional
We clearly explain the order of assembly and the points to watch out for.
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Assemble your watch
If you find a step difficult, a member of staff will be beside you to guide you patiently.
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Fit the strap or bracelet, adjust it to size, and your watch is complete!
3. Prices for the In-Person Experience in Japan
① If you plan to buy the watch you assemble
The watch’s in-store price in Japan + JPY2,970 (tax included) for the assembly experience.
Watch prices: please confirm the current Japan in-store price for your chosen model when booking.
SEIRAN — check the current Japan in-store price when booking.
AWAZU — check the current Japan in-store price when booking.
OMI — check the current Japan in-store price when booking.
② If you choose the assembly experience only
JPY8,470 (tax included) for the in-person experience in Japan.
You can pay at the store or pay by card through our booking site. Please confirm available models and parts when booking. GMT models are not available for the assembly experience.
4. Can Beginners Take Part?
“A watch professional will be beside you to explain each step. We can also help with the difficult parts.” Please contact us before booking to discuss language support.
“If you are unsure about anything, you can ask straight away!”
“There is no need to worry if you are not good with your hands. I am the founder of JIOS, and I am usually rather clumsy myself!”
5. What Does Your Finished Watch Mean to You?
A watch completed with parts you chose and assembled yourself.
It becomes more than just a product: it holds the memories you made that day.
You might one day forget a watch you bought or received as a gift. But a watch you chose and assembled yourself, together with the experience of making it, can become an unforgettable treasure for life!
More than simply buying a watch,
it is about enjoying the time you spend assembling it.
That is our watch assembly experience at JIOS.
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