Col&McArthur, watchmakers in Liège: watchmaking as a shared passion
In Liège, precision has never been merely a matter of technique. It is a state of mind, a way of approaching materials with accuracy and patience. For centuries, our city has nurtured artisans capable of combining the rigor of metalwork with the sensitivity of their craft. From industrial forges to watchmaking workshops, the same legacy endures: that of work well done, discreet, precise, and profoundly human.
It is in this environment that the watchmaking house Col&McArthur is today situated: a watchmaker in Liège that perpetuates a historical know-how while opening it up to a new generation of enthusiasts.
The art of watchmaking in Liège: Heirs to a spirit, creators of their time
Being a watchmaker in Liège , in our view, is to continue a tradition of inventors and dreamers: that which was once embodied by Hubert Sarton, master watchmaker of the 18th century, whose curiosity and mechanical genius made the city shine far beyond its borders.
Col&McArthur continues this founding spirit today: to observe, understand, and then forge with exacting standards. Each of our watches, all born in Liège —from the Berlin to the Red 3,721, from the Sarton 1778 to the Magellan—pays homage to those who pushed the boundaries of what is possible. These collector's pieces reflect the Maison's commitment to a dual mission: to honor history and to serve the present.
Thus, our Liège workshop cultivates a simple and authentic approach to Liège watchmaking : that of patient craftsmanship, precise observation, and transmission. Here, time is not imposed: it is shaped, on a human scale, in a sincere and vibrant relationship between the craftsman, the material, and the one who will wear the watch.
A place to share the passion for Liège watchmaking
At Col&McArthur, watchmaking isn't a workshop secret, but an experience to be lived and shared. In our Liège showroom, every visit becomes a conversation: we discuss history, science, inspiring figures, and the profound connection between time and humanity. The collections are explored like turning the pages of a book, each model a chapter dedicated to an adventure, a discovery, a step forward.
This is not a place for silence. We love listening to your impressions, your questions, the emotions evoked by our watches, born in Liège . It is in these exchanges that the relationship is born: in this shared, sincere time, where passion makes you forget the hour. And when the moment of choice arrives, the personalized engraving permanently links the watch to the story of the person who wears it. A few words, a date, or an idea are enough to transform a timepiece into a living memory—a discreet trace that will stand by your side for years to come.
The workshop experience: assembling your own watch in Liège
Beyond the manufacture of timepieces, Col&McArthur enjoys opening the doors of its workshop to those who want to understand watchmaking from the inside.
Whether you're a curious enthusiast, a collector, or simply passionate about watches, sign up and come assemble your own timepiece in Liège alongside one of our watchmakers. Between the tools, the movements, and the concentration required for each screw, you'll discover the precision and patience that make every timepiece unique.
In this workshop, everyone discovers in their own way what it means to dedicate time to what they love. This is, without a doubt, the greatest reward of our profession: seeing the same passion that drives us every day shine in a new light.
Enjoy the experience of assembling your watch
A watchmaking house to discover
Col&McArthur is not only one of the few watchmakers in Liège , but a living workshop in the heart of our city, where the Liège watchmaking tradition meets the passion for history and how to tell and pass it on.
New collections are regularly launched, each inspired by a figure, an event, or a human discovery. For all those who share this curiosity about time and the world, we enthusiastically invite you to come and meet us, visit our showroom, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on upcoming creations. Because in Liège, more than anywhere else, time continues to be reinvented—together.
