An Explanation of Titles Earned
The Current Certification Process: 2005 and After
AWCI is the only organization to provide industry-recognized certification for watchmakers and clockmakers. An updated AWCI certification process and examination was implemented in 2005. All titles earned as a result of this updated certification have the suffix of “21” (meaning “of the 21st Century”). * These titles are:
WATCHMAKERS:
Examinations are assessed—and designations are awarded—by the AWCI Board of Examiners (BOE).
CW21™ – Certified Watchmaker of the 21st Century
CMW21™ – Certified Master Watchmaker of the 21st Century
Click to view 21st Century Certification Requirements for Watchmakers
CLOCKMAKERS:
CC21 ™ – Certified Clockmaker of the 21st Century
CMC21™ – Certified Master Clockmaker of the 21st Century
Click to view 21st Century Certification Requirements for Clockmakers
Pre-2005:
Prior to 2005, AWCI also provided testing and gave designations which included:
WATCHMAKERS:
CW – Certified Watchmaker
CMW – Certified Master Watchmaker
CEWT – Certified Electronic Watchmaker Technician
CMEW – Certified Master Electronic Watchmaker
CLOCK MAKERS:
CC – Certified Clockmaker
CMC – Certified Master Clockmaker
*The designations of CW21, CMW21, CC21 and CMC21 are trademarks of AWCI
How to Prepare for Watchmaker Certification
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