The American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (AWCI) is the premier organization dedicated to the timekeeping or horology industry.

Since 1960 we have been serving watchmakers and clockmakers through our mission of Supporting and Advancing Horology through Education and Cooperation.

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‘It’s Not Only Informative, but It’s Inspiring’: 2026 AWCI Fall Symposium Yet Again a Success

By James Sprague The biggest event of the year that AWCI hosts, if you listen to those who were in attendance, was yet another smashing success for the organization. The […]

New, Familiar Faces Join AWCI Board of Directors, Executive Committee

By James Sprague Some new, and some familiar, faces were sworn in as members of the AWCI Board of Directors and the AWCI Executive Committee during the AWCI Board of […]
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Our week-long Lathe course is underway this week here in Harrison led by our own Jason Champion, CW21. Our year is slowly winding down and what a great year it’s been! We are finalizing our 2027 course calendar which will be published shortly. We look forward to hosting you in 2027 and beyond. Time flies when you’re having fun😊✌️#awci #horologylove ... See MoreSee Less

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Looking forward on checking for 2027 dates!

Oh what I wouldn't give to be able to go on all these courses

That’s a wrap for today’s Build a Watch with Harambe here at AWCI in Harrison led by Jason Champion, CW21. Y’all did a great job as those watches look fabulous😊. Want more info about our Build a Watch program, give us a call at 513-367-9800 or visit AWCI.com. #whatsonyourwrist #cincywatchshots #awcibuildawatchevent #watchmaking #horologyrocks ... See MoreSee Less

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If you got the watch ⌚️ I got the TIME"

It’s a great class,hope you all had a great time

And they all look pleased⌚️

Introduction to Watchmaking in session this week. This sold out course is being led by our own Jason Ziegenbein, CW21. Our 2027 course calendar will be published in the next few weeks. Visit us at AWCI.com or call the office at 513-367-9800 for more information. ... See MoreSee Less

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I have a client that took this course then called me and asked how to pull a movement from a Rolex 16613…I just went silent over the phone in disbelief.

For those pursuing a career in clockmaking, check out the David G. Gow Memorial Scholarship for Horology. This is a $10,000 scholarship and the award goes toward advanced courses provided by various schools across the U.S. Applications are being accepted now through November 4th. willardhouse.org/david-gow-scholarship #horology #conservators #clockmaking

Introduction,,,, learning basic functions,,,  kinda self-explanatory

you can't learn this online; the 101 secrets that I know are well earned t the bench; watch school did not make me a watchmaker; everything I work on now I didn't see in watch class; Rolex school doesn't give you a 2235 to work on; or a repeater; or a Hamilton 4992B

Dont you have any online courses?

I spent five years as an apprentice to learn the traid now you can teach someone in five minutes

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