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American Watchmakers - Clockmakers Institute
Supporting and Advancing Horology through Education and Cooperation
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.
Upcoming Events
Watch 230: Balance Staffing and Timing
March 2 @ 8:00 am - March 6 @ 3:00 pm UTC-4AWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
The purpose of this course is to teach the student all the fundamentals of balance staffing. Topics covered will include the verification and analysis of the escapement function,
Find out more »Watch 330: Precision Timing
March 2 @ 8:00 am - March 6 @ 5:00 pm UTC-4AWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
The purpose of this course is to teach the student most common causes of timing errors and methods of correcting them. Performing precision timing exercises, including staffing, static &
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Horology is cool! We are all stocked up with some of our best selling books and AWCI swag. Check out our AWCI.com store or give us a call at HQ 513-367-9800. We’re happy yo help!
Love the new shirt. Came super quick.
2026 is off to a great start in Harrison💚 We just wrapped up two sold out courses this February and are gearing up to host students in March. Visit our site awci.com or call the office for updated course info! 513-367-9800
See you fellas March 1st
Come by booth 19151 if you are at JCK! We are here with the Archie Perkins Mobile Classroom through the end of the show. We are appreciative to those who have shown their support. Thank you to our Industry Advisory Board! Beco Technic GmbH the bench has been a hit! We have sent lots downstairs to Jules Borel & Co. We want to thank all our IAB members for their support!
BERGEON SA Witschi Electronic AG, Sy Kessler, Richemont NA, Eckcells, Renata, Greiner Vibrograph, Ronda, Mercury Refining Selco Seiko, CR Time, Chelsea Clock Borsheims G-S Supplies, Inc. Esslinger Watch and Jewelry Supplies Loewen Group
Great setup! We love the mobile classroom ❤️
Is this facebook page still active? I am a member but this post is from a year ago. There are certainly a lot of people following. I would share but there is no updated information.
Looking forward to see you in JCK 😍
Looks great over there! 🙌🙌🙌
AWCI..my dear Uncle Archie! He loved watch making!
I have these things I don’t know what half of them are but they are adorably old fashioned