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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Gow Scholarship Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Award

By James Sprague The Willard House and Clock Museum is now accepting applications for a clockmaking scholarship the organization has awarded for the past four years. The museum, in partnership […]

AWCI Membership Renewal for 2027 Kicks Off November 1!

By James Sprague The 2027 AWCI membership renewal drive begins November 1, as AWCI members will receive emails with their membership renewal information. Those members who do not have email […]

Rolex 2235 Repair

By Bill Schrank A few weeks ago, a Rolex women’s Datejust came across my bench. It was a Model 79173, two-tone Datejust. It was an attractive watch with a white […]
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Supporting and Advancing Horology through Education and Cooperation.

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Give it up for students at Orlando Watch for Build A Watch course taught by Jason Champion in our AWCI mobile classroom. Your watches look awesome and so do your happy faces! 😊 ... See MoreSee Less

There are a few spots left for our Clock Wheel & Pinion 3-day course led by David Lindow, Daniel Batty and R.K. Elswick November 10-12 in Harrison, Ohio. For more info visit AWCI.com or give us a call at 513-367-9800. ... See MoreSee Less

There are a few spots left for our Clock Wheel & Pinion 3-day course led by David Lindow, Daniel Batty and R.K. Elswick November 10-12 in Harrison, Ohio.  For more info visit AWCI.com or give us a call at 513-367-9800.

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Case & Bracelet Refinishing Day 2 led by the one and only Jason Champion, CW21. This 5-day course is always in high demand. Look for our course schedule for 2027 in the coming weeks at AWCI.com or call us at 513-367-9800. We would love to hear from you. Make it a great week😊 ... See MoreSee Less

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If you need help, I am available to offer some advice and techniques on polishing. 😉

Happy World Watch Day

Case bracelet make the watch,

It's so good

If anyone is in the Dallas area, I am selling all my tools. I had neck surgery and can no longer work on watches.

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