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 Represents a Promise I Made to Myself Many Years Ago’: AWCI Member, Watchmaker Gains CW21 Certification

By James Sprague An AWCI member and watchmaker in Florida is the latest to join a select group of watchmakers across the globe who possess the Certified Watchmaker of the […]

Notes from the Field

By Andrew Baron, CC21 Experience and Creativity Within AWCI’s well-defined professional practices, as codified by the S&P (Standards and Practices), there is ample opportunity for us to apply creative problem-solving. […]

Retired Engineer, Turned Clockmaker, Joins Fall Symposium Lineup

By James Sprague A retired mechanical engineer-turned-clockmaker will make his AWCI Fall Symposium speaking debut this year, as he will detail his journey in restoring a clock from the 1700s. […]
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The May issue of our award winning magazine, “Horological Times” is available now. Visit us at AWCI.com or give us a call for more info 😊 ... See MoreSee Less

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Modern Mechanical Automatic in session this week in Harrison, Ohio led by our own Jason Champion, CW21. Check out our full course catalog at AWCI.com or call us at 513-367-9800 to learn about all we have to offer. We would love to hear from you. ... See MoreSee Less

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Atila Bendeguz vamos a tomar un curso

Can’t wait for the polishing course this week

Masters!

Jealous!

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Jason Z leading the Escapement class at Horological Association of Virginia. ... See MoreSee Less

Jason Z leading the Escapement class at Horological Association of Virginia.

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Definitely in good hands and nothing escapes you !!

How do I sign up for

Can we have classes like these in California?

When is the mobile watchmaking bus coming to Houston TX?

Awesome. Greetings from Greenland

Do you accept international students? I’m Canadian

is this a mobile class?

JZ is the the beez knees

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Wish I had access to yall in Texas

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