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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 Setting service standards and educating the horological community.
TimeCon 2018
Learn how a mechanical watch works and build your own watch with the help of our professional watchmaking instructors.
Archie Perkins Mobile Horology Classroom
The Archie Perkins Mobile Horology Classroom is coming in 2019! Horological education will be more accessible than ever before.
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Enhance your skills with education
Our classes are developed in conjunction with our Industry Advisory Board and with the Research & Education Council to meet the specific needs of modern horologists. Sign up for one of our classes today!
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Our 21st century certification gives your customers confidence because they know that your skills have been proven to a board of professionals!
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Upcoming Events / Classes
Modular CW21 Exam
August 16 - August 17New York, NY
Get certified today, start the process of completing all 4 components of the CW21 Exam. This exam is conveniently scheduled just after our Chronograph course, so that you can take the course and then take the Chronograph component of the exam while all of the information is still fresh in your mind....
Find out more »Modern Mechanical Chronograph – ETA 7750
August 20 @ 8:00 am - August 24 @ 3:00 pmAWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Brush up on your chronograph skills before taking the CW21 Exam with this class on the modern mechanical chronograph. It focuses on the service and adjustment of modern mechanical chronographs, such as the ETA 7750. Instructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21 To Register call Rob McLeod at 866-FOR-AWCI (36...
Find out more »Essential Micromechanics – Watchmaker’s Lathe 1
September 10 @ 8:00 am - September 14 @ 3:00 pmAWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Learn the basics of operating a watchmaker’s lathe. Including using gravers, cutting shapes, cutting geometry, turning square shoulders, tapered surfaces, sharpening, drilling, cutting out a balance staff, making bushings, measuring and making tools, proper maintenance and much more.
Find out more »Board of Directors Conference Call
September 13 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmGo To Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors open to all members.
Find out more »Quartz & Quartz Chronograph Service Procedures & Diagnostics
September 17 @ 8:00 am - September 21 @ 3:00 pmAWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Expand what you know to increase your profit! Quartz watches can be one of the most profitable sectors of your business. This course reviews quartz watch repair and quartz chronographs, including the various important electronic tests, giving you the skills you need to be faster and more consi...
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