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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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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Can’t wait for the polishing course this week

Jealous!

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 !!

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Can we have classes like these in California?

When is the mobile watchmaking bus coming to Houston TX?

Awesome. Greetings from Greenland

is this a mobile class?

For sale 1963 Rolex Daytona platinum.casw

Wish I had access to yall in Texas

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A historic moment here at AWCI, as our mill was delivered last week due to the help and generosity of our donors. We couldn’t be more grateful. We can’t wait to see the new places this will take our students and members. ... See MoreSee Less

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I’ve got a new Haas CM-1 with the same Saunders table. Hopefully getting it switched on this summer. Will be following. 👍

How do we sign up and get access to this and all of your resources and classes

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