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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Introduction to Watchmaking in session this week. This sold out course is being led by our own Jason Ziegenbein, CW21. Our 2027 course calendar will be published in the next few weeks. Visit us at AWCI.com or call the office at 513-367-9800 for more information. ... See MoreSee Less

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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

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Ever thought of coming to Charlotte?

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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