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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.
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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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
Modern Automatic Wristwatches
November 5 @ 8:00 am - November 9 @ 3:00 pmAWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States
Harrison, OH 45030 United States
Become the go-to watchmaker for modern automatics in your area by learning the fundamentals of mechanical automatic watch repair that are most prevalent in today’s market. In this class you’ll investigate how to perform the various components: cleaning, assembling, adjustments, dialing...
Find out more »Board of Directors Conference Call
November 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmGo To Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors open to all members.
Find out more »21st Century Watchmaking Standards
November 12 @ 8:00 am - November 16 @ 3:00 pmAWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
The purpose of this course is to teach the student the fundamentals and tolerances associated with mechanical watch repair. The “Standard Operating Procedures” (SOP’s) used in modern watch repair will be discussed and implemented. Verification and analysis of the individual components of the m...
Find out more »Board of Directors Conference Call
December 13 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmGo To Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors open to all members.
Find out more »Skills Evaluation (Session 1)
January 14, 2019 @ 8:00 am - January 15, 2019 @ 5:00 pmAWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
This opportunity was developed to aid in: Preparation for the AWCI CW21 exam Class selection for future education Bench testing accuracy Promotional bench testing within a company These personalized two-day classes are designed primarily for watchmakers that wish to bring their standards upwa...
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