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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Spotted in the wild in Mexico!🇲🇽 Get your swag at AWCI.com store or give us a call at 513-367-9800. #horologylove ... See MoreSee Less

Spotted in the wild in Mexico!🇲🇽 Get your swag at AWCI.com store or give us a call at 513-367-9800.  #horologylove

Foundational Clock Repair II is well underway under the direction of David Lindow and Wayne Andrews. Come learn with us and stay for the fun😊 #clocksrock #awci ... See MoreSee Less

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As a retired watchmaker in Australia is good to see people still teaching the trade i had 4 apprentices in my time on the bench and 2 have taken over my business and just employed there first apprentice Keep the trade going

Where is this class at?

Awesome! I'm fixinto show up on 3 thru 5 June for class #3 !!!

How. From Philippines

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Look at us 👀Look at our new polishing room, lapping and welding room and expanded cleaning room 😊 We are excited to wrap up finishing touches and to share this new space with our students and members. If you haven’t joined yet why not? Visit us at AWCI.com or call us at 513-367-9800. ... See MoreSee Less

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Awesome! Can't wait to see it in person.

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