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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Case & Bracelet Refinishing Day 2 led by the one and only Jason Champion, CW21. This 5-day course is always in high demand. Look for our course schedule for 2027 in the coming weeks at AWCI.com or call us at 513-367-9800. We would love to hear from you. Make it a great week😊 ... See MoreSee Less

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Our annual 2026 AWCI Fall Symposium is in the books. Thank you to all our members, presenters and volunteers for making this a huge success. Have a great week 💕 and we hope to see you all again next year. ... See MoreSee Less

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I'm hoping to be there for next year's meeting. Will any of the presentations be available for members or public to view? I was looking on the YouTube channel and didn't see any from last year? Have a great day everyone. Cheers!

So very nice

Sad I couldn't make it this year, too much going on, on the home front !!! What happens being a home owner and property manager , and with a clock movement machining workshop begging for my attention !!!

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We have a legend in the house today.

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And the legend is…

Who is this legend?!

Wow! That looked like Myron Cope from the Terrible Towel... that is praise for both

Thats Larry! A real legand and Kool Kat!

Literally one of our favorite people/customers of all time. Kind, patient, knows part numbers etc…

My teacher Larry Blanchard

Larry is not only a legend but one of the nicest human beings on earth.

Larry (and his wife) is/are the best!

Mr Accutron!

👋 he'llo Long Life my colleageGreat job 👍

Greetings from Istanbul, Türkiye!

Hello

Hi Larry Blanchard

I'm watch horology watch repair technicians

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