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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.
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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Enhance your skills with education
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
Build a Watch
June 3 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pmVdara Hotel & Spa
2600 W Harmon Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89158 United States + Google Map
Las Vegas, NV 89158 United States + Google Map
Join AWCI’s Watchmaking professionals in Las Vegas, as they lead a day of watchmaking! This is your opportunity to assemble a Swiss Made ETA 6497 movement, lubricate the moving parts, install a dial and hands, and case up your very own watch before wearing it home. The event includes lunch or...
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June 4 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pmVdara Hotel & Spa
2600 W Harmon Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89158 United States + Google Map
Las Vegas, NV 89158 United States + Google Map
Join AWCI’s Watchmaking professionals in Las Vegas, as they lead a day of watchmaking! This is your opportunity to assemble a Swiss Made ETA 6497 movement, lubricate the moving parts, install a dial and hands, and case up your very own watch before wearing it home. The event includes lunch or...
Find out more »Board of Directors Conference Call
June 14 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmGo To Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors open to all members.
Find out more »Advanced 21 – Rolex 3035
June 18 @ 8:00 am - June 22 @ 5:00 pmAWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
This course includes the complete servicing of a caliber 3035 timepiece from de-casing through quality control; including identifying counterfeits, pre-cleaning, service, regulating system, automatic system, calendar system, polishing, casing requirements, water testing, and more advanced concepts. ...
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June 30 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmCincinnati Observatory
3489 Observatory Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45208 United States + Google Map
Cincinnati, OH 45208 United States + Google Map
Learn how mechanical clocks work while assembling your very own clock. Your introduction to clockmaking begins with a tour of the Cincinnati Observatory and a short lecture about timekeepings relationship to astronomy. Then you will sit down at a clockmakers bench and the experienced clockmakers at ...
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