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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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Upcoming Events / Classes
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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January 16, 2019 @ 8:00 am - January 17, 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...
Find out more »Skills Evaluation (Session 3)
January 18, 2019 @ 8:00 am - January 19, 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...
Find out more »21st Century Watchmaking Standards (3-Day)
January 28, 2019 @ 8:00 am - January 30, 2019 @ 5:00 pmHilton Long Beach
701 West Ocean Blvd
CA
90831
United States
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Instructor Tom Schomaker, CMW21 brings his fundamentals course to the West Coast! In this 3-day class Tom will teach proper cleanliness, lubrication, and endshake adjustments. As well as the standard set by the major watch manufacturers. Take this class together with the Chronograph Short Cour...
Find out more »Chronograph Short Course
January 31, 2019 @ 8:00 am - February 1, 2019 @ 5:00 pmHilton Long Beach
701 West Ocean Blvd
CA
90831
United States
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Chronograph lovers, this class is just what you’ve been looking for. In this 2-day course Tom will cover the checks and adjustments for the modern mechanical chronograph. Take this class together with the 21st Century Watchmaking Standards Course (3-day) for just $1095! Instructor: Tom Schomaker...
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