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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
We are on the road bringing horological education to the entire community. Our mobile classroom is available for collectors events and professional training hosted by AWCI or for lease to brands and stores to host your own events.
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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
Watch 350: Tool making for watchmakers & Clockmakers: The watchmaker’s Lathe II
January 6, 2020 @ 8:00 am - January 10, 2020 @ 5:00 pmAWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
This course is a continuation to Watchmaker’s Lathe I and the purpose is to teach the student the necessary knowledge and hand-skills to manufacture various parts in steel that will be functional in a mechanical watch, e.g. the winding stem. Prerequisite: Watch 250: Essential Micro...
Find out more »Watch 250 The Essential Micromechanics – The Watchmakers Lathe I
January 6, 2020 @ 8:00 am - January 10, 2020 @ 5:00 pmAWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Join us at AWCI headquarters for one of these great Lathe classes. In Watch 250 you will learn Basic Micromechanics skills on the lathe.
Find out more »Watch 350: Tool Making for Watchmakers and Clockmakers: The Watchmaker’s Lathe II
January 6, 2020 @ 8:00 am - January 10, 2020 @ 5:00 pmAWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
WATCH 180: Basic Watch Servicing
February 10, 2020 @ 8:00 am - February 14, 2020 @ 5:00 pmAWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Come participate in this course to build upon the skills from WATCH 100: Introduction to Watchmaking. Additional skills will be covered bridging this class to other more advanced classes.
Find out more »WATCH 150: Service on the Watch Case: 5 Watches in 5 Days
March 9, 2020 @ 8:00 am - March 13, 2020 @ 5:00 pmAWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
In this class specific detailed assembly and disassembly as well as servicing standards for different watch cases are reviewed and performed.
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