Rolex Instructors Round Out Fall Symposium Lineup
By James Sprague The lineup of presenters at the 2026 AWCI Fall Symposium is now officially set, as two longtime veteran watchmakers with one of the watch world’s most recognizable […]
American Watchmakers - Clockmakers Institute
Supporting and Advancing Horology through Education and Cooperation
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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CW21 Exam
September 21 @ 8:00 am - September 25 @ 5:00 pm UTC-4AWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States
Harrison, OH 45030 United States
The 2026 Fall CW21 Certification Exam Registration is now being accepted. AWCI will host CW21 certification at its headquarter September 21-25, 2026, offering two core components and all five available
Find out more »Watch 175: Case and Bracelet Refinishing
October 5 @ 8:00 am - October 9 @ 3:00 pm UTC-4AWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Polishing a case today requires many skills. Complex case and bracelet designs are common in the marketplace. Standardized polishing methods were often not taught in watchmaking schools here in
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Gem City College School of Horology: Keeping Time’s Traditions Ticking
By Mark Zurbuch In an age when America began to move by schedule—when railroads stitched the continent together and factory whistles regulated daily life—precision timekeeping became a public safety necessity. […]
AWCI Member Enters Prestigious International Competition
By Donna Hardy Sometimes referred to as the “Oscars” of watchmaking, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève is an annual awards ceremony considered to be the most prestigious honor in […]
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Friday photo dump. We’ve had a full house and a lot of fun this week. Grateful for all of our students, instructors and members. Have a great weekend y’all.
Saludos desde la ciudad de los palacios México.
Day 2 Watchmaking Theory taught by our own Jason Ziegenbein, CW21. This course explains the inner workings of a watch and is a must for anyone considering taking the CW21 exam. Lubrication, isochronism, automatic systems, calendar systems and much more is covered. This course can be taken remotely or here in person in Harrison, Ohio. For more info visit us at AWCI.com or call 513-367-9800. #awci #horology #cw21 #watchesarecool
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