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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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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 NYC
December 10 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pmHotel Roosevelt
45 E 45th St
New York, NY 10017 United States
New York, NY 10017 United States
Join AWCI’s Watchmaking professionals as we join with Grand Central Watch on December 10th in a day of watchmaking in midtown Manhattan. 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...
Find out more »Board of Directors Conference Call
December 13 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmGo To Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors open to all members.
Find out more »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...
Find out more »Skills Evaluation (Session 2)
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...
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