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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.
Time-Con 2020 has been canceled
We hope you will join us in 2021
Cincinnati, Ohio
Time-Con 2020 and the American Timepiece Fair have been canceled due to the coronavirus COVID-19. We hope you will join us in 2021
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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.
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
Watch Basics 7: The Quartz Watch
October 13 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm UTC-4AWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Join AWCI in the continuing series of Watch Basics for the quartz watch. An in-depth discussion of what makes a quartz watch tick and how it is so accurate. Free for AWCI members $15 for general audiance
Find out more »Atlanta Jewelry Show
October 24 @ 8:00 am - October 25 @ 5:00 pm UTC-4Cobb Galleria
2 Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia 30339 United States + Google Map
Atlanta, Georgia 30339 United States + Google Map
Join AWCI at the Atlanta Jewelry Show October 24th-25th 2020.
Find out more »Hairspring 1: ETA Chron System
October 27 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm UTC-4AWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Join AWCI in the new series on hairsprings. An in-depth discussion of what makes the ETA Chron System unique and user friendly. Free for AWCI members $15 for general audience
Find out more »Herschede Tubular Bell Restoration Class
March 24, 2021 @ 8:00 am - March 26, 2021 @ 5:00 pm UTC-4AWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Michael Gainey CC21 Herschede Tubular Bell Restoration Class March 24-26 2021 Location: AWCI Headquarters in Harrison, Ohio Cost of class: AWCI members – $595 Non-members – $745 Michael will share his hard earned knowledge gained from forty years of experience through ...
Find out more »Practical Gear Cutting for the Horologist Session One
March 24, 2021 @ 8:00 am - March 26, 2021 @ 5:00 pm UTC-4AWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Come to AWCI in our well-equipped machine shop and join David Lindow for this practical, hands on class where gearing and gear cutting will be practiced. Not only will the student learn the basic set ups involved cutting horological gears but multiple approaches to tooling will be...
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