The Many Aspects of Clock and Watch Interference Fits
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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.
Upcoming Events
WATCH 180: Basic Watch Servicing
July 6 @ 8:00 am - July 10 @ 5:00 pm UTC+0AWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
The purpose of this course is to teach the student the basics of a modern mechanical watch with some complication, such as a calendar or another feature. The size of
Find out more »Watch 155: Fundamentals of Quartz Watches
July 13 @ 8:00 am - July 17 @ 5:00 pm UTC+0AWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Watch 155: Fundamentals of Quartz Watches The purpose of this course is to teach the student the fundamentals of modern quartz watch troubleshooting, diagnostics and service.
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Learning How to ‘Overhaul’ the Watchmaker
By James Sprague It is not often that the spouses of horologists offer presentations at AWCI’s annual Fall Symposium, but the 2026 edition of the popular event will feature just […]
AWCI Receives Another Huge Addition to Education Program
By James Sprague Last month, AWCI received yet another huge addition to the future of its educational program, as a Haas OM2A CNC mill was delivered to AWCI headquarters, thanks […]
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There are still a few spots available for Fundamentals of Quartz Watches taking place July 13-17 here in Harrison, Ohio. Visit AWCI.com or give us a call at 513-367-9800 to get registered or for more information. We would love to hear from you.
Come visit us at the NAWCC National Convention at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky being held June 25-28. For more info about the convention, visit natcon.nawcc.org
What a privilege to have Wayne Andrews and Stephen Franke with us this week leading Foundational Clock Repair Skills III. This 3-day course focuses primarily on the time side of the movement, in a shift from learning discrete machining skills, to the application of those skills in basic clock repair. To learn more about all the benefits we have to offer our valued students and members, visit us at AWCI.com or give us a call at 513-367-9800.
Two outstanding gentlemen!