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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AWCI Launches the Specialist Program and Certification

By Jason Ziegenbein, CW21 AWCI is proud to announce the launch of the Specialist Program and Certified Specialist (CS) certification, a new educational pathway developed to support the professionals who […]

‘Keep These Classes Going!’ Foundational Clock Repair Skills III Excites Students

By James Sprague AWCI might have only held one course at headquarters in June, but it was one which excited the various clockmakers who attended it. Foundational Clock Repair Skills […]

Three’s Company: Popular Fall Symposium Presenter Returns for Third Year in a Row

By James Sprague A popular watchmaking presenter, from the past few years at the AWCI Fall Symposium, will again be making an appearance at this year’s event, with a presentation […]
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Day 2 of our sold out Basic Watch Servicing course is underway here in Harrison led by our own Jason Champion, CW21. Visit AWCI.com for our full course catalog for the last half of 2026 or call us at 513-367-9800. We love hearing from you. #awci #horologyrocks ... See MoreSee Less

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I’d have loved to been there! I did the class in May and Jason was great!

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If in Indonesia available, I'd like to join

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Good morning, May i join your esteemed organization please advise for the next stride, I will be highly appreciated. Have a great day with best wishes ❤️ Regards. At present I am in Dubai (U.A.E)

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Happy Monday! Our July issue of Horological Times is available now. It’s hard to believe we are halfway through the year already…time truly does fly. #horology #awci ... See MoreSee Less

Happy Monday! Our July issue of Horological Times is available now.  It’s hard to believe we are halfway through the year already…time truly does fly.  #horology #awci

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. ... See MoreSee Less

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.
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