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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Registration Open for Watch 410: Modern Vintage Chronograph Course This Month at AWCI!

By James Sprague Registration is now open for a newly added course to AWCI’s 2026 Education Calendar—Watch 410: Modern Vintage Chronograph! The course takes place from August 17–21 at AWCI […]

AWCI Fellow, Accutron Master Joins Fall Symposium Presenter Lineup

By James Sprague One of AWCI’s most distinguished members has joined the presenter lineup for this year’s Fall Symposium. Laurence Blanchard, CMW21, FAWCI, is the latest presenter for the 2026 […]

Two New Faces to Join the AWCI Board of Directors This Fall

By James Sprague Two new faces will join the AWCI Board of Directors this fall, based on the results of the annual AWCI Board of Directors election, which wrapped up […]
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We are growing and need your help. Watchmaking and clockmaking are dying arts. There are not enough horological professionals today and we need to encourage more involvement to preserve this wonderful art. The AWCI ELM Trust is a 501c3 charitable organization. Your donation will help in so many ways including our new machine shop, equipment and building maintenance just to name a few. More info on donating at “Donate” link in bio. Thank you for your support. ... See MoreSee Less

We are growing and need your help. Watchmaking and clockmaking are dying arts. There are not enough horological professionals today and we need to encourage more involvement to preserve this wonderful art. The AWCI ELM Trust is a 501c3 charitable organization.  Your donation will help in so many ways including our new machine shop, equipment and building maintenance just to name a few.  More info on donating at “Donate” link in bio.  Thank you for your support.

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What we really need is more watchmaking schools, what other career requires competing for 8 slots a year ?

We need the industry not to Drive qualified watchmakers out of the industry.

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That ALCO is wild!!!

Our August issue of Horological Times is now available. Visit AWCI.com to learn more or call us at 513-367-9800. ... See MoreSee Less

Our August issue of Horological Times is now available.  Visit AWCI.com to learn more or call us at 513-367-9800.

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