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 […]
The Many Aspects of Clock and Watch Interference Fits
By David Morrow, CC21 Within the art and craft of horology, there is much science and engineering. Interference fits fall into this latter category. A recent task at the bench […]
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 […]
‘It Represents a Promise I Made to Myself Many Years Ago’: AWCI Member, Watchmaker Gains CW21 Certification
By James Sprague An AWCI member and watchmaker in Florida is the latest to join a select group of watchmakers across the globe who possess the Certified Watchmaker of the […]
Notes from the Field
By Andrew Baron, CC21 Experience and Creativity Within AWCI’s well-defined professional practices, as codified by the S&P (Standards and Practices), there is ample opportunity for us to apply creative problem-solving. […]
Retired Engineer, Turned Clockmaker, Joins Fall Symposium Lineup
By James Sprague A retired mechanical engineer-turned-clockmaker will make his AWCI Fall Symposium speaking debut this year, as he will detail his journey in restoring a clock from the 1700s. […]
Four to Vie for Two Opening Spots on AWCI Board of Directors
By James Sprague The upcoming AWCI Board of Directors election in June will see four members running to fill two spots that are opening this year on the board, with […]











