2026 NAWCC National Convention
The 2026 NAWCC National Convention will be held in Lexington, Kentucky! Join us for a great exhibit, great programs and a wonderful two day trading mart.
American Watchmakers - Clockmakers Institute
Supporting and Advancing Horology through Education and Cooperation
The 2026 NAWCC National Convention will be held in Lexington, Kentucky! Join us for a great exhibit, great programs and a wonderful two day trading mart.
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 the movements used will be smaller than those used in the Introduction class and the 21st Century class. They will consist of both new and […]
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. The student will learn how to perform the various important electronic tests e.g. current consumption, coil resistance, lower working voltage, fault finding etc. Prerequisites: […]
A survey course for the new or prospective watchmaker covering the basic skills and techniques used by the modern watchmaker. This class is perfect for anyone thinking about entering the profession of watchmaking or for the individual who just wants to gain a better appreciation for the art of watchmaking. This […]
Polishing a case today requires many skills. Complex case and bracelet designs are common in the marketplace. Standardized polishing methods were often not taught in watchmaking schools here in the U.S. until recently. Many watchmakers learned polishing by trial and error or observing the procedures of others. Today’s consumer has high expectations concerning the […]
The purpose of this course is to help those who are preparing for the CW21 calibrate to current SOPs The “Standard Operating Procedures” (SOP’s) used in modern watch repair will be discussed and implemented. Verification and analysis of the individual components of the movement will be assessed and corrected. For those planning to take any […]
Join us at AWCI Headquarters for a 5 day course working on the lever escapement theoretically and practically. Fundamentals of the escapement, how to check and make adjustments will be covered. Lubrication and how adjustments will effect timing will also be covered in the class. Cost: $1195 for AWCI members / $1345 for non-members Class Schedule: 5 […]
Join AWCI for this course which explains the inner workings of a watch. It is a must for anyone considering taking the CW21. It allows you to understand not only functional issues, but theoretical ones as well. Lubrication, isochronism, automatic systems, calendar systems, and much more will be covered. Tests will be given at the […]
The course is designed around the needs of clockmakers, who frequently don't have the training to service the jeweled lever escapement. The class will begin with an understanding of the values and adjustments to proper escapement function. This will include a study of stop motion drawings of the escapement in action, the definition of terms and functions, followed by the hands-on portion of the class.
Come see our mobile classroom at the American Gem Society's Conclave 2026! Visit AWCI educational staff, learn about the organization's watchmaking and clockmaking courses, see our state-of-the-art Archie Perkins Mobile Horology Classroom, attend educational seminars and inquire about our specialty events such as Build a Watch courses, specific industry-tailored training and more!