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SUMMARY:Watch 100: Introduction to Watchmaking
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \n  \nA 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. \n \nThis course is a foundational course ideal for someone who is a collector\,  new to watchmaking or wanting to know more about how a watch works. \nOur week long introduction to watchmaking class is a week long full curriculum which walks you through a number of watchmaking fundamentals including movement tech guides\, cleaning and lubrication\, endshakes\, the ETCACHRON regulation system\, timing\, dialing and casing as well as fundamental watchmaking nomenclature and best practices. \nThere are no prerequisites for this class and we provide all the tools needed for the class\, with the exception of a watchmakers loupe.  A watchmakers loupe can be purchased through a supply house.  An Asco or Bergeon loupe with a removable bezel\, for cleaning purposes\, is the ideal purchase in a 2.5 focal length\, 4 power loupe.  A wire for the loupe should also be purchased.  If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Jason Champion our education director at education@awci.com or at 513-367-9800 ext 303 \nPrerequisites: none \nCost: $1195 for AWCI members / $1345 for non-members \nClass Schedule: 5 days\, Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nFeel free to contact our education director Jason Champion with any questions at education@awci.com or at 866-367-2924 extension 303.
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/intoct25-2/
LOCATION:AWCI – Harrison\, Ohio\, 701 Enterprise Dr\, Harrison\, OH\, 45030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:WATCH 180: Basic Watch Servicing
DESCRIPTION: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 older regulation technologies. Some of the major focus points will be on oiling with precision\, timing analysis\, troubleshooting and calendar lubrication and assembly. This class will include common repairs such as fitting a stem and crown\, measuring\, crystal fitting of simple round crystal and waterproof testing of the watch using the latest testing equipment. \n  \n Prerequisites:  at least one of the following classes: \nIntroduction to Watch Repair \n21st Century Watchmaking \n  \n Course objectives \nThe student will learn about: \n\nThe definitions and a brief history of the mechanical chronograph and its various components\nThe study of the basic features and functions\nThe functioning and special care of the calendar system\nThe Systematic approach of disassembly & problem diagnosis.\nModern assembly procedures\nModern oiling procedures\nETACHRON and the Swiss Gate adjusting procedures\nTiming & Adjustments\nFitting a stem and crown\nMeasuring and fitting a round crystal and crystal gasket\nWater testing the case.\n\nThis is a full hands-on course \n  \nCost: $1195 for AWCI members $1345 for non-members \nClass Schedule: 5 days\, Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nFeel free to contact our education director Jason Champion with any questions at education@awci.com or at 513-367-9800 to register. \n  \n Essential materials for the student to bring \n  \nHand-tools should be provided by the student. Ownership of quality hand tools is an expectation of a Professional Watchmaker. The brand name Bergeon mentioned below is used to help you identify the tools from the most popular tool catalogs; you are welcome to choose a brand of your choice\, as long as\, it is of equal or better quality. \n  \nCheck with your supplier for the recommended hand tools or their equivalents. \n  \n\n\n\n                                Basic Watch Repair II \n TOOL LIST  \n\n \n\n\nDescription \nBergeon \n\n\n1. Barrel Arbor Holder  size 1.00 mm\n30610 Diam. 1.00\n\n\n2. Barrel closing tool\n\n\n\n3. Bench block\n\n\n\n4. Buff stick leather 6.0 mm wide with plexi-cover # 4056-6\n1282-D      4056-6\n\n\n5. Casing cushion\n5394\n\n\n6. Cloth (lint-free) Selvyt or Micro-fiber\n\n\n\n7. Dust-blower (rubber)\n5733\n\n\n8. ETACHRON regulator adjusting tool\n\n\n\n9. Knife to sharpen pegwood\n\n\n\n10.  Hand or flat File with handle     cut # 4\n6 inches long x 3/4 inch wide  Grobet\n311.148 Casker\n\n\n11.  Hand removers or Levers\n\n\n\n12. Loupe 4X or 5X\n\n\n\n13. Loupe 10X or higher for inspection of oiling and cap jewels\n\n\n\n14. Dial side movement holder for 11 ½ ligne round\n\n\n\n15. Movement holder (Slick/Bergeon/Horotec) (large)\n4040\n\n\n16. Oilers (plastic handle\, spade tipped)  small sizes\n Bergeon only  \n7013 or 30102\n\n\n17. Oil cups\, die-cast alloy\, 4 separate cups (or more)\n30180-A\n\n\n18. Oiler (automatic No. 1A) (optional)\n2718-1A\n\n\n19. Plexi-stick  (clear style preferred)\n6436\n\n\n20. Rodico or Rub-off\nRodico # 7033\n\n\n21. Screwdrivers\, with stand (Bergeon\, Horotec\, Vaucher\, etc.)\n\n\n\n22. Sliding pin vise\n\n\n\n23. Tweezers\, brass\, bronze or nickel\n\n\n\n24. Tweezers\, antimagnetic\, No. 5\n6671-5\n\n\n25. Tweezers\, antimagnetic\, No. 3\n6671-3\n\n\n26. Tweezers for hands\,  type F   (Fontax or Horotec)\npolished steel tips  (Horotec 12.301-F1 or 12.302-F1)
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/watch-180-basic-watch-servicing-2-24-25-2/
LOCATION:AWCI – Harrison\, Ohio\, 701 Enterprise Dr\, Harrison\, OH\, 45030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Retail Jewelers Organization Winter Buying Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come see our mobile classroom at the Retail Jewelers Organization Winter Buying Show 2026 in Phoenix\, Arizona! 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! \n 
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/jck-las-vegas-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Sheraton Phoenix Downtown\, 340 N 3rd St\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Industry Event,Trade Show
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