American Watchmakers - Clockmakers Institute
Supporting and Advancing Horology through Education and Cooperation
The purpose of this course is to teach the student all the fundamentals of modern quartz watch repair and quartz chronographs that are most prevalent on today’s market. The student […]
Class Description: Escapement Studies is hands on class in the construction, science and math as well as the adjustments associated with all types of horological escapements. It is a foundational […]
Come see our mobile classroom at the jewelry industry's largest event in 2026! Visit AWCI educational staff, learn about the organization's watchmaking and clockmaking courses, see our state-of-the-art Archie Perkins […]
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 […]
Watch 155: Fundamentals on Quartz Watches The purpose of this course is to teach the student the fundamentals of modern quartz watch troubleshooting, diagnostics and service. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
