BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//American Watchmakers - Clockmakers Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:American Watchmakers - Clockmakers Institute
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.awci.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for American Watchmakers - Clockmakers Institute
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20170101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181012T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181012T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150835
CREATED:20180621T184515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T184515Z
UID:38995-1539349200-1539367200@www.awci.com
SUMMARY:American Timepiece Horology Fair
DESCRIPTION:The vendor fair you know and love for its unprecedented access to tool and parts suppliers and manufacturers has just gotten even better! You’ll not only see the latest tools and product demonstrations from the leaders in the industry\, but in 2018 we’ll be welcoming American watch brands as well as the collectors and enthusiasts as we open the show to the public!
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/american-timepiece-horology-fair/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Austin Midtown\, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road\, Austin\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:TimeCon,Trade Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.awci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_5919-e1529592301715.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AWCI":MAILTO:education@awci.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181012T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150835
CREATED:20180621T182421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T182421Z
UID:38987-1539331200-1539345600@www.awci.com
SUMMARY:Modular Chronograph Repair Issues - 1/2 CEU
DESCRIPTION:This technical lecture will focus on modular chronographs from the manufacture Dubois Dépraz. We will go in-depth on how these chronographs function\, common repair issues\, and how to properly service the modular. These modular chronographs from Dubois Dépraz are widely used within the watch making industry\, and this lecture will build your confidence for your next repairs. \nRobert Flood\, CW21 is a WOSTEP-certified watchmaker\, who has been the Technical Instructor for Breitling USA in Wilton\, Connecticut\, since 2006. Robert graduated from the Lititz Watch Technicum in 2004. At Breitling\, Robert provides technical training for watchmakers\, oversees the technical QC process\, and analyzes repair comebacks.
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/the-modular-chronograph/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Austin Midtown\, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road\, Austin\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,TimeCon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.awci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Rob-Flood.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AWCI":MAILTO:education@awci.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181012T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150835
CREATED:20180621T182137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T182137Z
UID:38983-1539331200-1539345600@www.awci.com
SUMMARY:Success in the Marketplace for Clockmakers and Watchmakers - 1/2 CEU
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to prepare you for the challenges of operating a successful and profitable clock or watch repair business in the 21st century.  Most of us do not have the advantage of working for a large corporation where business policies are already in place written by some unknown upper level manager.  Most independent watch and clockmakers end up finding our own way through trial and error.  During this class I will share those policies I have developed over long periods of time that have been beneficial to me for protection and profit.  We will also discuss shop organization\, long-distance repairs\, deposits\, guarantees\, estimating and the value of clockmakers and watchmakers to the public\, your image\, promotion of that image via websites and social media. \nMichael Gainey\, CC21 began his clockmaking career in 1978 in a local clock retail shop delivering and setting up grandfather clocks. This led to a 5-year clock repair apprenticeship. He opened his own shop\, Master Clock Repair\, in Columbus\, Ohio\, in 1994 and has serviced over 40\,000 clocks since then. Michael is active in AWCI and its Ohio affiliate\, WAO\, serving the Board of Directors and on committees\, including the Education Committee\, where he helped write the first Standards and Practices document for clockmakers\, helped rewrite the certification exam\, and was an exam assessor. He frequently teaches classes and publishes articles in the Horological Times. www.masterclockrepair.com.
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/clockmaker-workshop-practices/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Austin Midtown\, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road\, Austin\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,TimeCon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.awci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/MikeGainey-close-up-e1529590883954.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AWCI":MAILTO:education@awci.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181011T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150835
CREATED:20180823T154133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T154133Z
UID:40385-1539288000-1539291600@www.awci.com
SUMMARY:Advances in Timing Technology
DESCRIPTION:Witschi demonstrates the latest in timing machine advances.
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/advances-in-timing-technology/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Austin Midtown\, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road\, Austin\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:TimeCon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.awci.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/WitschiLogo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AWCI":MAILTO:education@awci.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181011T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150835
CREATED:20180823T153526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T153526Z
UID:40379-1539288000-1539291600@www.awci.com
SUMMARY:Rose Engine Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:David Lindow demonstrates engine turning.
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/rose-engine-demonstration/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Austin Midtown\, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road\, Austin\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:TimeCon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.awci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/davidfeat.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AWCI":MAILTO:education@awci.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181011T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150835
CREATED:20180823T154312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T154312Z
UID:40387-1539284400-1539288000@www.awci.com
SUMMARY:Battery Technology
DESCRIPTION:Henry Kessler discusses battery technology.
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/battery-technology/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Austin Midtown\, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road\, Austin\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:TimeCon
ORGANIZER;CN="AWCI":MAILTO:education@awci.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181011T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150835
CREATED:20180823T153952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T153952Z
UID:40382-1539284400-1539288000@www.awci.com
SUMMARY:Generations
DESCRIPTION:Jason Champion discusses how AWCI can use the strengths of different generations for success.
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/generations/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Austin Midtown\, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road\, Austin\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:TimeCon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.awci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/generations.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AWCI":MAILTO:education@awci.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181011T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150835
CREATED:20180621T172659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T172659Z
UID:38938-1539266400-1539277200@www.awci.com
SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The annual meeting of the AWCI Board of Directors
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Austin Midtown\, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road\, Austin\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Meetings,TimeCon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.awci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_4724-e1529587602175.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AWCI":MAILTO:education@awci.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181011T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181011T124500
DTSTAMP:20260517T150835
CREATED:20180621T172415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T172415Z
UID:38935-1539257400-1539261900@www.awci.com
SUMMARY:Industry Advisory Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The annual meeting of the AWCI Industry Advisory Board\, open to all members.
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/industry-advisory-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Austin Midtown\, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road\, Austin\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:TimeCon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.awci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_5674-e1529587430266.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AWCI":MAILTO:education@awci.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181011T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181011T111500
DTSTAMP:20260517T150835
CREATED:20180621T171950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T171950Z
UID:38932-1539252000-1539256500@www.awci.com
SUMMARY:Affiliate Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The annual meeting of delegates from AWCI Affiliate Chapters
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/affiliate-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Austin Midtown\, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road\, Austin\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:TimeCon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.awci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_5672-e1529587160256.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AWCI":MAILTO:education@awci.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181011T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181011T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150835
CREATED:20180621T164427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T164427Z
UID:38922-1539244800-1539252000@www.awci.com
SUMMARY:Keynote Address
DESCRIPTION:Ian Schon of Schon Horology addresses the 2018 TimeCon. \nIan graduated from Boston University in 2012 with a degree in mechanical and manufacturing engineering. Prior to entering the world of horology he was a Senior Product Designer at IDEO in Cambridge\, MA and ran his pen company Schon DSGN. \nIan’s start in industrial manufacturing magnified his affinity for high quality products. This year he launched Schon Horology with watches featuring Swiss movements and cases\, dials\, and hands made in his New England workshop. \n The introductory watch model\, The Dot\, is a reasonable 38mm which fits comfortably on a 6″ wrist but is large enough not to look out of place on ordinary 7-8″ wrists as well. The Dot will be available in a limited run of 100 watches each with a NOS Doxa Swiss made movement. The movements are completely refurbished and installed in the cases which are manufactured in the United States. \nThe Dial\, Hands\, and case are all hand finished in Ian’s studio and are made to order so some customization is available. \nCheck out more at www.schonhorology.com
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/keynote-address/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Austin Midtown\, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road\, Austin\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:TimeCon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.awci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/schon_1024x1024-e1529589904499.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AWCI":MAILTO:education@awci.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181010T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150835
CREATED:20180621T181939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T181939Z
UID:38979-1539158400-1539190800@www.awci.com
SUMMARY:The Chronometer Club Seminar - 1 CEU
DESCRIPTION:Tom Schomaker presents Hairspring Manipulation Techniques at this year’s chronometer club seminar. \nThis class encompasses the basics of hairspring manipulations.  Students will learn the fundamentals of hairspring straightening\, correction of errors\, leveling of the hairspring at the collet\, and more. \nThe class will also touch upon truing the hairspring at the collet\, safe removal\, installation\, manipulation\, centering in the round and flat\, regulator pins\, and its effects on timing. \n  \nTom Schomaker\, CMW21 develops the curriculum and is the lead watchmaking instructor for AWCI. He has received brand-specific training in Switzerland\, plus additional training on Rolex and Breitling timepieces. He has performed after-sales service for a Swiss manufacturer of complicated watches and operated his own watch-repair business before joining AWCI as a full-time instructor. He has provided watchmaking education and consulting for three of the largest independent service centers in the US.
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/the-chronometer-club-seminar/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Austin Midtown\, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road\, Austin\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,TimeCon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.awci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Hairspring-Centered-between-pins-e1529590766864.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181008T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150835
CREATED:20180621T181531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T181531Z
UID:38967-1538985600-1539190800@www.awci.com
SUMMARY:Gear Train Design & Layout - 3 CEUs
DESCRIPTION:This 3-day course covers the basics of gear train design and layout.  This 3-day course covers the basics of gear train design and layout for clocks. Students will work in pairs to get a better understanding of gear engagements and how to troubleshoot weaknesses in gear trains and find remedies for them. They’ll test wheels and pinions in a depthing tool and choose the best of them. Then they’ll lay out the gear train in a set of plates and make shafting and do press fits as well. \nAttendees are encouraged to bring the following items to class: \n\nMicrometer\nCalipers\nDepthing tool\nYour other favorite hand tools\n\nDavid Lindow is owner of Lindow Machine Works in Lake Ariel\, Pennsylvania. His work includes period clock restoration\, vintage machinery restoration\, and making reproduction clockworks. He also manufactures the Lindow Rose Engine and the MADE lathe. Lindow is the president of Ornamental Turners International and a regular guest tutor at the Memoria Technica Workshop in Seattle where he teaches engine turning classes.
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/gear-train-design-layout/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Austin Midtown\, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road\, Austin\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,TimeCon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.awci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/David_Lindow_BlurBG-e1529590509210.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AWCI":MAILTO:education@awci.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR