American Watchmakers - Clockmakers Institute
Supporting and Advancing Horology through Education and Cooperation
This webinar is especially for those of you still working on clocks and watches during this epidemic, whether you are open to the public or not, but will be essential information for everyone as we return to working with the public again. AWCI Webinar Maintaining Your Health When Handling Customer Timepieces During the Era of […]
This webinar is perfect for the watch collector, enthusiast, beginner horologist, or salesperson. Join us as we explain the basic parts of the watch case and mechanical hand-wound movements. This is your opportunity to see what goes on behind the dial. We will cover the names of all the components and describe their function. We […]
Join AWCI's Tom Schomaker, CMW21 as he outlines the essential functions, checks, and adjustments for modern chronograph movements. Examples will be provided from the Omega 861, ETA 7750, and Dubois Depraz Modular Chronograph movements. This webinar is excellent for all skill levels. It is an excellent review for the seasoned professional, a great start for […]
Join David LaBounty, CMC FBHI as he explains essential knowledge for anyone dealing with clocks and clock repair. AWCI Webinar Webinar: Basic Clock Knowledge April 22nd, 1:15PM EDT AWCI Members: FREE General Public: $15 Live Webinar $10 Recorded Webinar Presenter: David LaBounty, CMC FBHI AWCI
This webinar is perfect for the watch collector, enthusiast, beginner horologist, or salesperson. Join us as we dive deeper into the watch and explain how the Swiss Lever Escapement has been helping watches keep time for the past 300 years. We will use illustrations, models, and actual watches to demonstrate the action of the escapement. […]
This informal webinar is a fun get together with a panel of professional watchmakers. We have put together a panel of watchmakers from different parts of the industry with experience at some of the biggest brands. Submit your questions ahead of time or ask them during the GTG as AWCI President, Aaron Recksiek, moderates the […]
Every good watchmaker needs well maintained tools. Join Jason Champion, CW21 as he demonstrates tips and techniques for maintaining screwdrivers and tweezers including discussions about flat blades, hollow ground blades, torque screwdrivers, and different methods for sharpening and preparing your tools. AWCI Webinar Webinar: Tool Maintenance 1: Screwdrivers & Tweezers Available on Demand AWCI […]
As we begin returning to the workshop after being away for some time there are many things to think about. This is a great opportunity to restart and change your procedures to work more efficiently and safely. Join us as we discuss some recommended changes to your Standard Operating Procedures, answer your questions about safe […]
Join us as we demonstrate what makes one chronograph different from the next. Explore the differences between cams and column wheels, vertical and horizontal clutches, integrated and modular, tachymeters and telemeters. Find out why the Omega 321 is so special. Professional watchmaking instructors will describe the various functions of chronographs while you have the opportunity […]
Join AWCI's Tom Schomaker, CMW21 as he explains the proper procedures for checking the function and adjusting Swiss lever escapements. This concise explanation is the perfect review for the seasoned professional and essential knowledge for anyone preparing for the CW21 exam, but is open to anyone interested in gaining a better knowledge and appreciation of […]
