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Restoration & Construction Techniques
Learn the techniques involved in vintage restoration and the construction of “kit” watches used by high-end manufacturers. Instructor: Henrik Korpela To Register call Rob McLeod at 866-FOR-AWCI (367-2924), ext. 303 Click Here to see the Syllabus for this course Tool List Non-member Price $1,245
Find out more »21st Century Watchmaking Standards
Evaluate your skillset in this course by exploring the fundamentals of modern mechanical watch repair including cleanliness, lubrication, endshake adjustment, and may include the verification and analysis of escapement function. Instructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21 To Register call Rob McLeod at 866-FOR-AWCI (367-2924), ext. 303 Click Here to see the Syllabus for this course Non-member Price $1,245
Find out more »Board of Directors Conference Call
Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors open to all members.
Find out more »A Day of Watchmaking – Build a Watch
Join AWCI's Watchmaking professionals at Richter & Philips Jewelers on August 11th, as they lead a day of watchmaking in downtown Cincinnati. This is your opportunity to assemble a Swiss Made ETA 6497 movement, lubricate the moving parts, install a dial and hands, and case up your very own watch before wearing it home. The event ends with the opportunity to unwind and talk watches over drinks. Register Now
Find out more »Modular CW21 Exam
Get certified today, start the process of completing all 4 components of the CW21 Exam. This exam is conveniently scheduled just after our Chronograph course, so that you can take the course and then take the Chronograph component of the exam while all of the information is still fresh in your mind. You can also take any of the other components you wish, as long as you can fit them into those two days. For more information about taking the…
Find out more »Modern Mechanical Chronograph – ETA 7750
Brush up on your chronograph skills before taking the CW21 Exam with this class on the modern mechanical chronograph. It focuses on the service and adjustment of modern mechanical chronographs, such as the ETA 7750. Instructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21 To Register call Rob McLeod at 866-FOR-AWCI (367-2924), ext. 303 Click Here to see the Syllabus for this course Non-member Price $1,245
Find out more »Essential Micromechanics – Watchmaker’s Lathe 1
Learn the basics of operating a watchmaker's lathe. Including using gravers, cutting shapes, cutting geometry, turning square shoulders, tapered surfaces, sharpening, drilling, cutting out a balance staff, making bushings, measuring and making tools, proper maintenance and much more.
Find out more »Board of Directors Conference Call
Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors open to all members.
Find out more »Quartz & Quartz Chronograph Service Procedures & Diagnostics
Expand what you know to increase your profit! Quartz watches can be one of the most profitable sectors of your business. This course reviews quartz watch repair and quartz chronographs, including the various important electronic tests, giving you the skills you need to be faster and more consistent at servicing quartz watches. Instructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21 To Register call Rob McLeod at 866-FOR-AWCI (367-2924), ext. 303 Click Here to see the Syllabus for this course Non-member Price $1,245
Find out more »Gear Train Design & Layout
This 3-day course presented by David Lindow covers the basics of gear train design and layout for clocks.
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