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April 2020
Postponed – Build a Watch – Indianapolis, IN
Join AWCI as we team up with Red Bar Indy for a great Build a Watch Event. We will be holding this class on our state of the art Archie Perkins Mobile Horology Classroom. Our Build a Watch 2.0 includes a newly designed in-house watch case in stainless steel or pvd, your choice of 6 dials, and 4 different styles of hands and is taught on our brand-new state of the art mobile classroom. This is your opportunity to assemble…
Find out more »Postponed – Watch 155: Fundamentals on Quartz Watches
We will work to reschedule this class this year. Watch 155: Fundamentals on Quartz Watches (Preparatory course for Quartz Technician exam) The purpose of this course is to teach the student the fundamentals of modern quartz watch troubleshooting, diagnostics and service. The student will learn how to perform the various important electronic tests e.g. current consumption, coil resistance, lower working voltage, fault finding etc. Prerequisites: Some basic understanding in electronic watch functions, Knowledge of watch terminology. Ownership…
Find out more »Postponed – Watch 210: Quartz and Quartz Chronograph Service Procedures and Diagnostics
We will work to reschedule this event this year. 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 will learn how to perform the various important electronic tests e.g. current consumption, coil resistance, lower working voltage, fault finding etc. including disassembly and service of the movement. Prerequisites: Some basic understanding in electronic watch functions, Knowledge of watch terminology. Ownership…
Find out more »Watch 220: Modern Mechanical Chronograph
The purpose of this course is to teach the student all the fundamentals of modern mechanical automatic watch repair that are most prevalent on today’s market. The student will learn how to perform the various diagnostics in evaluating the condition of the various components, cleaning, assembling, adjustments, dialing and casing. Prerequisites: Having at least three (3) years in mechanical watch repair WATCH 190:21st Century Watchmaking Standards course Reading pages 169-188 of the book The Theory of Horology is essential prior to attending…
Find out more »Postponed – CW21
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the state of Ohio has ordered business like ours to temporarily not-open through April 6th. During this time, essential staff will be working from home. We will have access to email and will do our best to respond, but please remember that our resources will be limited. Many AWCI resources are available online. If you are looking for technical information, or current class schedules, please visit www.awci.com Thank you for your…
Find out more »Postponed – Clock 120: Introduction to Clockmaking
Instructor: Kenneth P. De Lucca, Ph.D. Location: AWCI Headquarters, Harrison, OH AWCI member Cost: $595 This introductory course is to present the learner with the various aspects of clocks. There is much to know! What will be stressed in this 3-day hands-on educational program will be an examination of an American style time/strike movement. This movement is a most common example of clocks found in repair centers. Day 1: After observing how the clock movement functions as a…
Find out more »May 2020
Watch 432: Advanced Precision Timing
This course will teach high level experienced watchmakers the latest timing techniques and skill set associated with precision timing. You will utilize the latest timing equipment and procedures to efficiently adjust and time a watch to the highest standards. Prerequisites: CW21 or equivalent certification required. The purpose of this course is to teach the high level experienced watchmakers the latest timing techniques and skill set associated with precision timing. The class centers around the watchmaker being able to assess…
Find out more »Midwest Watchmakers-Clockmakers Convention
Join AWCI and the Midwest Watchmakers-Clockmakers Association for their annual meeting in May in Mendota, MN. We will be holding 21st Century Watchmaking Standards, Cutting your Delta-Timing Course and Estimating during the three days of classes. Contact them and check out their website for more information.
Find out more »Build a Watch – Las Vegas, NV
Join AWCI in Las Vegas, NV for a great Build a Watch Event. We will be holding this class on our state of the art Archie Perkins Mobile Horology Classroom. Our Build a Watch 2.0 includes a newly designed in-house watch case in stainless steel or pvd, your choice of 6 dials, and 4 different styles of hands and is taught on our brand-new state of the art mobile classroom. This is your opportunity to assemble a Swiss Made ETA…
Find out more »June 2020
JCK Show
AWCI will be at the 2020 JCK show in Las Vegas on June 2nd-5th. The show will be in the Sands Expo. We look forward to having classes on-board the Archie Perkins Mobile Horology Classroom again this year.
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