American Watchmakers - Clockmakers Institute
Supporting and Advancing Horology through Education and Cooperation
Learn how to use your new and existing equipment in the most productive way. Decrease the duplication of tasks by learning new servicing techniques that will improve your efficiency. Timing and troubleshooting tips also will be offered. The class will conclude with a group discussion—your participation is welcome and encouraged! Tom Schomaker develops the curriculum […]
Students will learn more ways of “catching center” in a piece of stock. We will also discuss topics such as material selection, hardening and tempering processes, devices to correct depthings, refacing anchor pallets, and more. Students will also make several jigs and fixtures to take home to help with their own bench work. Needed Student […]
This class will use Fusion 360 to model, generate technical drawings, and demonstrate its capabilities to have the model manufactured through traditional CNC as well as 3-D printing. CAD will cover the following objectives: Creation of a 3-D model of a watchmaking tool. Creation of dimensioned technical drawings for the watchmaking tool. Process of converting […]
Enjoy a fine meal while recognizing the accomplishments of your peers. This year's banquet follows a new format and includes closing remarks for the convention.
Become the go-to watchmaker for modern automatics in your area by learning the fundamentals of mechanical automatic watch repair that are most prevalent in today's market. In this class you'll investigate how to perform the various components: cleaning, assembling, adjustments, dialing, and casing. Instructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21 To Register call Rob McLeod at 866-FOR-AWCI (367-2924), ext. 303 […]
Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors open to all members.
The purpose of this course is to teach the student the fundamentals and tolerances associated with mechanical watch repair. The “Standard Operating Procedures” (SOP’s) used in modern watch repair will be discussed and implemented. Verification and analysis of the individual components of the movement will be assessed and corrected. For those planning to take any […]
Join AWCI's Watchmaking professionals as we join with Grand Central Watch on December 10th in a day of watchmaking in midtown Manhattan. 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 includes […]
Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors open to all members.
This opportunity was developed to aid in: Preparation for the AWCI CW21 exam Class selection for future education Bench testing accuracy Promotional bench testing within a company These personalized two-day classes are designed primarily for watchmakers that wish to bring their standards upward, watchmakers whom have never had formal education, watchmakers without a lot […]
