American Watchmakers - Clockmakers Institute
Supporting and Advancing Horology through Education and Cooperation
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 […]
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.
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 […]
This webinar is perfect for the beginner watchmaker or the passionate collector looking to gain a better understanding of mechanical timepieces. We will discuss the importance of lubrication in mechanical watches and review the different types of lubrication and the general principles for their application. AWCI Webinar Webinar: Basic Skills 1: Lubrication Tuesday May 19, […]
This webinar is the first in a series of webinars on lubrication topics designed for professional watchmakers. Topics will include the latest insights from the industry about types of lubricants and their application and general guidelines for applying lubricants when technical documentation is not available. AWCI Webinar Webinar: Lubrication 1: General Principles of Modern Lubrication […]
Join AWCI's Tom Schomaker, CMW21 as he explains the functions of timing machines and how to analyze the information provided to make you more efficient as a watchmaker. Learn about all the features of modern timing machines, how to use them, and how to analyze the results. AWCI Webinar Webinar: Analyzing Timing […]
The objective of this webinar is to examine the interrelationship between the crutch and the pendulum rod. An improperly aligned crutch will surely stop the clock! Additionally, the crutch is used to "put the clock into beat". An out of beat clocks sounds terrible, and may stop the clock as well. We will examine these […]
This webinar is the second in a series of webinars on lubrication topics designed for professional watchmakers. Topics will include selecting and maintaining various types of oilers including automatic oilers. AWCI Webinar Webinar: Lubrication 2: Oilers Wednesday June 3, 2020 1:15 - 2:15PM EDT AWCI Members: $10 General Public: $20 Presenter: Jason Champion, CW21
