American Watchmakers - Clockmakers Institute
Supporting and Advancing Horology through Education and Cooperation
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 […]
Join AWCI's Watchmaking professionals in Fort Wayne, Indiana as they team up with Peter Franklin Jewelers on October 5, 2019 for a day of watchmaking. Our Build a Watch 2.0 includes a newly designed in-house watch case in stainless steel or pvd, your choice of 4 dials, and 3 different styles of hands and is […]
Join AWCI's Watchmaking professionals in Hershey, PA as they team up with Leitzel's Jewelry on Chocolate on October 16, 2019 for a day of watchmaking. Our Build a Watch 2.0 includes a newly designed in-house watch case in stainless steel or pvd, your choice of 4 dials, and 3 different styles of hands and is […]
Join AWCI's Watchmaking professionals in Chicago, Illinois as they team up with CHICAGOmicroLUX on October 19, 2019 for a day of watchmaking. Our Build a Watch 2.0 includes a newly designed in-house watch case in stainless steel or pvd, your choice of 4 dials, and 3 different styles of hands and is taught on our […]
Join AWCI's Watchmaking professionals in New York as they team up with London Jewelers Watch Fair in Manhasset on October 20, 2019 for a day of watchmaking. Our Build a Watch 2.0 includes a newly designed in-house watch case in stainless steel or pvd, your choice of 4 dials, and 3 different styles of hands […]
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. The learner will […]
A survey course for the new or prospective watchmaker covering the basic skills and techniques used by the modern watchmaker. This class is perfect for anyone thinking about entering the profession of watchmaking or for the individual who just wants to gain a better appreciation for the art of watchmaking. Class Schedule: 5 days, Monday […]
AWCI will be that the 2020 NAWCC National Convention on June 25th-28th. Join us in Dayton, OH for this great event.
This course is a continuation to Watchmaker’s Lathe I and the purpose is to teach the student the necessary knowledge and hand-skills to manufacture various parts in steel that will be functional in a mechanical watch, e.g. the winding stem. Prerequisite: Watch 250: Essential Micromechanics - The Watchmakers Lathe I or Instructor approval […]
