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SUMMARY:CW21 Exam
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Spring CW21 Certification Exam Registration is now being accepted.\nAWCI will host CW21 certification at its headquarter April 27-May 1\, 2026\, offering two core components and all five available elective components during the certification period. As it was during CW21 certification in 2025\, the exam is modular and each component can be taken separately\, or multiple components can be taken at the same time. \nThe two core components that will be available are Precision Timing and Automatic Chronograph\, while the five elective components available to take are Balance Staffing\, Quartz Service\, Case and Bracelet Refinishing\, Water Resistance\, and Micromechanics. \nThose seeking CW21 certification must successfully pass the three core components—the other being Theory\, which is not being offered onsite at AWCI\, but CW21 candidates can take it remotely under the supervision of a proctor and arrangements with AWCI educational staff—and two electives to attain the highly regarded watchmaker certification. \nThe deadline to register for the Spring 2026 CW21 exam round is March 27\, 2026. \nFollowing the Fall exam round\, the AWCI CW21 assessment team will take the following week to assess the candidate exams from both the April and September exams\, prior to the week of the AWCI Fall Symposium\, and then notify those CW21 candidates of their results. \nRegistration cost for the available components is the following:\nCore Components\n\nAutomatic Chronograph: $1\,200\nPrecision Timing: $1\,000\n\nElective Components\n\nBalance Staffing: $800\nQuartz Service: $500\nCase and Bracelet Refinishing: $500\nWater Resistance: $500\nMicromechanics: $500\n\n\n\nPlease review the document’s and information on our website at the following addresses:\nCW21 \n \nWatchmaking standards \n \nBecome a Certified Watchmaker \n \nIf you have questions regarding the CW21 certification exam\, or to register for the CW21 certification exam\, contact AWCI Education Director Jason Champion\, CW21\, at jason@awci.com  or Office Manager James Sprague at james@awci.com
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/cw21-3-3-2-2/
LOCATION:AWCI – Harrison\, Ohio\, 701 Enterprise Dr\, Harrison\, OH\, 45030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certification,Education
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SUMMARY:Watch 200: Modern Automatic Watches
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe 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. \nPrerequisites: \n\nHaving at least three (3) years in mechanical watch repair\nWATCH 190:21st Century Watchmaking Standards course\nReading pages 169-188 of the book The Theory of Horology is essential prior to attending the course.\n\nClass Schedule: 5 days\, Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nFor course syllabus and tool list click here \nTo register for this course contact AWCI at 513-367-9800
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/watch-200-modern-automatic-watches-2-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:AWCI – Harrison\, Ohio\, 701 Enterprise Dr\, Harrison\, OH\, 45030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260515T150000
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SUMMARY:Watch 175: Case and Bracelet Refinishing
DESCRIPTION:  \nPolishing a case today requires many skills. Complex case and bracelet designs are common in the marketplace. \nStandardized polishing methods were often not taught in watchmaking schools here in the U.S. until recently. Many watchmakers learned polishing by trial and error or observing the procedures of others. Today’s consumer has high expectations concerning the quality of the watch repair which includes the refinishing of the case and bracelet. Knowledge is the key. \nOur formal training program includes concepts and hands-on training in the following areas: \n\nCasing information\nCase and bracelet refinishing\nMetallurgy\nLathe finishes\nUse of modern variable speed polishers\nModern polishing techniques ensuring case shape integrity\nWater resistant testing\n\nThis course is designed to help you realize: \n\nA higher quality of service\nreduced come-backs due to moisture issues\nfaster turnaround time\nhigher customer satisfaction\n\nPrerequisites: Must be able to stand for long periods of time and operate machinery safely including the Lathe. \nLength of course: 48 hours in 5 days\, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-T\, (9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday) \nCost $1\,645 for AWCI members / $1\,795 for non-members \nA polishing kit is included in the registration cost of this course.  Safety glasses\, a loupe (3-4x) and a lab coat or smock is required. \nContact AWCI to register for this class at education@awci.com or 866-367-2924. \n 
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/watch-175-case-and-bracelet-refinishing-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:AWCI – Harrison\, Ohio\, 701 Enterprise Dr\, Harrison\, OH\, 45030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Watch 210: Quartz and Quartz Chronograph Service Procedures and Diagnostics
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPrerequisites: \n\nSome basic understanding in electronic watch functions\,\nKnowledge of watch terminology.\nOwnership of the book The Theory of Horology is essential. Must read\, chapter 15 of The Theory of Horology\, prior to attending the course.\nIt would be of extreme benefit for the student to be familiar with some watch theory and also previous experience in watch repair.\n\nSwiss calibers covered include: Ronda 715 and Ronda 8040.B (ETA 955.xxx if time allows) \nCost: $1195 for AWCI members / $1345 for non-members \nClass Schedule: 5 days\, Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nFor course syllabus and the tool list for the course click here.  \nFeel free to contact AWCI with any questions at education@awci.com or at 866-367-2924.
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/watch-210-quartz-and-quartz-chronograph-service-procedures-and-diagnostics-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:AWCI – Harrison\, Ohio\, 701 Enterprise Dr\, Harrison\, OH\, 45030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Clock Escapement Studies
DESCRIPTION:Class Description:  Escapement Studies is hands on class in the construction\, science and math as well as the adjustments associated with all types of horological escapements. It is a foundational class designed to help both those new to the field as well as those who have practiced and still struggled with escapements of all types. This class covers the requirements for fabricating a new escapement parts as well as the adjustment of existing parts. During the class\, the students will practice drawing\, making and adjusting four typically encountered types of escapements: the Square Deadbeat and Recoil\, Half Deadbeat and the Strap Pallet Recoil escapements as a practice to see how all escapements are generated\, fabricated and adjusted. They will also study the interplay of the different properties of all clock and watch escapements as they get their fingers dirty fabricating these four types. \nThe class will be taught by Philip Stoller\, CW\, CC\, CMEW\, head instructor of Horology at Gem City College\, Quincy\, Illinois and AWCI Research and Education Council (REC) chair. \nClass size is 12 students. To register for the course\, contact AWCI Office Manager James Sprague at james@awci.com or 513-367-9800\, ext. 301. \nClock Escapement Studies \nDate:   May 19-21\, 2026\, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. \nLocation:  AWCI Headquarters\, 701 Enterprise Drive\, Harrison\, Ohio 45030 \nClass cost:  $745 for AWCI members / $895 for non-members\, which includes a $50 materials fee. \nInstructors: Philip Stoller\, CW\, CC\, CMEW \n 
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/clockescapement2025-2/
LOCATION:AWCI – Harrison\, Ohio\, 701 Enterprise Dr\, Harrison\, OH\, 45030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:2026 JCK Las Vegas
DESCRIPTION:Come see our mobile classroom at the jewelry industry’s largest event in 2026! Visit AWCI educational staff\, learn about the organization’s watchmaking and clockmaking courses\, see our state-of-the-art Archie Perkins Mobile Horology Classroom\, and inquire about our specialty events such as Build a Watch courses\, specific industry-tailored training and more! \n 
URL:https://www.awci.com/event/jck-las-vegas-3/
LOCATION:Las Vegas\, NV\, Las Vegas\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Industry Event,Trade Show
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