Rolex Instructors Round Out Fall Symposium Lineup
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American Watchmakers - Clockmakers Institute
Supporting and Advancing Horology through Education and Cooperation
The American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (AWCI) is the premier organization dedicated to the timekeeping or horology industry.
Since 1960 we have been serving watchmakers and clockmakers through our mission of Supporting and Advancing Horology through Education and Cooperation.
Upcoming Events
Watch 250 The Essential Micromechanics – The Watchmakers Lathe I
October 26 @ 8:00 am - October 30 @ 5:00 pm UTC+0AWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Join us at AWCI headquarters for one of these great lathe classes. In Watch 250 you will learn basic micromechanics skills on the lathe. The purpose of this course is
Find out more »Watch 350: Tool Making for Watchmakers and Clockmakers: The Watchmaker’s Lathe II
October 26 @ 8:00 am - October 30 @ 5:00 pm UTC+0AWCI – Harrison, Ohio
701 Enterprise Dr
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
Harrison, OH 45030 United States + Google Map
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
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AWCI Member Enters Prestigious International Competition
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That’s a wrap for today’s Build a Watch with Harambe here at AWCI in Harrison led by Jason Champion, CW21. Y’all did a great job as those watches look fabulous😊. Want more info about our Build a Watch program, give us a call at 513-367-9800 or visit AWCI.com. #whatsonyourwrist #cincywatchshots #awcibuildawatchevent #watchmaking #horologyrocks
If you got the watch ⌚️ I got the TIME"
It’s a great class,hope you all had a great time
And they all look pleased⌚️
Introduction to Watchmaking in session this week. This sold out course is being led by our own Jason Ziegenbein, CW21. Our 2027 course calendar will be published in the next few weeks. Visit us at AWCI.com or call the office at 513-367-9800 for more information.
I have a client that took this course then called me and asked how to pull a movement from a Rolex 16613…I just went silent over the phone in disbelief.
For those pursuing a career in clockmaking, check out the David G. Gow Memorial Scholarship for Horology. This is a $10,000 scholarship and the award goes toward advanced courses provided by various schools across the U.S. Applications are being accepted now through November 4th. willardhouse.org/david-gow-scholarship #horology #conservators #clockmaking
Introduction,,,, learning basic functions,,,  kinda self-explanatory
you can't learn this online; the 101 secrets that I know are well earned t the bench; watch school did not make me a watchmaker; everything I work on now I didn't see in watch class; Rolex school doesn't give you a 2235 to work on; or a repeater; or a Hamilton 4992B
Dont you have any online courses?
I spent five years as an apprentice to learn the traid now you can teach someone in five minutes
Give it up for students at Orlando Watch for Build A Watch course taught by Jason Champion in our AWCI mobile classroom. Your watches look awesome and so do your happy faces! 😊
Ever thought of coming to Charlotte?