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.

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Registration Open for Watch 410: Modern Vintage Chronograph Course This Month at AWCI!

By James Sprague Registration is now open for a newly added course to AWCI’s 2026 Education Calendar—Watch 410: Modern Vintage Chronograph! The course takes place from August 17–21 at AWCI […]

AWCI Fellow, Accutron Master Joins Fall Symposium Presenter Lineup

By James Sprague One of AWCI’s most distinguished members has joined the presenter lineup for this year’s Fall Symposium. Laurence Blanchard, CMW21, FAWCI, is the latest presenter for the 2026 […]

Two New Faces to Join the AWCI Board of Directors This Fall

By James Sprague Two new faces will join the AWCI Board of Directors this fall, based on the results of the annual AWCI Board of Directors election, which wrapped up […]
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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 ... See MoreSee Less

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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. ... See MoreSee Less

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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

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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! 😊 ... See MoreSee Less

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Ever thought of coming to Charlotte?

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