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CW21 Exam
Get certified today, the CW21 Exam is a 3-day examination covering topics in the AWCI Standards & Practices. It is also available to take the CW21 Exam in a modular format. Examinees are welcome to take the 4 components separately at at their own pace. For more details contact our Education Coordinator at 866-367-2924. If you are interested in becoming a Certified Watchmaker for the 21st Century please contact Rob McLeod, AWCI’s Education Coordinator for possible availability 866-367-2924, ext. 303. An exam…
Find out more »CW21 Retakes
Only available to past examinees needing to retake just a portion of the CW21 Exam. Price varies. To Register call Rob McLeod at 866-FOR-AWCI (367-2924), ext. 303
Find out more »Horological Association of Virginia Annual Convention
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Find out more »Case & Bracelet Refinishing
Today’s luxury watch consumer demands perfection. This course is perfect for the watchmaker or dedicated refinisher. It will help you achieve the different finishes on modern watch cases. Also covered is disassembly and assembly of common watch cases. Includes Polishing Kit (5 CEUs) Instructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21 To Register call Rob McLeod at 866-FOR-AWCI (367-2924), ext. 303 Click Here to see the Syllabus for this course Non-member Price $1500
Find out more »Board of Directors Conference Call
Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors open to all members.
Find out more »Board of Directors Conference Call
Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors open to all members.
Find out more »Advanced 21 – Rolex 3035
This course includes the complete servicing of a caliber 3035 timepiece from de-casing through quality control; including identifying counterfeits, pre-cleaning, service, regulating system, automatic system, calendar system, polishing, casing requirements, water testing, and more advanced concepts. Instructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21 To Register call Rob McLeod at 866-FOR-AWCI (367-2924), ext. 303 Click Here to see the Syllabus for this course Non-member Price $1,245
Find out more »Build a Clock Course
Learn how mechanical clocks work while assembling your very own clock. Your introduction to clockmaking begins with a tour of the Cincinnati Observatory and a short lecture about timekeepings relationship to astronomy. Then you will sit down at a clockmakers bench and the experienced clockmakers at the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Instititue will show you how to assemble your own clock. You will learn about all the different parts of the clock, what they do, and how they do it, as you…
Find out more »Board of Directors Conference Call
Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors open to all members.
Find out more »Introduction to Watchmaking
Are you looking to start your education in watchmaking? Are you a collector who has always wanted to try watchmaking? Do you work in the industry, but you’ve never sat down behind the bench? Well, this is your chance! The AWCI Introduction to Watchmaking course is the best way for beginners, collectors, sales people, and more to get their start. This weekend class is a crash course on watchmaking. You will learn to disassemble and reassemble a 6498 movement, learn…
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