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 […]
Continue readingAWCI 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 […]
Continue readingTwo 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 […]
Continue readingAWCI Launches the Specialist Program and Certification
By Jason Ziegenbein, CW21 AWCI is proud to announce the launch of the Specialist Program and Certified Specialist (CS) certification, a new educational pathway developed to support the professionals who […]
Continue reading‘Keep These Classes Going!’ Foundational Clock Repair Skills III Excites Students
By James Sprague AWCI might have only held one course at headquarters in June, but it was one which excited the various clockmakers who attended it. Foundational Clock Repair Skills […]
Continue readingThree’s Company: Popular Fall Symposium Presenter Returns for Third Year in a Row
By James Sprague A popular watchmaking presenter, from the past few years at the AWCI Fall Symposium, will again be making an appearance at this year’s event, with a presentation […]
Continue readingThe Many Aspects of Clock and Watch Interference Fits
By David Morrow, CC21 Within the art and craft of horology, there is much science and engineering. Interference fits fall into this latter category. A recent task at the bench […]
Continue readingLearning How to ‘Overhaul’ the Watchmaker
By James Sprague It is not often that the spouses of horologists offer presentations at AWCI’s annual Fall Symposium, but the 2026 edition of the popular event will feature just […]
Continue readingAWCI Receives Another Huge Addition to Education Program
By James Sprague Last month, AWCI received yet another huge addition to the future of its educational program, as a Haas OM2A CNC mill was delivered to AWCI headquarters, thanks […]
Continue reading‘It Represents a Promise I Made to Myself Many Years Ago’: AWCI Member, Watchmaker Gains CW21 Certification
By James Sprague An AWCI member and watchmaker in Florida is the latest to join a select group of watchmakers across the globe who possess the Certified Watchmaker of the […]
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