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The 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 […]

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Learning 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 […]

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AWCI 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 […]

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‘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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Notes from the Field

By Andrew Baron, CC21 Experience and Creativity Within AWCI’s well-defined professional practices, as codified by the S&P (Standards and Practices), there is ample opportunity for us to apply creative problem-solving. […]

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Retired Engineer, Turned Clockmaker, Joins Fall Symposium Lineup

By James Sprague A retired mechanical engineer-turned-clockmaker will make his AWCI Fall Symposium speaking debut this year, as he will detail his journey in restoring a clock from the 1700s. […]

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Four to Vie for Two Opening Spots on AWCI Board of Directors

By James Sprague The upcoming AWCI Board of Directors election in June will see four members running to fill two spots that are opening this year on the board, with […]

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Two is Better Than One: New Professional Room at AWCI Allows for Two Simultaneous Watch Courses in March

By James Sprague Members of AWCI and readers of Horological Times learned last year about the remodel of the new professional watch education classroom at AWCI headquarters, and the work […]

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Clock Escapement Studies Returns Next Month

By James Sprague A popular clock course returns to AWCI next month and still has seats available for clockmakers interested in learning about various clock escapements. Clock Escapement Studies returns […]

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2026 AWCI Fall Symposium Lineup Taking Shape

By James Sprague It may still be almost eight months away, but the lineup of presenters for the 2026 AWCI Fall Symposium is coming into focus. Beginning this month and […]

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