Watch Repair

Why should I chose an AWI certified watch maker?

AWCI Certified watchmakers have proven to a board of professionals that he or she has the skills required to perform quality repairs on the materials for which they are certified. The 21st Century certification exam for watchmakers involves a stringent 3-day examination of 4 major areas on the technical aspects of watchmaking including automatic watches, quartz watches, and chronographs. In order to keep their certificate current, certified watchmakers must complete continuing education courses.

American Watchmakers Institute:

The history of AWCI began with the early guilds and watchmaker associations that laid the foundation upon which AWCI is based. America's first watchmakers society was probably the New Yorker Uhrmachers Verein, organized on March 26, 1866, by German immigrant watchmakers located in New York City. In the 1930s it was reorganized as the Horological Society of New York. Next, a group of Chicago watchmakers formed the American Horological Society in June of 1892. On August 13, 1917, the Associated Watchmakers of America was formed. Later, the Horological Institute of America was established on October 20-21, 1921.Today they strive to grow the industry through numerous avenues that include technical and business services, communications, education, and certifications. The Institute will also serve its members by providing an outreach and advocacy for the timekeeping or horology profession.