If you know of a school or program that is missing from this list, please let us know. Norwest School of Horology (Seattle, Washington) National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors (Columbia, Pennsylvania) Horological Society of New York (New York, New York) Veterans Watchmaker Initiative (Odessa, Delaware)Īppropriate for enthusiasts and professionals looking to learn more about watchmaking, take a refresher course, or gain certification.Īmerican Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (Harrison, Ohio) Here, the craftsmanship and skills of a bygone era are delicately balanced with. Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology (Paris, Texas) Tucked away in Chroy Changva is a discrete yet fascinating training center. ![]() Patek Philippe Horology Program of New York (New York, New York) North Seattle College Watch Technology Institute (Seattle, Washington) From micromechanics to complications adjustments in watchmaking, the Institute, in partnership with WOSTEP (Watchmakers Of Switzerland Training and Educational. The two main lecturers are master clock and. They offer a range of courses in watch repair, clock repair and micro-machining. The Watch & Clock School of WA (WCSWA) offers engineering training in watch and clock service and repair. Norwest School of Horology is the only independent school for the study of watch and clock repair in Seattle. North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking (Dallas, Texas) Seattle, WA A school teaching both watch and clock repair for students at all levels. Hayek Watchmaking School (Miami, Florida) ![]() Lititz Watch Technicum (Lititz, Pennsylvania) Gem City College School of Horology (Quincy, Illinois) The only criteria for being listed on this page is state accreditation. The Horological Society of New York makes no recommendation or endorsement of any of the schools listed. Certification and tuition vary contact the individual schools for details. Any other program I frankly wouldn't consider a wise idea if you want to set yourself up for success in the industry.įeel free to DM me and I can answer any of your questions about the industry etc.Watchmaking Schools & Programs in the USA Full-Time Watchmaking SchoolsĪppropriate for individuals looking for a career as a watchmaker. Horology School Excellence - its a well-known tradition at Gem City College School of Horology. Because of that I wouldn't really recommend it, but tuition is also free, and it's not the worst program. Graduates from the program end up in technician roles within swatch from what I've seen, doing polishing, case services, etc. It's more of a watch technician course than a full watchmaker course. The Hayek school is only an 18(?) month program, as opposed to the more standard 2 years, and is generally streamlined. No certification, but honestly, as long as you have proof that you went to the school, it doesn't especially matter. Tuition is also free and they offer a stipend to help you with living in NYC for 3 years. The Patek School in NYC is also good, guaranteed job at Patek after graduation. It also offers WOSTEP certification which is nice. NAISW is associated with Richemont, pretty sure you are guaranteed a job at either a boutique or in their service center, and I'm also fairly sure tuition is free as well. It's run by Rolex directly so they will set you up a job at a Rolex Jeweler after graduation, if you want it. Lititz is good, tuition is free, and the college is in a place where cost of living is cheap. It's also attached to a community college so there are financial aid programs available, and you can take a couple extra classes and get an associates degree out of it. ![]() At Seattle, tuition isn't free like the other schools I've listed, but they're associated with Rolex and offer SAWTA certification and have an excellent program with some benefits unavailable at other schools - namely, it's possible to stay late after class, come in on weekends, etc, which isn't necessarily possible with other schools. The ones worth applying to are Lititz, NAISW, North Seattle, the Patek School, and arguably the Hayek school in Miami. The British School of Watchmaking is an independent institution which looks for students with the ability, aptitude and desire to become the exceptional. Most schools are not going to be interested in accepting someone who's already been through another program. Two schools based in Dallas (NAIOSW - North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking) and Hong Kong (HKIOSW - Hong Kong Institute of Swiss Watchmaking) were. It doesn't make any sense to apply to a school, get in, and then go through it all again to get a certification by going through another 2 years of school. ![]() Gem City college and York time Institute both don't offer certifications, and are much more casual programs, ie, learn at your own pace, part time, etc.
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