Watchmaking Schools & Programs in the USA

Full-Time Watchmaking Schools

Appropriate for individuals looking for a career as a watchmaker. Certification and tuition vary; contact the individual schools for details. The Horological Society of New York makes no recommendation or endorsement of any of the schools listed. The only criteria for being listed on this page is state accreditation.

• Gem City College School of Horology (Quincy, Illinois)

• Nicolas G. Hayek Watchmaking School (Miami, Florida)

• North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking (Dallas, Texas)

• North Seattle College Watch Technology Institute (Seattle, Washington)

• Patek Philippe Horology Program of New York (New York, New York)

• Rolex Watchmaking Training Center (Dallas, Texas)

• Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology (Paris, Texas)

• Veterans Watchmaker Initiative (Odessa, Delaware)

• York Time Institute (York, Pennsylvania)

Part-Time Watchmaking Programs

Appropriate for enthusiasts and professionals looking to learn more about watchmaking.

• American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (Harrison, Ohio)

• Horological Society of New York (New York, New York)

• National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors (Columbia, Pennsylvania)

• Norwest School of Horology (Seattle, Washington)

If you know of a school or program that is missing from this list, please let us know.