SECURITY

As conservators of fine timepieces, we are a full-time, brick and mortar establishment dedicated to excellence in our industry. Old Father Time is proud of its service history and is committed to preserving the highest standards of workmanship in the horological craft. Our client base includes 17 countries, and virtually every state in the US. E-Mail Us Here Call us Toll-Free 1-800-383-4992	Secure Commercial Location	Old Father Time, (OFT), is located in a brick and mortar, commercial building which actually was used as a Post Office at one time. All walls are masonry, barred windows, double steel reinforced entryway, concrete reinforced jambs.
	Business Insurance provided by Industry Standard	OFT is insured by Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. Jewelers Mutual is the leading insurer to the jewelry and watch repair industry. As Policyholders of Jewelers Mutual, we're also members of the Jeweler's Vigilance Committee which is the industry's largest "watchdog" for standards and practices for security measures within the industry.
	Training and Education in the Trade	OFT's watchmakers have been Swiss trained by WOSTEP, Bulova Watchmaking School Instructor, The School of Horology and the AWI.
	Electronic Security on Premises	OFT's facility is equipped with electronic intrusion detection motion sensors with wireless backup and fire detection and suppression equipment. Our central monitoring company is nation-wide.
	Burglary Proof Safe	OFT uses a TL-30, Glass Relocking, Burglary and Fire Resistant Jeweler's Safe, weighing approximately 3,500 pounds.
	Licensing to Conduct Business	OFT is incorporated in the states of Delaware and Virginia. Our business license is displayed prominently at our front door.
	Professional Affiliations	OFT affiliations include (but are not limited to) The American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute, (AWCI), The British Horological Institute (BHI), the Horological Association of Virginia, (HAV), The Society for Professional Watchmakers, The Tri-City Watchmaker's Guild, and the Chronometer Club. We're also GIA Certified Gemologists and Certified Personal Property Appraisers.
	Credit Card Fraud Protection	OFT accepts American Express, VISA, Discover, and Master Card. An American Express Merchant account is more difficult to obtain because of their extensive fraud prevention practices.
	Warranties for Repair	OFT's written warranty can be viewed at these links which appear on every repair related page within the site: Vintage Repair Warranty Swiss Repair Warranty
	Repair Estimates in Writing	After an OFT Watchmaker thoroughly evaluates your repair item, we provide a written estimate by email or postal mail. It includes detailed information about the repairs required and/or factory specified services, as well as optional recommendations and cosmetics.
	Shipping Security	OFT uses Federal Express Jeweler's Security Services for all jewelry shipments. This enables us to provide coverage for packages up to $25,000 in value for overnight or 2nd day service.