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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
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We have a 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.
And we also don't ask you to send your watch to a PO Box.
Here's a photo of our shop right
on the front page. Check your online Yellow Pages to see if you're
sending your watch to a legitimate business. |
| We have Business Insurance
provided by the Industry Leader |
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. |
| We've been
Formally Trained and Educated in the Trade |
OFT's
watchmakers have been Swiss trained by WOSTEP, Bulova Watchmaking School
Instructor, The School
of Horology and the AWI. |
| We have 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. |
| We secure
your property in our Burglary Proof Safe |
OFT uses a TL-30, Glass Relocking, Burglary and Fire Resistant Jeweler's
Safe, weighing approximately 3,500 pounds. You can take a look at it
on our shop photos page. |
| We're Licensing to Conduct
Business |
OFT
is incorporated in the states of Pennsylvania, Delaware and Virginia. Our business license
is displayed prominently at our front door. |
As Professionals, our
Professional Affiliations
are diaplayed proudly on the site |
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. No hobbyist or
collectors groups here. |
| We encourage
use of Credit Card Fraud Protection through AMEX |
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. Merchants pay much higher
service fees for use of American Express, but we think our customer's
security is worth it.
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| We offer
Timekeeping Warranties for Repair |
OFT's
written warranty can be viewed at these links which appear on every repair
related page within the site:
Vintage Accutron
Repair Warranty
Swiss Repair Warranty |
| We Provide Repair Estimates in
Writing |
After an OFT
Watchmaker thoroughly evaluates your repair item, we provide a written
estimate by email or any method you select. It includes detailed information
about the repairs required and/or factory specified services, as well as optional
recommendations and cosmetics. |
| We Ship with
FedEX 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, and to get your watch
back to you as quickly as possible. |
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