Code of Ethics from the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute:
We support and subscribe to the following Code of Ethics as adopted by the American Watchmakers Institute. It is our policy to always provide honest workmanship with fair prices. We respect the value of each watch that we service and treat all watches with the respect they deserve as a valued possession of the watches owner.
I will not knowingly mislead, deceive or defraud the public.
I will not advertise in any manner that is untruthful or misleading.
I will not knowingly represent a timepiece to have been overhauled unless it has been properly cleaned and regulated.
I will not knowingly represent to the public that certain parts are required for a timepiece which are actually unnecessary in the repair to be performed.
I agree that it is unethical to perform any unworkmanlike or unskilled timepiece repairs.
I agree to conduct myself in my business in such a manner as will reflect credit to myself, the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute, my fellow professionals, and the entire industry.
