Record the change and the circumstances without treating the suspected cause as established. A competent watchmaker can test and diagnose it; random adjustment is not a substitute for assessment.
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Case 14 — QC checklist: prioritise observable faults over pixel hunting
Start with function, legibility, assembly and clear visible damage. Explain what the full-size image shows, what the crop adds and what remains uncertain; do not turn an overlay into an automatic verdict.
Case 6 — Movement identification: the limits of a rotor photograph
Summary draft for “Movement identification: the limits of a rotor photograph”: the answer addresses “Describe visible bridge shapes and markings separately…”; the related point is “Ask a qualified watchmaker to inspect it if identification matters for…”. Keep both connected to the opening question, and mark any conclusion needing further records as unresolved. Review focus: scope. Keep the stated question separate from any broader claim.
Correction note for “Seller review template: facts, dates and unresolved questions”: retain the wording beginning “Use fields for order date, promised terms, dated…” in the record. If later material changes it, add the date, the changed wording and the source for that change; do not invent a completed correction here. Keep the stated question separate from any broader claim.
A bright initial glow followed by a steep drop is normal for photoluminescent pigments. Afterglow fades fastest in the first minutes and then settles to a dim, long-lasting level that dark-adapted eyes can still read. The real question is whether it's readable after an hour in darkness, not how it looks right after charging.
Case 38 — What a water-resistance claim does and does not establish · source wording exercise
Reader check for “What a water-resistance claim does and does not establish”: distinguish the discussion point “A photograph or a caseback engraving is not…” from its proposed application. The thread offers a way to reason about the question, without adding a personal experience or a newly observed outcome. Review focus: source wording. Retain the source wording beside any paraphrase.
Keep the complete recording and ask for the settings, winding state and position. A single number cannot establish service condition, movement identity or performance on a wrist.
Summary order of importance. 1) Lug width, measured between the lugs. 2) Lug-end thickness against clearance. 3) Spring bar diameter. 4) Taper and buckle width. 5) Length, which is usually given as long side / short side in mm and should be compared with a strap that already fits you.
Case 43 — Comparison thread: 38mm vs 40mm versions of the same field watch, with a dated correction log · source wording exercise
Method note for “Comparison thread: 38mm vs 40mm versions of the same field watch, with a dated correction log”: use “Diameter alone tells you little…” as a row heading in a proposed working record. Put the statement, its supporting source or measurement, and any unresolved detail in separate fields. This proposes a format; it supplies no additional evidence. Retain the source wording beside any paraphrase.
Case 53 — Service enquiry: information a watchmaker can use · source wording exercise
Limit of the answer in “Service enquiry: information a watchmaker can use”: “Be honest about the watch and request an assessment…” is an excerpt from the discussion, not an independent verification. A reader needs the relevant original material before treating an interpretation as established. Review focus: source wording. Retain the source wording beside any paraphrase.
Case 6 — Crystal types: sapphire, mineral and acrylic trade-offs for daily wear
Clarifying question: what does daily wear mean for you? Desk work, manual labour or sports change the answer. For desk use, sapphire's scratch resistance is the main benefit. For work with frequent knocks, a slightly domed acrylic that you can polish may last longer in practice, despite the scratches.
Case 7 — Comparing versions without mixing case sizes
Limit of the answer in “Comparing versions without mixing case sizes”: “Match reference, dimensions and…” is an excerpt from the discussion, not an independent verification. A reader needs the relevant original material before treating an interpretation as established. Review focus: scope. Keep the stated question separate from any broader claim.
Case 119 — QC photographs: perspective or a genuinely tilted index? · documentation exercise
Correction note for “QC photographs: perspective or a genuinely tilted index?”: retain the wording beginning “Compare two independently aligned images before drawing a conclusion; an overlay…” in the record. If later material changes it, add the date, the changed wording and the source for that change; do not invent a completed correction here. Distinguish an original record from a proposed record format.
Case 4 — Clasp photographs: what to request before judging alignment
Summary draft for “Clasp photographs: what to request before judging alignment”: the answer addresses “Request open and closed views from both sides,…”; the related point is “Separate cosmetic alignment from whether the clasp engages reliably;…”. Keep both connected to the opening question, and mark any conclusion needing further records as unresolved. Review focus: scope. Keep the stated question separate from any broader claim.
Clarification for “Clasp photographs: what to request before judging alignment”: the point beginning “Separate cosmetic alignment from whether the clasp engages reliably;…” belongs to the question as written. It should not be read as a report that a new check, purchase or experiment has been completed. Review focus: scope. Keep the stated question separate from any broader claim.