Add a dated correction near the original conclusion and link the new evidence. Preserve the reasoning trail instead of silently replacing an uncertain claim with a confident one.
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Method note for “Crystal reflections: why a dark patch is not a coating test”: use “No single lighting setup settles…” 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. Keep the stated question separate from any broader claim.
Case 105 — What a water-resistance claim does and does not establish · comparison exercise
Correction note for “What a water-resistance claim does and does not establish”: retain the wording beginning “Ask a qualified watchmaker about a suitable test for that individual…” 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. Make the basis of a comparison explicit before interpreting it.
Case 28 — First QC request: the minimum useful information
Correction note for “First QC request: the minimum useful information”: retain the wording beginning “State the model configuration, the specific concern and…” 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.
Method note for “A maintenance log that remains useful after a sale”: use “Keep the date, work performed, provider invoice reference…” 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. Keep the stated question separate from any broader claim.
Case 33 — 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.
Case 20 — Strap compatibility: width is only the first measurement
Limit of the answer in “Strap compatibility: width is only the first measurement”: “Measure the lug opening and document bar diameter,…” 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 1 — Strap compatibility: width is only the first measurement
Measure the lug opening and document bar diameter, shoulder position and strap thickness. Avoid forcing an assembly that does not fit and let a watchmaker check uncertain clearances.
Describe whether resistance occurs during winding or setting and whether the crown engages consistently. Stop forcing it and arrange inspection rather than trying an unverified repair from a thread.
Case 24 — Lume comparison: keep exposure and charging conditions consistent
Clarification for “Lume comparison: keep exposure and charging conditions consistent”: the point beginning “Treat the comparison…” 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.
Case 12 — Comparing dial colour under different lighting
Correction note for “Comparing dial colour under different lighting”: retain the wording beginning “State the lighting and…” 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.
Caliber is the movement's model designation, like a part number. Two watches from different brands can share the same caliber family with different finishing or regulation. On a spec sheet it tells you what's inside and roughly what service parts are available. It doesn't tell you how well that particular example was adjusted.
Clarification for “A maintenance log that remains useful after a sale”: the point beginning “Keep the date, work performed, provider invoice reference…” 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.
Lug width is the essential one: the inside distance between the lugs where the strap fits. Measure with a ruler marked in millimetres, ideally reading it under magnification. Most watches use even numbers (18, 20, 22mm), but odd widths exist. If you measure 19 or 21, measure again and check the manufacturer spec before ordering.
Limit of the answer in “Date window centring: compare the same date at the same angle”: “Keep the uncropped originals alongside the detail crops and distinguish…” 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.