Case 36 — Movement identification: the limits of a rotor photograph
Clarification for “Movement identification: the limits of a rotor photograph”: the point beginning “Describe visible bridge shapes and markings separately…” 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 14 — A maintenance log that remains useful after a sale
Which information should a transferable maintenance log retain while protecting the owner’s identity?
Exercise RWF-31231/14: address this question within its stated limits.
Case 13 — Crystal reflections: why a dark patch is not a coating test
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.
Describe visible bridge shapes and markings separately from the proposed identification. Ask a qualified watchmaker to inspect it if identification matters for servicing; do not open the case merely for a forum answer.
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.
Case 39 — Seller review template: facts, dates and unresolved questions · source wording exercise
Correction note for “Seller review template: facts, dates and unresolved questions”: retain the wording beginning “Leave unsupported fields blank and separate observations from opinions; this…” 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. Retain the source wording beside any paraphrase.
Limit of the answer in “Comparing versions without mixing case sizes”: “List confirmed differences separately from seller descriptions and date the comparison…” 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 31 — Accuracy expectations: is -8 s/d acceptable on an entry-level automatic?
A correction to a common belief: an automatic doesn't need to match a quartz watch to be healthy. Consistency matters more than the absolute figure. A watch that's reliably -8 every day is easy to live with, since you correct it once a week. One that swings from +10 to -15 is the real concern.
Case 20 — Clasp photographs: what to request before judging alignment
Clarification for “Clasp photographs: what to request before judging alignment”: the point beginning “Request open and closed views from both sides,…” 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 19 — A maintenance log that remains useful after a sale
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.
Document spring-bar diameter, end-tip fit and the strap’s clearance using appropriate measuring tools. If dimensions or compatibility are uncertain, ask a watchmaker rather than forcing a bar or substituting an unsuitable part.
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 1 — Date window centring: compare the same date at the same angle
Different numerals have different optical centres. A comparison mixes two dates and unequal magnification. How can the evidence be improved?
Exercise RWF-22228/1: address this question within its stated limits.
Case 48 — What a water-resistance claim does and does not establish · source wording exercise
Correction note for “What a water-resistance claim does and does not establish”: retain the wording beginning “A photograph or a caseback engraving is not…” 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. Retain the source wording beside any paraphrase.
Clarification for “Beginner glossary Q&A: complication, caliber, jewel count, power reserve”: the point beginning “Caliber is the movement's model designation,…” 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.