Case 23 — Beginner glossary Q&A: complication, caliber, jewel count, power reserve
One more term that will come up is 'hacking', meaning the seconds hand stops when you pull the crown so you can set the time to the second. It's minor, but beginners often assume every automatic has it, and not all do. That rounds out the glossary: caliber means what, complication means extra functions, jewels mean bearings, power reserve means how long it runs, hacking means precise setting.
Correction note for “Strap compatibility: width is only the first measurement”: retain the wording beginning “Avoid forcing an assembly that does not fit 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.
Case 36 — Reading a timegrapher recording without losing the context
Correction note for “Reading a timegrapher recording without losing the context”: retain the wording beginning “Keep the complete recording and ask for the…” 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.
Case 35 — 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 9 — 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-26484/9: address this question within its stated limits.
Differences in pigment, applied area, thickness and colour can affect appearance. Keep those design differences separate from claims about quality and use matched conditions for any comparison.
Case 39 — Lume comparison: keep exposure and charging conditions consistent · source wording exercise
Summary draft for “Lume comparison: keep exposure and charging conditions consistent”: the answer addresses “Repeat with equal light source, charging duration, elapsed time and camera…”; the related point is “Treat the comparison…”. Keep both connected to the opening question, and mark any conclusion needing further records as unresolved. Review focus: source wording. Retain the source wording beside any paraphrase.
Case 47 — QC photographs: perspective or a genuinely tilted index? · source wording exercise
A marker can look tilted when the camera is above the dial axis. What extra image would separate perspective from an assembly issue?
Review focus: source wording. Retain the source wording beside any paraphrase. Use the original answer fragment “Compare two independently aligned images before drawing a conclusion; an overlay…” as the discussion anchor; no new event or result is supplied.
Exercise RWF-22395/47: address this question within its stated limits.
Case 30 — Lume comparison: keep exposure and charging conditions consistent
Limit of the answer in “Lume comparison: keep exposure and charging conditions consistent”: “Treat 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.
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.
Method note for “QC photography: what photos actually help verify a pre-owned listing?”: use “Flash flattens printing and hides…” 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.
Clarification for “Seller review template: facts, dates and unresolved questions”: the point beginning “Use fields for order date, promised terms, dated…” 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.
Clarification for “Crystal reflections: why a dark patch is not a coating test”: the point beginning “No single lighting setup settles…” 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.
Clarification for “Packing photographs: document condition without exposing an address”: the point beginning “Remove names, addresses, barcodes and tracking tokens from public…” 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 39 — Reading a timegrapher recording without losing the context · source wording exercise
Clarification for “Reading a timegrapher recording without losing the context”: the point beginning “A single number cannot establish service condition, movement identity…” 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: source wording. Retain the source wording beside any paraphrase.