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| Domain | Definition |
Occupations | Inspects and tests watch and clock subassemblies and completed watch movements for mechanical and visual defects and makes adjustments to correct defects, using watchmaker's tools and loupe: Inspects banking of pallet, lock, drop, and slide of escapement. Verifies that hairspring is level and centered [INSPECTOR, HAIRSPRING TRUING (clock & watch)], and inspects and adjusts $T3beat$T1 [PUT-IN-BEAT ADJUSTER (clock & watch)]. Tests endshake (vertical play of wheels), using tweezers, to verify that shake is within acceptable limits. Examines spring to verify centering between regulator pins and centers regulator lever. Examines movement for scratches, and blows out dust or dirt, using airhose. Activates watch and clock movements and compares time indicated with master clock to verify accuracy of movements. Listens to movements in operation to detect excessive noise. Turns time and alarm shafts and pulls alarm buttons to test alarm mechanisms for freedom of movement. Examines external surfaces for defects, such as cracked or scratched cases or crystals, loose or misaligned hands, and faulty printing on dials. Oils or inspects oiling of pallet stones and jeweled bearings. Disassembles movement to point of error and replaces defective parts, using watchmaker's tools. Observes minute parts with aid of loupe. May clean parts with soft leather and polish case with chamois. (references) |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)57 41 54 43 48 49 4E 53 50 45 43 54 4F 52 2C 46 49 4E 41 4C 4D 4F 56 45 4D 45 4E 54 |
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Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)01010111 01000001 01010100 01000011 01001000 00100000 01001001 01001110 01010011 01010000 01000101 01000011 01010100 01001111 01010010 00101100 00100000 01000110 01001001 01001110 01000001 01001100 00100000 01001101 01001111 01010110 01000101 01001101 01000101 01001110 01010100 |
HTML Code (1990) (references)W A T C H   I N S P E C T O R ,   F I N A L   M O V E M E N T |
ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)0057 0041 0054 0043 0048 0049 004E 0053 0050 0045 0043 0054 004F 0052 002C 0046 0049 004E 0041 004C 004D 004F 0056 0045 004D 0045 004E 0054 |
Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)57355437422434853503937544952142404348354624749563947394854 |
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