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RE: [Demo notebook] Reference notebook: corrections and recurring beginner questions · RWI-01140

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Case 18 — Maintenance question: how do I tell if an automatic actually needs service?

Sealing and movement performance are separate questions. Ask a qualified watchmaker about inspection and testing appropriate to the particular watch and its intended use; a healthy rate does not establish water resistance.