Train Wheels and Barrel Assembly. Check freedom of train. Check mesh between wheels and pinions. Check for correct side and end shake of wheels and barrel arbor pivots.
Winding and Setting Mechanism. Check smoothness of operation. In setting position, check fit of cannon pinion to center arbor for tightness and smoothness of operation. In winding position, check smoothness of winding mechanism.
Escapement Assembly. Check freedom of movement, jewel pin shake, guard pin shake, lock, slide, drop, impulse, and draw on every tooth of the escape wheel.
Balance Assembly. Check for correct end and side shake of staff; balance should run free and not strike on any adjacent parts. Check clearance of hairspring between balance cock and balance. Check to make sure hairspring is flat, round, and centered to balance cock. When lying at rest, space between each coil should be uniform and jewel pin on line of centers. Check overcoil or outer coil for proper position between regulator pins. Check clearance between roller table and pallet fork. Check clearance between roller jewel pin and guard pin. Check for proper safety action.
Hour Wheel and Dial. Check hour wheel pipe for fit to cannon pinion. Check play between hour wheel and dial. See that dial foot screws hold dial flush against top of pillar plate. Check dial position in relation to the hour wheel pipe and second hand pivot; they should aline in the direct center of their respective holes.
Hands. Check to see that hands are in correct position.
Case. Check position of movement in case for free and smooth operation of winding mechanism. See that crown does not rub on case or pendant. Check for snug fit of movement in case. Check to see that case screws do not allow movement to shake.
Accessories. Make sure that the rubber shock absorber, leather thong, wrist band, and buckle are in a serviceable condition.
