[Help Thread] Is my clock still legal in comp?

[Averageof12]

So, I discovered some REALLY bad scratches on my clock, and I'm wondering if it's still legal to use in comp. In the photo you can't really tell how bad they are, but here it is:

 

[siwoo]

I don't see a reason why it wouldn't be legal

 

[Averageof12]

I don't see a reason why it wouldn't be legal

as I said, the photo doesn't show the full extent of it. The scratches are also very deep, I have no idea what happened.

 

[qwr]

I don't see anything in the picture. How are we supposed to judge if the picture doesn't show it

 

[Averageof12]

I don't see anything in the picture. How are we supposed to judge if the picture doesn't show it

Look at the center clock, and you'll see a line.

 

[BVCuber13]

Mine has a cut like that, and it’s fine. I’m sure the delegates will allow you to use it in comp.

 

[Davian]

This is legal. My 3rd backup clock has many scratches because its overused, and its legal aswell. Just make sure you can see the clock hands and the 12.

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Clock is essentially everything goes as long as there is a clear indication of where 12 o'clock is. You can have everything covered including markings for 1-11 o'clock if you want (I've confirmed this with a delegate before) as long as 12 is marked in the same position on both sides. One thing you CAN'T do is have multiple colored clocks (as in switching some white and some black) on either side (also confirmed with a delegate); so basically the Anders mod or how the clock originally comes are both legal options.

 

[Discomantis]

Clocks typically have more leeway than other puzzles do in terms of damage.

 

[Averageof12]

Thanks!

 

[Tabe]

Clock is essentially everything goes as long as there is a clear indication of where 12 o'clock is. You can have everything covered including markings for 1-11 o'clock if you want (I've confirmed this with a delegate before) as long as 12 is marked in the same position on both sides. One thing you CAN'T do is have multiple colored clocks (as in switching some white and some black) on either side (also confirmed with a delegate); so basically the Anders mod or how the clock originally comes are both legal options.

Clock face colors are not covered in the regulations specifically. There is a regulation (3h4b) that covers this:

Puzzle design customizations that do not give an unfair advantage may be permitted, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate (e.g. checkerboard pattern clocks, faces with a custom design, tape on the side of the Clock).

In other words, checkerboard patterns are allowed at the discretion of the delegate. I would allow whatever colored faces you want if you come to one of my comps.

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Clock face colors are not covered in the regulations specifically. There is a regulation (3h4b) that covers this:



In other words, checkerboard patterns are allowed at the discretion of the delegate. I would allow whatever colored faces you want if you come to one of my comps.

That's great to know if I ever try aesthetically modifying my clock again. I had wanted to use a checkerboard pattern clock in the past, but I was told I couldn't compete with it (or at least that delegate wouldn't have allowed me to).