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The Watchmaker Hints

How do I use the keypad near the supervisor's office?

  • 1 of 7: Perhaps you can find the combination somewhere nearby.
  • 2 of 7: Like, for instance, the supervisor's office.
  • 3 of 7: You won't be able to do much while he's in there.  You need to give him some reason to leave.
  • 4 of 7: Once he's gone, dig around for anything with numbers on it.
  • 5 of 7: In particular, take the picture of Jude and look closely at it.
  • 6 of 7: Note the date on the back.  September 7, 1995, or 9/7/95.  Maybe you can use this.
  • 7 of 7: Try entering this combination (9795) on the keypad outside the Supervisor's office, and open the door.