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The Watchmaker Hints

How do I get into the supervisor's safe?

  • 1 of 9: The safe is in his apartment.  Right now, his wife Jude is in there.  You need to give her a good reason to let you in.
  • 2 of 9: Once Jude's asleep, go into the apartment and search around for the safe.
  • 3 of 9: What are safes frequently hidden behind?
  • 4 of 9: You'll find the safe behind the painting near the couch.  Now, you just need the combination.
  • 5 of 9: You'll find it written down somewhere in the castle.
  • 6 of 9: Try to think where the supervisor might keep the combination to his safe.
  • 7 of 9: It's right there in his office, in the filing cabinet.
  • 8 of 9: When the supervisor's not around, "use" the cabinet and write down the combination (12480).
  • 9 of 9: Punch in the combination, and take the ring.