Reference Rule 13.1. Then roll it back to EFFECT (8.9.1 to 8.9.8).
Your reference results in an official warning to both violator(s) and the head coach, when brought to your attention by a coach. This is for even wearing that smart watch.
Rule 13.1.1 allows you to give an "informal warning" to prevent being forced to act (an official warning would be that next step).
I would suggest that an informal warning is preventative officiating and good game management, while allowing it to continue is a "gotcha", that you MUST act on later. JMO.
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