diff --git a/utils/watch.js b/utils/watch.js
index 23cfddd..04140fc 100644
--- a/utils/watch.js
+++ b/utils/watch.js
@@ -129,25 +129,6 @@ class Watch {
         }
     }
 
-    #compare(a, b, operator) {
-
-        // Hint: a = currentState, b = targetState
-        switch (operator) {
-            case '==':
-                return (a == b);
-                break;
-            case '!=':
-                return !(a == b);
-                break;
-            case '>':
-                return (a > b);
-                break;
-            case '<':
-                return (a < b);
-                break;
-        }
-    }
-
     #createWatchRule() {
         // Create openHAB rule
         console.log('Create openHAB watch rule for item ' + this.#watchItemName);