[Rouzax]

The "Watched status toolbox" add-on may work for you. It was originally created to work around this behavior.

This might well be the exact solution I'm looking for at least for a part of my requirement.
Thanks, currently on holiday but will check it out when I'm back home.

[Tobby]

The "Watched status toolbox" add-on may work for you. It was originally created to work around this behavior.

Damn. I missed your response, but this is exactly what I need. Thank you!