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I WINDINGS II SETTINGS III RECOMMENDATIONS AND CARE
I WINDINGS Models with a screwed crown To ensure that they remain water-resistant , some models are fitted with a screwed crown. Before setting the time or date* or day*, you must first unscrew the crown into position IB before you can pull it out into position II or III. Important: After each operation, you must always screw the crown back down to ensure that your watch remains water-resistant.
Hand winding Hand-wound watches must be wound every day. To do so, turn the crown clockwise to position I. The spring is full when the crown cannot be moved under normal power. Please stop wound the crown any more, or else the spring will be broken or affect its elasticity. If it is the non-full movement , only need to circumvolve the crown 20 circles . The spring will last about 30 hours continuous working when the crown is circumvolved full clockwise. We suggest you with the habit of winding your watchevery night before sleep. It is also recommended to wind the watch at the same time every day for consistency. As a good practice, it is probably best to wind your manual watch in the morning each day before use to ensure the highest quality performance. If you do need to manually wind your mechanical watch, do so before putting it on your wrist. If you are wearing the watch as you try to turn the crown, you could end up putting unnecessary stress on the winding stem that will cause long-term damage. When winding your watch,continue to twist until you feel resistance as the mainspring tightens. Once you feel resistance, stop! Any further strain can cause the mainspring to break.
Automatic (self-winding) For automatic watch ,turn the crown clockwise to position I ( approximately ten turns ). The automatic winding system then ensures it is fully wound. Automatic watch needs to be worn morethan 8 hours every to ensure it work well as the spring winded itself by the movement of your arms. The time tolerance is +- 60s/day in normal case.
II SETTINGS Note: Please take due account of the previous information if your watch is fitted with a screwed crown.
Setting the time Pull the crown out to position III and turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to set the desired time. On some models with a seconds hand, you can synchronize it with an official time signal (radio/ TV/Internet). When the crown is pulled out in position III, the seconds hand is stopped. As soon as the time setting has been synchronized, push the crown back down into position I(and tighten it back down on models with a screwed crown).
Fast correction of the date* and day* Window calendar Pull the crown out to position II and turn it clockwise until the correct date is displayed , counterclockwise until the correct day is displayed. During this operation, your watch will continue to function normally, so you will not need to alter the time.
Sub dial calendar Push the button A to correct the day, button B to correct the date. During this operation, your watch will continue to function normally, so you will not need to alter the time.
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III RECOMMENDATIONS AND CARE The watch is both designed and manufactured with great care. It contains a great number of very delicate components, which is why we encourage you to be careful, avoid any impact to the watch as well as keep it away from extreme conditions.Furthermore, a watch is something rare in that it works continuously, 24 hours a day. For optimal reliability and for the longevity of your watch, we recommend the following maintenance schedule: A Regular Maintenance adjustment every 3 to 4 years. A Complete Service every 5 years. Furthermore,to safeguard your watch please read the following recommendations for use and care:
DAY-TO-DAY CARE To preserve the brilliance of both your watch and its metal bracelet, if necessary, we recommend you brush it gently using a soft brush ( a soft toothbrush, for example ) and warm soapy water. When you have finished , rinse it carefully with fresh water and dry it with a soft cloth. The same cleaning is recommended after swimming with your watch in the ocean or a swimming pool (only with 10ATM or above model ). Before cleaning your watch, make certain that the crown is tightly closed (pressed or screwed-down, depending on the model)
LEATHER STRAPS The life span of a leather strap depends on how often it is worn and under what conditions. To protect your leather strap for as long as possible, we recommend you keep it away from water, humidity, oils and cosmetics, and avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.
RUBBER STRAPS The life span of a rubber strap depends on how often it has been worn and under what conditions. To conserve your rubber strap for as long as possible, we recommend you keep it away from oils and cosmetics and avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Solvents, oils, perspiration, tanning lotions and salt can cause rubber to deteriorate if not removed.Furthermore, you may clean your rubber strap with soapy water.
INACTIVITY WATCH MAINTENANCE In the event that your watch will not be worn for several months, we recommend you wind your mechanical watch regularly so that the oils do not seize, thus disrupting proper functioning of the movement.
WATER-RESISTANCE We strongly recommend you have your watch checked every 12 months to guarantee it remains fully water-resistant. When a watch is water-resistant its movement is protected from dust, humidity and any risk of damage caused by immersion. The water-resistance of a watch comes from its joints. Because these joints are exposed to different types of external stress ( cosmetics, perspiration , temperature changes ), your watch may become less water-resistant with time.
IMPORTANT: Do not pull on the crown or press in case of damage due to water when it submerged in watch.
CHEMICALS Avoid direct contact with any solvents, detergents, perfumes or cosmetic products which may damage the bracelet, the case or the joints.
MAGNETIC FIELDS Our environment experiences increasing levels of disturbances caused by magnetic sources. These disturbances may affect the proper functioning of your watch. A mechanical watch is sensitive to strong magnetic fields. In certain cases, a disturbance may magnetize the steel components inside the movement, especially the spiral spring. Certain components could become attracted to one another causing the watch to suddenly jump forward and then stop. If this happens, the watch needs to be de-magnetized.
TEMPERATURE We recommend avoiding extreme temperatures as well as any sharp temperature fluctuations.
