A MAIN COMPONENTS

1 Hour hand 2 Minute hand 3 Continuous second hand or CHR second hand 4 CHR hour hand 5 CHR minute hand 6 CHR 1/50th second hand or minute counter 7 T achymeter (some models only) A CHR start/stop button B CHR reset button C Crown (0) normal position (1) alarm time indicator/rapid date correction (2) time adjustment/time reset/energy economiser switch D Correct time indication/ CHR indication button AL Alarm button (ON) alarm on (OFF) alarm off Legend: CHR = chronograph

B SETTING THE TIME

Pull out the crown to position (2), the second hand momentarily returns to "0". (if this does not happen, press button to perform the operation manually) urn the crown anticlockwise to adjust the hour and minute hands forward to the T correct time, and clockwise to move them backwards. urning the crown rapidly also increases the speed of the adjustment. T stop the fast o T resetting motion, turn the crown slowly By turning the crown slowly the adjustment. , is carried out in steps of 20 seconds. Restart the watch by pushing the crown back to position (0).

C SETTING THE ALARM

The watch must be in the normal time mode. The normal time and alarm time are indicated by the same minute and second hands. Switching to alarm time indication Moving the alarm switch (ALM) (1) to ON and pulling the crown out one stop, the hour hand and minute hand move rapidly in a clockwise direction and stop at the alarm set time. A confirmation "bip" is heard.
Resetting the alarm time Rotate the crown anticlockwise to advance the hands and clockwise to move them backwards. T urning the crown rapidly also increases the speed of the adjustment. T o stop the fast resetting motion, turn the crown slowly By turning the crown slowly, the. adjustment is carried out in steps of one minute. Switching from alarm time to normal time When the crown is moved to its normal position, the minute hand moves rapidly anticlockwise and stops to indicate the minutes of the current hour. A confirmation "bip" is heard. Alarm ON/OFF Pulling the alarm button out activates the alarm (ON), pressing it back in de-activates it (OFF). Pushing the button also stops the alarm when sounding. * When the alarm is set, it goes off twice a day (a.m. and p.m.) for 20 seconds each time.

D SWITCHING TO CHRONOGRAPH MODE
If button is pressed while the watch is in normal time mode, a confirmation "bip" is heard. The second hand moves rapidly to 0 and the watch is in chronograph mode. If button is pressed while the watch is in chronograph mode, a confirmation "bip" is heard. The watch has returned to normal time mode.

E CHRONOGRAPH

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After having measured three minutes in chronograph mode, the 1/50th second hand stops at 0, but the chronograph continues to measure the time. The exact time is then displayed at the moment the chronograph is stopped by pressing button
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F MEASURING TIMES WITH HANDICAP
The watch can be used to time events by attributing handicaps or fixed time supplements (up to a maximum of 59 seconds and 98 hundredths). Proceed as follows: Pull the crown out to the second stop (position 2). Repeatedly press buttons and to advance the second hand and 1/50th second hand to reach the required supplementary time. Push the crown back to its original position(0) When the timing is finished, remember to reset the chronograph hands back to their original position "0" in order to prevent future incorrect measurements
USING THE CHRONOGRAPH AS A COUNTER
The 1/50th second hand can be used as a numerical counter (e.g. counting the number of completed track circuits) while the watch is registering normal time. Press button for each count (maximum 50). The numerical total is progressively displayed. After using the counter, return the hand to "0" by pressing button twice.
H USING THE MINUTE COUNTER (COUNTDOWN)
Switch the watch to the current time display. SETTING THE MINUTE COUNTER Each time button is pressed, the hand moves forward one position. Keeping button pressed moves the hand forward rapidly. ST ART COUNT Press button. A "bip" will be heard confirming the start of the count. The hand indicates the time passed in one minute units. When the remaining time is one minute, the display indicates the seconds left. STOP COUNT At the end of the count, a 10 second confirmation "bip" is heard. INTERRUPTING THE MINUTE Pressing button while the countdown is in progress stops the count and a confirmation "bip" is heard. Re-pressing button restarts the count. Pressing button twice at any time zeroes the countdown and the watch returns to normal time display.

TACHYMETER*

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The tachymeter is used to measure the speed of an automobile. By knowing how many seconds it takes for the vehicle to travel one kilometre, the tachymeter can measure the approximate average speed in km/h during a journey (over a maximum measurable time of 60 seconds). If the chronograph is started at the same time as the start of the distance measurement and stopped after one kilometre, the average speed can be calculated from the position of the second hand. If the vehicle covers a distance of one kilometre in 45 seconds, then the average approximate speed is 80 km/h.

J TELEMETER

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The telemeter is a distance indicator which allows distance to be calculated on the basis of the speed of sound. It is useful, therefore, for aviation, navy army and artillery purposes. It can , also measure how far away a thunderstorm is. The hand is started the second a flash, smoke or lightning is seen and stopped when the actual sound is heard.The distance, from 1 to 20 kilometres, between the observer and the explosion or storm is read from the telemetry scale.
* Not available on all models

K RAPID DATE CORRECTION

Place the alarm control in the OFF position (3) Pull the crown out one stop (1) The date can be changed rapidly by rotating the crown in a clockwise direction (Note) The watch changes the date between 00.00 hrs and 03.30 hrs. The date will not change if the alarm is set or adjusted during these hours.

L LOW BATTERY INDICATOR

This watch incorporates a mechanism which moves the second hand at two second intervals instead of one when the battery is low. When this happens, replace the battery.
M PRECAUTIONS AND USEFUL INFORMATION

Indication

Degree of water resistance

Use in

WATER RESISTANT 50M (5bar) WATER RESISTANT 100M (10bar) WATER RESISTANT 200M (20bar) or more
Spray sweat, , light rain, washing, etc.

Swimming, etc.

A B C D E

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WA TER RESIST ANT WA TER RESISTANT WA TER RESIST ANT WA TER RESIST ANT
The words WATER RESISTANT may sometimes be abbreviated to WATER RESIST.
In order to prevent water coming into contact with the internal mechanism, never pull the crown out when the watch is wet. If any watches designed for sportswear or use in water come into contact with salt water or heavy sweating, they should be rinsed in fresh water and dried thoroughly. Contact with water may cause a deterioration in the quality of some leather straps.
Skin-diving Scuba diving Water-resistance characteristics
Not water resistant. Must be kept away from water and moisture Average water resistance. Can withstand spray, sweat, light rain, washing, etc. during daily use Can be worn while swimming but not diving Suitable for skin-diving Suitable for scuba diving

NO NO NO YES YES

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*Always keep the crown in its normal position.
*Fully tighten crown screw lock.
As the internal parts of the watch can retain moisture, when the outside temperature is lower than the inside, the watch glass may mist-up. This phenomenon is purely temporary and should not create any problems. However, if it persists for any length of time, the watch should be checked by the shop where it was purchased or by the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
Temperature Do not leave the watch exposed to direct sunlight or temperature extremes for long periods of time. Long exposure, in fact, may adversely affect the operation of the watch and actually shorten battery life, causing it to gain or lose time and affect its other functions. Impact This watch can withstand normal everyday impacts and shocks and those normally imparted by non-contact sports such as golf and baseball. Serious damage, however, may result if the watch is dropped or subjected to severe shock. Magnetic fields This watch is antimagnetic up to 60 gauss, and is therefore not affected by magnetic fields produced by normal domestic appliances. If used near strong magnetic fields, its operation may be temporarily affected. Static electricity The integrated circuits present inside the watch are sensitive to static electricity If the. watch is exposed to intense electrical fields, the time display may temporarily lose some of its accuracy. Chemicals and gases Avoid wearing the watch in the presence of strong gases or chemical substances. Parts of the watch may discolour, dissolve or even break if brought into contact with benzol or petroleum based products such as solvents, thinners, detergents, adhesives etc.
Pay special attention to avoiding contact with chemicals. The watch case and strap may discolour if they come into contact with mercury from a broken thermometer or other equipment. Keeping the watch clean Use an absorbent soft cloth to clean off any dirt or damp from the watch glass. Wearing the watch when the strap or back of the case is dirty can cause skin irritation. Keeping the watch clean also keeps shirt cuffs clean. Cleaning the watch strap. Metal bands: use a toothbrush and soapy warm water to wash the dirt off. Plastic or rubber straps: wash with water. Do not use solvents. Leather straps: gently rub the face of the strap using a soft dry cloth. Clean the opposite side with a cloth and alcohol. Periodic inspection In order to guarantee long trouble-free operation, it is advisable to have the watch checked by an authorised assistance centre once every 12 months or two years. Keep batteries out of the reach of children If a battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.