Chronographs G15 User's Manual

Standard model

Hour hand Minute hand Seconds hand Date indicator
Standard chronograph: 60-second counter hand 30-minute counter 1/10 second counter

Retrograde model

Retrograde chronograph: 30-second retrograde counter hand 60-minute counter 5-minute retrograde counter
Crown with 3 positions (8): I Neutral position (screwed down*, not pulled out) II Setting position for date (unscrewed*, half pulled out) III Setting position for time (unscrewed*, completely pulled out) * Models with a screwed down crown: IA Initial position (screwed down, not pulled out) IB Neutral position (unscrewed, not pulled out)

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Chronographs G15

Acknowledgements
Thank you for choosing a chronograph from TISSOT, one of the most highly renowned Swiss brands in the world. Meticulously assembled using high quality materials and components, it is protected against impacts, temperature variations, water and dust. This manual applies to TISSOT standard and retrograde quartz chronographs with G15 movement. For the settings and operation of your chronograph, please refer to the instructions corresponding to your model. Your chronograph allows you to time events lasting up to 30 or 60* minutes, and offers you the following functions: Standard chronograph STARTSTOP function ADD function (partial times) SPLIT function (intermediate times) To ensure that your chronograph operates with perfect precision for many years to come, we advise you to pay careful attention to the advice given in this manual. *Retrograde model

Settings

Models with a screwed down crown To ensure even better water-resistance, some models are fitted with a screwed down crown. Before setting the time or date, you must first unscrew the crown to position IB, before pulling it out to position II or III. Important: After each operation, you must always screw the crown back down to ensure that your watch remains water-resistant. Setting the time Pull the crown out to position III and turn it clockwise or anticlockwise to set the desired time. Synchronise the small seconds hand at the 6o'clock position with an official time signal (radio/ TV/Internet) by pulling out the crown to the second notch; the hand will then stop. Once the time has been synchronised, push the crown back down into position I (and tighten it back down on models with a screwed down crown). Winding Quartz watches never need to be wound. Rapid date correction Pull the crown out to position II and turn it anticlockwise until the correct date is displayed. Speedometer (depending on the model) The speedometer is used to measure the speed of an object which is moving at a constant speed. Start the timing operation and stop it again once you have covered a distance of 1 km. The chronograph hand then points at a numeral on the tachometric scale, indicating the speed in km/h.
Resetting the counters (standard model)
The counters must be reset before starting timing. If necessary, proceed as follows:
Reset the 30-minute counter hand: - Crown in position II, push-piece B Reset the 60-second counter hand: - Crown in position III, push-piece A Reset the 1/10 second counter hand: - Crown in position III, push-piece B
Resetting the counters (retrograde model)
The counters must be reset before starting timing. If necessary, proceed as follows: 1 Reset the 60-minute counter hand: - Crown in position II, push-piece B - Crown in position III, push-piece A - Crown in position III, push-piece B 2 Reset the 30-second retrograde counter hand: 3 Reset the 5-minute retrograde counter hand:

Simple timing

The "simple timing" function enables you to measure isolated events. 1 START 2 STOP Time readout (as per example above) - 5 minutes, - 57 seconds, - 7/10ths of a second 3 Reset NB: Before each timing operation, the chronograph hands must be at their start points. If necessary, refer to the RESETTING THE COUNTERS paragraph. Notes: All the timing functions are available with the crown pressed into position I. On the Retrograde model, the "simple timing" function is no different from that on a standard chronograph, but the retrograde counter hand turns anticlockwise, from 9 o' clock to 3 o'clock.

ADD function

The ADD function enables you to measure consecutive events without having to reset in between. Each time is added to the previous total. 1 START 2 STOP Readout 3 RESTART 4 STOP Readout 5 RESTART 6 STOP Readout X Reset counters

SPLIT-TIME function

The SPLIT-TIME function enables you to stop the hands to read an intermediate time, without interrupting timing. When you restart, the chronograph hands "catch up" to the ongoing elapsed time. 1 START 2 SPLIT 1 Time 1 readout (as per fig. 2) - 5 minutes, - 4 seconds, - 6/10ths of a second 3 RESTART (catchup) 4 SPLIT 2 Time 2 readout - 15 minutes, - 36 seconds, - 8/10ths of a second 5 RESTART (catchup) 6 STOP Final time readout (cumulative time) - 25 minutes, - 18 seconds, - 4/10ths of a second 7 Reset counters

Care and maintenance

We would advise you to clean your chronograph regularly (except for the leather strap) using a soft cloth and lukewarm soapy water. After immersion in salt water, rinse it in fresh water and leave it to dry completely. Do not leave it anywhere subjected to high variations in temperature or humidity, direct sunlight or strong magnetic fields. We would advise you to have your watch inspected every 3 to 4 years by an approved TISSOT representative or retailer. To enjoy impeccable maintenance service and ensure the guarantee remains valid, always consult an authorised TISSOT representative or retailer. TISSOT quartz chronographs have the incomparable precision of quartz. Their power reserve is usually more than 2 years in continuous use. If you plan not to wear your chronograph for several weeks or months, we would advise you to store it with the crown pulled out to position III. This cuts the electrical power supply to the motor, thereby extending battery life considerably. Replacing the battery Once the battery has been drained, it must be replaced without delay by an approved TISSOT representative or retailer. Battery type: button-type zinc-silver oxide primary battery cell, 1.55 V Battery, No. 394, SR 936 SW. Collection and treatment of end of life quartz watches* This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed with household waste. It has to be returned to a local authorized collection system. By following this procedure you will contribute to the protection of the environment and human health. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. *valid in the EU member states and in any countries with corresponding legislation.