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WATER-RESISTANCE
Baume & Mercier watches are water-resistant up to at
least 30 meters. If a model’s water-resistance goes beyond
30 meters, the depth is indicated on the back of the case.
When a watch is water-resistant its movement is protec-
ted from dust, humidity and any risk of damage caused by
immersion.
The water-resistance of a watch comes from its joints. Be-
cause these joints are exposed to different types of exter-
nal stress (cosmetics, perspiration, temperature changes),
your watch may become less water-resistant with time.
As a consequence, we recommend you have your watch
checked every 12 to 24 months to guarantee it remains fully
water-resistant.
IMPORTANT : When your watch is submerged in water, do
not pull on the crown or press any of the pushbuttons to
adjust the date, the hour or any other function because
water may enter the case.
If you notice any condensation inside your watch, you must
take it immediately to a Baume & Mercier After-Sales
Service Counter or an approved Baume & Mercier agent.
MAGNETIC FIELDS
Our environment experiences increasing levels of distur-
bances caused by magnetic sources. These disturbances
may affect the proper functioning of your watch, whether
quartz or mechanical.
A quartz watch may be affected by a strong magnetic field.
However, once the watch is no longer in the magnetic field,
it will quickly resume proper functioning. The disturbance
will only last as long as the watch is within the magnetic
field. A mechanical watch is also sensitive to strong ma-
gnetic fields. In certain cases, a disturbance may magne-
tize the steel components inside the movement, especially
the spiral spring. Certain components could become at-
tracted to one another causing the watch to suddenly jump
forward and then stop. If this happens, the watch needs to
be demagnetized by an authorized Baume & Mercier dealer
or After-Sales service center.
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