lets you set the time down to the second. The subdial hand (D) turns to maintain
the difference between the two time zones.
Setting the second time zone
(crown
in position 1): turn the crown clockwise to set the subdial hand (D) at the desired
bezel graduation (E).
IMPORTANT
*
Fast date setting
. As with all mechanical watches that have a calendar, fast date
setting (crown in position 1) MAY NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES be carried out
between 21:00 (9 P.M.) and 3:00 (3 A.M.).
WATER-RESISTANCE
Once the watch has been completely set, in order to guarantee perfect water-tight-
ness, push the crown back into position 0. The crown must never be handled under-
water.
CARE
It is advisable to rinse the watch and its strap carefully with fresh water after con-
tact with sea water. It is also recommended to check that your watch is still water-
tight every two years. In order to guarantee service compliant with the require-
ments of the brand, any servicing on your watch must be carried out by a Bell & Ross
repair center or a watchmaker approved by Bell & Ross. When a repair is carried out
during the guarantee period, you must present the Bell & Ross guarantee card, duly
dated and signed by the retailer at the time the watch was purchased.
A.
Minute hand
B.
Hour hand
C.
Second hand
D.
Subdial hour hand
E.
24h graduated bezel.
F.
Date
G.
Crown
0.
Wind the mechanism manually (clockwise)
1.
Set the date (counterclockwise)
Set the time on the subdial (clockwise)
2.
Set the hour (either clockwise or counterclockwise)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Movement
: self-winding mechanical, BR 903 caliber. 21 jewels. 28,800 vibrations/
hour. Power reserve of approximately 40 hours. High-precision adjustment in
4 positions (tolerance of 0/+10 seconds a day).
Functions
: hours, minutes, central
seconds and date. Fast date correction. Second time zone indicated in 24-hour for-
mat. Setting of hour while second hand stopped.
Case
: diameter 42 mm. Thickness
12 mm. Screw-in caseback, sapphire crystal with anti-glare coating. 24h graduated
bezel.
Crystal
: anti-reflective sapphire.
Water-resistance
to 100 meters.
GENERAL USAGE
Winding
.
When the watch has stopped (crown in position 0): wind the mechanism
by turning the crown clockwise. After approximately 40 rotations, the watch is com-
pletely wound (there is no stop limiting pressure on the winder). The operating time
is then about 40 hours.
When the watch is worn, winding takes place automatically.
Date setting
.
Fast setting* (crown in position 1): pull the crown into position 1 and
set the date by turning the crown counterclockwise.
Slow setting (crown in position
2): in order to ensure that the date changes at midnight instead of at noon, it is rec-
ommended to set the date using the hour hands. Pull the crown into position 2 and
turn the hands until the date is changed. Then adjust the hour accurately.
Setting
the time
(crown in position 2): pull the crown into position 2 and set the time by
turning the crown in the desired direction. The second hand is then stopped, which
For the benefit of frequent travelers, Bell & Ross has equipped the Vin-
tage 123 with a special function to handle time changes: the indication
of a second time zone. Clearly readable with its large central orange
hand, the second time zone is displayed in 24-hour format to distinguish
between AM and PM.
The Bell & Ross international guarantee
Your Bell & Ross watch has successfully passed the most rigorous reliability tests in the Swiss watch-making
industry. It is guaranteed against all manufacturing defects for 2 years from the date of purchase entered by the
Bell & Ross approved retailer on the international guarantee certificate subject to applicable laws and/or legal
guarantees. This guarantee is total (parts and labor). It excludes however:
. Damage that is the result of accidents or improper or incorrect use of the watch (violent shock, crushing,
brutal handling of the clasp).
. Damage that is the result of repairs or dismantling not carried out by an approved Bell & Ross retailer or an
approved after-sales service center.
. The results of normal use and wear of the watch and strap. This also excludes batteries given the specific
nature of these items.
IMPORTANT : To be covered by the Bell & Ross International Guarantee, any work must be carried out by
approved specialists : retailers approved by Bell & Ross, approved after-sales service centers.
This guarantee can only be applied on presentation of the Bell & Ross International Guarantee certificate, duly
completed, dated and signed by an approved retailer.
Models and Technical features subject to change
We thank you for the confidence that you have shown in our
brand and we hope that your Bell & Ross watch meets with
your complete satisfaction.
VINTAGE BR 123 GMT 24H
Te c h n i c a l N o t e s
A
B
C
D
E
0 1 2
G
F
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