Breitling BENTLEY BARNATO RACING, Manual

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according to the conditions in which they are worn. In particular, water,
cosmetics and perspiration accelerate the aging process. A metal or syn-
thetic B
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bracelet is thus better suited to activities involving fre-
quent contact with water or humidity.
B
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metal cases and bracelets are made from the finest alloys and
guarantee sturdiness and wearer comfort. r egular cleaning by rinsing and
brushing in clear water will keep your watch shiny. t his operation is strong-
ly recommended after each immersion in salty or chlorinated water. For
watches fitted with a leather strap, proceed in the same manner, while
avoiding getting the strap wet.
WHAT TO AVOID
Like any valuable objects, B
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chronometers deserve special care. It
is important to protect them from jarring and knocks by hard objects, and
not to expose them to chemical products, solvents, dangerous gases, or
magnetic fields. Moreover, your B
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chronometer is designed to run
smoothly at temperatures ranging between 0°C and 50°C.
water-resistance test should be done every year; it takes only a few minutes
and can be performed by your authorized B
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dealer.
B
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models are water-resistant to varying degrees. t he extent of the
water-resistance, expressed in meters (M) is a standard value and does not
indicate an absolute depth of immersion. t he crown and pushpieces must
not under any circumstances be operated under water or when the watch is
wet. t he table below indicates the conditions in which your watch may rea-
sonably be used, according to its degree of water-resistance.
USEFUL TIPS
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genuine leather straps are crafted with the most refined
materials and represent extremely high-quality products. Like all objects in
natural skin (shoes, gloves, etc.), their length of life varies considerably,
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ACTIVITIES DEGREE OF WATER-RESISTANCE 3bars/30M/100FT 5bars/50M/165FT 10bars/100M/330FT 50bars/500M/1,650FT+
Splashing
Shower, swimming, surface water sports
Water-skiing, dives, snorkeling
Diving