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not cover defects resulting from accidents,
mishandling, or incorrect, abusive use (for ex-
ample, knocks, dents, crushing, excessive tem-
peratures, powerful magnetic fields), the use
of or effect of using batteries other than those
designated by Jaeger-LeCoultre, unauthorised
alteration or repair, the consequences of nor-
mal wear and ageing of the watch, strap, or
glass, the loss of water resistance after two
years from the date of purchase, if your watch
is water-resistant, or any defect resulting from
contact with water, if your watch is not water-
resistant.
Jaeger-LeCoultre water-resistant watches can
be identified by the symbol
and/or by
“3, 5, 10, or 20 bar” (or another number de-
pending on the model) engraved on the case-
back. Their water resistance is guaranteed for
two years from the date of purchase, provid-
ed that the glass, bezel, back, middle part, and
crown have not been damaged. It is neverthe-
less essential to have the water resistance of
your watch checked at least once every two
years, and in any event, prior to any period of
