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(6) ANALOG CHRONOGRAPHS – TYPE A

With day/date/24-hour hand

Legend

1, 2, 3 – Crown positions
Button 

A – Start/Stop 

Button 

B – Reset

– Hour hand 
M – Minute hand
– Second hand 
– Chronograph Minutes Counter 
– Chronograph Seconds Counter  
F – 24-Hour hand

Crown position 3 is only applicable with date function.

Crown Positions:
Position 1 - Normal running position; crown pushed into case.
Position 2 - To set TIME:  if no date function.
 

     To set DATE:  applicable with date function.

Position 3 - To set TIME:  applicable with date function.

The time measured indicated by the stopwatch hands is inde-
pendent from the center hands.
The stopwatch can measure up to 60 minutes.

To set the time:
1.  Pull crown out to position 2 when the second hand is at the
  12 o’clock position, watch stops.
2.  Turn crown in either direction to move hands to desired time.
*If applicable for your model, make sure to respect AM/PM
*Do not press any button, otherwise the chronograph hands will 
move.
3.  Push crown back in to position 1; watch restarts, now set to 
  correct time.

To set the date (if applicable):
If your watch has a date window, your crown will have 3 posi-
tions. 
Position 2 is used to set the date:
1.  Pull crown out to position 2.

2.  Turn crown clockwise until the correct date appears.

Crown Position 3 is used to set the time as per above 
explanation.

Simple Chronograph Functions:
To measure the duration of a single, non-stop event (up to 60 
minutes):
1.  Press pushbutton 

A to start chronograph.

2.  Press pushbutton 

A a second time to stop chronograph.

3.  Press pushbutton 

B to reset chronograph hands to zero.

Measuring Cumulative Times:
1.  Press pushbutton 

A to start chronograph.

2.  Press pushbutton 

A to stop chronograph timing.

3.  Press pushbutton 

A to restart.

4.  Repeat steps 2 and 3 as many times as desired.
5.  When through timing, press button 

B to reset chronograph

  hands to zero.

Measuring Split Times:
1.  Press pushbutton 

A to start chronograph.

2.  Press pushbutton 

B to momentarily stop chronograph and    

  read an intermediate or split time.
3.  Press pushbutton 

B to restart; chronograph hands will 

  advance rapidly to catch up with ongoing event.
4.  Repeat steps 2 and 3 to take as many intermediate or split  
  times as desired.
5.  Press pushbutton 

A to stop chronograph timing.

6.  Press pushbutton 

B to reset chronograph hands to zero.

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Summary of Contents for 3-HAND Series

Page 1: ...LACOSTE WATCHES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CARE MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION...

Page 2: ...D 3 HAND MODELS 2 DATE DAY DATE MODELS 3 DUAL TIME MODELS With GMT 24 hour and minute hand 4 MULTI EYE MODELS TYPE A With day date with or without 24 hour hand without pushers 5 MULTI EYE MODELS TYPE...

Page 3: ...rn it back to the exact time Power depletion warning function When the battery nears its end the second hand moves at two second intervals instead of the normal one second intervals In that case have...

Page 4: ...n the hands are between 9 00 PM and 3 00 AM Doing so could damage the calendar mecha nism NOTE The functioning of the watch is not affected during date setting When the watch is running the date will...

Page 5: ...same time for more than 2 seconds then release the buttons dual time hands move and return to where they were 3 Press button A or B to reset the dual time hands to 0 position Button A dual time hour h...

Page 6: ...day of the week if applicable for your model The day hand will not move back by turning the crown counterclockwise 3 Turn crown in either direction to move hands to desired time The 24 hour hand J is...

Page 7: ...ition 2 watch will stop 2 Turn crown in either direction to move hands to correct time taking AM PM into consideration 3 Push crown back into position 1 To set the day and the date 1 Press pushbutton...

Page 8: ...your watch has a date window your crown will have 3 posi tions Position 2 is used to set the date 1 Pull crown out to position 2 2 Turn crown clockwise until the correct date appears Crown Position 3...

Page 9: ...s a date window your crown will have 3 positions Position 2 is used to set the date 1 Pull crown out to position 2 2 Turn crown clockwise until the correct date appears Crown Position 3 is used to set...

Page 10: ...ronograph Functions NOTE After 2 hours of continuous running the chronograph stops and resets automatically to save battery Measuring Cumulative Times To measure the combined time of a series of short...

Page 11: ...ate you must first unlock the screw down crown by turning it counterclockwise until it loosens approximately six rotations Unlocking is not required with standard crowns A To unlock the crown Rotate t...

Page 12: ...mesh bracelet in either direction to desired position 3 Close metal plate locking the pin bar half of the clasp in new position on the bracelet 1 Normal Position Slide Buckle Adjustments 2 Pull the me...

Page 13: ...lies only to the watch case some watch straps should not be worn under water or subjected to wet conditions Please see STRAP CARE Avoid exposing your watch to sudden and excessive temperature variatio...

Page 14: ...attery replacement Take or send your watch to an Authorized Service Center to have battery changed your old battery will be disposed of recycled properly Do not attempt to change the battery yourself...

Page 15: ...l wear and tear or any damage arising from accidents or misuse or from any alteration service or repair performed by any party other than an Lacoste Watches Authorized Service Center This warranty is...

Page 16: ...ranty a written estimate will be sent for your approval and payment before the work is undertaken Please copy and use the form s from this file BATTERY REPLACEMENT The Lacoste Watches Service Center c...

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