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WINDING THE MOVEMENT

Place the clock on a flat surface and insert the key in 
Point A, using the larger diameter end of the key 
(see diagram). Wind the movement with anti-clockwise 
rotations. The movement’s five barrels should be 
fully wound every 40 days. Be sure to wind up the spring 
completely. During the process, you will see the 
movement’s wheels moving, allowing all five barrels 
to be wound up as they are coupled. At the end 
of the winding procedure, you will feel the necessary 
force increase significantly ; do not wind further 
as this is the sign that the movement is fully wound. 

The Power Reserve Indicator

The dial on the left provides an intuitive view of 
the energy remaining in the movement. It turns 300°, 
acting as a gauge.

Fully wound, the marker rotates towards the right of 
the gauge. During the next 40 days, the power reserve 
indicator will progressively rotate anti-clockwise 
to finally end on the left of the gauge. This indicates 
that the clock needs to be wound again.

Fully wound

40-day power reserve

After 40 days

The clock must be wound up

(A) Winding (movement)

Anti-clockwise 

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Summary of Contents for MELCHIOR

Page 1: ...MELCHIOR USER INSTRUCTIONS by ...

Page 2: ...have just acquired one of the most advanced timepieces born from a partnership between La Manufacture L Épée 1839 and MB F Melchior has been developed with passion and care by our Master Watchmakers in Delémont Switzerland ...

Page 3: ...the clock to direct sunlight or in a humid or dusty place Our clocks are developed to ensure optimal accuracy and reliability It is well accepted for a fine mechanical clock to have a few seconds variation per day and our clocks are set so as not to delay However if you should notice a bigger variation please contact an authorized dealer who will advise you or a L Épée 1839 technical support cente...

Page 4: ...of the next hour This process is repeated every hour The key is fixed on Melchior s left arm with a magnetic system To remove the key place Melchior on a flat surface and pull the key straight out from its left arm Be careful to hold the top of the arm to ensure that Melchior does not tip over or fall To put the key back approach the key always straight towards the compartment until the key is att...

Page 5: ...edure you will feel the necessary force increase significantly do not wind further as this is the sign that the movement is fully wound The Power Reserve Indicator The dial on the left provides an intuitive view of the energy remaining in the movement It turns 300 acting as a gauge Fully wound the marker rotates towards the right of the gauge During the next 40 days the power reserve indicator wil...

Page 6: ...ated in cycles of 20 seconds Please make sure nothing touches the retrograde second function SETTING THE TIME Place the clock on a flat surface Insert the key in Point B on the diagram using the smaller diameter end of the key Turn the key anti clockwise only in order to set the time B Time setting Anti clockwise only as indicated by the arrow on the plate Starting position Final position ...

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