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Chronograph push-pieces:
do not operate chronograph pushers
under water in order to prevent water entering the mechanism. With
the exception of the Seamaster Diver 300M and Planet Ocean 600M
chronograph models which have functional pushers under water.
What are the service intervals?
Like any precision instrument, a watch needs regular servicing to
ensure that it functions perfectly. We cannot indicate the frequency
of such work, since it depends entirely on the model, the climate and
the owner's individual care of the watch. As a general rule, a watch
should be serviced every 5 to 8 years, depending on the conditions
in which it is used.
Who should I contact for a maintenance service or battery
replacement?
Please contact an approved
OMEGA
service centre or authorised
OMEGA
retailer. They are equipped with the tools and apparatus
required to carry out the work and the necessary checks in a profes-
sional manner. Furthermore, these entities can guarantee that their
work is carried out in accordance with
OMEGA
’s strict quality stand-
ards.
A battery which has drained should be replaced immediately in order
to reduce the risk of leakage and consequent damage to the move-
ment. The type of battery is defined on the guarantee card enclosed
with your watch.
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What must I do to ensure that my
OMEGA
watch provides
me with excellent service for many years?
Magnetic fields:
avoid contact with magnets, or putting your watch
on top of loudspeakers, refrigerators or magnetic cases for iPads or
other tablets, since such objects generate magnetic fields which could
disturb the functions of your watch. Watches that include Master
Co-Axial or Master Chronometer in their name are unaffected by
magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss (1.5 tesla).
Swimming in the sea:
always rinse your watch with fresh water
afterwards.
Shocks:
whether physical, thermal or other, avoid them.
Crown:
always push the crown back into the case (position 1) to pre-
vent water from entering the mechanism. Do not operate the crown
under water.
Screw-down crown:
always ensure that the crown is screwed back
in completely to prevent water from entering the mechanism. Do not
operate the crown under water.
Cleaning:
for metal bracelets, rubber straps and water-resistant cases,
use a toothbrush and soapy water for cleaning and dry with a soft cloth.
Chemical products:
avoid direct contact with solvents, detergents,
perfumes, cosmetics, insect repellents, etc., since they may damage
the bracelet, case or gaskets.
Temperature:
avoid exposure to extreme temperatures (greater
than 60°C, or 140°F, less than 0°C, or 32°F) or extreme temperature
changes.
Water-resistance:
a watch’s water-resistance cannot be perma-
nently guaranteed. It may notably be affected by the ageing of gaskets
or by an accidental shock to the crown. We recommend you have the
water resistance of your watch checked once a year by an authorised
OMEGA
Service Centre.
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