TAG Heuer CALIBRE 16, Instruction Manual

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CARING FOR YOUR TAG HEUER
Your TAG Heuer requires a certain amount of care. The following guidelines will enable you to ensure
its reliability and protect its appearance over time.
Cleaning. Please regularly rinse your watch in fresh water and soap, especially whenever you have
used it in salt water. For frequent or prolonged use in water, we recommend you opt for a steel and/
or gold bracelet.
Condensation. If the temperature changes suddenly, a slight condensation may appear under the
crystal of your watch. This mist will disappear by itself and will not affect the functioning of the watch.
If the condensation persists, please see your official TAG Heuer dealer.
Pressure seals.
Over time, the pressure seals on your watch may deteriorate. We recommend that
you have the water-resistance of your watch checked once a year by your TAG Heuer dealer, who
will replace the seals if necessary.
Crystals. The crystal in some of our watches is coated with a single or double anti-reflective treat-
ment* to improve readability. Wear and tear may cause marks to appear. These are considered
normal and are therefore not covered by the warranty. In normal conditions of use, the coating will
be completely satisfactory.
Automatic movement. When a self-winding mechanical watch has not been worn for some time, it
uses up its power reserve and stops. To start it again, either place the crown in position 1 and rewind it
manually, or activate the rotor by making movements of your wrist. The automatic movement requires
particular care. To maintain its precision,TAG Heuer Service Centers recommend a service every 4 to
6 years. This period can vary according to the conditions in which your watch is used.
Gold plating.
Some of our watches have design features highlighted by a fine electro-plated gold coat.
Over time, repeated contact with hard, rough surfaces can cause this fine gold layer to deteriorate.
In normal usage conditions, the gold plating on your TAG Heuer will remain completely satisfactory.
Bracelets/Leather straps. Our straps are made of the finest leather, treated for superior resistance
to humidity. The crocodile leather comes exclusively from farmed animals, and its origin is certified
by customs documents.
This leather is a natural material. However, we recommend that you limit its use in water. To maintain
the condition of your leather strap, we recommend cleaning it with a soft, dry cotton cloth and not