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Page 2: ...A C A C D E A E H P1 P2 F G A B C C1 P1 P2 A B F G C P1 P2 A B C E F G H P1 P2 A B F C G E P1 P2 A B F G H E ...

Page 3: ...CAL WATCHES B PRINCIPAL WATCH FUNCTIONS AND COMPLICATIONS I I U S E R G U I D E A BASIC FUNCTIONS B FUNCTIONS REQUIRING SPECIFIC ADJUSTMENTS C CHRONOGRAPHS I I I R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S A N D C A R E I V W A R R A N T Y V C O N T A C T C O N T E N T S 3 3 3 5 5 8 9 11 14 17 English ...

Page 4: ... founders The House s motto is one of no compromise Accept only perfection only manufacture watches of the highest quality This quest for technical and aesthetic excel lence is represented by the Greek letter Phi antiquity s symbol for the golden ratio and Baume Mercier s designated emblem The letter is engraved on the dial and the crown of many Baume Mercier watches its perfect proportions are an...

Page 5: ...ty of factors including impact the aging of the oils significant temperature fluctuations mag netic fields and wearer activity In general and depending on the model your watch time may vary by 1 to 2 minutes per week B PRINCIPAL WATCH FUNCTIONS AND COMPLICATIONS POWER RESERVE A hand indicates how much of the watch s power supply remains for both self winding and hand wound watches DUAL TIME FUNCTI...

Page 6: ...an be heard Look at the dial of your watch the seconds hand uses the telemetric scale to indicate the distance separating you from the place where the lightning occurred MOON PHASE Watches with a moon phase complication display the cycles of the moon on their dial first quarter full moon Moon phases are generally displayed using a moving disk which makes one rotation every lunar month 29 and one h...

Page 7: ...cons refer to the watch diagrams located on the inside cover of this guide A BASIC FUNCTIONS WINDING Hand wound mechanical watch Crown in Position 1 turn crown clockwise The watch is fully wound when the crown can no longer be turned Warning do not turn beyond its pre determined blocking point otherwise you may damage the movement A mechanical watch has a power reserve of about 40 hours 1h We reco...

Page 8: ...it either clockwise or counter clockwise until the watch hands are positioned at the desired time 3 Reset the crown Position 1 SETTING THE TIME WITH A CALENDAR FUNCTION 1a 1e 1c 1f 1g 3a 3d 3b 3e 3f 3g 1 Set the crown to Position 2 or 3 depending on the model If your watch comes with a seconds hand C it will stop moving 2 Turn the crown either clockwise or counter clock wise depending on the model...

Page 9: ... between 8 pm and 2 am this is when the movement pinions are working to automatically change the date DUAL TIME FUNCTION Adjustment by crown 1a Set the crown in Position 2 then turn it clockwise to set the second time zone hand D at the desired time Adjustment with corrector 1g Using the corrector C1 press several times to move the second time zone hand forward WARNING Do not adjust immediately af...

Page 10: ... crown in Position 3 2 Turn it counter clockwise to move the hands A B forward or clockwise to move them back using them to set your watch to your current local time 3 To set the second time zone D keep the crown in Position 3 and move the hands A B forward one hour by turning the crown counter clockwise then wind them back an jour by turning the crown clockwise Continue until the desired second t...

Page 11: ...ur rapid date setting between 8 pm and 2 am this is when the movement pinions are working to automatically change the date C CHRONOGRAPHS SIMPLE CHRONOGRAPH 3a 3d 3b 3e 3c 3f 3g P1 Start stop push button Press once to start the chronograph F seconds G minutes H hour Press a second time to stop and a third time to start the chronograph again P2 Reset push button Once the chronograph has been stoppe...

Page 12: ...r clockwise until the hands are positioned at the desired time 9 When the start of the set time is announced TV radio etc reset the crown to Position 1 Setting the day of the week 10 Using the tool provided with your watch press on the corrector button C1 until the desired day is displayed K WARNING To prevent damage to the movement it is ex tremely important that you do not adjust your watch day ...

Page 13: ...ssary we recommend you brush it gently using a soft brush a soft toothbrush for example and warm soapy water When you have finished rinse it carefully with fresh water and dry it with a soft cloth The same cleaning is recommended after swimming with your watch in the ocean or a swimming pool Before cleaning your watch make certain that the crown is tightly closed pressed or screwed down depending ...

Page 14: ...s are water resistant up to at least 30 meters If a model s water resistance goes beyond 30 meters the depth is indicated on the back of the case When a watch is water resistant its movement is pro tected from dust humidity and any risk of damage caused by immersion The water resistance of a watch comes from its joints Because these joints are exposed to different types of external stress cosmetic...

Page 15: ...re fluctuations BAUME MERCIER AUTHORIZED AFTER SALES SERVICE CENTERS Baume Mercier watches are maintained by an international network of After Sales Service Cent ers which meet the highest quality requirements of Swiss luxury watchmaking Approved through a demanding selection process only a Baume Mercier endorsed agent or After Sales Service Center is authorized to adjust or re pair your watch The...

Page 16: ...y certificate duly completed dated stamped and signed by an authorized Baume Mercier retailer Please keep this document in a safe place EXCLUSIONS The following exceptions apply to the Baume Mercier International Warranty Defects resulting from accidents mistreat ment improper or abusive treatment including but not limited to impacts crushing moisture in the case of non water resistant watches the...

Page 17: ...his warranty at any approved Baume Mercier retailer you must present the Baume Mercier Limited Warranty certificate duly completed dated stamped and signed by an authorized Baume Mercier retailer Please keep this document in a safe place Excluding any differences with respect to ap plicable law this Limited Warranty shall be the exclusive manufacturer warranty This Limited Warranty along with any ...

Page 18: ...ary according to Country State Province or Territory Note Water resistance If you have a water resistant watch this feature is only guaranteed if an authorized Baume Mercier After Sales Service Center or an authorized Baume Mercier retailer has performed a water resistance test each time the watchcase was opened for any reason whatsoever INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY AND LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICES To bene...

Page 19: ...17 V C O N T A C T If you have any questions please contact one of the authorized retailers in your country list available at our website or contact us directly at www baume et mercier com English ...

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