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‘DiaMaster’ Chronograph (maxi)

You have acquired a chronograph that unites ageless design and ultra-
modern technology in an exceptional timepiece – reliable, scratchproof
and water-resistant to 30 meters (98 feet), just as one is accustomed to
from Rado watches. The chronograph functions are easy to operate and
allow time measurements accurate to 

1

100

th of a second.

Key to the accompanying diagram

Watch:

A) hour hand
B) minute hand
C) second hand

Digital display (in the basic setting):

D) left:  alarm status (ON or OF)
E) right: date

Chronograph hands:

F) hour counter
G) minute counter
H) second counter

Summary of Contents for DiaMaster Maxi

Page 1: ... meters 98 feet just as one is accustomed to from Rado watches The chronograph functions are easy to operate and allow time measurements accurate to 1 100th of a second Key to the accompanying diagram Watch A hour hand B minute hand C second hand Digital display in the basic setting D left alarm status ON or OF E right date Chronograph hands F hour counter G minute counter H second counter ...

Page 2: ...es 40 seconds and 85 100ths of a second Reset to zero All chronograph hands are reset to zero and the chronograph is ready for the next time measurement 00 CH 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 85 Ad 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 23 OF 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 Chronograph functions ...

Page 3: ...the running time For further intermediate times repeat this procedure Stop The total time can be read off Reset to zero All chronograph hands are reset to zero and the chronograph is ready for the next time measurement 14 SL 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 48 ST 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 23 OF 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 00 CH 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 ...

Page 4: ...cond lap time 1st push the second lap time can be read off 2nd push the chronograph hands return to the running time For further lap times repeat this procedure Stop last lap The last lap time can be read off 28 LP 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 76 LP 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 15 ST 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 00 CH 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 ...

Page 5: ...h is ready for the next time measurement Tachymeter scale The basic unit is a distance of 1 kilometre or 1 mile The time taken to travel this distance gives the average speed in km h or mph Start 23 OF 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 00 CH 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 19 T 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 ...

Page 6: ...s are reset to zero and the chronograph is ready for the next time measurement Re adjusting the chronograph hands After battery change it can happen that the chronograph hands do not return to zero This can be corrected as follows Pull out the crown one notch 58 14 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 85 Ad 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 ...

Page 7: ...n Minute counter Push button Second counter Push button Push crown back in to basic position 58 14 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 58 14 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 58 14 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 24 OF 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 ...

Page 8: ...t of one unit Longer push Rapid movement of the hands Important Always push the crown back in to its basic position position 0 after adjustments have been made Doing this protects the watch against the penetration of dirt and water ...

Page 9: ...minutes seconds The watch additionally has a digital time display which is set separately NB Wait until the second hand is at 60 then pull out the crown Pull the crown out fully The digital time of day display blinks Hands Adjust the hands to the right time by turning the crown Time setting ...

Page 10: ...ng and the digital time of day display blinks Setting the date Pull the crown fully out and briefly push the button The digital display blinks The month is shown on the left and the day on the right 58 13 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 58 14 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 58 02 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 23 2 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 TI 24 ...

Page 11: ...ing the day Push the crown back in to its basic position 24 3 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 23 3 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 24 OF 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 NB Short push Forward movement of one unit Longer push Fast correction ...

Page 12: ...s Pull the crown out one notch The time is now shown on the digital display Set the desired hour by turning the crown The digital display is adjusted automatically Push the crown back in to its basic position 23 OF 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 58 14 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 58 16 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 ...

Page 13: ...0 29 OF 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 Alarm In its basic setting the chronograph shows the alarm status in the digital display on the left ON alarm switched on OF alarm switched off Pull the crown out one notch The time is now shown on the digital display Turn the hour hand back 24 hours two complete anti clockwise revolutions of the hour hand Push the crown back in to its basic position The 29th Feb...

Page 14: ... push the button briefly The digital time blinks Setting the hour 30 06 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 30 07 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 30 06 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 Important The setting of an alarm time is relative to the digital time Check that the digital time is set to the correct time of day ...

Page 15: ...alarm time is now memorised and the alarm automatically switched on You can check the alarm tone by pushing the button for longer than 1 second Switching the alarm on and off Switching the alarm off Push the button for longer than 1 second OF is shown on the left digital display NB Short push Forward movement of one unit Longer push Fast correction ...

Page 16: ...ttery Your Rado chronograph will let you know that the battery is running down by blinking of the digital display A run down battery must be replaced as soon as possible by a Rado retailer We recommend that you have the watch checked for water resistance at the same time Approximate battery life 2 years Renata battery No 394 1 55 V Ø 9 50 mm height 3 60 mm 23 ON 12 3 6 9 60 20 40 30 10 20 23 ON 12...

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