Setting of Tide & Time Clock
1.
At the back of the movement, you will find the knob for setting the regular
clock hands (positioned on the right) and the knob for setting the tide in-
dicator hand (positioned on the left with a gold centre). Important - always
set the clock hands before setting the tide hand.
2. The tide indicator hand should be set to high tide when the next high tide
in your area occurs. As a general rule, it is best to set the tide hand at high
tide during a full or new moon. If this is not possible, we suggest you check
the reading of the tide hand at the next full or new moon. If, at that time,
the tide hand is not indicating to high tide, adjust it with the wheel. Further
adjustment may be necessary from time to time.
3. Time regulation - Your clock is set at the factory for a deviation of about
1-minute per year at a room temperature of 20 centigrade. Please note
that high temperature changes may also effect the accuracy.
4. Your clock should run for about 1 year on the same battery. If the clock
stops or starts to lose time - always check the battery. The battery must be
changed within 2 years to avoid potential corrosion damage.
5. Please remember that any major alteration of the clock hands will cause
an alteration of the tide hand as both operate in conjunction with one
another. Therefore, after any major change in the time, the tide hand
should be reset as described in paragraph 2.
General information
The West coasts of Europe and Africa and the East coasts of North and South
America follow the semi-diurnal pattern of two high and two low tides a day
more or less equally spaced so your tidal clock can be used. However, certain
other coasts such as the West coasts of North and South America are not
semi-diurnal, and the tide indicating part of your tidal clock is of no use in
these areas.
Attention:
Do not dispose of the empty batteries in household waste. Enter
this for environmentally friendly disposal in retail store or public according to
national or local regulations.
