USER’S MANUAL
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Time. So intangible, yet so much a part of our every day world. A leading actor without a persona. A constant
role in our daily conversations. Ever aware that time is fleeting, we try to capture it by giving it a face. The face
of a Rodania watch.
Our Swiss roots and love for tradition have always helped us to make timepieces that embody our passion for
style and precision. Backed by 80 years of craftsmanship, we concentrate on making fine watches, in line with
a contemporary classy style. We stand up to our highest standard of quality, making you feel great, at ease and
comfortable.
Thank you very much for purchasing a Rodania watch.
Enjoy each moment, meticulously measured by Rodania, and fully live the time of your life !
Mr Didier Bennert
CEO Montebi Group
In order to enjoy all of its features, please, read the instructions carefully. Make sure that the Rodania
International Guarantee section is filled in properly at the time of purchase, enabling you to claim
warranty service, should the need arise. (Warranty limited as specified in the Guarantee section).
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INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
Your Rodania watch is guaranteed against all manufacturing defects for a period of 2 years from the date of its original
purchase. During the guarantee period the repair will be free of charge for labour and parts, if the technical service
accepts the defective part to be a result of a manufacturing fault. This guarantee will be granted only, when the guarantee
section, duly stamped by the retailer and completed with the date of purchase and reference number of the watch, can be
presented with the defective watch. None of these data may be altered, deleted, removed or made illegible. The free-of-
charge guarantee service can be refused if the warranty information in this booklet is incomplete or illegible.
This guarantee does not cover:
• Damage to the crystal, winder, crown, pushers, battery, push-pins or watch band;
• Requests for replacement or reimbursement;
• Damage being a consequence of normal wear and tear or caused by mishandling, accidents or misuse
due to non respect of instructions for use and maintenance;
• Cost of transport and all risks of transport related directly or indirectly to the guarantee of the product;
• Repairs done and batteries replaced by a non professional watchmaker or not authorised technical
service or done by the customer himself;
• Damage or defect due to water infiltration after repair, if no water resistance test was performed
after a battery replacement or repair;
• Any damage caused by inappropriate use, such as sharp knocks, extreme heat, cold or magnetic fields.
HANDLING RECOMMENDATION
General watch maintenance
Like any object, your watch is negatively affected by dust, perfume, perspiration, pool and sea water. Salt crystals from
the skin could attack the metal of the case and the band, the crown and leather strap. We recommend that you clean your
watch with a slightly damp, soft cloth. the metal and the gold plating will retain their original colour and lustre longer.
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Metal bands on watches with a minimum water resistance of 5 atm can be washed with cold water and a mild soap. Make
sure that the crown is pushed into place, and that the crystal is in good condition before making any contact with
water. Never use hot water. Have a professional watch-repair service replace the battery. A professional watch maker
knows how to check the gaskets and how to replace them, if necessary. Always explicitly ask to check the water resistance,
to make sure your watch remains water resistant and to keep the warranty after a battery replacement or repair.
Ceramic watches
Rodania watches in the mystery collection are made out of zirconium oxide ceramic. This high grade ceramic offers an
extraordinary resistance to scratches and surface damage. Furthermore, this lightweight material is chemically inert, which
creates comfort and avoids potential allergic reactions.
Importantly, however, the ceramic case or bracelet may break in case of a severe shock. Such damage is not covered by
the warranty. Therefore, please make sure that your watch does not hit or fall down on a hard surface. We recommend
that you do not wear your watch when performing hard physical work or sports.
In order to keep the bracelet flexible and shiny, wipe it regularly with a damp soft cloth. Take good care of your Rodania
ceramic watch and it will stay a beauty for many years to come.
Mechanical watch maintenance
An automatic watch is designed to never need a battery, thanks to its winding mechanism. The mechanism works because
of the motion of the human wrist, and it is the perfect choice for those who wear their watch every day.
However, we recommend that you bring your mechanical watch for service every 3 or 4 years (preferably once a year if the
watch is water-resistant and heavily used).
Moreover, if you do not wear your automatic watch every day, it is advisable to try and wind it at least twice a week. This
will ensure that the inside mechanism is in complete running order.
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Water resistance
The most important reason of non-functioning of the watch is the effect of water or humidity. Therefore we advise to regularly
have a look at your watch to see if all parts necessary to keep the water out are still in good working condition: crown,
pushers, crystal. When damage or defects in one of these parts is detected, avoid all contact with water. You will find the
degree of water resistance engraved in the case back. This degree does not mean literally that you can submerge your watch
up to this depth. It indicates a standard fabrication norm, that guarantees that your watch has been tested to withstand an
atmospheric pressure, proving that all elements and gaskets are well in place and efficient. The water resistance will last in
time, depending on the use of the watch.
If any part, necessary to keep water and humidity out of your watch is deficient, missing or broken the mechanism of your
watch might be affected, disturbed or blocked. We advise a water resistance test every year, best before the bathing season.
Never use the pushers of a chronograph while being under water !
Important: After each operation, you must always push the crown back down to ensure that your watch remains water-
resistant.
Remark
Return your quartz watch at the end of its service life to the available recycling systems.
