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CONTENTS Registration 2 How to use these instructions 8 Caseback markings 9 Care of your watch 10 WEEE directive 15 Bracelet adjustment 18 International service agents 21 Resistance to water 23 Accurist guarantee 25 After sales service Payment & postage instructions 26 6 27
Ceramic care instructions (ceramic watches only) 28 How to operate your watch 29 CP00 operating instructions (multi function) 30 OS60 / OS90 operating instructions (chronograph) 40 OS90 operating instructions (chronograph) 45 JS00 operating instructions (chronograph) 55 JS24 operating instructions (chronograph) 58 JS25 / JS15 / JS05 operating instructions (chronograph) 61 JS50 / JS54 operating instructions (chronograph) 64 0SA4 operating instructions (chronograph) 69 Y121ES operating ins
HOW TO USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This booklet contains setting instructions for the Accurist Quartz Chronograph series of watches. Each section describes a particular calibre (also called watch movement) which offers a unique set of functions and features. As such, it is necessary to identify the correct calibre of your watch before proceeding to the appropriate section (see diagram opposite).
CASEBACK MARKINGS Model Number Calibre Number Battery Number 9
CARE OF YOUR WATCH Avoid temperature extremes 1. Avoid leaving your watch in direct sunlight or in extremely warm conditions for long periods of time: this will cause malfunctioning and shorten the life of the battery. 2. Do not leave your watch for long periods of time in extremely cold places; this may cause your watch to gain or lose time. Should it begin to gain or lose time, place your watch on your wrist to restore it to its normal working temperature. Avoid wet conditions 1.
Care Of Your Watch Avoid strong shocks 1. This watch will withstand the bumps and jars normally incurred during sports activities. 2. Avoid dropping your watch on the ground or otherwise imparting severe shock to it. Avoid strong magnetic fields 1. Keep your watch away from strong magnets. 2. Generally, your watch is not affected by magnetic fields from household appliances such as television sets and stereo equipment.
Care Of Your Watch Avoid harmful chemicals, solvents & gases 1. Avoid wearing your watch in the presence of strong chemicals, solvents or gases. 2. Avoid materials such as gasoline, benzene, paint thinner, alcohol, spray cosmetics, nail polish, nail polish remover, adhesives or paint. Periodic inspection 1. A regular 4 to 5 years service by an authorised Accurist technician will ensure trouble free operation. 2. Refer to the After Sales Service section for details.
IMPORTANT 1. Keep the batteries out of reach of infants and small children. Should accidental ingestion occur consult a doctor immediately. 2. Do not attempt to replace the battery yourself as this invalidates your guarantee. Keep your watch clean Wipe off any moisture that adheres to the case, glass or band with a soft, clean cloth.
Care Of Your Watch IMPORTANT 1. Keep the batteries out of reach of infants and small children. Should accidental ingestion occur consult a doctor immediately. 2. Do not attempt to replace the battery yourself as this invalidates your guarantee. Keep your watch clean Wipe off any moisture that adheres to the case, glass or band with a soft, clean cloth.
WEEE DIRECTIVE The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that used electrical and electronic equipment should not be mixed with general domestic waste. There is a separate collection point for these products. The objectives of the Community’s environment policy are, in particular, to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment, protect human health and utilise natural resources prudently and rationally.
WEEE Directive Disposal information for consumers EU Countries In accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment. Private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection points free of charge. Equally return your product to an Accurist stockist or Accurist headquarters, who will see to the products disposal. Please contact your authority for further details.
WEEE Directive Non EU Countries If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal. Otherwise please return to Accurist headquarters, who will see to the products disposal. Disposal information for business users EU Countries Please contact your Accurist dealer who will inform you about the ‘take back’ of products.
BRACELET ADJUSTMENT The bracelet requires a small adjustment and the model has a Z-type clasp. 1. Depress the end of the spring bar on the centre clasp with a pin. 2. Relocate the spring bar in an alternative hole.
Bracelet Adjustment The bracelet requires a significant adjustment or the model does not have a Z-type clasp. 1. Use the enclosed wrist gauge to measure and mark the size of your wrist. 2. Return the completed wrist gauge with your watch. 3. Follow the instructions in the After Sales Service section to return your watch for adjustment. Your watch will be adjusted free of charge.
Using the Slide Rule Bezel For further information on the slide rule bezel please visit www.accurist.co.uk and follow the service link.
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE AGENTS International Service Headquarters AWL, Asher House, Blackburn Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6 1AW Tel: +44 (0)20 7447 3945 Fax: +44 (0)20 7447 3946 Netherlands Sabre Nederland B.V., Ellermanstraat 23, 1099 BX Amsterdam, The Netherlands Tel: 0031 20 692 8888, Fax: 0031 20 665 2184 Malta Maxi Quartz Ltd, 311-313 Zabbar Road, Fgura, Malta Tel: 00356 21806661, Fax: 00356 21676393 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Al Asasyah, Sitteen Street, P.O.
International Service Agents Cyprus Timeworx Ltd, 45 Andrea Demetriou St, Nicosia 2024, Cyprus Tel: 00357 22441328, Fax: 00357 22441329 USA Parsec Enterprises Inc, 7501 N.
RESISTANCE TO WATER Indications on dial or caseback Dial - Caseback Light spray, Perspiration, Light rain, etc. Swimming, etc.
Resistance To Water IMPORTANT - Never pull out the crown when the watch is wet. • Tighten screwlock crown completely. • Water resistance is not a permanent property. We strongly recommend you return your watch for resealing every 4 - 5 years and/ or when changing batteries. • “Water resistant” may sometimes be abbreviated as “Water resist” or “WR”. • Never pull out the crown when the watch is wet. • Always set the crown in the normal position.
ACCURIST GUARANTEE The terms of this guarantee provide rights that are in addition to your statutory rights and do not in any way limit or otherwise affect those statutory rights. Your Accurist watch is guaranteed for 1 year from the date of original retail purchase against any malfunction of the watch movement due to defective materials or workmanship and extended to 3 years once registered at www.accurist.co.uk/registration. This guarantee is applicable only to watches purchased in the United Kingdom.
AFTER SALES SERVICE Each Accurist watch comes with a lifetime commitment to quality after sales service. Our award winning customer service team are dedicated to providing expert servicing from bracelet adjustments to full overhaul. We pride ourselves in identifying our customer’s requirements and reacting to their individual needs. An expert watchmaker personally services each watch and Accurist guarantees quality at every step of the process.
PAYMENT & POSTAGE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Complete the payment details form on last page. 2. Return the watch and payment details form together with this guarantee to the Accurist Service Centre address listed on page 17. 3. Enclose a cheque, postal order or MasterCard/Visa payment for £10.00 payable to Accurist Service Centre. This charge covers handling, return packing, postage via mail and insurance for loss or damage whilst being returned or undergoing repairs.
Ceramic special Care Instructions (ceramic watches only) Every care has been taken in the manufacture of this ceramic watch but due to the nature of the material used extra care should be taken. The ceramic although scratchproof is not shatterproof therefore care must be taken to avoid dropping or knocking the watch against a hard surface. We would therefore recommend storing the watch in its watch box or suitable storage box when not being worn.
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7 CP00 Operating Instructions (Multi Function) 6 KEY TO DIAGRAM UTC dial - shows universal coordinated time (UTC) in 24 hour format. UTC (or GMT) is the standard from which all time zones are calculated. 24 hour dial - shows main hand time in 24 hour UTC Dial format. This can be used to determine the correct Top Left (TL) Top Right (TR) a.m. and p.m settings. Mode indicator dial - shows main hand time in 24 hour format. This can be used to determine the correct a.m and p.m. settings.
To set the time: 1. Push the bottom right hand button until the mode hand indicator points to TME. 2. Press and hold the upper left button for three seconds. The hour and minute hand will retract to the 12 O’clock position. 3. Select the time zone on the digital display by pressing the upper right button or the lower left button. 4. Pull the bottom right button out one click. The bottom part of the digital display will start flashing. Press the bottom left button to adjust for daylight saving time. 5.
13 13 CP00 Operating Instructions continued . . . CP00 Operating Instructions continued . . . To set the time zone To set thethe time zone 1. Setting time zones allows you to add or remove cities on the digital 1. Setting the time zones allows yousaving to add or standard remove cities the by digital display or switch between daylight and time.on Begin pressing display or right switch between daylight and standard Begin by pressing the lower button to move the saving mode hand indicatortime.
14 Troubleshooting The analogue hands block the digital display. 1. Press and hold the upper left button for three seconds. The hour and minute hand will retract to the 12 O’clock position allowing a clear view of the digital display. 2. Press the upper left button to return the analogue hands to the previous position. The analogue time does not match the digital time for the selected zone. 1. Push the bottom right hand button until the mode indicator hand points to TME. 2.
13 13 CP00 Operating Instructions continued . . . CP00 Operating Instructions continued . . . To set the time zone To set thethe time zone 1. Setting time zones allows you to add or remove cities on the digital 1. Setting the time zones allows yousaving to add or standard remove cities the by digital display or switch between daylight and time.on Begin pressing display or right switch between daylight and standard Begin by pressing the lower button to move the saving mode hand indicatortime.
14 Troubleshooting The analogue hands block the digital display. 1. Press and hold the upper left button for three seconds. The hour and minute hand will retract to the 12 O’clock position allowing a clear view of the digital display. 2. Press the upper left button to return the analogue hands to the previous position. The analogue time does not match the digital time for the selected zone. 1. Push the bottom right hand button until the mode indicator hand points to TME. 2.
15 CP00 Operating Instructions continued . . . Troubleshooting continued . . . The analogue hands are not precisely synchronised with the digital time. 1. Press the lower right button to move the mode indicator hand to CHR. 2. Pull the lower right button out one click. The hour, minute and UTC hands will retract towards the straight up 12 O’clock position. You will see UTC on the top half of the digital display. 3. Press the upper right button to advance the hands to the straight up 24-hour position.
4. Press the upper left button. You will see HR on the top half of the digital display. Press the upper right button to advance the hour and 24-hour hand clockwise until they both point straight up at the 24-hour position. Use the lower left button to move the hand anti-clockwise until it is pointing straight up at the 12 O’clock position. 5. Press the upper left button. You will see MIN on the top half of the digital display.
17 CP00 Operating Instructions continued . . . Troubleshooting continued . . . The watch malfunctions in some way and the above procedures do not work. 1. Press the lower right button until the mode indicator hand points to TME. 2. Pull the lower right button out one click. Press the other three buttons down simultaneously for three seconds and release. You will see 8’s on the digital display. 3. Press the upper left button. You will see UTC on the top half of the digital display.
5. Press the upper left button. You will see MIN on the top half of the digital display. Press the upper right button to advance the minute hand clockwise or the lower left button to move anti-clockwise until it is pointing straight up at the 12 O’clock position. 6. Push the lower right button back in one click.
0S60 / 0S90 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CHRONOGRAPH) Top Right (TR) Dial A (minute dial) Date window Dial C (hours dial) Dial B (seconds dial) Bottom Right (BR) Positions: A 40 B C
0S60 / 0S90 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) To set the time: 1. Gently pull out crown to position C. 2. Turn crown either way to correct time. 3. Push in crown to position A. To set the date: 1. Gently pull out crown to position B. 2. Turn crown anti-clockwise to adjust date. 3. Push in crown to position A.
0S60 / 0S90 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) Using the chronograph: 1. Press BR Button to put the watch in chronograph mode. Making sure all sub dials are zeroed. If not, refer to ‘Chronograph Zero Reset’. 2. Press TR Button to start and stop the chronograph. 3. Press BR Button to reset the chronograph. 4. When you have finished with the chronograph function, press BR Button again; this re-starts the small second hand on Dial B.
0S60 / 0S90 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) Chronograph zero set: This procedure is only necessary when the battery is replaced, or when the Chronograph hands do not return to the ‘0’ position, when the Chronograph mode is selected. 1. Gently pull out crown to position C. 2. Push TR Button to advance the sweep second hand to the 12 0’clock position. Please note each push of the TR Button will advance the hand 1 second.
0S60 / 0S90 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) 3. Push BR Button; this automatically re-sets sub dials. Each subsequent push will advance the Second hand on sub dials by 1 marking. Alternatively, depress and hold Button for 2 seconds; the hand will advance continuously until released. 4. Push in crown to Position A.
0S90 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CHRONOGRAPH) Chronograph 1/100 second hand Chronograph second hand (Chronograph minute hand) Button A 2nd position Calendar Hour hand 24 hour hand Small second hand 1st position Normal crown position Button B 45
0S90 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) To set the time: 1. Pull the crown out to the 2nd position. 2. Turn the crown to set hour and minute hands. 3. When the crown is pushed back to the normal position, small second hand begins to run. To set the date: 1. Pull the crown out to the 1st position. 2. Turn the crown counter-clockwise to set the date. *If the date is set between the hours of around 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM, the date may not change on the following day. 3.
0S90 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) Using the chronograph: The chronograph is able to measure and display time in 1/100 second united up to maximum of 59 minutes 59 seconds. • The chronograph 1/100 second hand moves for 61 seconds after measurement is started, after which time it will stop at 0 position. After that time, it then changes to demonstration operation, making one revolution every minute.
0S90 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) To start the chronograph: • Press button A. • The small second hand will advance to the zero position at the same time the chronograph starts, and then begin to run as the chronograph second hand. After 1 minute and 1 second after the chronograph has been started. • The chronograph second hand will change over to running as the chronograph minute hand.
0S90 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) To stop the chronograph: • Press button A. • When the measured time is less than 61 seconds, the chronograph minute, second and 1/100 second hands will stop at the measured time. • When the measured time is over 61 seconds, the chronograph minute and second hands will stop at measured time. The chronograph 1/100 second hand will remain stopped at the zero position. Read the seconds and minutes from the chronograph at this time.
0S90 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) To reset the chronograph: • Press button B. • The chronograph second hand will change over to running as the second hand for current time. The other chronograph hands are returned to the zero position.
0S90 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) Standard measurement.
0S90 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) Standard measurement.
0S90 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) Chronograph reset (incl. after replacing battery): This procedure should be performed when the chronograph 1/100 second hand and the chronograph second hand do not return to zero position after the chronograph has been reset, and including after the battery has been replaced. 1. Pull the crown out to the 2nd position. 2. Press button “A” to set the chronograph 1/100 second hand to zero position. 3.
0S90 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) 4. Once the hands have been zeroed, return the crown to the normal position. * Do not push the crown to the normal position while the chronograph 1/100 second hand and the chronograph second hand return to zero position. Each hand stops on the way when crown is returned to the normal position and these positions are recognised as zero position.
JS00 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CHRONOGRAPH) Top Right TR Chronograph 30 minute counterhand 24 hour dial Chronograph 60 seconds counterhand Position A Position B Bottom Right BR 55
JS00 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) To set the time: 1. Gently pull out the crown to position B. 2. Turn the crown either way to correct time. 3. Push in crown to position A. For timing events up to 30 minutes 1. To start chronograph press button TR. 2. To stop chronograph press button TR. 3. To return hand to zero position press button BR.
JS00 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) Chronograph zero set: This procedure is only necessary when the battery is replaced, or when the chronograph hands do not return to the 12 o’clock position. 1. Gently pull out the crown to position B. 2. Push TR button which will advance the 60 second counterhand to the 12 o’clock position. Please note each push of the TR button will advance the 60 second counterhand 1 second. Alternatively depress and hold the button and the hands advance continuously. 3.
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Setting the day and time: 1. Pull the crown out to the 1st Click Position. 2. Turn the crown to set hour and minute hands. 3. When the crown is pushed back to the normal position in synchronization with a time signal, second hand begins to run. Using the stopwatch: This stopwatch is able to measure and display time in 1 second intervals up to a maximum of 29min 59sec. The Stopwatch will stop automatically after running continuously for 30 minutes. Measuring time with the stopwatch 1.
Cal. JS24 Operating Instructions continued . . . Stopwatch reset This procedure should be performed when the stopwatch second hand does not return to the ZERO second position after the stopwatch has been reset, and including after the battery has been replaced. 1. Pull the crown out to the 1st Click Position. 2. Press button "A" to set the stop watch second hand to the ZERO position. *The stopwatch minute hand is syncronized with stopwatch second hand.
JS25 / JS15 / JS05 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CHRONOGRAPH) Second hand Button A 24 hour hand Stopwatch minute hand Stopwatch second hand 2nd position 7 1st position Normal position Calendar Button B 61
JS25 / JS15 / JS05 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) JS15 Stopwatch minute hand JS05 Second hand Stopwatch minute hand 24 hour hand Calendar 24 hour hand 7 7 Second hand Stopwatch second hand Stopwatch second hand 62 Calendar
JS25 / JS15 / JS05 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) Setting the time: 1. Pull the crown out to the 2nd Click Position. 2. Turn the crown to set hour and minute hands. 3. After the time has been set, push the crown back to the Normal position. Setting the date 1. Pull the crown out to the 1st Click Position. 2. Turn the crown clockwise to set the date. * If the date is set between the hours of around 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM, the date may not change on the following day. 3.
JS50 / JS54 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) Measuring time with the stopwatch: 1. Press button “A” to start the stopwatch. 2. The stopwatch can be started and stopped each time button “A” is pressed. 3. Pressing button “B” resets the stopwatch and stopwatch minute and second hands return to their ZERO positions.
JS50 / JS54 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) * Button A / B does not function during resetting the stopwatch. “A” RESET TIME MEASUREMENT STOP “A” “A” “B” Stopwatch reset (incl. after replacing battery) This procedure should be performed when the stopwatch second hand does not return to the ZERO second position after the stopwatch has been reset, and including after the battery has been replaced.
JS50 / JS54 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CHRONOGRAPH) Button A Second hand Minute hand Hour hand Stopwatch second hand 1st click position Normal position Stopwatch minute hand 24 hour hand Button B 66
JS50 / JS54 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) Setting the time: 1. Pull the crown out to the 1st Click Position. 2. Turn the crown to set hour and minute hands. 3. When the crown is pushed back to the normal position in synchronisation with a time signal, second hand begins to run. Using the stopwatch This stopwatch is able to measure and display time in 1 second units up to maximum of 29 min 59 sec. The stopwatch will stop automatically after running continuously for 30 minutes.
JS50 / JS54 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) 1. Pull the crown out to the 1st Click Position. 2. Press button “A” to set the stop watch second hand to the ZERO position. *The stopwatch minute hand is synchronised with stopwatch second hand. *The stopwatch second hand can be advanced rapidly by continuously pressing button “A” 3. Once the hands have been zeroed, reset the time and return the crown to its normal position.
0SA4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CHRONOGRAPH) Minute hand 24 hour hand Button A 1st click position Chronograph minute hand Hour hand Chronograph hour hand Chronograph second hand Button B Second hand or 1/20 chronograph hand 2nd click position Normal crown position Calendar 69
0SA4 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) Setting the time: 1. Pull the crown out to the 2nd Click Position so that the second hand stops at ZERO position. 2. Turn the crown to set hour and minute hands. 3. When the crown is pushed back to the normal position in synchronization with a time signal,small second hand begins to run. Setting the Date: This chronograph is able to measure and display time in 1/20(1/1) second united up to max 4 hrs 59 min 59 sec.
0SA4 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) Using the Chronograph This chronograph is able to measure and display time in 1/20(1/1) second united up to max 4 hrs 59 min 59 sec. The retrograde chronograph 1/20(1/1) second hand keeps continuously for 60 seconds after starting, and then stops at ZERO position.
0SA4 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) Measuring time with the chronograph 1. Press button “B” to change the watch to the chronograph mode. The second hand stops at the ZERO second position, and changes to the chronograph 1/20(1/1) second hand. 2. The chronograph can be started and stopped each time button “A” is pressed.
0SA4 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) “A” “A” RESET TIME MEASUREMENT “B” 73 STOP “A” “B”
0SA4 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) Setting the time: 1. Pull the crown out to the 2nd Click Position so that the second hand stops at ZERO position. 2. Turn the crown to set hour and minute hands. 3. When the crown is pushed back to the normal position in synchronization with a time signal,small second hand begins to run. Setting the Date: This chronograph is able to measure and display time in 1/20(1/1) second united up to max 4 hrs 59 min 59 sec.
0SA4 Operating Instructions (Chronograph) Using the Chronograph This chronograph is able to measure and display time in 1/20(1/1) second united up to max 4 hrs 59 min 59 sec. The retrograde chronograph 1/20(1/1) second hand keeps continuously for 60 seconds after starting, and then stops at ZERO position.
Y121ES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LIGHT (Button A) (Button D) START mo :08 1212 MODE (Button B) 2 (Button C) RESET 1. 10 digits to display hour, minute, second, date, month, the day of week. 2. 12 hour/24 hour format selectable. 3. Daily Alarm and Hourly Time Signal. 4. Stopwatch. 5. EL Backlight.
PRODUCT FUNCTION MODES mo :08 1212 Button B al : Button B Button B ST mo :00 1:00 :08 0000 2 2 1212 2 In any mode, EL backlight illuminates for 3 seconds by pressing A. In the timekeeping Mode, press D to toggle the time format between 12-hour and 24-hour. It is 24-hour format if indicator of ‘24H’ appears on the screen.
ALARM In the alarm mode, press D button to turn on/off Alarm and Hourly Time Signal. Following indicators display on the screen when Alarm or Hourly Time Signal is turned on: Alarm indicator ( ), or both of them ( turned on at the same time. ) display on the screen if they are If alarm is turned on, once the preset time is reached, the alarm tone sounds for 20 seconds with alarm indicator ( ) flashes. To stop alarm tone after it starts to sound, please press B, C or D button.
Alarm which indicates alarm time setting screen, then press D button to adjust hour values, hold down D button for some time to quickly adjust it. Press C button again ‘minute’ digits start to flash, then you also need to press D button to adjust minute values, and hold down D button for some time to quickly adjust minute values. After this, please press C button to exit alarm time setting screen.
STOPWATCH The display range of the stopwatch is 59 minutes, 59.99 seconds. To measure times with stopwatch: In the Stopwatch Mode, you can press D button to start counting and press D button again to stop counting. Press C button to reset when Stopwatch stops Counting. To measuere with split time: in the Stopwatch Mode, press D button to start counting, and press C button to enter split time.
Stopwatch Elapsed Time Button D Button D Button D Button D Button C stop restart stop clear Button D Button C Button C Button D Button C start split split release stop clear start Split Time Two Finishes Button D Button C Button D Button C Button C start split first runner finishes split second runner finishes split release display time of second clear 81
Chronograph Reset (Incl. After Replacing Battery) This procedure should be performed when the chronograph second hand and chronograph 1/20(1/1) second hand do not return to the ZERO second position after the chronograph has been reset, and including after the battery has been replaced. 1. Pull the crown out to the 2nd Click Position. 2. Press button “A” to set the chronograph second hand to the ZERO position. 3. Press button “B” to set the chronograph 1/20 second hand to ZERO position.
