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English CONTENTS I G E N E R A L I N FO R M AT I O N 3 A . M A N U A L A N D S E L F - W I N D I N G M E C H A N I CA L WATC H E S 3 B . P R I N C I PA L WATC H F U N CT I O N S A N D C O M P L I CAT I O N S 3 II USER GUIDE 5 A. BASIC FUNCTIONS 5 B . F U N CT I O N S R E Q U I R I N G S P E C I F I C A DJ U S T M E N T S 8 C .
Thank you for choosing a Baume & Mercier This quest for technical and aesthetic excel- watch. You have acquired a timepiece which lence is represented by the Greek letter Phi, combines aesthetic design with technical per- antiquity’s symbol for the golden ratio and formance. Baume & Mercier’s designated emblem.
English I G E N E R A L I N FO R M AT I O N A. MANUAL AND SELF-WINDING M E C H A N I CA L WATC H E S B . P R I N C I PA L WATC H F U N CT I O N S A N D C O M P L I CAT I O N S WATCH PRECISION POWER RESERVE A mechanical movement, whether manual or automatic (self-winding), is a complex assembly of gears, gear trains and other components often not much bigger than a single strand of hair.
FLYBACK MOON PHASE The flyback function means exactly what it says, to “fly backward”: it allows the wearer to move from one chronograph reading to another in a single button push instead of three. 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 half day). TACHYMETER Scale used to measure speed in km/h.
English II USER GUIDE This guide explains all the functions available for different Baume & Mercier watch models. To adjust your watch, please refer to the inside cover of this guide and the diagram which most closely resembles your watch dial. Then follow the directions corresponding to your model. Your Baume & Mercier watch may come with a screw-down crown. If so, you must first unlock the screw-down crown by turning it counter-clockwise before adjusting the date or the time or winding the watch.
After wearing your watch for several hours, depending on your activity level, the watch will be perfectly wound. You must also wind your watch manually if you do not wear it for more than 40 hours.
English RAPID DATE CHANGE WITH CORRECTOR 3e DUAL TIME FUNCTION Adjustment by crown 1a If your watch comes equipped with a corrector (C1) for setting the date, use the small tool provided in the watch packaging to make any adjustments. For months with less than 31 days, the date must be changed manually at the end of the month. Set the crown in Position 2, then turn it clockwise to set the second time zone hand (D) at the desired time.
B. FUNCTIONS REQUIRING S P E C I F I C A DJ U S T M E N T S LARGE DATE + DUAL TIME ZONE Adjusting the dual time zone function 2a To adjust your watch, please respect the following steps in this specific order: Setting the time 1) Set the crown to Position 3, which will stop the seconds hand (C). 2) Turn the crown counter-clockwise until the hands (A, B) are positioned at the desired time.
English Rapid date and month correction 1) Set the crown in Position 2. 2) Turn it counter-clockwise, scrolling through all 31 days (E) until the desired month (M) is displayed. Continue to turn the crown counterclockwise until the desired date (E) appears. 3) Reset the crown (Position 1). Note: The annual date function on your watch is able to keep track of 30 day months; the month of February is treated as a 30-day month.
MOON PHASE CHRONOGRAPH 3c To adjust your watch, please respect the following steps in this specific order: 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). Adjust date and month 1) Set the crown in Position 3. 2) Turn crown counter-clockwise to adjust hands until the date changes at midnight (E), then position hands at 02:15 am. 3) Set the crown in Position 2.
English III R E CO M M E N DAT I O N S A N D CA R E Your Baume & Mercier watch was both designed and manufactured with great care. It contains a great number of very delicate components, which is why we encourage you to be careful, avoid any impact to the watch as well as keep it away from extreme conditions. Furthermore, a watch is something rare in that it works continuously, 24 hours a day.
RUBBER STRAP WATER-RESISTANCE The life span of a rubber strap depends on how often it has been worn and under what conditions. To conserve your rubber strap for as long as possible, we recommend you keep it away from oils and cosmetics and avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Furthermore, you may clean your rubber strap with soapy water. Baume & Mercier watches are water-resistant up to at least 30 meters.
English CHEMICALS Avoid direct contact with any solvents, detergents, perfumes or cosmetic products which may damage the bracelet, the case or the joints. MAGNETIC FIELDS Our environment experiences increasing levels of disturbances caused by magnetic sources. These disturbances may affect the proper functioning of your watch. A mechanical watch is sensitive to strong magnetic fields. In certain cases, a disturbance may magnetize the steel components inside the movement, especially the spiral spring.
IV WARRANTY INTERNATIONAL WARRANT Y The following terms and conditions of the Baume & Mercier International Warranty apply to Baume & Mercier watches either sold or presented for warranty-covered service in any country, excluding the United States and Canada where a Limited Warranty applies.
English 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.
EXCLUSIONS Note: Water-resistance The following exceptions apply to Baume & Mercier International Warranty: – Defects resulting from accidents, mistreatment, improper or abusive treatment (including but not limited to: impacts, crushing, moisture in the case of non water-resistant watches), the use of or any consequences resulting from the use of batteries other than those designated by Baume & Mercier, any alterations, manipulations or re-pairs carried out by anyone other than an authorized Baume & Merci
English V CO N TACT 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.