Operating instructions

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your watch has been developed with meticulous attention to qual-
ity, function and detail. Please read the following information and
instructions carefully to learn about the features, proper care and
operation of your new timepiece.
For additional information on service and repairs, please see your
Warranty & Service Guide booklet – or return to our service web-
site home page and click on the Warranty and Service Information
link.
Shock
All our watches have shock-resistant movements and are tested to
meet international standards for shock resistance.
Magnetism
The exposure of a timepiece to a strong magnetic field will affect
its time-keeping, and may cause it to stop. A quartz watch should
resume working with its original accuracy when removed from the
magnetic field; an automatic or hand-wound mechanical timepiece,
however, may require demagnetization before it will operate again.
Water Resistance
All our watches meet international standards for water resistance
to at least 3ATM / 30M / 99 feet, so faucet spray or rain won’t hurt
them as long as the case, crown and crystal remain intact.
Timepieces marked water resistant to 50M / 5 ATM / 165 feet may
be worn while showering or swimming, but not scuba diving.
CAUTION: Do not press the push-buttons on a chronograph model
when the watch is under water, or it will not remain water resistant.
NOTES: We recommend that you do not get your leather strap
wet. Exposing leather to water can cause premature wear and
deterioration.
Carefully wipe your watch using a soft cloth dampened with fresh
water after exposure to chlorine or sea water.
Battery Information
Your quartz analog watch or chronograph has a battery specially
designed for watches. It will last approximately 18-36 months
under normal use.
NOTE: Frequent use of special functions, like the stopwatch timer
on chronograph models, may shorten battery life.
End-of-life feature: The seconds hand on many models will start to
move haltingly in 4-second increments when the battery is almost
exhausted, signaling the need to have it replaced.
Battery replacement: Take or send your watch to an Authorized
Service Center to have battery changed – your old battery will be
disposed of/recycled properly. Do not attempt to change the bat-
tery yourself.
Warranty and Service Information
Please see the printed warranty and service guide enclosed with
your watch for complete warranty and service information – or
return to our service website home page and click on the Warranty
and Service Information link.
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