Couv Basic III au format VSA:couv Victorinox 30.9.2009 17:05 Page 1 VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY WATCH SA Chemin des Grillons 4 – P.O. Box 1840 – 2501 Biel-Bienne – Switzerland www.victorinoxswissarmy.com USA VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY, INC. 7 Victoria Drive – P.O. Box 1212 – Monroe CT 06468-1212 Consumer Service: 800 442 2706 www.swissarmy.com VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY CANADA 904 Magnetic Drive – North York, ON – M3J 2C4 Consumer Service: 800 665 4095 ext 4127 www.swissarmy.com V.03035.
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English USA Basic VSA 24.9.2009 11:34 Page 2 English Summary VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND LIMITED WARRANTY I. GENERAL INFORMATION Disposal of used batteries Special recommendations II. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Setting the time Setting the date Manual or automatic winding III. OTHER FUNCTIONS 2nd time zone Dual time Alarm Visual countdown GMT time scale Rotating bezel with countup function with countdown function Water resistance 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 IV.
English USA Basic VSA 24.9.2009 11:21 Page 3 General information English I. GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations on having chosen a Victorinox Swiss Army timepiece. To ensure your timepiece operates perfectly, we recommend that you follow the advice given in these instructions (All instruction manuals are also available on our website: www.victorinoxswissarmy.com – Customer Service – User Manuals. For U.S. and Canada: www.swissarmy.com).
English USA Basic VSA English 24.9.2009 11:21 Page 4 Special recommendations / Instructions for use: Setting the time SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS – To avoid any errors, do not perform the DATE SETTING between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. when the date mechanism is in action. Be careful not to confuse noon and midnight. – Never operate pushers or crown when your timepiece is under water or if it is wet and ensure that the crown and pushers are properly pushed back or screwed down after each use.
English USA Basic VSA 24.9.2009 11:21 Page 5 Instructions for use: Setting the date English Manual winding timepieces 1. Wind the movement if necessary by turning the crown a few times (position 1). 2. Pull out the crown to position 2. 3. Turn to the desired time. Remember the date advances at 12:00 midnight, not 12:00 noon. 4. Push the crown back to position 1. (Remember to screw it back down if you have a screw-down model.
English USA Basic VSA 24.9.2009 English 11:21 Page 6 Instructions for use: Manual or automatic winding 4. Turn it counter-clockwise to the desired date. 5. Push the crown back to position 1. Adjusting the date and day for all other timepieces (For timepieces with alarm and dual time features, please refer to the related sections in Chapter III): 1. Pull out the crown to position 3.
English USA Basic VSA 24.9.2009 Other functions: 2nd time zone / Dual time 11:21 Page 7 English sufficiently, the movement will have to be wound manually by turning the crown back and forth a few times. III. OTHER FUNCTIONS 2ND TIME ZONE The timepiece has 4 hands in the center (hour, minute, second and 2nd time zone). The 2nd time zone reading is indicated on the outer scale of the dial (24 hours): 1. Pull out the crown to position 2. 2. Turn it counter-clockwise to set the 2nd time zone. 3.
English USA Basic VSA 24.9.2009 11:21 English Page 8 Other functions: Alarm 3. Push the crown back to position 1 once the desired time is set. Setting the date (for timepieces with dual time function) 1. Pull out the crown to position 3. Turn the crown clockwise to move hands until you reach midnight (as the calendar jump phase is situated at 12:00 midnight) and then set the correct time. 2. Set the crown in position 2. 3. Turn it clockwise to the desired date. 4. Push the crown back to position 1.
English USA Basic VSA 24.9.2009 11:21 Page 9 Other functions: Visual countdown English Switching off the alarm Push back the alarm pusher (A) to position 1. Alarm is switched off. Setting the date (for timepieces with alarm function) 1. Pull out the crown to position 3. Turn the crown clockwise to move hands until you reach midnight (as the calendar jump phase is situated at 12:00 midnight). 2. Set the crown in position 2. Turn it counter-clockwise to the desired date and then set the correct time. 3.
English USA Basic VSA 8.10.2009 8:29 English Page 10 Other functions: GMT time scale GMT TIME SCALE Using the rotating crown (A), rotate inner bezel to select the time zone where you currently are and align it with “City” marking at 12 o’clock. Note: GMT time is on a 24 hour military time scale. To set the GMT time (hand with special arrow) 1. Pull out crown C to position 2 and rotate it clockwise to adjust the GMT arrow hand to your local time. (Example: 7 p.m. is 19 hours military time.) 2.
English USA Basic VSA 24.9.2009 Other functions: Rotating bezel 11:21 Page 11 English ROTATING BEZEL WITH COUNTUP FUNCTION When a scale is going from 5 to 60 (clockwise incrementation) we may use the bezel as a counter, to count up to 60 minutes. The rotating bezel enables divers to measure both dive time and any other lapse of time. To measure time, simply turn the bezel to align the triangle (0 to 60) on the scale to the minute hand of the timepiece.
English USA Basic VSA English 24.9.2009 11:21 Page 12 Other functions: Water resistance WATER RESISTANCE CLASSIFICATION: Timepieces are classified by their degree of water resistance, which roughly translates to the following (1 meter = 3.28 feet). All Victorinox Swiss Army timepieces are water-resistant from 30 meters to 500 meters. Check the details on the back of your Victorinox Swiss Army timepiece case and read the following information carefully: Water resistant to 30 meters (100 feet, 3 ATM).
English USA Basic VSA 24.9.2009 International warranty 11:21 Page 13 English METER/BAR CORRELATION Meter and bar measurements are different things: under water, the water pressure is added to the air pressure above; a depth of 10 meters corresponds to 1 bar of water pressure and 1 bar of atmospheric pressure above water level, therefore 2 bars in total. IV. INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This international warranty is valid for all consumers not resident in the U.S. or Canada.
English USA Basic VSA English 24.9.2009 11:21 Page 14 International warranty other than a member of an approved service center, because improper resealing compromises water resistance. The warranty to exchange or replace expires three (3) years after the date of purchase. The warranty does not cover: – The life of the battery.
English USA Basic VSA 8.10.2009 8:26 Page 15 International warranty English INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING REPAIRS Your approved local Victorinox Swiss Army Watch SA service center can repair your timepiece in accordance with the above terms and conditions. Your Victorinox Swiss Army Watch SA distributor will provide the necessary after-sales service. To obtain information on your local distributor, send an e-mail to: info@victorinoxswissarmy.com, consult our website, www.victorinoxswissarmy.
English USA Basic VSA 24.9.2009 English 11:22 Page 16 North American warranty V. NORTH AMERICAN LIMITED WARRANTY V. (VALID FOR U.S. AND CANADA ONLY) This North American warranty is valid only for consumers living in the United States or Canada. For consumers not resident in the U.S. or Canada, please refer to page 13 or to the international warranty instructions that you can find under www.victorinoxswissarmy.com. THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc.
English USA Basic VSA 24.9.2009 11:22 North American warranty Page 17 English REPAIRS Any Victorinox Swiss Army Authorized Service Center may repair your timepiece. Visit our website at www.swissarmy.com for a complete listing of Authorized Service Centers or call us at 800-442-2706 (U.S.) or 800-665-4095 ext. 4127 (Canada). Please allow 4-6 weeks for the return of your timepiece.
English USA Basic VSA 24.9.2009 11:22 Page 18 English North American warranty OUT OF WARRANTY REPAIR A damaged timepiece not covered by our warranty can be repaired by one of our Authorized Service Centers. Note that repair costs and handling charges may apply. Include your name, address, phone number and e-mail address (optional) with your timepiece, along with a brief description of the problem or repairs needed.
English USA Basic VSA 24.9.2009 North American warranty 11:22 Page 19 English All other timepieces in need of repair can be sent to any authorized service center. Please include the following information: – Your name or a contact name – Full shipping address, including any department number (no P.O. Boxes, please) – Telephone number – E-mail address (optional) – Proof of purchase, if under warranty – Brief description of problem or repairs needed. Please ship insured and via trackable means (i.e.
Agents 3 Basic VSA USA 30.9.2009 11:10 Page 142 Authorized service centers VI. AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS The complete list of Authorized Service Centers (Europe, Asia/Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Oceania, Central and South America, Canada, Caribbean, U.S.) is available on our website: www.victorinoxswissarmy.com – customer service – authorized service center For U.S. and Canada: www.swissarmy.com U.S. AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS California Rafael Jewelers, Inc.
Agents 3 Basic VSA USA 30.9.2009 11:10 Page 143 Authorized service centers Massachusetts Watches, Etc., 548 Washington Street Wellesley, MA 02482, 781-237-1620 Fax: 781-237-1330 www.watches-etc.com Texas Crouch Watch Repair 212 Oak Branch Trail Waxahachie, TX 75167 972-938-0465 The Watchmaker 379 Main Street Stoneham, MA 02180 888-852-6969, Fax: 781-438-6954 bostonwatchco@gmail.com www.thewatchmaker.
Agents 3 Basic VSA USA 30.9.2009 11:10 Page 144 Authorized service centers CANADIAN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS Canada Helvetia Watch Service 1100 La Gauchetiere W, Suite 267 Box 208, Montreal, Quebec, H3B 2S2 514-861-2985, Fax 514-861-7508 Time Central, 4 St. Regis Crescent North North York, Ontario M3J 1Z2 416-633-2050 ext 24 416-630-9796 fax 800-457-7928 info@timecentral.
Agents 3 Basic VSA USA 30.9.2009 11:10 Page 145 Authorized service centers Phone: 0091 22 6632 4664 Fax 0091 22 2202 5878 admin@victorinoxindia.com Indonesia PT Gilang Agung Persada Artha Graha, 25th Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-53, 12190 Jakarta Phone: 0062 21 515 0303 Fax: 0062 21 515 0123 service@ptgap.co.id Japan Victorinox Japan Inc. 3-18-5, Nishi-azabu, Minato-ku 106-0031 Tokyo Phone: 0081 3 3796 0951 Fax: 0081 3 3796 0950 info@victorinox.co.
Agents 3 Basic VSA USA 30.9.2009 11:10 Page 146 Authorized service centers Taiwan VICTORINOX HONG KONG LIMITED TAIWAN BRANCH 4F, 261, Nanking East Road Sec. 3 Taipei 10550 Phone: 00886-2-27135399 ext 888 Fax: 00886-2-27137182 info@victorinox-taiwan.com Thailand OTM MANAGEMENT CO., LTD 23/8 11th Floor Sorachai Building Sukhumvit 63 Road Wattana 10110 Bangkok Phone: 00662 714 3410 Fax: 00662 714 3044 vsaservice@otm.co.th MIDDLE EAST Bahrain Yaquby Stores, Bab Al-Bahrain Road P.O.
Agents 3 Basic VSA USA 30.9.2009 11:10 Page 147 Authorized service centers Kuwait Jashanmal & Partners Ltd. Al-Bahar Center, 4th Floor Hawally +965 1 822225 +965 22 635006 United Arab Emirates Rivoli Group, Mohd. Saleh Building Al Fahidi Street, P.O. Box 121, Dubai Phone: 00971 4 353 1400 Fax: 00971 4 353 4992 Lebanon Ets. H. Atamian, Dora highway Vartanian center, Third floor P.O.Box: 80592 B.
Agents 3 Basic VSA USA 30.9.2009 11:10 Page 148 Authorized service centers Libya Golding Time Tacharukiat. Co c/o Moftah, P.O Box 6199 Yamama Center, Gergarch Road Tripoli Phone/Fax: 00218 21 48 33 691 Nigeria Ships of Tarshish Ltd., Lafayette Mall 1436 Sanusi Fafunwa Street Victoria Island, Lagos Phone: 00234 1 790 5288 Fax: 00234 1 444 8599 traders@tarshish-ltd.com Republic of South Africa, Cutlery Distributing Group (PTY) Ltd. 33 Darwin Ave Cr. Aintree Ave.
Agents 3 Basic VSA USA 30.9.2009 11:10 Page 149 Authorized service centers CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA Argentina SHHS, Tucumán St. No. 620 – 1st floor, 1049 Buenos Aires City Phone: 0054 11 4322 1038 / 8892 Fax: 0054 11 4328 3475 relojes@shhs.com.ar Bolivia Victorinox Chile Antonio Varas No. 1645 Providencia-Santiago, Chile, Phone: 0056 2 223 58 97 Fax: 0056 2 223 65 08, http://www.victorinox.cl Brazil Victorinox do Brasil Com. Imp. Exp Ltda.
Agents 3 Basic VSA USA 30.9.2009 11:10 Page 150 Authorized service centers El Salvador VENDOME S.A. de C.V., Paseo General Escalon, Centro Comercial Galerias, Local No. 114 «La Casona» San Salvador Phone: 00503 245 0862 Fax: 00503 245 0851 Guatemala ABBY, Relojeria Joyeria, 20 calle 2585 zona 10, Local 225, C.C. Galerias La Pradera, Guatemala, C.A. Phone: 00502 2367-3516 Fax: 00502 2367-3517 acv@abby-sa.com Honduras Vendome, Edificio Midence Soto # 920, P.O.
Agents 3 Basic VSA USA 30.9.2009 11:10 Page 151 Authorized service centers Peru B & D Enterprises S.A.C. Av. Angamos Oeste 1661, Lima 18, Phone: 0051 1 222 3560 / 3512 Fax: 0051 1 222 3366 Uruguay LAFFITTE JOYEROS, Dr. Luis Alberto de Herrera 1290, Local 168, Montevideo Phone: 00598 2 628 4621 Fax: 00598 2 628 1331, etifal@adinet.com.uy Venezuela CORAL C.A., Edificio Larco, Calle La Limonera, Urb.
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English USA Basic VSA 24.9.2009 12:03 Page 155 North American warranty / Warranty repair coupon – only for US and Canada THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REPAIR COUPON (U.S. AND CANADA) Name: ......................................................................................................................................................................... Address:..............................................................................................................................................
English USA Basic VSA 24.9.2009 12:03 Page 156 North American warranty / Purchased from repair coupon SA M PL E Retailer’s Stamp: Date of Purchase: Printed in Switzerland 09.
Couv Basic III au format VSA:couv Victorinox 30.9.2009 17:05 Page 1 VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY WATCH SA Chemin des Grillons 4 – P.O. Box 1840 – 2501 Biel-Bienne – Switzerland www.victorinoxswissarmy.com USA VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY, INC. 7 Victoria Drive – P.O. Box 1212 – Monroe CT 06468-1212 Consumer Service: 800 442 2706 www.swissarmy.com VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY CANADA 904 Magnetic Drive – North York, ON – M3J 2C4 Consumer Service: 800 665 4095 ext 4127 www.swissarmy.com V.03035.
