Analogue Quartz
Watches
User’s Manual
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Display and functions
Seconds hand
Minute hand
Hour hand
Date*
Day*
* According to model
Models with a screwed crown :
IA Initial position (screwed down, not pulled out)
IB Winding position (unscrewed, not pulled out)
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Congratulations
We congratulate you on choosing a TISSOT® watch,
a Swiss brand among the most highly renowned in the
world. Meticulously designed, using only the highest quality
materials and components, your watch is protected against
shocks and impacts, variations in temperature, water and
dust.
To ensure that your watch operates with perfect precision
for many years to come, we advise you to pay very careful
attention to the advice provided hereafter.
This user’s manual applies to all TISSOT® quartz,
quartz solar or autoquartz watches. Please refer to the
explanations relating specifically to your watch model.
Recharging the accumulator
Models with screwed crown
To ensure even better water resistance, certain models are
fitted with a screwed crown. Before setting the time, date* or
day*, you must first unscrew the crown into position IB before
you can pull it out to position II or III.
Important: After every operation, the crown must be
screwed back in to maintain the water-resistance of the
watch.
Quartz watches
Quartz watches are battery powered, and cannot be
recharged.
Autoquartz watches
To wind an Autoquartz watch, turn the crown through a
few dozen (~50) revolutions in position I (or IB for models
with screwed crown). The automatic winding system will
then ensure that the watch is fully wound by means of
your wrist movements alone. The watch needs to be worn
for several weeks to reach maximum charge, and thereby
achieve its theoretical power reserve of 100 days.
Quartz solar watches
These watches do not have a winding crown. To recharge
the accumulator, expose the dial of your watch either to the
sun or to artificial light.
Settings
NB: Please take account of the information above if your
watch is fitted with a screwed crown.
Setting the time
Pull the crown out to position III and turn it in either direction
until the desired time is displayed.
On certain models with a seconds hand, you can synchronize
it with an official time signal (radio/TV/Internet). When
the crown is pulled out to position III, the seconds hand is
stopped. Once the time is synchronised, push the crown
back into position I (and screw it back in on models with a
screwed crown).
Rapid correction of the date* and day*
NB: Do not perform a rapid date correction between
22:00 and 02:00.
Pull the crown out to position II and turn it clockwise until the
desired date is displayed, or counterclockwise to correct the
day. During this operation, your watch will keep operating,
so you will not need to adjust the time.
Technical information
TISSOT® quartz watches
Boasting the incomparable accuracy of quartz, they
generally have a power reserve of more than 2 years in
continuous use, though this varies slightly depending on
the habits of the wearer and the ambient temperature.
Similarly, the ambient temperature may affect the accuracy
of quartz movements, causing variations of around -0.5 to
+0.7 seconds per day. All you have to do is to set the time,
and possibly the date if your watch is equipped with a
display of this kind (see the “Settings” section).
EOL Function – (End of Life)
The battery end of life is indicated by the seconds hand
making 4-second jumps. The watch will keep operating for
a few more days, but the battery should be removed and
replaced by an approved TISSOT® service centre as soon
as possible.
TISSOT® Autoquartz watches
As accurate as a quartz watch yet operating without a
battery, these watches are equipped with an accumulator
which automatically recharges its energy by means your
wrist movements. The oscillation movements of your wrist
turn an oscillating weight, each rotation of which activates a
micro-generator which in turn charges an accumulator with
electrical energy.
TISSOT® solar and Autoquartz watches
Power supply
The lithium accumulator has an average service life of
more than 10 years. Never replace it with a conventional
silver oxide battery, since this would irrevocably destroy the
movement.
EOE Function – (End of Energy)
Your TISSOT® watch is equipped with an EOE (End of
Energy) energy requirement indicator. If you observe the
seconds hand jump every 4 seconds, it means that your
watch needs to be recharged (see the “Recharging the
accumulator” section).
Water-resistance
TISSOT® watches are designed to withstand a pressure
of up to 3 bar (30 m / 100 ft), 5 bar (50 m / 165 ft),
10 bar (100 m / 330 ft), 20 bar (200 m / 660 ft) or 30 bar
(300 m / 1000 ft), depending on the information shown on
the case-back.
A watch cannot be permanently guaranteed absolutely
water-resistant. It may be affected by ageing of the gaskets
or by an accidental impact on the watch. We recommend
that you have your watch’s water resistance checked once
a year by an approved TISSOT® service centre.
Care and maintenance
Temperature
Do not expose your watch to sudden temperature changes
(exposure to sunlight followed by immersion in cold water)
or extreme temperatures (over 60°C (140°F) or below 0°C
(32°F)).
Magnetic fields
Do not expose your watch to intense magnetic fields
such as those generated by loudspeakers, mobile phones,
computers, refrigerators or other electromagnetic
appliances.
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Shocks and impacts
Avoid thermal shocks or impacts, since they may harm your
watch. In the event of a violent impact please have your
watch checked by an approved TISSOT® service centre.
Harmful products
Prevent your watch from coming into any direct contact
with solvents, detergents, perfumes, cosmetic products
etc., since they may damage the bracelet, the case or the
gaskets.
Cleaning
We would advise you to clean your watch regularly (except
for the leather strap) using a soft cloth and lukewarm soapy
water. After immersion in salty water, rinse your watch in
fresh water and leave it to dry completely.
Storage instructions
If you are considering not wearing your watch for a few
weeks or months, we would advise you to pull the crown
out to the last stop before storing it. This will reduce energy
consumption.
Services
Like any precision instrument, a watch must be serviced
regularly for optimum operation. As a general rule, we
recommend that you have your watch checked every 3 to
4 years by your approved TISSOT® retailer or service
centre. However, please note that depending on the climate
and the conditions of use of the watch, a shorter interval
may be required. To benefit from the highest standards
of service and to ensure your guarantee remains in force,
please always contact an approved TISSOT® retailer or
service centre.
Availability of spare parts
From the stoppage date of the watch production,
TISSOT® guarantees the availability of its spare parts
for a minimum period of 10 years for standard watches,
and for a period of up to 20 years for gold watches.
If for any reason production of a particular spare part is
stopped or deferred, TISSOT® reserves the right, at its sole
discretion, to offer the customer an alternative solution.
Collection and treatment of end of life quartz watches*
This symbol indicates that this product should not be
disposed of as household waste. It must be returned to
an approved collection point. By following this procedure
you will contribute to safeguarding the environment and
human health. Recycling the materials will help to conserve
natural resources.
Battery type: silver oxide and zinc button cell.
Autoquartz: manganese dioxide and lithium button cell.
Quartz solar: cobalt titanium lithium rechargeable battery.
* Valid in European Community member states and in any
countries with comparable legislation.
