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Quartz Analogue Watches
User manual
Display and functions
➊ Seconds hand
➋ Minute hand
➌ Hour hand
➍ Date*
➎ Day*
➏ Moon phase*
* Depending on model
Models with screw-down 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 impacts, temperature variations, water and dust.
To ensure that your watch operates with perfect precision for many years
to come, we recommend that you pay careful attention to the advice
provided hereafter.
This user 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 screw-down crown
To ensure even better water-resistance, certain models are fitted with
a screw-down 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
down 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 screw-down crown).
The automatic winding system then ensures that the movement is fully
wound, thanks to the swinging of an oscillating weight, itself driven by
your wrist movements. 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
To recharge the accumulator, expose your watch dial either to the sun or
to artificial light (no winding crown).
Settings
NB: Please take account of the information above if your watch is
fitted with a screw-down crown.
Setting the time
Pull the crown out to position III, and turn it either way to the desired time.
On certain models with a seconds hand, you can synchronise it with an
official time signal (radio/TV/Internet). When the crown is pulled out to
position III, the seconds hand will stop. Once the time is synchronised,
push the crown back into position I (and screw it back down on models
with a screw-down crown).
Rapid date* and day* correction
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 anti-clockwise to correct the day. During this
operation, your watch will keep operating, so you will not need to adjust
the time.
Rapid moon phase correction*
NB: Do not perform a rapid moon phase correction between 22:00
and 02:00.
Pull the crown out to position II, and turn it backward until the full moon
appears in the centre of the window:
Use a lunar calendar to determine the number of days elapsed since the
last full moon. Turn the crown backward by as many notches as days
elapsed since the last full moon:
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 can affect the precision
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 precise as a quartz watch yet operating without a battery, these
watches are equipped with an accumulator which automatically
recharges its energy by means of 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.
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
®
Autoquartz 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 wound (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 speakers, 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 a TISSOT
®
approved 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.
Quartz or Autoquartz watches
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 enjoy the highest standards of service and to ensure your warranty
remains valid, please always contact a TISSOT
®
approved retailer or
service centre.
Availability and 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
delayed, TISSOT
®
reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to offer the
customer an alternative solution.
Collection and processing of end of life quartz watches*
This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed
of with household waste. It must be returned to an authorized
collection point. By following this procedure you will contribute to
protecting 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.
* Valid in European Community member states and in any countries with
comparable legislation.
