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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 Use a lunar calendar to determine the number of days elapsed since the
among the most highly renowned in the world. Meticulously designed, last full moon. Turn the crown backward by as many notches as days
using only the highest quality materials and components, your watch is elapsed since the last full moon:
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.
Technical information
TISSOT® quartz watches
This user manual applies to all TISSOT® quartz, quartz solar or autoquartz
watches. Please refer to the explanations relating specifically to your Boasting the incomparable accuracy of quartz, they generally have a
watch model. 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
Recharging the accumulator of quartz movements, causing variations of around -0.5 to +0.7 seconds
Models with screw-down crown per day. All you have to do is to set the time, and possibly the date if your
To ensure even better water-resistance, certain models are fitted with watch is equipped with a display of this kind (see the "Settings" section).
a screw-down crown. Before setting the time, date* or day*, you must
EOL Function – (End of Life)
first unscrew the crown into position IB before you can pull it out to
The battery end of life is indicated by the seconds hand making 4-second
position II or III.
jumps. The watch will keep operating for a few more days, but the
Important: After every operation, the crown must be screwed back battery should be removed and replaced by an approved TISSOT® service
down to maintain the water-resistance of the watch.
centre as soon as possible.
Quartz watches
TISSOT® Autoquartz watches
Quartz watches are battery powered, and cannot be recharged.
As precise as a quartz watch yet operating without a battery, these
Autoquartz watches watches are equipped with an accumulator which automatically
To wind an Autoquartz watch, turn the crown through a few dozen (~50) recharges its energy by means of your wrist movements. The oscillation
revolutions in position I (or IB for models with screw-down crown). movements of your wrist turn an oscillating weight, each rotation of
The automatic winding system then ensures that the movement is fully which activates a micro-generator which in turn charges an accumulator
wound, thanks to the swinging of an oscillating weight, itself driven by with electrical energy.
your wrist movements. The watch needs to be worn for several weeks
Power supply
to reach maximum charge, and thereby achieve its theoretical power
The lithium accumulator has an average service life of more than
reserve of 100 days.
10 years. Never replace it with a conventional silver oxide battery, since
Quartz solar watches this would irrevocably destroy the movement.
To recharge the accumulator, expose your watch dial either to the sun or
to artificial light (no winding crown). 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
Settings every 4 seconds, it means that your watch needs to be wound (see the
NB: Please take account of the information above if your watch is "Recharging the accumulator" section).
fitted with a screw-down crown.
Setting the time Water resistance
Pull the crown out to position III, and turn it either way to the desired time. TISSOT® watches are designed to withstand a pressure of up to 3 bar
On certain models with a seconds hand, you can synchronise it with an (30 m / 100 ft), 5 bar (50 m / 165 ft), 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft), 20 bar
official time signal (radio/TV/Internet). When the crown is pulled out to (200 m / 660 ft) or 30 bar (300 m / 1000 ft), depending on the information
position III, the seconds hand will stop. Once the time is synchronised, shown on the case-back.
push the crown back into position I (and screw it back down on models A watch cannot be permanently guaranteed absolutely water-resistant.
with a screw-down crown). 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
Rapid date* and day* correction
checked once a year by an approved TISSOT® service centre.
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
Care and maintenance
operation, your watch will keep operating, so you will not need to adjust Temperature
the time. Do not expose your watch to sudden temperature changes (exposure to
sunlight followed by immersion in cold water) or extreme temperatures
Rapid moon phase correction* (over 60°C (140°F) or below 0°C (32°F).
NB: Do not perform a rapid moon phase correction between 22:00 Magnetic fields
and 02:00.
Do not expose your watch to intense magnetic fields such as those
Pull the crown out to position II, and turn it backward until the full moon generated by speakers, mobile phones, computers, refrigerators or other
appears in the centre of the window: 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.

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