PRODUCT INFORMATION

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MATERIALS CARBON DIFFUSED STEEL

Through the diffusion of a high quantity of
HIGH-TECH CERAMIC carbon at a low temperature, this treatment
Innovative, durable and skin-friendly: intro- makes it possible to harden the surface of
duced by Rado in 1986, high-tech ceramic steel parts.
has become our signature. In metallic
or non-metallic colors, with a glossy, matt, SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL
­satin-brushed or decorated finish, High-tech sapphire crystal is used through­
it is the most versatile of our materials. out our collection. The application of edge-
to-edge crystal and metallization are
HIGH-TECH HARDMETAL standard features of Rado.
Pure, simple and tough: we pioneered the
use of this material by introducing the NOTE: In order to reduce reflection, the
scratch-resistant watch, Diastar 1 sapphire crystal of some Rado collections
(The Original), in 1962. has an anti-reflective coating on both sides.
With time scratches may appear on the anti-
CERAMOS reflective coating, this is normal wear and
Ceramos™ combines high-tech ceramic - tear.
specifically titanium carbide – with a metallic
alloy. Light and adaptable to skin
temperature, it has the same qualities and
benefits as high-tech ceramic, enhanced by
a metallic luster.
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HOW HARD IS HARD? stones. Depending on the model, the name

“Jubilé” may or may not figure on the dial.
The hardness of Rado high-tech materials Details regarding the precious stones used
guarantees durability and b­ rilliance. The on Jubilé watches may be found
Vickers scale is used to indicate hardness: on the ­accompanying Precious Stone
the higher a value, the greater the Certificate.
­resistance.
The value of 10,000 is attributed only The quality of a diamond is defined by 4C’s:
to natural diamonds and to the Rado high- Carat, Clarity, Color and Cut.
tech diamond surface.
CARAT
NOTE: Rado watches are hard but not The weight of a diamond is measured
­indestructible. Although our high-tech in carats. 1 carat is the equivalent
­materials are resistant, Rado watches must of 0.2 grams.
be treated with care. They should not be Stones of various weight classes and sizes
dropped, and sharp knocks should be are used in Rado “Jubilé” models.
avoided. If hit hard enough, the materials
may break. CLARITY
The diamond clarity rating of stones used by
PRECIOUS STONES Rado is generally VVS (Very Very Small
Inclusions) on the case and VS-SI (Very
The name “Jubilé” refers to all the Rado Small - Small Inclusions) on the dial.
products with diamonds or other precious
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COLOR n­ ormal conditions, a battery should last

The color spectrum ranges from colorless at least 30 months. The battery must
to yellow. be changed when the seconds hand starts
Rado uses Top Wesselton (superior quality) to move in 4-second intervals (or when,
diamonds. on a multifunction watch, the digital display
begins to blink). Battery exhaustion in
CUT a watch without a seconds hand becomes
The cut determines the fire, brilliance apparent only when the hands stop moving
and the luster of the diamond. Nearly altogether. Battery changes should only
all Rado diamonds are classed as 8/8 or full be performed by an authorized Rado dealer
cut ­(brilliant). or Service Center to ensure that only original
parts are used and that your watch is prop-
OTHER PRECIOUS STONES erly tested for water resistance. A worn-out
There is no uniform nomenclature for battery should be replaced immediately
­describing the purity and color of other in order to reduce the risk of leakage and
­precious stones. Rado uses only consequent damage to the movement.
precious stones of high quality.
Collection and treatment of end
QUARTZ WATCHES of life quartz watches*: This symbol
indicates that this product should
Rado quartz watches are equipped with not be disposed with household waste. It
top-quality Swiss button-type zinc- has to be ­returned to a local authorized col-
silver oxide or lithium batteries. Under lection ­system. By following this procedure
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you will contribute to the protection of the

environment and human health. The recy-
cling of the materials will help to conserve
natural resources.
* Valid in the EU member states and * Valid in Great Britain
in any countries with correspond-
ing legislation.
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Remove and immediately recycle or dispose AUTOMATIC WATCHES

of used batteries according to local regula-
tions and keep away from children. Do NOT Automatic watches are precision instru-
dispose of batteries in household trash or ments powered by the wearer’s movement.
incinerate. Even used batteries may cause
severe injury or death. Call a local poison Before using your automatic watch, we
control center for treatment information. strongly advise winding the watch by turning
Battery type and nominal voltage: 321 346 the crown 15-20 times. A fully wound Rado
364-371 -373-377-394-395 /1.55 V. Non- automatic watch has a running reserve of at
rechargeable batteries are not to be re- least 36 hours. If the watch stops (e.g. if it
charged. Do not force discharge, recharge, has not been worn for some time or during
disassemble, heat above (manufacturer’s periods of low activity), it should be wound
specified temperature rating) or incinerate. manually. To wind an ­automatic watch man-
Doing so may result in injury due to venting, ually: place the crown in position 1. Turn the
leakage or explosion resulting in chemical crown clockwise ­several times.
burns. This product contains a battery that is
not intended to be replaceable by the user. IMPORTANT: Magnetic fields can affect the
accuracy of the watch.

NOTE: Date setting is not recommended

between 8 pm and 2 am.
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SWISS PRECISION regulations, these operations must be

performed by an authorized Rado dealer
The name Rado guarantees a Swiss quality or authorized Rado Service Center.
watch movement of great precision. Every
movement undergoes numerous controls NOTE: Water resistance information
before being installed in a Rado watch. The in “meters” or “bar” refers to theoretical
average deviation of a Rado quartz watch pressure and temperature test norms and
should not exceed 15 seconds per month. does not indicate actual diving depths.
The average deviation of a Rado a­ utomatic
watch should not exceed 0 to +20 seconds IMPORTANT: To ensure optimal water
per day. resistance, the following must be observed:
after every operation involving the crown,
WATER RESISTANCE return it to position 1 or screw it back in by
pressing and turning it clockwise
All Rado watches are water-resistant. They simultaneously. Avoid shocks to the crown.
can withstand a water pressure of at least Do not use either the crown or chronograph
3 bar (depth of 30 meters). Water resistance pushers underwater.
is not a permanent condition. To ensure
permanent water resistance, the watch TEMPERATURE
should be checked once a year.
Avoid exposing your Rado watch to extreme
To ensure conformance with the warranty temperatures (higher than 60°C/140° F or
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lower than 0°C/32°F), extreme changes in feel. Each piece can differ and the colour
temperature, or high humidity. may vary slightly.

MAINTENANCE To preserve the condition of your leather

strap for as long as possible please avoid
Please note that having your Rado watch contact with water, dampness, prolonged
serviced every 5 to 7 years will not only exposure to sunlight or with greasy sub-
prolong its life but also maintain its value. stances and cosmetic products.
For perfect maintenance, please visit only
your official Rado dealer or Service Center SKIN-FRIENDLINESS
(a list of Rado Service ­Centers can be found
at the end of this manual or on the Internet). For Rado, luxury means not only beauty and
Your Rado watch will also benefit from being exquisite materials, but also personal
cleaned from time to time with lukewarm, comfort. Apart from ensuring durability, our
slightly soapy water and the help of a high-tech materials ensure that Rado
­toothbrush. This cleaning is especially watches are gentle to the skin and smooth
recommended if the watch has been on the wrist.
in ­contact with salt water or cosmetics.

LEATHER STRAPS

Rado straps are made using leathers that

were treated to achieve a special look and
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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HOW TO FIND THE RELEVANT SECTION 277 _____________________________ page 24
278 _____________________________ page 21
FOR YOUR WATCH 289 _____________________________ page 34
290 _____________________________ page 47
Engraved on the case back of your watch is an 291 _____________________________ page 21
8-digit reference number with dots. 312 _____________________________ page 37
318, 322 _________________________ page 23
For example: 115.0653.3  115 is the calibre.
370 _____________________________ page 39
Please review the following calibre list and refer to 420 _____________________________ page 23
the relevant section. 510 _____________________________ page 57
If you cannot find such a number but a serial 538, 539 _________________________ page 37
541 _____________________________ page 39
number for example 12345678, either on the 542 _____________________________ page 37
warranty card or engraved on the case back: go to 550, 557, 561, 580, 582 ______________ page 48
www.rado.com under section customer service, 603 _____________________________ page 55
604 _____________________________ page 54
click on manuals and catalogue, user manual,
609, 629 _________________________ page 48
enter the 8 digits to find your movement calibre. 636 _____________________________ page 50
Otherwise, please contact our customer service. 642 _____________________________ page 56
648 _____________________________ page 50
650, 652, 653 _____________________ page 51
656, 657, 658, 661 __________________ page 48
663 _____________________________ page 52
Calibers:
073, 079 _________________________ page 21 674 _____________________________ page 55
080 _____________________________ page 23 734, 763 _________________________ page 48
082 _____________________________ page 21 764 _____________________________ page 50
084 _____________________________ page 22 765 _____________________________ page 27
111, 113 _________________________ page 21 766 _____________________________ page 48
114 _____________________________ page 22 770 _____________________________ page 50
115, 129 _________________________ page 21 771 _____________________________ page 56
140, 150 _________________________ page 23 772, 773 _________________________ page 48
801 _____________________________ page 51
152 _____________________________ page 21
153 _____________________________ page 23 808 _____________________________ page 48
156, 157, 160, 161 __________________ page 21 862 _____________________________ page 58
193, 210 _________________________ page 42 963 _____________________________ page 23
212, 218, 219, 239, 256, 271 __________ page 21 964 _____________________________ page 24
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THE CROWN HAS 3 POSITIONS

A
1. Normal position
When pressed in against the case
(position 1), the crown ensures that the
watch is water-resistant (if not damaged).
B
2. To set the date
Pull the crown to position 2, turn it
QUARTZ WATCHES clockwise or counterclockwise (depending
WITH DATE DISPLAY on the movement) to the desired date.
CALIBERS: 073, 079, 082, 111, 113,
115*, 129*, 152, 156, 157*, 160, 161*, Push the crown back to position 1.
212, 218, 219, 239, 256, 271, 278*, 291
3. To set the time
* On certain models these movements have Pull the crown to position 3 and turn it
no date display (jewelry version) and only clockwise or counterclockwise to the desired
the positions 1 and 3 are functional. time. If the watch is equipped with a
seconds hand, accept by pushing the crown
back to position 1 to coincide with a given
time signal.
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QUARTZ WATCHES 3. To set the time

WITH DATE DISPLAY AND MOON PHASE Pull the crown to position 3 and turn it
CALIBER: 084 clockwise or counterclockwise to set the
desired time. If the watch is equipped with a
THE CROWN HAS 3 POSITIONS seconds hand, accept by pushing the crown
back to position 1 to coincide with a given
1. Normal position time signal.
When pressed in against the case
(position 1), the crown ensures that the
watch is water-resistant (if not damaged). QUARTZ WATCHES
WITH DAY/DATE DISPLAY
2. Set the date and moon phase CALIBER: 114
To set the moon phase, pull the crown to
position 2 and turn it counterclockwise until THE CROWN HAS 3 POSITIONS
the full moon appears in the centre of the
moon phase dial. Use a calendar that lists 1. Normal position
the moon’s phases to find out the date of When pressed in against the case
the last full moon. Turn the crown (position 1), the crown ensures that the
counterclockwise again until the moon is in watch is water-resistant (if not damaged).
the position indicated on the calendar. Turn
the crown clockwise until the desired date is
displayed. Press the crown back into
position 1.
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2. To set the date and day QUARTZ WATCHES

Pull the crown to position 2, turn it WITHOUT DATE DISPLAY
clockwise to set the desired date. Turn it CALIBERS: 080, 140, 150, 153, 318, 322,
counterclockwise to set the desired day of 420, 963
the week. Push the crown back to
position 1. THE CROWN HAS 2 POSITIONS

3. To set the time 1. Normal position

Pull the crown to position 3 and turn it When pressed in against the case
clockwise or counterclockwise to set the (position 1), the crown ensures that the
desired time. Accept by pushing the crown watch is water-resistant (if not damaged).
back to position 1 to coincide with a given
time signal. 2. To set the time
Pull the crown to position 2 and turn it
clockwise or counterclockwise to set the
desired time. If the watch is equipped with a
seconds hand, accept by pushing the crown
back to position 1 to coincide with a given
time signal.
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QUARTZ WATCHES QUARTZ CERAMIC TOUCH WATCHES

WITHOUT CROWN WITHOUT DATE DISPLAY
CALIBER: 964 CALIBER: 277

To set the time on crownless watches, use This watch has no crown. It is activated and
the magnetic pin or the enclosed magnet the time is set by touch only.
accessory to press the respective contacts
on the caseback clockwise (+) or
counterclockwise (–) to set the desired time.

To adjust the time clockwise or

counterclockwise one minute at a time,
maintain contact for 1 second; for
30-minute adjustments, maintain contact for
around 3 seconds; to adjust by several 1. Activating setting mode
hours, maintain contact for around
4 seconds. Activation is always a two-step process to
avoid any unwanted changes in time setting.
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1a. Touch the case at 8 o’clock for 2. Setting the time

approximately 2 seconds. The minute hand
will move slightly. 2a. Setting the hours / Changing time
zone
Slide your finger along the left hand side of
the case clockwise = +1 hour, or
counterclockwise = - 1 hour.
2s +1h

1b. Immediately slide your index finger

down the right hand side of the watch case
from top to bottom. The watch will emit a
short ‘beep’ and the minute hand will move -1h
slightly again.
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2b. Setting the minutes

Slide your finger along the right hand side of
the case clockwise = + 1 minute or
counterclockwise = - 1 minute.
- 1 mn 2s

Without this confirmation, the watch will

automatically exit setting mode after
+ 1 mn 10 seconds and will not retain the changes
made in Step 2. The watch will return to the
3. Confirmation / Exit setting mode previous time setting.

Touch the case at 8 o’clock for

approximately 2 seconds to confirm the
changes made to the time setting in step 2.
The minute hand will move slightly and the
watch will emit two ‘beeps’. Setting mode is
now deactivated.
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QUARTZ CERAMIC TOUCH WATCHES 1a. Touch the case at 10 o’clock until the
WITH A SECOND TIME ZONE minute hand on the main dial moves slightly.
WITHOUT DATE DISPLAY
2s
CALIBER: 765

This watch has no crown. It is activated and

the time is set by touch only. This watch has
a 2nd Time Zone function, which is
synchronised with the main one.
1b. Immediately slide your finger along the
TO SET THE MAIN TIME ZONE (MAIN right hand side of the case from top to
DIAL) bottom. The minute hand moves slightly
again and the watch emits a small beep.
1. Activating setting mode

Activation is always a two-step process to

avoid any unwanted changes in time setting.
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- 1 mn
2. Setting the time

2a. Setting the hours

Slide your finger along the left hand side of
the case clockwise = + 1 hour
or counterclockwise = - 1 hour.
+ 1 mn
+1h

3. Confirmation / Exit setting mode

Touch the case at 10 o’clock or at 8 o’clock

for 2 seconds. The watch emits two small
beeps. Setting mode is now deactivated and
-1h the time cannot be changed accidentally.

2b. Setting the minutes 2s

Slide your finger along the right hand side of

the case clockwise = + 1 minute
or counterclockwise = - 1 minute.
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TO SET THE SECOND TIME ZONE

(SMALL DIAL)

1. Activating setting mode

1a. Touch the case at 8 o’clock, the minute

hand on the small dial moves slightly.

2. Setting the time

2a. Setting the hours

Slide your finger along the left hand side of
2s
the case clockwise = + 1 hour
or counterclockwise = - 1 hour.
1b. Immediately slide your finger along the +1h

right hand side of the case from top to

bottom. The minute hand moves slightly
again and the watch emits a small beep.

-1h
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2b. Setting the quarter hours (minimum

possible time zone difference)
Slide your finger along the right hand side of
the case clockwise = + ¼ hour
or counterclockwise = - ¼ hour. 2s
-¼h

TIME ZONE SWAP

1. Activating setting mode

1a. Touch the case either at 8 o’clock (or

+¼h 10 o’clock), the minute hand on the small
(or main) dial moves slightly.
3. Confirmation / Exit setting mode

Touch the case at 8 o’clock or at 10 o’clock

for 2 seconds. The watch will emit two small
beeps. Setting mode is now deactivated and
2s
the time cannot be changed accidentally.
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1b. Immediately slide your finger along the

right hand side of the case from top to
bottom. The same minute hand moves
2s
slightly again and the watch emits a small
beep.

3. Confirmation / Exit setting mode

Touch the case either at 8 o’clock (or

10 o’clock) for 2 seconds. The watch will
emit two small beeps. Setting mode is now
2. Swapping time zones deactivated and the time cannot be changed
accidentally.
Touch the case simultaneously at 9 o’clock
and 3 o’clock for 2 seconds. The hands on
both dials will move quickly and the time set
on each dial will move to the other one.
2s
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RESYNCHRONISING THE MINUTE HANDS

If the minute hands on the small and big

dials are no longer aligned you can activate
a special mode to resynchronise them.

1. Activating setting mode

2. Set the position of the minute hand
1a. Touch the case at 8 o’clock, until the on the small dial
minute hand on the small dial moves slightly
from right to left. In order to proceed with the
resynchronisation make sure the minute
hands of both dials are at almost a full hour
time difference. To do so follow the setting
instructions.
2s
3. Resynchronising the minute hand

1b. Immediately slide your finger along the Use option a. or b. depending on the
right hand side of the case from top to direction you wish the minute hand of the
bottom. The minute hand moves slightly small dial to move, in order to align it with
from right to left and the watch emits a the position of the minute hand of the main
small beep. dial.
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3a. Resynchronising the minute hand and the maximum correction possible is
counterclockwise 5 minutes.
Touch the case at 2 o’clock, wait
10 seconds for hand to begin moving, hold
until it has reached the same position as the
minute hand on the main dial. The hand
+
moves at 1/3 minute intervals for accuracy
and the maximum correction possible is 10 s
5 minutes.
10 s 4. Confirmation / Exit setting mode

Touch the case at 8 o’clock for two seconds.

- The watch emits two small beeps. Setting
mode is now deactivated.

b. Resynchronising the minute hand

clockwise
Touch the case at 4 o’clock, wait
2s
10 seconds for hand to begin moving, hold
until it has reached the same position as the
minute hand on the main dial. The hand
moves at 1/3 minute intervals for accuracy
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QUARTZ SPLIT- AND ADD-SECONDS ‘energy-saving’ mode after about 1 minute.

CHRONOGRAPH WATCHES
CALIBER: 289 PRECIDRIVE OF ± 10 SECONDS PER
YEAR
The watch ensures the display of hours,
minutes and seconds to an accuracy of
± 10 sec / year. This extreme accuracy is
achieved through an ultra-precise quartz
combined with time display correction in the
event of a disturbance.
THE WATCH IS DELIVERED IN ‘ENERGY-
SAVING’ MODE GPD SYSTEM
The crown is extended, the hands are at The GPD system (Gear Position Detection) is
twelve o’clock. The crown is extended to the watch’s key device. It allows to
position 2 held by a small “black cap” automatically reset the hands after a shock,
around the winding stem, which needs to be either immediately or at 3am if the problem
removed before the first use. Once the isn’t resolved right away. The GPD system
crown has been pushed in from position 2, also includes automatic correction at 3am
the watch automatically changes to the every three days to ensure the precision.
Swiss time and date. It must then be set to
the local time. If the user pulls the crown to
position 2, the hands return to twelve
o’clock and the watch goes back into
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PERPETUAL CALENDAR the E.O.L. (end of life) phase, the system

The watch is equipped with a perpetual goes into E.O.E (end of energy) mode by
calendar that no longer requires correcting setting the watch hands to 12 o’clock. You
the date. The caliber does not allow one have then about 6 months to change the
to move the time clockwise or battery.
counterclockwise more than one day, in
order to avoid disrupting the perpetual RESYNCHRONISATION
calendar. If the battery is empty (or removed from the
movement more than one day), the watch
SMART CROWN needs to be totally resynchronised
The smart crown allows to set the time (reprogrammed). All the functions are
minute by minute or hour by hour (quick affected. If the battery is removed from the
setting), by turning the crown either slowly movement less than one day, only the hour
or quickly. When changing the time in needs to be resynchronised.
summer/winter, the movement automatically
repositions the second and minute hands to
the exact position of the previous time,
therefore ensuring extra precision.

BATTERY
The watch signals the end of battery life
when the second hand is jumping every five
seconds. If the battery is not replaced during
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THE CROWN HAS 2 POSITIONS Push the crown back in to position 1. The
perpetual calendar no longer requires
correcting the date.

Chronograph functions
Make sure the chronograph hands are at
zero (Pusher B).
1. Normal position
When pressed in against the case NOTE: this movements has no 1/10th of a
(position 1), the crown ensures that the second counter. In this case the timekeeping
watch is water-resistant (if not damaged). is precise to 1 second.

CHR SP: Stopwatch with Intermediate

times (SPLIT)
Start: Press pusher A.
Stop: Press pusher B, read off first
Intermediate (split) time.
2. To set the time Start again: Press pusher B to show elapsed
Pull the crown to position 2. Adjust the time. Repeat for further intermediate (split)
hands by turning the crown in either times.
direction. The time can be set minute by Stop: Press pusher A, read off total elapsed
minute or hour by hour (quick setting), by time.
turning the crown either slowly or quickly. Reset to zero: Press pusher B again.
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NOTE: The split time should be read QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH WATCHES

immediately, as it continues after CALIBERS: 312, 538*, 539, 542
10 seconds and since the chronograph
totalizers for hours, minutes and seconds * On certain models these movements have
continue to measure the elapsed time. While no 1/10th of a second counter. In this case
the chronograph is running, do not leave the the timekeeping is precise to 1 second.
split-second hand stopped any longer than
is necessary to read the split time, otherwise THE CROWN HAS 3 POSITIONS
the functioning of the split-seconds
mechanism may be affected. 1. Normal position
When pressed in against the case
CHR Ad: Stopwatch with ADD timing (position 1), the crown ensures that the
mode. watch is water-resistant (if not damaged).
Start: Press pusher A.
Stop: Press pusher A again and read off 2. To set the date
time. Pull the crown to position 2 and set the date
Start again: Press pusher A again. by moving the hour hand clockwise or
Stop again: Press pusher A again and read counterclockwise. To adjust by one day, the
off time. hour hand must be moved by 24 hours.
Reset to zero: Press pusher B. Push the crown back to position 1.

To change time zones, summer/winter time

Pull the crown to position 2 and turn it
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clockwise or counterclockwise to set the At the end of the last step, the chronograph
desired hour. The minutes and seconds indicates the total time.
remain the same. Push the crown back to Pusher B: Reset
position 1.
Split time function
3. To set the time Pusher A: Start
Pull the crown to position 3. The small Pusher B: Stop to read the split time. The
seconds hand will stop. Set the correct time chronograph continues to operate.
by turning the crown clockwise or Pusher B: Restart
counterclockwise. Accept by pushing the The chronograph hands catch up with the
crown back to position 1 to coincide with a elapsed time.
given time signal. Pusher A: For the last stop and to display
the total time.
Chronograph functions Pusher B: Reset
Timing to within 1/10th of a second for up
to 30 minutes. Readjusting the chronograph hands
After a battery change it may be necessary
Addition function to reset the hands to their original position.
Pusher A: Start
Pusher A: Stop to read time
Pusher A: Restart
Pusher A: Stop
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312: QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH WATCHES

Resetting the hands: CALIBER: 370, 541
Pull the crown to position 2 and press
pusher A to select the hand to be SCREW-IN CROWN
repositioned. The selected hand moves. Certain models are fitted with a screw-in
Press pusher B to correct the position of the crown. With these models, the crown must
hand. be unscrewed before using it to adjust any
Short push: Forward movement by one unit settings. Following any adjustments, the
Long push: Rapid forward movement of the crown must be returned to position 1 and
hand screwed back in. Position 1 is the starting
point for all manipulations of the crown on
538*, 542: all models.
Initialization of the 30-minute totalizer hand:
Pusher B and crown in position 2 THE CROWN HAS 3 POSITIONS
Initialization of the 60-second totalizer hand:
Pusher A and crown in position 3 1. Normal position
Initialization of the 1/10th of a second hand: When pressed in against the case
Pusher B and crown in position 3 (position 1) or screwed in, the crown
Short push: Forward movement by one unit ensures that the watch is water-resistant
Long push: Rapid forward movement of the (if not damaged).
hand
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2. To set the date Chronograph functions

Pull the crown to position 2 and set the date Timing to within 1/10th of a second for up
by moving the hour hand clockwise or to 12 hours.
counterclockwise. To adjust by one day, the Addition function
hour hand must be moved by 24 hours. Pusher A: Start
Push the crown back to position 1. Pusher A: Stop to read time
Pusher A: Restart
To change time zones, summer/winter time Pusher A: Stop
Pull the crown to position 2 and turn it
clockwise or counterclockwise to set the At the end of the last step, the chronograph
desired hour. The minutes and seconds indicates the total time.
remain the same. Push the crown back to Pusher B: Reset
position 1.
Split time function
3. To set the time Pusher A: Start
Pull the crown to position 3. The small Pusher B: Stop to read the split time. The
seconds hand will stop. Set the correct time chronograph continues to operate.
by turning the crown clockwise or Pusher B: Restart
counterclockwise. Accept by pushing the The chronograph hands catch up with the
crown back to position 1 to coincide with a elapsed time.
given time signal. Pusher A: For the last stop and to display
the total time.
Pusher B: Reset
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Readjusting the chronograph hands 541:

After a battery change it may be necessary Initialization of the 12-hour totalizer hand:
to reset the hands to their original position. Pusher A and crown in position 2
Initialization of the 60-minute totalizer hand:
370: Pusher B and crown in position 2
Resetting the hands: Initialization of the 60-second totalizer hand:
Pull out the crown into position 2 and press Pusher A and crown in position 3
pusher A to select the hand to be Initialization of the 1/10th of a second hand:
repositioned. The selected hand moves. Pusher B and crown in position 3
Press pusher B to correct the position of the Short push: Forward movement by one unit
hand. Long push: Rapid forward movement of the
Short push: Forward movement by one unit hand
Long push: Rapid forward movement of the
hand
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MULTIFUNCTION WATCHES 1. To adjust the time

CALIBERS: 193, 210 Select function 1

THE CROWN HAS 2 POSITIONS AND

MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS

Select function: Leave crown in position 1

and turn. Scroll through the 9 functions.
Adjust function: Pull crown to position 2 and Pull crown to position 2.
turn. a) Hours: Turn crown quickly.
Turn function on/off: Press crown briefly. b) Minutes: Turn crown slowly.
Set to zero: Press crown and hold for c) Seconds: Push the crown back to
3 seconds. position 1. The seconds display blinks for
1 minute, during which a brief press of the
crown will reset the seconds to zero.
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2. To synchronize digital and analog 3. AL: Alarm

displays Select function 3
Set digital display to 24-hour mode
(Function 6: T2), then select function 2.

To set the alarm:

Pull crown to position 2.
Pull crown to position 2. a) Hours: Turn crown quickly.
Turn crown until both time displays are b) Minutes: Turn crown slowly.
synchronized. Push the crown back to position 1.
a) Hours: Turn crown quickly.
b) Minutes: Turn crown slowly. To switch alarm tone on/off
Push the crown back to position 1. Press crown briefly.
AL = alarm tone on. OF = alarm tone off

NOTE: The alarm can be set in 12-hour

(AM/PM) or 24-hour mode.
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4. CHR SP: Stopwatch with 5. CHR Ad: Stopwatch with ADD timing
intermediate times (SPLIT) mode.
Select function 4 Select function 5

Start: Press crown. Start: Press crown.

Stop: Press crown again, read off first Stop: Press crown again and read off time.
intermediate (split) time. Chronograph Start again: Press crown again – and so on.
continues to operate Reset to zero: Press crown and hold for at
Start again: Press crown again to show least 3 seconds.
elapsed time. Repeat for further
intermediate (split) times.
Stop: Press crown, read off total elapsed
time.
Reset to zero: Press crown and hold for at
least 3 seconds.
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6. T2: Additional time zone adjustment. 7. TM: Timer

Select function 6 Select function 7

Pull cown to position 2. To set countdown start time

To adjust by hours: Turn the crown quickly. Pull cown to position 2.
To adjust by 1/2 hours: Turn the crown slowly. a) Hours: Turn crown quickly.
Push the crown back to position 1. b) Minutes: Turn crown slowly.

To select 24-hour display or AM/PM display. To start countdown

The watch can display the time in 12-hour Push the crown back to position 1.
(AM/PM) or 24-hour mode. When the countdown reaches zero, the
Select Function 6. To check the display watch emits an audible signal. To switch the
mode, briefly press the crown once: if A or P signal off, press crown briefly.
appears, the time display is in 12-hour
mode.
If no letter appears, the time display is in
24-hour mode. To change mode, press
crown briefly a second time.
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Timer memory function. 9. To adjust the date

Pressing the crown automatically resets the Select function 9
preprogrammed starting time for the
countdown, and the countdown begins
again.

To reset countdown to zero (at any time)

Press crown for at least 3 seconds.
Pull cown to position 2.
8. To change language and year Month: Turn crown quickly.
Select function 8 Date: Turn crown slowly.
Push the crown back to position 1.

NOTE: The month number is stored in the

memory but is not continuously displayed; it
must be set correctly in order for the
calendar to function properly.
Pull cown to position 2.
Language: Turn crown quickly.
E = English D = German
F = French S = Spanish
Year: Turn crown slowly.
Push the crown back to position 1.
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DIGITAL WATCHES To set the date

WITH SELF-WINDING MECHANISM Turn the crown. The date is displayed.
CALIBER: 290 Immediately pull the crown to position 2.
Display blinks.
THE CROWN HAS 2 POSITIONS AND a) Month: Turn crown quickly.
MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS b) Date: Turn crown slowly.
Push the crown back to position 1.
1. Normal position
Time display: hours and minutes. NOTE: The month number is stored in
To display the date, turn the crown: the date memory but is not continuously displayed;
appears for 2 seconds. it must be set correctly in order for the
calendar to function properly.
2. To set the time
Pull the crown to position 2. To select 12/24 h display
Display blinks. Pull the crown to position 2.
a) Hours: Turn crown quickly. Push the crown back to position 1 and
b) Minutes: Turn crown slowly. immediately pull it out again to position 2.
Push the crown back to position 1. Turn the crown to select the mode:
This will also reset the seconds to zero. 12 h or 24 h.
Push the crown back to position 1.
NOTE: The seconds are not displayed.
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POWER RESERVE/WINDING SELF-WINDING WATCHES

The running time depends on how WITH DATE DISPLAY
long the watch has been worn. With a fully CALIBERS: 550, 557*, 561, 580, 582,
loaded power reserve, the watch will run 609, 629, 656*, 657*, 658**, 661, 734*,
for 120 days. It takes 4 to 9 months of 763***, 766, 772***, 773***, 808*/***
wearing the watch for it to reach the full
power reserve. *** This movement has a power reserve up
When there is only a little energy left, the to 80 hours.
corresponding symbol (the small bar at the
center of the dial, directly beneath the time SCREW-IN CROWN
display) starts to blink. The watch can be Certain models are fitted with a screw-in
wound manually at any time by turning the crown. With these models, the crown must
crown clockwise. be unscrewed before using it to adjust any
If the movement is completely stopped, you settings. It must then be returned to
can restart it by winding it for at least position 1 and screwed back in. With all
15 seconds before setting the time. models, position 1 is the starting point for all
If you wish to store the watch for a long manipulations of the crown.
time, you may pull the crown to position 2.
This will reduce its power consumption THE CROWN HAS 3 POSITIONS
considerably and increase the power
reserve up to 10 years, but the time of day 1. Normal position
will be lost. The crown is in its normal position if it is
pressed up against the case (position 1) or
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screwed in. In this position, the crown 3. To set the time

ensures that the watch is water-resistant Pull the crown to position 3 (or 2) and turn it
(if not damaged). clockwise or counterclockwise (Caliber 657*
clockwise only) to the desired time. Accept
2. To set the date by pushing the crown back to position 1 to
* On certain models this movement has no coincide with a given time signal.
date display (jewelry or skeleton versions)
and has 2 positions only. Position 1 remains Rotating bezel
unchanged. Position 2 is for setting the Certain models have an outer rotating bezel
time. Go to section “3. To set the time”. which can be hand rotated
counterclockwise.
Pull the crown to position 2, turn it ** Certain models have an inner bezel ring,
clockwise or counterclockwise (depending which can be manipulated by its crown.
on the movement, Caliber 657* clockwise
only) to set the desired date. Push the crown Short time measurement
back to position 1. Unscrew the crown. Turn the crown to move
the 60-minute marker to the position of the
NOTE: Date setting is not recommended minute hand. Screw the crown back in
between 8 pm and 2 am. place. The elapsed time can subsequently
be read off on the inner rotating bezel.
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POWER RESERVE INDICATOR SELF-WINDING WATCHES

Caliber 772*** features a power reserve WITH DAY/DATE DISPLAY
indicator. When the watch is fully wound (by CALIBERS: 636, 648, 764***, 770***
wearing or manual winding) it provides a
power reserve of up to 80 hours. If the *** This movement has a power reserve up
watch is not worn for a while, or worn only to 80 hours.
infrequently, the power reserve indicator
moves counter-clockwise. When the THE CROWN HAS 3 POSITIONS
indicator reaches the lower red area of the
display, the watch should be worn or wound 1. Normal position
manually (place the crown in position 1 and When pressed in against the case
turn it clockwise several times) to ensure it (position 1), the crown ensures that the
does not stop. During winding, the power watch is water-resistant (if not damaged).
reserve indicator moves clockwise and stops
once the watch has been fully wound. 2. To set the date
Pull the crown to position 2, turn it
clockwise to set the desired date. Turn it
counterclockwise to set the desired day of
the week. Push the crown back to
position 1.

NOTE: Date setting is not recommended

between 8 pm and 2 am.
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3. To set the time THE CROWN HAS 3 POSITIONS

Pull the crown to position 3 and turn it
clockwise or counterclockwise to the desired 1. Normal position
time. Accept by pushing the crown back to When pressed in against the case
position 1 to coincide with a given time (position 1), the crown ensures that the
signal. watch is water-resistant (if not damaged).

2. To set the date

SELF-WINDING CHRONOGRAPH Pull the crown to position 2 and rotate it
WITH DATE counterclockwise (Caliber 650 clockwise
CALIBERS: 650, 652, 653, 801 only) to the desired date, then push the
crown back to position 1.
SCREW-IN CROWN & PUSHERS
801: Certain models are fitted with a screw- NOTE: Date setting is not recommended
in crown and pushers. With these models, between 8 pm and 2 am.
the crown/pusher must be unscrewed
before using it to adjust any settings. 3. To set the time
Following any adjustments, the crown/ Pull the crown to position 3. The small
pusher must be returned to position 1 and seconds hand will stop. Set the correct time
screwed back in. Position 1 is the starting by turning the crown clockwise or
point for all manipulations of the crown on counterclockwise (Caliber 650 clockwise
all models. only). Accept by pushing the crown back to
position 1 to coincide with a given time signal.
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Chronograph functions THE CROWN HAS 3 POSITIONS

Timing to within 1/4th of a second for up to Only positions 1 and 3 are functional.
12 hours.
1. Normal position
801: Timing to within 1/4th of a second for When pressed in against the case and
up to 30 minutes. screwed in, the crown ensures that the
watch is water-resistant.
Make sure the chronograph hands are at
zero (Pusher B). 3. To set the time
Pusher A: Start – stop, start – stop etc. Pull the crown to position 3. The small
Pusher B: Reset (after a stop). seconds hand will stop. Set the correct time
by turning the crown clockwise or
SELF-WINDING SPLIT-SECONDS counterclockwise. Accept by pushing the
CHRONOGRAPH crown back to position 1 to coincide with a
CALIBER: 663 given time signal.

SCREW-IN CROWN Chronograph functions

This model is fitted with a screw-in crown. Timing to within 1/4th of a second for up to
The crown must be unscrewed before using 12 hours.
it to adjust any settings. It must then be
returned to position 1 and screwed back in.
Position 1 is the starting point for all
manipulations of the crown.
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Make sure the chronograph hands are at longer than is necessary to read the split
zero (Pusher B). time, otherwise the functioning of the split-
Pusher A: Start – stop, start – stop etc. seconds mechanism may be affected.
Pusher B: Reset (after a stop).
3. Press pusher C for the split-seconds hand
Chronograph functions with split- to catch up with the chronograph seconds
seconds hand.
The split-seconds function allows split times 4. To record a new split time, start from step
to be recorded while the chronograph is 2 above.
running. 5. Press pusher A to stop the chronograph.
1. Start the chronograph by pressing 6. Press pusher B to reset.
pusher A.
2. To record a split time, press pusher C. IMPORTANT: The split-seconds hand must
The split-seconds hand stops, indicating the have caught up with the chronograph
split time, while the chronograph continues seconds hand, as explained in step 3 above,
running. before the chronograph is reset.

NOTE: The split time should be read

immediately, since the chronograph
totalizers for hours, minutes and seconds
continue to measure the elapsed time.
While the chronograph is running, do not
leave the split-seconds hand stopped any
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SELF-WINDING CHRONOGRAPH given time signal.

WITH DATE
CALIBER: 604 Chronograph functions
Timing to within 1/4th of a second for up to
THE CROWN HAS 2 POSITIONS 30 minutes.

1. Normal position Make sure the chronograph hands are at

When pressed in against the case zero (Pusher B).
(position 1), the crown ensures that the Pusher A: Start – stop, start – stop etc.
watch is water-resistant (if not damaged). Pusher B: Reset (after a stop).

2. To set the date

Set the date by pressing on push-button C.
The date changes at each press. Date
correction is not possible between 8.30 pm
and 11 pm.

3. To set the time

Pull the crown to position 2. The small
seconds hand will stop. Set the correct time
by turning the crown clockwise or
counterclockwise. Accept by pushing the
crown back to position 1 to coincide with a
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SELF-WINDING CHRONOGRAPH 3. To set the time

WITH DATE Pull the crown to position 3 and turn it
CALIBERS: 603, 674* clockwise or counterclockwise to the desired
time. Accept by pushing the crown back to
* On certain models this movement has no position 1 to coincide with a given time signal.
display of the date.
Chronograph functions
THE CROWN HAS 3 POSITIONS Timing to within 1/4th of a second for up to
12 hours.
1. Normal position
When pressed in against the case Make sure the chronograph hands are at
(position 1), the crown ensures that the zero (Pusher B).
watch is water-resistant (if not damaged). Pusher A: Start – stop, start – stop etc.
Pusher B: Reset (after a stop).
2. To set the date
Pull the crown to position 2, turn it
clockwise to set the desired date.
Push the crown back to position 1.

NOTE: Date setting is not recommended

between 8 pm and 2 am.
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SELF-WINDING WATCHES WITH 3. To set the time

A SECOND TIME ZONE AND DATE Pull the crown to position 3, and turn it
DISPLAY (GMT/UTC) clockwise or counterclockwise to the desired
CALIBER: 642 time. Accept by pushing the crown back to
position 1 to coincide with a given time signal.
THE CROWN HAS 3 POSITIONS
AUTOMATIC WATCHES WITH SECOND
1. Normal position TIME ZONE AND DATE DISPLAY
When pressed in against the case (GMT / UTC)
(position 1), the crown ensures that the CALIBER: 771***
watch is water-resistant (if not damaged).
*** This movement has a power reserve of
2. To set the date and the second time up to 80 hours.
zone
Pull the crown to position 2, and turn it THE CROWN HAS 3 POSITIONS
counterclockwise until you obtain the
desired date. Turn the crown clockwise until 1. Normal position
you obtain the desired time for the second When pressed in against the case
time zone (24-h hand). Push the crown (position 1), the crown ensures that the
back to position 1. watch is water-resistant (if not damaged).

NOTE: Date setting is not recommended

between 8 pm and 2 am.
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2. To set the time and the second time HAND-WOUND MECHANICAL WATCHES
zone WITHOUT DATE DISPLAY
Pull the crown to position 3 and turn it CALIBER: 510
clockwise or counterclockwise until the
desired time is set. THE CROWN HAS 2 POSITIONS
The 24-hour hand also moves to set the
desired time in the second time zone. 1. Normal position
Accept by pushing the crown back to When pressed in against the case
position 1 to coincide with a given time signal. (position 1), the crown ensures that the
watch is water-resistant (if not damaged).
3. Setting the hour (changing the time
zone or from summer to winter time) Winding
and the date This mechanical calibre is hand-wound. In
Pull the crown to position 2 and turn it order to ensure continuous operation of the
clockwise or counterclockwise until the watch, it must be fully wound every 2nd day
desired date appears. by turning the crown clockwise in position 1.
The hour hand moves in one-hour jumps.
Push the crown back to position 1. 2. To set the time
Pull the crown to position 2, and turn it
NOTE: Date setting is not recommended clockwise or counterclockwise to the desired
between 8 pm and 2 am. time.
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HAND-WOUND MECHANICAL WATCHES NOTE: Date setting is not recommended

WITH SECOND TIME ZONE AND between 8 pm and 2 am.
DATE DISPLAY (GMT/UTC)
CALIBER: 862 3. To set the time
Pull the crown to position 3 and turn it
THE CROWN HAS 3 POSITIONS clockwise or counterclockwise to the desired
time.
1. Normal position
When pressed in against the case 4. How to set and read the second time
(position 1), the crown ensures that the zone picture 1
watch is water-resistant (if not damaged).

Winding
This mechanical calibre is hand-wound. In
order to ensure continuous operation of the
watch, it must be fully wound every 2nd day
by turning the crown clockwise in position 1.

2. To set the date

Pull the crown to position 2, turn it Example:
clockwise to set the desired date. Push the – Time of residence: Geneva
crown back to position 1. – Indicated time on watch : 10AM
picture 2
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– Turn the rotating bezel until the index – Thanks to the indexes on the bezel, we
above Geneva aligns to the number can read that it is 12.30PM in London;
which is on the dial. 5.30PM in Karachi; 9.30PM in Tokyo.
– Thanks to the indexes on the bezel, we
can read that it is 9AM in London; 2PM NOTE: The line under the city Mumbai
in Karachi; 6PM in Tokyo.
picture 2
indicates that you must deduct 30 minutes.

Example:
– Time of residence: New York
– Indicated time on watch : 7.30AM
– Turn the rotating bezel until the index
above New York aligns to the number on
the dial.