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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AND WARRANTY CARD
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Thank you and congratulations on your recent purchase of a Prometheus Watch Company watch. Before using your watch, please read the instructions in this booklet carefully for its proper use and care. Keep this manual handy for ready reference.
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CONTENTS GUARANTEE .......................................................... 5 AUTOMATIC WATCH ............................................. 7 AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH ........................... 13 AUTOMATIC GMT ................................................ 18 HAND WIND WATCH SERIES ............................. 23 PRECAUTIONS .................................................... 27 WARRANTY REGISTRATION .............................. 34
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GUARANTEE
Your new watch has been developed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. Prometheus Watch Company guarantees your watch will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for two years from the date of purchase. During this two-years period, Prometheus Watch will repair or replace the watch with same model or similar one at our discretion, and at no cost to you apart from shipping to our facilities.
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The warranty does not cover damages resulting from misuses, accidents, unauthorized repairs, normal wear of strap, scratches, etc.
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AUTOMATIC WATCH X = normal position 0 = winding position 1 = date adjustment 2 = setting time
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HOW TO START THE WATCH This is an automatic mechanical watch. To initially start your watch, swing it from side to side in a horizontal arc for about 30 seconds. You can as well set watch to position 0 and turn crown clockwise 20 to 30 times.
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* If the watch is worn on the wrist, the mainspring will be wound automatically through normal wrist movement.
DAY/DATE SETTING 1 2 3 Unscrew the lower crown by turning counter clockwise
Pull out crown to position 1
Turn counter-clockwise to set day, turn clock-wise to set date
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Do not change the calendar between 9:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m! Otherwise, it will cause permanent damage to your watch movement! TIME SETTING 1 2 3 Pull out crown to position 2, wait until second hand is at 12 o’clock
Set the desired time
Push back crown. While pressing, turn clockwise to lock crown.
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First set the hands to a time a few minutes earlier than the correct time, and then advance them to the exact time.
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INTERNAL ROTATING BEZEL In case model comes with an internal rotating bezel 1 Turn counter-clockwise to rotate internal bezel.
The internal bezel only rotates counterclockwise, so that time measured is never shorter than actual elapsed time.
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AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH The crown has got 3 positions: Position I – Running position Position II – Correction of date and day Position II – Time setting with stop second
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Push buttons: Pusher A – Start/Stop of Chronograph Pusher B – Reset/Return to zero of Chronograph
HOW TO START THE WATCH This is an automatic mechanical watch. To initially start your watch, swing it from side to side in a horizontal arc for about 30 seconds.
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TIME SETTING 1 2 3 Pull out crown to position III, wait until second hand is at 12 o’clock
Set the desired time
Push back crown. While pressing, turn clockwise to lock crown and secure it tight.
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First set the hands to a time a few minutes earlier than the correct time, and then advance them to the exact time.
INTERNAL ROTATING BEZEL In case model comes with an internal rotating bezel 1 Turn counter-clockwise to rotate internal bezel. Lock afterwards
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INSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATE CHRONOGRAPH
1. Press Pusher A to start chronograph. Seconds hand advances.
2. Press Pusher A to stop chronograph. Seconds hand stops.
3. Press Pusher B to reset chronograph. Chronograph Indicators will reset.
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Do not change the calendar between 9:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m! ! Otherwise, it will cause permanent damage to your watch movement
AUTOMATIC GMT X = normal position 0 = winding position 1 = date /GMT hand adjustment 2 = setting time
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HOW TO START THE WATCH This is an automatic mechanical watch. To initially start your watch, swing it from side to side in a horizontal arc for about 30 seconds.
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You can as well set watch to position 0 and turn crown clockwise 20 to 30 times.
* If the watch is worn on the wrist, the mainspring will be wound automatically through normal wrist movement.
DAY/DATE SETTING 1 2 3 Unscrew the lower crown by turning
Pull out crown to position 1
Turn counter-clockwise to set
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counter clockwise day, turn clock-wise to set GMT hand
Do not change the calendar between 9:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m! Otherwise, it will cause permanent damage to your watch movement! TIME SETTING 1 2 3 Pull out crown to position 2, wait until second hand is at
Set the desired time Push back crown. While pressing, turn clockwise to lock
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12 o’clock crown.
First set the hands to a time a few minutes earlier than the correct time, and then advance them to the exact time.
INTERNAL ROTATING BEZEL In case model comes with an internal rotating bezel 1 Turn counter-clockwise to rotate internal bezel. Lock afterwards
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HAND WIND WATCH SERIES 1 = winding position 2 = setting time
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HOW TO START THE WATCH This is a mechanical watch. To initially start your watch pull crown to position 2 and turn crown clockwise about 20 times or until you feel it tight.
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TIME SETTING 1 2 3 Pull out crown to position 2, wait until second hand is at 12 o’clock
Set the desired time
Push back crown.
First set the hands to a time a few minutes earlier than the correct time, and then advance them to the exact time.
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INTERNAL ROTATING BEZEL In case model comes with an internal rotating bezel 1 Turn counter-clockwise to rotate internal bezel. Lock afterwards
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PRECAUTIONS BEFORE DIVING Check that:
• Your watch is water resistant at least 10 ATM or 100 meters or 300 feet
• the time is properly set • both CROWNS are locked tightly in place • there are no visible cracks in the crystal • the strap is securely fastened to the watch case
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• the buckle keeps the strap firmly secured to the wrist
WHILE DIVING • Do not operate CROWNS under water • Avoid hitting watch against hard objects such as rocks
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AFTER DIVING
• After checking that the CROWNS are screwed in completely, rinse the watch in fresh water, and wash out all seawater, soil, sand, etc.
• After cleaning the watch in fresh water, be sure to wipe it thoroughly dry to prevent possible rust on the case
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TAKING CARE OF YOUR WATCH Although the watch is manufactured to the highest quality standards, the wearer should still take great care of the watch. Please take note of the following: MAGNETISM Since your watch is a mechanical watch it will be adversely affected by strong magnetism. Keep it away from close contact with magnetic objects.
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CHEMICALS Be careful not to expose your watch to solvents or liquids such as alcohol, gasoline, mercury, detergents, cosmetic spray, adhesives, and paints. Otherwise watch case, straps, etc. may become discolored or permanently damaged. EXCESSIVE HEAT, SHOCK & VIBRATION Light activities will not damage your watch but be careful not to drop or it your watch against hard surfaces or objects such as rocks, tables,… etc. or expose it in excessive heat as all this may cause damages to crystal, movement, case.
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CASE, CASEBACK AND BRACELET To prevent possible rusting of case, caseback and bracelet caused by dust, moisture and perspiration cleanse your watch periodically with a soft dry cloth. If the watch has protective film or sticker on the crystal or caseback be sure to peel them off to prevent unnecessary stains due to perspiration or dust. AUTOMATIC WINDER If the watch will not be used for a long time and it is an automatic series it is advisable to keep it running by putting it in an automatic winder to prevent the lubricating oil from
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“pooling” which may affect timekeeping, accuracy and possibly wear out components inside movement prematurely. Taking good care of your watch will lengthen the life-span of it.
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION PURCHASER NAME ___________________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE ____________/____________/____________ INVOICE NUMBER ___________________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER ___________________________________________ DEALER ___________________________________________