LA C OS T E W A T C HES OPERA TING INS T R U C T IONS , C A R E & M A INT ENA NC E, A ND WA RRA N T Y & S ER V IC E INFOR M A T ION
LACOSTE WATCHES Lacoste has a unique heritage in the sports fashion market. Developed with the meticulous attention to function and detail, the water-resistant Lacoste watch collection offers easy, elegant designs that reflect Lacoste’s style codes and trademark crocodile logo – one of the most recognized brand symbols in the world. Congratulations on your purchase.
(1) 2- AND 3-HAND MODELS M H 1 – 2 Figure A M H 1 – 2 S Figure B Legend 1, 2 H– M– S– – Crown positions Hour hand Minute hand Second hand Crown Positions: Position 1 - Normal position. Crown pushed into case. Position 2 - To set TIME: Rotate crown in either direction. NOTE: When setting the minute hand, advance it 4 to 5 minutes ahead of the desired time and then turn it back to the exact time.
(2) DATE/DAY-DATE MODELS Power depletion warning function: When the battery nears its end, the second hand moves at two-second intervals instead of the normal one-second intervals. In that case, have the battery replaced with a new one as soon as possible. The watch remains accurate while the second hand is moving at two-second intervals.
(3) DUAL-TIME MODELS With GMT 24-hour and minute hand To set local time: 1. Pull crown out to position 2, watch stops. 2. Rotate crown in either direction to move hands to desired time. 3. Push crown back in to position 1; watch restarts, now set to correct time. A M F H To set dual time: 1. Crown should be in position 1. 2. Adjust the Dual time hour hand F by pushing button A to go back 1 hour per push or by pushing button B to advance 1 hour per push. 3.
(4) MULTI-EYE MODELS – TYPE A With day/date with or without 24-hour hand without pushers 3. Turn crown in either direction to move hands to desired time. The 24 hour hand J is moving correspondingly with the hour hand. When setting the minute hand, advance it 4 to 5 minutes ahead of the desired time and then turn it back to the exact time. 4. Push crown back in to position 1; watch restarts, now set to correct time. M H J To set the date: 1. Pull crown out to position 2. 2.
(5) MULTI-EYE MODELS – TYPE B With day/date with or without 24-hours hand with pushers To set the day and the date: 1. Press pushbutton A to set the day. Each press and release will advance the Day hand by one day. 2. Press pushbutton B to set the date. Each press and release will advance Date hand by one number. IMPORTANT: Never correct the Date when the time is between 9pm and 4am when automatic calendar changes are in progress; doing so could damage the mechanism. 3.
(6) ANALOG CHRONOGRAPHS – TYPE A With day/date/24-hour hand 2. Turn crown clockwise until the correct date appears. Crown Position 3 is used to set the time as per above explanation. M A H Simple Chronograph Functions: To measure the duration of a single, non-stop event (up to 60 minutes): 1. Press pushbutton A to start chronograph. 2. Press pushbutton A a second time to stop chronograph. 3. Press pushbutton B to reset chronograph hands to zero. F P 1– 2 – 3 S Measuring Cumulative Times: 1.
(7) ANALOG CHRONOGRAPHS– TYPE B Chronographs 1/10 Second X To set the time: 1. Pull crown out to position 2 when the second hand is at the 12 o’clock position, watch stops. M H A 2. Turn crown in either direction to move hands to desired time. If applicable for your model, make sure to respect AM/PM Do not press any button, otherwise the chronograph hands will move. 3. Push crown back in to position 1; watch restarts, now set to correct time.
(8) ANALOG CHRONOGRAPHS – TYPE C Chronograph with 30-minute counter and date 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add each interval of time. NOTE: Each time you stop chronograph, chronograph hands will indicate total accumulated time. 5. After final reading, push button B to reset chronograph hands. Measuring Split Times: To take intermediate time readings as an event progresses: 1. Push button A to start timing. 2. Push button B to stop chronograph and read split time.
(9) SPECIAL FEATURES SCREW DOWN CROWN A B Some models are equipped with a special screw-down crown that helps seal the case against water and moisture. Before attempting to set the time or date, you must first unlock the screw-down crown by turning it counterclockwise until it loosens (approximately six rotations). Unlocking is not required with standard crowns. A. To unlock the crown: Rotate the crown counterclockwise (left) until it releases from the case. B.
(9) SPECIAL FEATURES MESH BRACELET SLIDING CLASP Slide Buckle Adjustments Slide Buckle Adjustments The mesh bracelets found on select models feature a hooking jewelry clasp that allows you to size the bracelet by sliding the pin-bar half of the clasp along the bracelet to achieve a customized fit. 1. Normal Position 1. Above: Normal Position Open mesh bracelet side with pin-bar half of sliding clasp locked in position. To size the bracelet: 2. Pull the metal plate with tools 2. 1.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your LACOSTE WATCH has been developed with meticulous attention to quality, function and detail. Please read the following information and instructions carefully to learn about the features, proper care and operation of your new timepiece. For additional information on service and repairs, please see the Service and Warranty section. Never open the watch yourself. If your watch needs repair or adjustment, take or mail it directly to an authorized Service Center.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: Frequent use of special functions, like the stopwatch timer on chronograph models, may shorten battery life. End-of-life feature: The second hand on many models will start to move haltingly in 2 or 4 second increments when the battery is almost exhausted, signaling the need to have it replaced. Battery replacement: Take or send your watch to an Authorized Service Center to have battery changed – your old battery will be disposed of/recycled properly.
WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION Not only is each Lacoste watch beautiful in design, it is crafted with quality materials and components to offer precise, reliable performance. We proudly stand behind every Lacoste watch we sell.
OBTAINING SERVICE UNDER WARRANTY Should warranty service be required, pack your watch properly (see below) and send it along with (1) the original sales receipt and (2) a completed copy of the Lacoste Watches Service Request Form(s) to the nearest Lacoste Watches Service Center. A list of authorized service centers can be found on this website – just return to the Lacoste Watches service website home page and click on the Warranty and Service Information link.
OBTAINING SERVICE LACOSTE WATCHES SERVICE REQUEST FORM A Name _________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________ City__________________________________________________ State/Province ___________ Country ___________ ZIP/Postal Code ___________ E-mail _______________________ Phone (_____)_________________ Watch Model _____________________________________________ What needs service, replacement or repair: _______________________________ _________________
