WATCH MANUAL WM1
Rotary Watches Rotary Watches Introduction Setting the Time Automatic/Mechanical Watches Precious Metals and Diamonds 3 4-6 7-8 10 Additional Functions Chronograph and Tachymeter Moonphase Multifunction GMT 12-20 22-24 26-27 28-29 Congratulations on choosing a Rotary watch. Rotary was originally established in 1895 in Switzerland’s, La Chaux de Fonds region; the cradle of watchmaking. It was here that Rotary would develop the key values which have endured today.
Rotary Watches Rotary Watches Setting the Time Setting the Time - Screw Down Crown Some Rotary watches have a Screw Down Crown. Before making any adjustments, the crown must first be unscrewed into position ‘II’. This then allows the crown to be set into position ‘A’ or ‘B’. 1 2 3 A B 1. Hour Hand 2. Minute Hand 3. Seconds Hand 4. Day Window* 5. Date Window* 4 Please Note: Forcefully pulling the crown in an outward direction without unscrewing could result in serious damage to the watch.
Rotary Watches Rotary Watches Please take into account the information on ‘Page 5 ’ if your watch has a screw down crown. Automatic Watches Automatic Rotary watches do not require batteries. A self-winding device keeps the watch in operation whilst it is being worn. Day/ Date In order to set the day or date of your Rotary watch, the crown must be in position ‘A’. Rotating the crown clockwise in this position changes the day and anti-clockwise changes the date.
SectionWatches Rotary Rotary Watches Please Note: For automatic models, the movement of the wearer determines how well the power is maintained. For example, wearing an automatic watch whilst asleep does not guarantee sufficient movement to ‘charge’ the watch effectively. Mechanical Watches Mechanical Rotary watches do not require batteries. In order to remain in continuous operation, Mechanical models must be wound by hand regularly.
Rotary Watches Additional Functions Precious Metal Watches All precious metal watches should be cared for with a polishing cloth and stored in a presentation box when not being worn. Please note that Rotary precious metal watches are not water resistant. Rotary watches can have a number of additional functions.
Section Functions Additional Section Functions Additional Chronograph Chronograph - Setting the Time and Date 1 I A 1. Tachymeter 2. Date Window Please note that Chronograph sub-dials can display a number of different measures. Before setting the time, check that the chronograph measurement has stopped. Date Pulling the crown out to position ‘A’ allows the date to be changed. The optimum time to change the date is during the day.
Section Functions Additional Section Functions Additional Chronographs allow for precise timekeeping through a stopwatch function. Split-Time Function - Allows you to stop the hands to read an intermediate time, without interrupting timing. When you restart, the chronograph hands “catch up” to the ongoing elapsed time. Chronograph - Simple Timing Chronograph - Split-Timing Simple Timing - Allows the measurement of isolated events Button ‘I’ begins the stopwatch.
Section Functions Additional Section Functions Additional Chronograph Type A Chronograph - Reset Type A Type A Chronographs either use ‘X’ or ‘Y’ as the seconds timer. Before making use of the chronograph function, the timing hands must be reset to 0 (12 o’clock). An easy way to tell is to push Button ‘I’ (Page 12) to see which begins to run.
Section Functions Additional Section Functions Additional Chronograph Type B Chronograph - Reset Type B Type B Chronographs either use ‘X’ or ‘Y’ as the seconds timer. Before making use of the chronograph function, the timing hands must be reset to 0 (12 o’clock). An easy way to tell is to push Button ‘I’ (Page 12) to see which begins to run.
Section Functions Additional Chronograph - Tachymeter Some Rotary Chronograph models feature a tachymeter function. This track is usually located on the bezel of the watch or on the inner chapter ring on the dial. A tachymeter allows you to measure the average speed of an object moving between 2 known points which can be one mile or kilometer away. In order to do this, start the chronograph at the first known point by pressing Button ‘I’.
Section Functions Additional Section Functions Additional Moonphase Moonphase - Making an Adjustment The below details how to set the time, date, month and phase of the moon for Moonphase models. 7 M 1 2 A B 3 4 *Dependent on Model 5 1. Hour Hand 2. Minute Hand 3. Seconds Hand 4. Day Sub-dial 5. Moonphase Sub-dial 6. Month Sub-dial 7. Date Sub-dial M.
Section Functions Additional Moonphase - Age of the Moon Setting and Reading the age of the Moon. The Moonphase function represents the age of the moon and not the actual shape of the moon. First, check the age of the moon for the day. You can find this out by consulting a newspaper or the internet. Using the below, align the centre of the moon disk with the correct age location.
Additional Functions Section Functions Additional Multifunction Multifunction - Setting the Time, Day and Date 1. Hour Hand 2. Minute Hand 3. Seconds Hand 4. Day Sub-dial 5. 24-Hour Sub-dial 6. Date Sub-dial 1 2 2 3 A 4 5 4 B The diagram here shows a typical subdial readout although please note that this can differ according to the model. 6 26 The below details how to set the time and date of a Multifunction model. Date In order to set the date, the crown must be in position ‘A’.
Section Functions Additional Section Functions Additional GMT GMT - Setting the Time, Date and GMT hand A GMT function allows a watch to display a second timezone. The GMT hand ‘2’ covers 24 hours in one rotation. The hand points to the corresponding point on the 24 hour track. 1 1. 24 Hour Track 2. GMT Hand 2 A B GMT Hand and Date The GMT hand’s position can be adjusted by pulling out the crown to position ‘A’ and rotating anticlockwise. Rotating the crown clockwise allows the date to be changed.
Watch Care Watch Care The following is advice to help you care for and maintain your Rotary watch. Quartz watches are battery powered, so they do not need to be wound. If your quartz watch stops, please have the battery checked as soon as possible. Bracelets/Straps Quartz watches Bracelet Watches Direct contact with sprays (e.g. hairsprays, perfumes, detergents) may cause damage to your watch. Leather Straps Leather straps can deteriorate at different rates depending on their environment.
Watch Care Section Watch Care All Rotary watches confirm to the EEC directive on nickel content. They comply with the procedural tests EN1810, EN1811 and EN12472 that form part of the directive, to ensure the release rate is no greater than 0.5ug/cm2/week on products in direct and prolonged contact with the skin. Magnets Watches should be kept away from strong magnets as these can interfere with the effectiveness of all movement types.
Watch Care Watch Care International Guarantee International Guarantee All Rotary Watches are manufactured to exacting standards and as such, come with a 2 year guarantee. This covers all defects in components and workmanship from the date of purchase. Please see our website www.rotarywatches.com for full Terms and Conditions relating to the guarantee. Jeweller’s Stamp 12 MONTHS EXTENDED GUARANTEE When you register your watch online at www.rotarywatches.
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