International Swiss Military By R Warranty
Congratulations on having chosen a Swiss Military By R timepiece. To ensure your timepiece operates perfectly, we recommend that you follow the advice given in these instructions. The warranty of your Swiss Military By R watch is valid for a period of 24 months effective from the date of purchase and under the terms and conditions of the present warranty. The international Swiss Military By R warranty covers material and manufacturing defects existing at the time of delivery of the purchased Swiss Military By R watch. The warranty only comes into force if the warranty certificate is dated, fully and correctly completed and stamped by an official Swiss Military By R retailer.
During the warranty period and by presenting the valid warranty certificate, you will have the right to have any defect repaired Swiss Military By R watch. Swiss Military By R guarantees its replacement by a Swiss Military By R watch of identical or similar characteristics
The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover:
- The battery
- The glass
- The strap (nylon, rubber or leather).
- Normal wear, and tear and ageing (for example scratched crystal, alteration of the color and/or material of non metallic straps and chains, such as leather, rubber).
- Any damage on any part of the watch resulting from abnormal/abusive use, lack of care, negligence, accidents (knocks dents, crushing, broken crystal, etc.), incorrect use of the watch and non-observance of the operating instructions provided by Swiss Military By R.
- The Swiss Military By R watch handled by non-authorized persons (for example for battery replacement, service or repair) or which has been altered in its original condition beyond Swiss Military By R’ control.
- Swiss Military By R watches bought from non-authorized retailers since Swiss Military By R is not able to check if the watches were handled and stocked correctly.
Any further claim against Swiss Military By R, for example for additional damages to the above described warranty is expressly excluded, except mandatory statutory rights the purchaser may have against the manufacturer.
The above manufacturer’s warranty:
- Is independent of any warranty that may be provided by the seller, for which he carries sole responsibility; - Does neither affect the purchaser’s rights against the seller nor any other mandatory statutory rights the purchaser may have against the seller.
ALL APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE GIVEN TO YOU BY LAW ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL Swiss Military By R BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.
If your watch needs attention, rely on an official Swiss Military By R dealer: he can guarantee service according to Swiss Military By R’ standards.
Special recommendations
- To avoid any errors, do not perform the date setting between 22h00 and 3h00 when the date mechanism is in action. Be careful not to confuse noon and midnight.
- Never operate pushers or crown when your timepiece is under water or if it is wet and ensure that the crown and pushers are properly pushed back or screwed down after each use.
- We recommend that you have the water resistance of your timepiece checked at an authorized Swiss Military By R center every 24 months or whenever the timepiece case is opened.
Maintenance recommendations:
Magnetic fields: avoid placing your watch on loudspeakers, or refrigerators, since they generate powerful magnetic fields.
Chemical products: avoid direct contact with solvents, detergents, perfumes, cosmetics etc., since they may damage the bracelet, case or gaskets.
Cleaning: for metal bracelets and water-resistant cases, use a toothbrush with soapy water to clean and a soft cloth for drying.
Shocks: avoid thermal and violent shocks.
What are the service intervals ?
Every 24 months we advise you to do maintenance service (water resistance, movement accuracy test)
Every 5 years we advise you to do a complete maintenance service (complete movement revision, water resistance, accuracy and functionality complete revision)
Who should I contact for a maintenance service or battery replacement ?
We recommend that you contact an authorized Swiss Military By R retailer, as they are the only certified specialists equipped with the tools and apparatus required, carrying out the work and the necessary checks in a professional manner. Furthermore, only these certified specialists can guarantee that their work is carried out in accordance with Swiss Military By R’ strict quality standards. Make sure that right after each battery change the watch has been water-resistant tested.
Environmental protection
Collection and treatment of end of life Quartz watches*
This product should not be disposed of with household waste. It has to be returned to a local authorized collection system. By following this procedure you will contribute to the protection of the environment and human health. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.
*valid in EU member states and in any countries with corresponding legislation.
Tachymeter
Tachymeter scale
Some Swiss Military By R watches have a tachymeter scale. With this scale it is possible to measure the speed. The distance is 1 km. To measure the elapsed time, if the watch is a chronograph, press the start/stop button when the vehicle or person passes the starting and the final point or target. If the watch is a 3 hand watch you can start calculating the time when the second hand is at 12 o’clock. The figure shown by the hand on the tachymeter scale indicates the average speed in kilometers.
For example, if we want to measure how fast the 200m athlete is running, start the chronometer when the race starts and stop it when the athlete crosses the finishing line. Let’s say the athlete used 20 seconds to finish 200m running.
According to the tachymeter, the speed of the athlete is 180km/h. However, the athlete only ran one fifth (1/5) of a kilometer. So, we should divide 180 with 5 or 1/5 of 180, which means the actual speed of the runner is 36km per hour.
Water resistance
All Swiss Military By R timepieces are water-resistant from 50 to 100 meters. Check the details on the back of your Swiss Military By R timepiece and read the following instruction carefully.
Water resistant to 50 meters (165 feet / 5 ATM). Suitable for showering or swimming in shallow waters.
Water resistant to 100 meters (330 feet / 10 ATM). Suitable for swimming or snorkeling.
The water resistance of your timepiece cannot be guaranteed indefinitely, considering that joints may age, crowns or pushers may sustain knocks and climate or temperature may vary. We therefore recommend that you have the water resistance of your timepiece checked every 2 years or whenever the timepiece case is opened.
Nylon straps
Original Swiss Military By R nylon straps are clearly marked on the buckle and on the reverse side. Nylon straps should not be used by individuals with strong perspiration or by those who stay for long periods in a humid climate, moreover the backside of the strap is made of leather. Nylon straps are not covered by the international Swiss Military By R warranty.
Screw-down crown
Screw down the crown carefully to prevent water from penetrating the mechanism.
PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition)
The advantage of PVD is that it is a thin but hard layer, resistant to corrosion, has a strong adherence, offers many choices of colors and is hypoallergenic.
Stainless steel 316L
The stainless steel used for Swiss Military By R cases and bracelets appears among the best alloys at the moment (316L). It is obtained by a special cast iron which guarantees an extreme robustness and excellent antimagnetic properties. Its low content in carbon makes it particularly resistant to the corrosion.
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Watch functions:
The crown has 3 positions:
1. Normal position (wearing position): when the crown is positioned against the case, the crown ensures that the watch is water-resistant.
2. Correcting the date: pull the crown out to position 2, turn the crown forwards and push it back to position 1.
3. Time setting: hours, minutes and seconds. Pull the crown out to position 3. The seconds hand will stop. Turn the crown forwards or backwards. Synchronize the seconds by pushing the crown back to position 1 to coincide with a given time signal.
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Watch functions:
The crown has 3 positions.
Button A: start/stop
Button B: split/reset
- Adjusting the time: pull the crown into position III. Adjust the hours and minutes by rotating the crown in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction. Return the crown to position I.
- Adjusting the date: do not adjust the date between 21.00 and 02.00 hours. Pull the crown into position II. Adjust the date by rotating the crown in a clockwise direction. Return the crown to position I.
Measurement of cumulative time:
Good to know: once it has run for 2 hours, the chronograph automatically stops and resets to zero in order to extend battery life.
Press button A to start or stop the chronograph
Press button B to reset to zero
Measurement of lap time:
Press button A to start the chronograph
Press button B to stop the chronograph and display the lap time
Press button B to resume timing
Press button A to stop the chronograph
Press button B to reset to zero
Initialization of the chronograph, minute and second chronograph functions (only after changing the battery or incorrect handling):
Pull the crown into position II.
Press button A, wait for two seconds, then press button A again. The 9-hour timer hand completes a full revolution.
Press button B to adjust the minute timer hand.
Press button A and the second hand completes a full revolution
Press button B to adjust the chronograph second hand.
Press the crown into position I.
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Watch functions:
The crown has 3 positions:
1. Normal position (wearing position): when the crown is positioned against the case, the crown ensures that the watch is water-resistant.
2. Correcting the date: pull the crown out to position 2, turn the crown forwards and push it back to position 1. The date can also be corrected during the day-changing phase between 10 pm and midnight. The date of the following day has to be set, because no automatic date change takes place at midnight.
3. Time setting: hours, minutes and seconds. Pull the crown out to position 3. The seconds hand will stop. Turn the crown forwards or backwards. Synchronize the seconds by pushing the crown back to position 1 to coincide with a given time signal.