AUGUSTE REYMOND ORIGIN UNITAS User manual

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CONTENTS
QUICK STEPS 5
INTRODUCTION 6
OUR THANKS 7
WARRANTY 8
PRECAUTIONS AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES 11
TECHNICAL DETAILS/INFORMATION 13
USER’S MANUAL 16
GENERAL INFORMATION 17
ORIGIN – UNITAS , HAND-WOUND MECHANICAL WATCH 18
UNITY, AUTOMATIC, 3-HANDS WATCH WITH DATE 20
UNITY DAY/NIGHT, AUTOMATIC WATCH WITH DATE,
DAY/NIGHT AND MOONPHASE 21
HERITAGE 1898 A, AUTOMATIC 3-HANDS WATCH WITH DATE 22
HERITAGE 1898 Q, QUARTZ 3-HANDS WATCH WITH DATE 23
CALENDAR FULL MOON DATES 2021-2025 24
SERVICE PASSPORT 27

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
AUGUSTE REYMOND (Auguste Reymond S.A.) has always been one
of the pioneers of high quality watches. Before changing any settings,
please read and follow the inscriptions given below :
As first operation, please pull out the crown to the last position to change
the time. Now move the hands until the hour hand is somewhere in the
lower half between 3 o’clock and 8 o’clock. Do never try to change the
date while the hour hand is between 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock. The move-
ment might be in the process of changing the date and by changing the
date with the crown in that moment, you might damage the movement.

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QUICK STEPS – the main points in 5 minutes
• To use your watch carefully you should read this entire booklet but if you do
not, read at least these quick steps.
• To set time and date of your watch you pull out the crown in the second po-
sition. Turn the crown counter-clockwise and move your hands until they pass
over 12 o’clock. If in that moment the date changes you continue until you
reach the time you want to set. Be aware of morning and afternoon (hands
need to move a second time over 12 o’clock). To set the date push the crown
in and pull it out to the first position. Turn the crown until you find the date to
set. Do never try to change the date/day/month/moon while the hour hand
is between 9 o’clock p.m. and 3 o’clock a.m. The movement migh be in the
process of changing the date and by changing the date with the crown in that
moment, you might damage the movement.
• Your watch is water-resistant but gaskets may dry out. Give it regularly, at
least 1 time per year, to check the water resistance.
• To guarantee a long life of your watch, you should mandate every 3 years an
authorised watchmaker to make a full service.
• A leather strap is a natural product and needs to be replaced after 6 to 10
months.
• At the end of this booklet you will find your service passport. The service
centre should register each service and you will have the tracking of each
established service.
• On our homepage www.augustereymond.ch you will always find a list of our
authorised service centres.
• At the end of this booklet, you will find your service passport. The service
centre shoud register each service and you will have the tracking of each
established service.
• We offer for your watch an international warranty of 2 years for material
and manufacturing defects. Keep your purchase document and take care the
warranty card is filled out by the retailer. You can extend your warranty to 3
years (1 more year) by joining My AR. Please register within 3 months after
your purchase on www.augustereymond/myARcare. For any warranty repair
we would need the filled out original warranty card, a copy of the purchase
document and your AR extension code if you have a warranty extension.
• These quick steps are only very brief words about the matter. To know more,
please read the corresponding chapter in this booklet.

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INTRODUCTION
More than just a measurement of time…
Designed with absolute respect for the brand’s heritage and watchmaking va-
lues, the new AR watches offer something different, something special. Each
model is designed to be « the watch of a lifetime » : an object full of emotions,
expressing a strong message to the person wearing it. A watch with which that
person will want to write his or her own story !
In an AR watch, there are several notions of time. The time it took to imagine
and design it, the time to manufacture it, the time that will be shown on the
watch and finally the individual time of its future owner.
Inspired and inspiring watchmaking…
« In addition to developing precise, accurate wristwatches, I would like to deve-
lop a deeper relationship with Time. I would like AR watches to carry a message
but also to carry an energy of harmony ». Philip W.A. Klingenberg
Brief history
The history of Auguste Reymond S.A. beginns in 1898, when a young man of
twenty-six years old rented a small apartment in Tramelan, in the Jura moun-
tains, and hired a handful of watchmakers to start manufacturing watches that
would bear his name.
By 1910, his modest business had grown into a huge factory that employed
100 people in its own premises. The well appreciated movements produced by
the Manufacture A. Reymond, worldwide known under the name UNITAS, were
famous for its reliability and its price, were also supplied to numerous other
watch manufacturers.
Today, as far as in the past, still the same values are important. Since 2019,
AUGUSTE REYMOND continues its development. Philip W.A. Klingenberg is
the CEO and independent brand owner based in Nidau near Bienne. He de-
cides to continue to build reliable watches and sets the mission to develop a
new relationship with Time…

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OUR THANKS
Dear Auguste Reymond Ambassador,
Thank you so much for choosing a watch among the collection of our brand.
We are very proud to have you as our ambassador and to bring our inde-
pendent brand nearer to your friends and family. Your satisfaction is of upmost
importance to us. We hope you will enjoy your AUGUSTE REYMOND watch
every day during the next years.
We take inspiration from humanity’s great discoveries and from natural laws,
paying very special attention to harmonious, timelesss designs that generate
good energy. In this quest for Beauty, we design watches according to Mathe-
matical principales and in particular the Golden Ratio or the Divine Proportion.
An AR watch has therefore been imagined and designed to accompany its
future owner every day, on their life’s path. It will hold a symbolic role because
it will carry within it a whole chapter of the story of the person who wears it…
To enable your watch to give you many years of perfect precision service, we
recommand you to follow very carefully the advices contained in this user’s
manual.
Kindly report your reference model number hereunder to refer to the explana-
tions relating specifically to your own model of watch. You can also download
this user’s manual as a PDF file from our website www.augustereymond.ch or
QR code on warranty card.
Let’s start to write your own history by wearing your AUGUSTE REYMOND
watch which will feel you unique and part of slightly « mystical » world and let
share your AR moments wearing your time-telling companion with us on social
media ….
AUGUSTE REYMOND CEO & OWNER
Philip W.A. Klingenberg

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WARRANTY
Your AUGUSTE REYMOND® watch is warranted by AUGUSTE REYMOND
S.A. for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of purchase (and
36 months if you extended your warranty by joining myARcare on the website
www.augustereymond.ch), respecting the terms and conditions in this warranty
chapter. The international AUGUSTE REYMOND warranty covers material and
manufacturing defects.
The warranty only comes into force if the warranty card is dated, fully and
correctly completed with model number and serial number, and stamped by an
official AUGUSTE REYMOND® dealer. During the warranty period and by pre-
senting the valid original warranty card and a copy of the purchase document,
you will have the right to have any defect repaired free of charge.
In this manufacturer’s warranty are excluded following points :
• The end of life of the battery,
• Normal using and normal aging (e.g. changing colour and/or material of
non metallic straps and chains, such as leather, textile, rubber ; peeling off
the plating, scratched crystal),
• Accidents (knocks, dents, crushing, broken crystal, etc.), lack of care, any
damage on any parts of the watch resulting from abusive use, incorrect use of
the watch and non-observance of the use directions provided by AUGUSTE
REYMOND S.A.
• The AUGUSTE REYMOND® watch handled by non-authorised persons (e.g.
for services or repairs or battery replacements ) or which has been altered in
its original condition beyond AUGUSTE REYMOND S.A.’s control,
• Also excluded are indirect or consequential damages of any kind resulting
from e.g. the use, the non-functioning, the defects or the inaccuracy of the
AUGUSTE REYMOND® watch,
• Any further claims against AUGUSTE REYMOND S.A. e.g. for damages ad-
ditional to the above described warranty is expressly excluded, except man-
datory statutory rights, the purchaser may have against the manufacturer.

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THE ABOVE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY :
• Is independent of any warranty that may be provided by the seller, for which
he carries sole responsability,
• Does not affect the purchaser’s rights against the seller nor any other manda-
tory statutory rights the purchaser may have against the seller,
• The AUGUSTE REYMOND S.A.’s customer service in Nidau ensures the
perfect maintenance of your AUGUSTE REYMOND® watch. If your watch
needs attention, contact an official AUGUSTE REYMOND® retailer or an
authorised AUGUSTE REYMOND® Service Centre in your country : they can
guarantee service according to AUGUSTE REYMOND S.A.’s standards.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
An empty battery should be replaced immediately in order to reduce the risk of
leakage and consequent damage to the movement. We recommend that you
contact an approved AUGUSTE REYMOND® Service Centre or authorised
AUGUSTE REYMOND® retailer, as they are equipped with the tools and appa-
ratus required to carry out the work and the necessary checks in a professional
manner.
AUGUSTE REYMOND S.A., Zihlstrasse 50, 2560 Nidau, Switzerland
AUGUSTE REYMOND is registred trademarks.

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WARRANTY EXTENSION
You can extend your warranty to three (3) years instead of two (2) years, by
joining my AR care. Please register withing 3 months after your purchase on
www.augustereymond.ch/myARcare. You will get a code that you have to keep
for extension validation.
You can also scan the QR code on your warranty card which will redirect you
on the www.augustereymond.ch/myARcare as well.

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PRECAUTIONS AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Before making any settings, please adhere to the instructions given herafter.
WATER RESISTANCE
Never activate the time-setting crown and/or the pushers while the watch is
under water and make sure that the crown has been pushed/screwed down
tightly after every operation. Do not under any circumstances open the watch
yourself ; arrange to get it inspected by an authorised AUGUSTE REYMOND®
Service Centre only.
The water resistance of a watch cannot permanently be guaranteed. It may be
affected by ageing of gaskets or by accidental shock to the crown. We recom-
mend that you have the water resistance of your watch checked once a year by
an authorised AUGUSTE REYMOND® Service Centre.
Screw down crown : To ensure greater water resistance, certain watches are
equipped with a screwed down crown. Don’t forget to screw the crown ;
otherwise the watch has only a reduced water resistance.
WATERPROOFING CHART
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30 3 98,5
50 5 164
100 10 328
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PRECAUTIONS AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES
TEMPERATURE
Do not expose your watch to sudden temperature changes (exposure to sun
light followed by immersion in cold water) or extreme temperatures (over 59°C
(140°F) or below 5°C (32°F)).
MAGNETIC FIELDS
Do not expose your watch to strong magnetic fields such as loudspeakers,
portable telephones, computers or refrigerators and other electromagnetic ap-
pliances.
SHOCKS
All our watches are shock resistant for the normal daily use. For a long life
care, avoid thermal or other shocks, as it may harm your watch. In the event of
a violent shock, please have your watch checked by an authorised AUGUSTE
REYMOND® Service Centre.
HARMFUL PRODUCTS
Avoid direct contact with solvents, detergents, perfumes, cosmetic products
etc., since they may damage the bracelet, the case or the gaskets of the case.
CARE AND CHECKS
Clean the case and bracelet regularly using a soft cloth to prevent any corro-
sion caused by perspiration. All water resistant watches can be cleaned with a
toothbrush and soapy water, and then dried with a soft cloth. After being worn
in the sea, the watch must be rinsed with warm fresh water and then dried
completely.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS / INFORMATION
ANTI-REFLECTION COATING
AUGUSTE REYMOND® watches have a sapphire glass with double side an-
ti-reflection treatment.
This optical coating is applied to the surface of the sapphire crystal to reduce
reflection. It ensures optimum legibility of the time and emphasises the aesthetic
elegance of the watch. With all the advantages of this coating, important to
know, this layer on the glass can be scratched if the watch doesn’t receive the
care needed.
AUTOMATIC MECHANICAL MOVEMENT
AUGUSTE REYMOND® automatic watches gain their energy from an oscilla-
ting weight which is activated by the movements of your wrist. This movement
ensures that the watch retains the correct time. Automatic watches do not need
a battery. The creation of time is made by a combination of many individual,
very small mechanical parts. Difficult to imagine, but thanks to the precision
work our mechanical movements can reach an accuracy of -1 to +18 seconds
per day. Depending on the models, the power reserve ranges from 39 to 49
hours.
Note : Accuracy is influenced by the way the watch is worn.
DAY/NIGHT
The night and day indicator is an aesthetic complication which displays on the
dial the movement of the sun and the moon. This complication must not be
confused with the moonphase.
DIAMONDS
Diamonds are forever. The beauty of this special stone is incredible. For our
AUGUSTE REYMOND® watches we carefully select the right diamonds to
match for each watch dial or watch case according the carat value, cut, colour
and clarity. To make watches, AUGUSTE REYMOND uses only precious stones
from suppliers with official RJC (Responsible Jewelry Council) certification. RJC
members undertake to put in place and promote responsible practices in terms
of ethics, the environment and working conditions.
EOL (END OF LIFE) FUNCTION
Once it has been used up, the battery should be replaced without delay. If the
second hand jumps every 4 seconds, this indicates that the battery has reached
the end of its useful life and should be replaced as soon as possible.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS / INFORMATION
GALVANIC PLATING
Galvanic plating is a method of depositing a thin layer on the surface of the
case or bracelet material (brass or today mainly steel). This plating is applied
by electrolysis. By varying the timing and current intensity, it is possible to vary
the thickness (2, 5, 10 or even 20 µm) and nature of the different layers (mainly
gold 18 ct.)
GMT
With the mention GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) we name our watches equip-
ped with a 2nd time zone function. With the hour, minute, second of the watch
you can see your local time and with a GMT hand you can see a 2nd time zone
you adjusted for another city, of your choice, in the world.
LEATHER STRAP
The AUGUSTE REYMOND® leather straps are carefully manufactured starting
from the natural cow or calf leather, tanning for a comfortable touch and feel,
colouring for the good look and finally cut and stitched for the nice shape. A
leather strap is very comfortable to wear on the skin but the life time will be
shorter if the leather is in contact with water or sweat.
MOONPHASE
A mechanism and display representing the different phases of the moon. A
complete lunation takes 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes and 2.8 seconds and
is divided into four phases. These are new moon, first quarter, full moon, last
quarter.
MOTHER-OF-PEARL (MOP OR NACRE)
Nacre, also known as mother-of-pearl (or MOP for Mother Of Pearl) is an na-
tural organic-inorganic material produced by molluscs as an inner shell layer.
It is also the outer coating of pearls. We use this natural material as decoration
colour on some of our AUGUSTE REYMOND® watch dials. The natural nacre
we put as a very thin layer on the metallic plate of the dial. The structure and
the colour are slightly different from each watch as it’s a natural product what
gives the watch a special beauty.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS / INFORMATION
PVD COATING
This process is performed under vacuum (PVD = Physical Vapor Deposition).
Deposit of a thin film by the condensation of a vaporized form of the desired
film material (0.5-1.0 µm mainly titanium nitride) onto various workpiece sur-
faces (mainly watch case, watch bezel, crown, pusher, watch bracelet). The
advantage of PVD is that it is a thin but hard layer, resistant to corrosion, has
a strong adherence, offers many choices of colours (mainly 01-0.3 µm 18ct
gold 2N) and is hypoallergenic. Our PVD coating is equivalent to a 10 µm
galvanic coating.
QUARTZ MOVEMENT
AUGUSTE REYMOND® quartz watches benefit from the incomparable preci-
sion of quartz. These electronic movements gain their energy from a battery.
Their power reserve usually enables them to operate for more than 2 years in
continuous use. All you have to do is to set the time, and occasionally also the
date if your watch is equipped with a display of this kind (refer to the section on
« Settings ».). The quartz models are accurate to 3 minutes per year. If you ever
have a period when you might not be wearing your watch for a few weeks or
months, we would advise you to put it to one side, having first pulled the crown
out to the last position. You will see the second hand now stopped working. This
will substantially reduce power consumption.
SAPPHIRE GLASS
Sapphires may be found naturally or they also may be manufactured for indus-
trial or decorative purposes in large crystal boules from agglomerated alumi-
nium oxide (AI203). Artificial sapphire material is identical to natural sapphire,
except it can be made without the flaws that are found in natural stones. Sap-
phire glass is not only highly transparent, but is also extraordinarily scratch-re-
sistant. Sapphire has a value of 9 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness (the
second hardest mineral, right behind diamond). Due to its extreme hardness,
sapphire is scratch proof and resistant to wear and chemical attack. We use
since many years this perfect material for all the top crystals on our AUGUSTE
REYMOND® watches.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS / INFORMATION
SCREW-DOWN CROWN
To ensure greater water-resistance, certain watches are equipped with a screw-
down crown. The screw-down crown is sealing the crown to the case of the
watch when it’s screwed in. With a screwed crown the water-resistance can
reach 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft), 20 bar (200 m / 660 ft) or even 30 bar (300
m /1000 ft), depending on the model. On these models you need first to un-
screw the crown to manipulate and after manipulation to screw it down again.
STAINLESS STEEL MATERIAL
Stainless steel does not readily corrode, rust or stain with water as ordinary steel
does. Stainless steel is used where both the properties of steel and resistance
to corrosion are required. For the manufacture of all accessible components
of its metal watches AUGUSTE REYMOND® has selected a very high quality
stainless steel grade 316L (EN 1.4404). The advantage of this steel is its high
corrosion resistance, excellent durability and is in good harmony with your skin.
For example, certain steels used in the medical field for the manufacture of
implants also belong to the 316L family.
SUPER-LUMINOVA
Many AUGUSTE REYMOND® watches are equipped with a luminous material
on hands and on dials or bezel to allow time reading in low-light conditions.
We only use Super-LumiNova pigments as luminescent material. After sufficient
activation by sunlight or artificial light they glow in the dark for many hours. This
material is a passive element, environmental friendly, non-toxic and absolutely
free of radioactivity.
TITANIUM MATERIAL
Titanium is a strong, light metal. It is stronger than common, low-carbon steels,
but 45% lighter. Titanium is not easily corroded by sea water. Since titanium
does not react within the human body, it and its alloys are used to create
artificial hips, pins for setting bones, and for other biological implants. Due to
its light specific weight (45% lighter than steel) and its hypoallergenic this high-
tech material is an excellent material for our cases and bracelets.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
MODELS WITH A SCREWED CROWN
To safeguard their guaranteed water-resistance, some models are fitted with
a screwed crown. Before setting the time, date, day or moonphase you must
first unscrew the crown into position PII before you can pull it out into position
2 or 3.
SCREWED CROWN
PI Initial position (screwed down, not pulled out)
PII Winding position (unscrewed, pullet out)
Important: After every operation, the crown
must be screwed back down firmly to main-
tain the water-resistance of the watch.
WATER RESISTANCE
AUGUSTE REYMOND® watches are water-resistant up to 100 m. The wa-
ter-resistance means that your watch is protected for the daily water contact.
However, please refer to the waterproofing chart on page 11)
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
We would advise you to clean your watch regularly (with the exception of the
leather strap) using a soft cloth and warm soapy water. After immersion in salty
water, rinse it in fresh water and leave it to dry completely.
Do not leave it anywhere where it might be subjected to major variations in
temperature or humidity , in the sunlight or near strong magnetic fields. The
grease in the movement and the water resistance gaskets of the case might
dry out.

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We recommend that you have your watch checked every 3 years by your ap-
proved AUGUSTE REYMOND® Service Center. To benefit from the highest
standards of service and to ensure your guarantee remains in force, please
always contact an approved AUGUSTE REYMOND® retailer or agent.
AUTOMATIC MECHANICAL MOVEMENT
See above to know more on page 13
QUARTZ MOVEMENT
See above to know more on page 15
COLLECTION AND TREATMENT OF END OF LIFE QUARTZ WATCHES
Quartz watches from AUGUSTE REYMOND are equipped with a battery
and with electronic parts. This product should not be disposed with
household waste. Your authorised AUGUSTE REYMOND dealer/service centre
will take care for a lawful compliant of each parts. 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.

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ORIGIN UNITAS
Ref. AR.OR.
Case material Stainless steel, Origin construction
Water-resistant 100 m
Bezel Screwed-in carbon-fused with green night-time
decoration or screwed-in
Crown Stainless steel with AR symbol, skeletonised
Diameter 44 mm
Movement Hand-wound mechanical UNITAS AR 6497
Power reserve 44 h
Function Hours and minutes ( 2 hands)
Each 2 days, push crown to remove the movement
Setting the time
Pull the crown out to position 2.
Turn the crown clockwise to move the hands to the required time.
Push the crown back to position 1.
Important to know: Full service every 3 years
Internatial warranty 2 years (extendable via www.augustereymond.ch)
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ORIGIN UNITAS
Ref. AR.OR.
Case material Stainless steel, Origin construction
Water-resistant 100 m
Bezel Stainless steel, screwed-in
Crown Stainless steel with AR symbol, skeletonised
Diameter 44 mm
Movement Hand-wound mechanical UNITAS AR 6498
Power reserve 44 h
Function Hours, minutes and small seconds (3 hands)
Each 2 days, push crown to remove the movement
Setting the time
Pull the crown out to position 2.
Turn the crown clockwise to move the hands to the required time.
Push the crown back to position 1.
Important to know: Full service every 3 years
Internatial warranty 2 years (extendable via www.augustereymond.ch)
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UNITY
Ref. AR.UN.
Case material Stainless steel, Unity construction
Water-resistant 100 m
Two screwed-in crescent moons with built-in horns
Bezel Stainless steel, screwed
Crown Stainless steel or RG plated with AR symbol, skeletonised
Diameter 43 mm
Movement Self-winding mechanical AR 200
Power reserve 42 h
Function Hours, minutes and small seconds (3 hands)
Each 2 days, push crown to remove the movement
Setting the time
Pull the crown out to position 2. Turn the crown clockwise to move the hands to
the required time. Push the crown back to position 1.
Setting the date
Pull the crown out to position 2(the second hand will continue running). Turn
the crown counter-clockwise. Do not turn clockwise, otherwise you change the
date. After setting the date, push the crown back to position 1.
Important to know: Full service every 3 years
Internatial warranty 2 years (extendable via www.augustereymond.ch)
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UNITY – Day&Night
Ref. AR.UN.
Case material Stainless steel, Unity construction – Water-resistant 100 m
Two screwed-in crescent moons with built-in horns
Bezel Stainless steel, screwed
Crown Stainless steel or RG plated with AR symbol, skeletonised
Diameter 43 mm
Movement Self-winding mechanical AR 285-1 – Power reserve 42 h
Function Hours, minutes, seconds, date, Day/Night and moonphase
Setting the time
Pull the crown out to position 3. Turn the crown clockwise to move the hands to
the required time. Push the crown back to position 1.
Setting the date
Pull the crown out to position 2(the second hand will continue running). Turn
the crown counter-clockwise. Do not turn clockwise, otherwise you change the
date. After setting the date, push the crown back to position 1.
Setting the day/night Pull the crown out to position 2. Turn clockwise until the
correct day visual appears. Push the crown back to position 1.
Setting the moonphase
Pull the crown out to position 2. Turn clockwise until the correct position of the
moon. Push the crown back to position 1.
Important to know: Full service every 3 years
Internatial warranty 2 years (extendable via www.augustereymond.ch)
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