Cornavin DOWNTOWN SKELETON AUTOMATIC User manual
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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CONTENTS
1. WELCOME TO TEAM CORNAVIN
2. OUR HISTORY
3. IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
4. VISUAL INSTRUCTION
5. WARRANTY
6. ACCURACY & PRECISION TOLERANCES
7. CONTACT
CORNAVIN WATCH COMPANY AG
LÖWENSTRASSE 25
8001 ZÜRICH
SWITZERLAND
INFO@CORNAVIN-WATCHES.CH
CORNAVIN-WATCHES.CH
CONTACT
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WELCOME
The motion of your wrist makes the rotor (oscillating weight or
mass) turn and thereby winding up the mainspring of the watch
movement. Your daily activity in life itself is sufficient to wind up the
automatic movement of your Cornavin watch. The watch will run
continually even after it’s removed at night. However, if not worn
for over 40 hours the movement will stop and you have to make it
work again by manually winding it: Turn the crown clockwise about
20 times, then set the time.
Mechanical watches measure the time reliably and accurately.
However, the accuracy rate of a mechanical watch depends on the
type of movement used, on the wearers habit and temperature
fluctuations. The daily rate variation is within a tolerance range of
-15 to +30 seconds per day for watches which are not certified
chronometers.
If your watch is not keeping the time within those limits, it can be
set by any authorized Cornavin service center. During the warranty
period this service is free of charge.
ACCURACY & PRECISION
TOLERANCES
Welcome to Team Cornavin and congratulations on purchasing
your new automatic Swiss made timepiece.
We want to make sure you enjoy wearing your Cornavin for a long
time. Therefore, we recommend that you carefully read this manual
and follow the advice provided.
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OUR HISTORY
Cornavin has been part of Swiss watchmaking history since its
foundation in 1922. The brand was founded in Geneva and was
named after the city’s central district. Quality, reliability and preci-
sion have always been the most important standards for us. With a
passion for details, Cornavin creates aesthetic, hand-assembled
Swiss Made watches.
Today, the Cornavin head office is located in Zurich where the
family-owned company is continuously striving to offer exclusive
and affordable timepieces to watch enthusiasts around the world.
Outstanding design, combined with high-quality watchmaking is
what makes up the Cornavin DNA. Since its foundation, Cornavin
has made great effort to create eye-catching, Swiss Made time-
pieces with a highly recognizable design. Our patented case
designs are created with a passion for details.
WARRANTY
Your Cornavin watch is covered by our international warranty for
2 years effective from the date of purchase. Terms and conditions
apply. The warranty covers against all manufacturing defects. It
excludes straps, bracelets, sapphire crystal, battery and damages
caused by third parties.
Only fully completed and dated warranty cards stamped by an
official Cornavin retailer can be accepted.
If your watch needs attention, make sure to contact an official
Cornavin retailer to guarantee service according to our standards.
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Vintage Postcard of Place de Cornavin in Geneva
OUR HISTORY
In the world of Cornavin, Swiss
Made plays an important role. All
Cornavin timepieces are hand-as-
sembled in Switzerland and made
from the highest quality materials.
To provide such high quality, each
watch is controlled and checked
throughout its production. The
Swiss watch industry, rich in tradi-
tion, has faced and has overcome
challenges. Cornavin is proud to
be part of that history today.
Only official Cornavin retailers are allowed to sell and service our
watches. They guarantee the authenticity of each Cornavin time-
piece and provide you with the best possible consultation when it
comes to choosing your Cornavin.
VISUAL INSTRUCTION
P0: WIND MANUALLY
P1: SET TIME
In position P0, the crown is pushed down against the
case. Always keep it that way to effectively protect
the movement against water or other foreign ingress.
To manually wind your watch, you have to turn the
crown around 20 times clockwise until you feel a
slight resistance. Your watch is now sufficiently
wound to keep pow-ered up automatically as long
as you wear it.
Starting from P0, gently pull the crown out to P1.
Set the time by turning the crown counterclockwise.
Then gently push the crown back into P0.
P0
P1
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Vintage Adverstisement from 1956
Vintage CORNAVIN logo
IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Never shake your self-winding watch to get it started. The
movement can be damaged in the process.
2. Before you start wearing your Cornavin Automatic Watch you
will need to wind it manually. Pull the crown into position 1 and
turn the crown clockwise about 20 times. Then set the time. See
page 7 for visual instructions.
3. Avoid Magnetic Fields and do not place your watch in their
vicinity. Magnetic fields can derive from sources such as mobile
phones, tablets, laptops as well as other electromagnetic
appliances.
4. Always make sure the crown of your watch is pushed down fully
to prevent moisture from entering your watch.
5. Everyday wear and ageing of seals can affect the water-
resistance of your watch and it can therefore not be guaranteed
over time. We recommend having the water-resistant seals of your
watch tested once a year by an authorized Cornavin service center.
IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
6. Protect your watch against sudden temperature changes or
extreme temperatures (above 60C/140F and below 0C/32F).
7. Avoid bringing your watch in contact with any chemical prod-
ucts which may damage the case, seals or strap. (Perfume, cosmet-
ics, solvents, detergents etc.)
8. Avoid shocks or impacts to your watch. In the case of a violent
impact please have your watch checked by an authorized Cornavin
service center.
9. Clean your watch regularly, and anytime it has been immersed
in salt water. Use lukewarm, soapy water then dry with a soft cloth.
10. Your Cornavin watch needs maintenance form time to time.
We recommend that you have your watch checked and possibly
serviced every 3 to 4 years. However, the need for maintenance
depends on personal usage, climate and how well you look after
your watch. To ensure the highest standards of servicing, please
contact an approved Cornavin service center or hand it to and
official Cornavin retailer.
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