Ebel 1911 1203475 User manual

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Table of contents Introduction 7 - 10
Operating instructions 11 - 14
Caring and Warranty 15 - 18
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Introduction
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The Architects of Time
Since 1911, The Architects of Time have dedicated their talents, their passion and
their creativity to designing and crafting distinctive watches that exercise an
enduring fascination.
Preliminary sketches, scale models, noble materials, harmonious proportions,
original curves, smooth textures, finishing details: Ebel watch-making shares a
vocabulary with architecture that goes far beyond linguistics to encompass the
quintessential spirit of these two equally demanding disciplines.
In watch-making as in architecture, a blend of artistic refinement and technical
precision gives rise to works conveying a wealth of purpose and emotions. While
clearly intended to fulfill one or several specific practical functions, the forms of
true architectural creations – be they buildings or watches – are pervaded by an
unmistakable sense of aesthetic sophistication and remarkable artistry.
For each and every Ebel watch, from the research and development stage throu-
ghout production, cutting-edge technology and outstanding know-how merge
with visionary inspiration and constant innovation, all governed by the high quality
standards inherent to the Architects of Time.
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Quality Rules
Ebel has always cultivated quality as a corporate philosophy. Upholding uncom-
promisingly high standards in this respect, worthy of the Swiss Made label, it
applies the highest prevailing norms within the watch industry. Ebel focuses resolu-
tely on making customer satisfaction its chief priority, an overriding concern for
quality that is one of the main characteristics recurrent throughout its different
lines.
This unswerving determination is backed by a number of significant technical
means and procedures, such as the use of tried, tested and patented systems like
the one that guarantees the water-resistance of its winding crowns, even within
the limited volume provided by certain ladies’ models. Ebel displays relentless
insistence on even the smallest details in order to maintain the level of quality it
has set for itself. Thus, for example, in a watch crystal such as on the Tarawa line,
the tiniest inclusion or air bubble might be prejudicial to the product reliability and
impair the owner’s pleasure.
Ebel products demand the best components and the noblest materials, typified
by the quality of the diamonds used (IF to VVS1), the excellent grade of mother-
of-pearl for the dials, or the full grain and hand-sewn alligator leather straps. The
expert gem-setting specialists calculate the orientation of the diamond tables so
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as to achieve the most dazzling result. Likewise, the finishing highlights the
creation itself, through masterful satin-brushing or polishing designed to
enhance the radiance of the finished watch and to ensure the consistency of its
forms.
The various stages of production for an Ebel watch include no fewer than 235
“checkpoints”, all equally crucial and all involving stringently conducted controls,
in order to ensure the reliability of each component and to guarantee its longe-
vity. However, above and beyond the technology and the state-of-the-art
machinery employed at each step, it is undoubtedly the knowledge and
experience of Ebel personnel that play the most crucial role in maintaining and
achieving the consistency of these benchmark quality standards.
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Minutes-hand
Hours-hand
Second s-hand
Watch functions
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Setting the time
If your watch comes with a screwed-in
crown, unscrew it before doing anything
else.
Watch without calendar
Pull the crown out to position B.
Turn the hands clockwise until the right
time is reached then, in synchronization
with a time signal or against a reference
clock, push the crown back to position A.
Watch with calendar
Pull the crown out to position C.
Turn the hands clockwise until the date
changes (midnight). Continue to turn
the hands until the right time is reached
then, in synchronization with a time signal
or against a reference clock, push the
crown back to position A.
Do not forget to screw back the crown.
Position B
Position A
Position A
Position C
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Setting the date
If your watch comes with a screwed-in
crown, unscrew it before doing anything
else.
Pull the crown out to position Bthen turn
it until the right date is reached. Push the
crown back to position A.
Do not forget to screw back the crown.
Position B
Position A
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Caring and Warranty
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Caring for the watch
Like all mechanisms, your watch and its metal bracelet are subject to wear out,
especially since your watch runs day after day without interruption. It is therefore
important to care for it properly, which above all means protecting it rigorously
against moisture and dust.
The water-resistance of your Ebel wristwatch has been tested in conditions
corresponding to submersion in water at the depth that is engraved on the
caseback. We recommend you rinse your watch and its metal bracelet carefully
with fresh water and clean them with a soft brush and liquid soap. Such steps, if
carried out regularly, will help preserve the watch and prevent it from getting
clogged with dust and sweat, especially after a swim in a pool or in the sea or
after practicing a sport which involves exposure to dust or sand. Your Ebel watch
can be worn safely in showers, while swimming or for aquatic sports but it must
never be used as a diving watch.
Quartz watches are sensitive to magnetism. It is therefore wise to keep your watch
away from any object transmitting magnetic waves, such as Walkman radios,
electric keys, shavers, etc., which could ultimately cause the watch to stop. If that
happens, take the watch to an Ebel dealer.
Finally, any intervention carried out by an authorized Ebel service center is
automatically covered by a 12-month warranty, even if the 3-year warranty has
expired.
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Warranty
Except for leather straps, all Ebel watches are covered by an international
warranty against any manufacturing defect, that will be honored by all Ebel
official service centers. The Ebel warranty is valid for a period of three years from
the date of purchase of the watch from the authorized retailer.
For quartz watches, the battery is covered by the warranty during the first
calendar year from the date of purchase only. Beyond that year of warranty, the
cost of replacement of the battery at an official Ebel service center shall be borne
by the consumer. Such a service includes: control of the movement; battery
replacement; watch-case gaskets replacement and water-resistance test.
This international warranty shall only be valid if the watch has been purchased
from a retailer approved by Ebel or its distributors, whose name, address and
signature must appear on the front of the warranty card together with the indica-
tion of the date of purchase, the model of the watch and its serial number.
This warranty card must be presented together with the watch to an official Ebel
service center or dealer for all in-warranty servicing. Any work performed on an
Ebel watch by an unauthorized person or entity, or any alteration to the serial
number engraved on the watch shall automatically render this international
warranty null and void.
All Ebel watches are accompanied with directions for use including recommen-
dations of care and maintenance that should be respected. This international
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warranty does not apply in case of damage resulting from improper use or
mistreatment of the watch.
The terms of this international warranty do not in any way restrict or otherwise
affect any possible statutory rights to which the consumer may be entitled by law
in the country of purchase.
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Sommaire Introduction 21 - 24
Utilisation de la montre 25 - 28
Entretien et garantie 29 - 32
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