Ernst Benz ChronoSport User manual

INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CHRONOSPORT ETA 2836-2 Movement
CHRONOSCOPE Valjoux 7750 Movement
CHRONOLUNAR Valjoux 7751 Movement
CHRONODIVER Valjoux 7750 Movement
CHRONOFLI T E ETA 2893-2 Movement
WORLDTI M E R ETA 2893-2 Movement
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2The Traditional Art of Watchmaking
International Warranty
After Sales Service / Maintenance and Care
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The Great Circle &History
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CONTENTS

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Watches Crafted in the Traditional Art of Watchmaking
We certify that your Ernst Benz Great Circle Timepiece was manufactured
in Switzerland with great care and attention to detail, adhering to the most
stringent quality standards of the time-honored watch industry.
Your mechanical watch was handcrafted, finished and assembled at every
stage of the manufacturing process, with precision and quality,
by highly skilled craftsmen. Their attention to detail is beyond compare,
using only the finest materials of which there can be no compromise.
An Ernst Benz timepiece is made up of hundreds of extremely precise
components, undergoing quality control monitoring and rigorous testing
throughout every step of its manufacture.
As watchmakers, we are devoted to well-crafted, beautiful timepieces,
thus we use only mechanical movements of the highest quality, ensuring
many years of reliable service.
The standards of perfection and quality of traditional craftsmanship,
which we impose upon ourselves, are such that it is only possible to
produce a limited quantity of timepieces per year.
We thank you for choosing Ernst Benz and hope
you enjoy your Great Circle Timepiece.
International Warranty
Your Ernst Benz Great Circle Watch is Internationally Guaranteed for 2 years from
the date of purchase against all manufacturing defects. To benefit from the conditions of
your Ernst Benz International Guarantee, the Guarantee Certificate must be stamped,
dated and signed by an Authorized Ernst Benz Dealer when you purchase your watch.
The Ernst Benz International Guarantee (Warranty) does not cover
• Damage resulting from accidents, improper use, abuse, mishandling, inappropriate
or violent treatment (including blows, crushing, dents, dropping, shocks, etc.),
alteration, manipulation or repair by a non-authorized service center.
• The consequences of normal wear and tear or aging of the watch, the bracelet,
leather strap and it’s buckle.
•Scratches or damages to the metallic surface or crystal.
•Damage to the crown or pushers of the chronograph.
•Damage caused by lack of care and maintenance or use in a manner
not compliant with Ernst Benz’s recommendations.
•Theft or loss.
How to obtain service under this Guarantee (Warranty)
In the unlikely event that service is required during the guarantee period, take your watch,
along with the completed Guarantee Certificate and a copy of the sales receipt, to an
Authorized Ernst Benz Dealer. You may also send your watch, along with a copy of
the completed Guarantee Certificate and a copy of the sales receipt to:
Please remember to ship your watch in a secure, suitably protective packaging and to insure
the package against loss or damage. Take care to enclose your name, return address,
contact information and an explanation of the service issue that you are experiencing.
Postage, insurance and shipping are the responsibility of the watch owner.
Please adhere to the above conditions in order to ensure that you receive entirely
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Ernst Benz North America
177 S. Old Woodward Avenue
Birmingham, MI 48009 USA
00+1+248.203.2323

Exterior Care:
To maintain the finish of your watch and your bracelet (if applicable),
we advise that you clean it regularly with a soft brush, lukewarm water
and mild soap. Then rinse with fresh water and dry with a soft cloth.
Water Resistance:
Your Ernst Benz Great Circle Automatic Watch has been manufactured to withstand
water pressures equivalent to a depth of 5 ATM, which is equal to 165 feet or 50 meters.
Each watch we produce is individually tested both in a pressure chamber and
a vacuum chamber prior to leaving our factory.
Your watch must be serviced regularly and have its seals replaced to maintain its
resistance to water, particularly as the water resistance is dependant on individual use.
Important Note:
• You should check that the crown is in the proper position before exposing the watch to water.
• You must never engage the chronograph function of your watch while submerged in water.
• Always remember to rinse your watch in fresh water after exposure to saltwater or chlorine.
• Please follow the instructions covering the correct handling of your specific watch.
The following are hazards to avoid: Dropping, careless or rough setting, excessive
tension on straps, neglect of cracked or broken crystals and damaged crowns or pushers.
A mechanical watch is a precision mechanism which is asked to work 24 hours a day,
indefinitely. Treat it with respect.
Maintenance:
Your watch is mechanical and during its manufacture, your watch has received
very special attention by skilled craftsmen. To maintain its proper functioning,
as all mechanisms, your watch should be routinely serviced by one of our
After-Sales Service Agents.
Once a Year:
We recommend that you have your watch checked annually for water resistance
and it’s exterior inspected to insure the case, crown, crystal and bracelet
or strap are intact.
Three to Five Years:
We recommend that you have your watch mechanically overhauled every
3 - 5 years, so that you receive complete satisfaction and your timepiece
continues to function for many years to come.
In view of the meticulous work that is involved in high quality craftsmanship,
you will have to do without your watch for the short time required for service.
Any repair or other operation carried out on your Ernst Benz watch
must be done by an official and appointed Ernst Benz Service Center.
After Sales Service Care
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After Sales Service Maintenance

CHRONOSPORT CHRONOSPORT (ETA 2836-2) Operating Instructions
After an extended period of non-use, the movement must be set in motion
by winding the crown clockwise in its normal position.
Setting the Time:
To set the time, pull the Winding Crown (1) out into position -2- and turn it counter-clockwise
(CCW). Keep turning the crown until the hands pass 12 o’clock midnight and the
day/date display advances. Then continue to turn the crown until you set the correct time.
This will assure the correct setting of your watch in relation to AM/PM.
After the time has been adjusted correctly, the watch is set in motion by pressing
the winding crown back to its ‘normal position’.
The Second Hand (4) remains stationary to allow the watch to become
synchronized for precise accuracy.
Setting the Day / Date:
1Winding Crown
•Normal Position: Manual Wind
•Position 1: Day/Date Adjustment
•Position 2: Time Adjustment
2Hour Hand
3Minute Hand
4Second Hand
5Date Window
6Day Window
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To change the day setting, pull the Winding Crown (1) out into position -1- and turn
clockwise (CW) or turn the crown counter-clockwise (CCW) to change the date setting.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: engaging the day/date function when dial hands
are between 8pm - 2am can cause serious damage to the calendar gears
of the internal movement and such damage is not covered under warranty.
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CHRONOSCOPE CHRONOSCOPE (Valjoux 7750) Operating Instructions
1Winding Crown
•Normal Position: Manual Wind
•Position 1: Day/Date Adjustment
•Position 2: Time Adjustment
2Hour Hand
3Minute Hand
4Chronograph Second Hand
5Perpetual Second Hand
6Chronograph 30-Minute Hand
7Chronograph 12-Hour Hand
8Date Window
9Day Window
10 Chronograph Start/Stop Pusher
11 Chronograph Reset Pusher
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To change the day setting, pull the Winding Crown (1) out into position -1- and turn
clockwise (CW) or turn the crown counter-clockwise (CCW) to change the date setting.
The Timer Functions:
Press the Start/Stop Pusher (10) and the chronograph is set in motion. Pressing the same
pusher again stops the chronograph hands, allowing you to read the elapsed time
with a precision of 1/5 second. After pressing the Start/Stop Pusher (10) again,
the hands will continue to move (additional movement).
Start-stop-start operations can be carried out as often as required.
By pressing the Reset Pusher (11) when the chronograph has been stopped,
all three timer hands are reset to zero.
Setting the Day / Date:
After an extended period of non-use, the movement must be set in motion
by winding the crown clockwise in its normal position.
Setting the Time:
To set the time, pull the Winding Crown (1) out into position -2- and turn it counter-clockwise
(CCW). Keep turning the crown until the hands pass 12 o’clock midnight and the day/date
display advances. Then continue to turn the crown until you set the correct time.
This will assure the correct setting of your watch in relation to AM/PM.
After the time has been adjusted correctly, the watch is set in motion by pressing
the winding crown back to its ‘normal position’.
The Perpetual Second Hand (5) remains stationary to allow the watch to
become synchronized for precise accuracy.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: engaging the day/date function when dial hands
are between 8pm - 2am can cause serious damage to the calendar gears
of the internal movement and such damage is not covered under warranty.

CHRONOLUNAR (Valjoux 7751) Operating InstructionsCHRONOLUNAR
1Winding Crown
•Normal Position: Manual Wind
•Position 1: Date/Month Adjustment
•Position 1: Moon Phase Adjustment
•Position 2: Time Adjustment
2Day Adjustment
3Hour Hand
4Minute Hand
5Chronograph Second Hand
6Date Hand
7 Month Window
8 Day Window
9Chronograph 30-Minute Hand
10 24-Hour Hand
11 Chronograph 12-Hour Hand
12 Start/Stop Pusher
13 Reset Pusher
14 Moon Phase Display
15 Perpetual Second Hand
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After an extended period of non-use, the movement must be set in motion
by winding the crown clockwise in its normal position.
Setting the Time:
To set the time, pull the Winding Crown (1) out into position -2- and turn it counter-clockwise
(CCW). Keep turning the crown until the hands pass 12 o’clock midnight and the
day/date display advances. Then continue to turn the crown until you set the correct time.
This will assure a correct setting of your watch in relation to AM/PM and assure that
the 24-Hour Hand (10) is set correctly. After the time has been adjusted correctly, the
watch is set in motion by pressing the winding crown back to its ‘normal position’.
The Perpetual Second Hand (15) remains stationary to allow the watch to become
synchronized for precise accuracy.
Setting the Day, Date, Month & Moon Phase:
To change the date and month, pull the Winding Crown (1) out into position -1- and turn
counter-clockwise (CCW). To change the moon phase, turn the crown clockwise (CW).
The day is set by pressing the Day Adjustment Push-Piece (2) with a pointed instrument.
The Timer Functions:
Press the Start/Stop Pusher (10) and the chronograph is set in motion. Pressing the same
pusher again stops the chronograph hands, allowing you to read the elapsed time with
a precision of 1/5 second. After pressing the Start/Stop Pusher (10) again, the hands will
continue to move (additional movement). Start-Stop-Start operations can be carried out
as often as required. By pressing the Reset Pusher (11) when the chronograph has been
stopped, all three timer hands are reset to zero.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: engaging the day/date function when dial hands
are between 8pm - 2am and engaging the moon between 8pm - 6am can
cause serious damage to the calendar gears of the internal movement
and such damage is not covered under warranty.

CHRONODIVER (Valjoux 7750) Operating Instructions
CHRONODIVER
Setting the Time:
To set the time, you must first unlock the Winding Crown (1) by turning it counter-clockwise (CCW),
then pull the crown out into position -2- and turn counter-clockwise (CCW). Keep turning
the crown until the hands pass 12 o’clock midnight and the day/date display advances.
Then continue to turn the crown until you set the correct time. This will assure a correct
setting of your watch in relation to AM/PM. After the time has been adjusted correctly,
the watch is set in motion by pressing the winding crown back to its ‘normal position’.
The crown must be re-tightened and locked down before the watch can be worn.
The Perpetual Second Hand (5) remains stationary to allow the watch to become
synchronized for precise accuracy.
Setting the Day / Date:
5Perpetual Second Hand
6 Chronograph 30-Minute Hand
7 Chronograph 12-Hour Hand
8Date Window
9Day Window
10 Chronograph Start / Stop Pusher
11 Chronograph Reset Pusher
12 Luminous Mark
1Winding Crown
•Normal Position: Locked Down
•Position 1: Manual Wind
•Position 2: Day/Date
•Position 3: Time Adjustment
2Hour Hand
3Minute Hand
4Chronograph Second Hand
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After an extended period of non-use, the movement must be set in motion
by winding the crown clockwise in its normal position.
To change the day setting, pull the Winding Crown (1) out into position -2- and turn clockwise
(CW) or turn the crown counter-clockwise (CCW) to change the date setting.
The Timer Functions:
Press the Start/Stop Pusher (10) and the chronograph is set in motion. Pressing the
same pusher again stops the chronograph hands, allowing you to read the elapsed time
with a precision of 1/5 second. After pressing the Start/Stop Pusher (10) again, the hands
will continue to move (additional movement). Start-stop-start operations can be carried out as
often as required. By pressing the Reset Pusher (11) when the chronograph has been stopped,
all three timer hands are reset to zero.
Rotatable Bezel for Diving:
Display of elapsed time by means of a Unidirectional Rotatable Bezel.
Turn bezel counter-clockwise (CCW) to mark Minute Hand (3) with/at luminous
Triangle Marker (12). Bezel scaled for 60 minutes.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: engaging the day/date function when dial hands
are between 8pm - 2am can cause serious damage to the calendar gears
of the internal movement and such damage is not covered under warranty.

CHRONOFLITE GMT GMT (ETA 2893-2) Operating Instructions
1Hour Hand
2Minute Hand
3Second Hand
4Date Indicator
5Universal Time Indicator Bezel
6GMT/24-Hour Hand
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To change the date, pull the Winding Crown (7) out into position -2- and turn clockwise (CW).
To change the 24-hour Hand (6), turn the crown counter-clockwise (CCW) and rotate
the hand until you have reached your desired time indication.
Rotatable Bezel for Dual Time:
A bi-directional GMT/Universal Time Indicator Bezel (5), which is set to the GMT/24-Hour
Hand (6), allows for reading the time of any other time zone the user is observing.
7Winding Crown
• Normal Position: Locked Down
•Position 1: Manual Wind
•Position 2: Date Indicator
•Position 2: 24-Hour Hand
•Position 3: Time Adjustment
After an extended period of non-use, the movement must be set in motion
by winding the crown clockwise in its normal position.
Setting the Time:
To set the time, you must first unlock the Winding Crown (7) by turning it counter-clockwise
(CCW), then pull the crown out into position -3- and turn clockwise (CW). Keep turning
the crown until the hands pass 12 o’clock midnight and the day/date display advances.
Then continue to turn the crown until you set the correct time.
This will assure a correct setting of your watch in relation to AM/PM.
A second time zone can be selected by means of the GMT/24-Hour Hand (6)
which completes one revolution in 24-hours.
After the time has been adjusted correctly, the watch is set in motion by pressing
the winding crown back to its ‘normal position’.
The crown must be re-tightened and locked down before the watch can be worn.
Setting the Date and 24-Hour Hand:
PLEASE BE ADVISED: engaging the day/date function when dial hands
are between 8pm - 2am can cause serious damage to the calendar gears
of the internal movement and such damage is not covered under warranty.

CHRONOFLITE WORLD TIMER WORLD TIMER (ETA 2893-2) Operating Instructions
Setting the Time:
To set the time, pull the Winding Crown (7) out into position -2- and turn it clockwise (CW).
Keep turning the crown until the hands pass 12 o’clock midnight and the day/date display
advances. Then continue to turn the crown until you set the correct time.
This will assure a correct setting of your watch in relation to AM/PM.
A second time zone can be selected by means of the GMT/24-Hour Hand (6)
which completes one revolution in 24-hours.
(see ‘Setting the Date and 24-Hour Hand’ below)
7Winding Crown
• Normal Position: Manual Wind
•Position 1: Date Adjustment
•Position 1: 24-Hour Hand
•Position 2: Time Adjustment
8Crown for World Timer Ring
1 Hour Hand
2Minute Hand
3Second Hand
4Date Indicator
5World Timer Indicator Ring
6GMT/24-Hour Hand
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To change the date, pull the Winding Crown (7) out into position -1- and turn it counter-clockwise
(CCW). To change the 24-Hour Hand (6), turn the crown clockwise (CW) and rotate
the hand until you have reached your desired time indication.
After an extended period of non-use, the movement must be set in motion
by winding the crown clockwise in its normal position.
Setting the Date and 24-Hour Hand:
The letter -S- on the World Timer Ring (5) indicates ‘Summer Time’ or ‘Daylight Savings Time’
for those cities that observe it. Refer to the time under the -S- next to the city you are
observing. (e.g., London 23 hrs or New York 18 hrs)
Rotatable Inner Ring for World Time:
Display of local time (for instance Tokyo 9.00 hrs) by means of an Hour Hand (1)
and Minute Hand (2). A second time zone (e.g. Bangkok 7.00 hrs) can be selected
by means of an additional hand (6), which completes a revolution in 24 hours.
A rotatable World Time Ring (5) which is set to the 24-Hour Hand (6), makes it possible
to read the time of any other time zone (e.g. London 24.00 hrs or New York 19.00 hrs).
PLEASE BE ADVISED: engaging the day/date function when dial hands
are between 8pm - 2am can cause serious damage to the calendar gears
of the internal movement and such damage is not covered under warranty.