FROMANTEEL GENERATIONS CHRONO SERIES User manual

USER MANUAL
SWISS QUARTZ CALIBER Z60
APPLICABLE TO:
THE GENERATIONS SERIES CHRONO
THE LIMITED EDITION TULIP CHRONO 62, 65, 66

Welcome to the small circle of individuals who, if we are to be ab-
solutely precise, demand slightly more of a watch than absolute
precision.
Appreciation of a watch is more than a mere recognition of the
correct time. It is enthusiasm for an ingenious idea. For the inter-
play between precision and imagination. Between time and time-
lessness. Between boundaries and innity. Between laws to which
the entire world is subject, and taste, which cannot be dictated to
anyone.
That’s why Fromanteel devotes time to watches that must not only
run with absolute precision but which also, with every passing se-
cond, exert a fascination with the great achievements of master
craftsmanship: a fascination with new inventions of a technical, ma-
terial or formal nature, even if they are concealed in minute details
that are perhaps not even visible.
You are now the owner of a beautiful new example of this Froman-
teel tradition, gifted to you by a special someone, or by yourself.
Whoever it was, has come to realize that this was the time to credit
you for the good you did or achieved. May this watch forever be the
reminder of that moment.
Fromanteel. Quality Time you can truly own.
CONGRATULATIONS

Your Fromanteel watch displays the time in hours, minutes and
seconds, together with the date. The Z60 Caliber is a chronograph
movement, meaning it can also measure and track time with its
stopwatch function and track time laps up to 30 minutes.
The Swiss Quartz movement is of the highest quality and manu-
factured by the renowned Swiss caliber (movement) manufacturer
Ronda.
Your watch is protected by a sapphire glass of hardness grade 9 on
Mohs’ scale. Your watch is water-resistant to 5 ATM.
To ensure that this extraordinary watch continues to perform fault-
lessly in the future, we present you with a good set of tips on how
to operate and maintain it.
TECHNICAL FUNCTIONS
OF THE QUARTZ Z60 CALIBER

Hour hand ...1
Minute hand ... 2
Center Stop-Second hand ...3
Crown ... 4
A-Pusher ... 5
6 ... Minute-Counter hand
7 ... Day Retrograde hand
8 ... Second-Counter hand
9 ... Pusher B
10 ... Date Indicator
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With the crown in the normal position (0), your watch is ‘locked’
from an accidental adjustment of your hour, minute, or date. Also,
the Quartz movement is activated and draws power from its battery
at this position. The crown must always be in position 0 when you
are wearing your watch.
FUNCTIONS OF THE CROWN
NORMAL POSITION

Pull out the crown to position (2). This will stop the movement.
Now move the minute hand a few minute-strokes beyond the time
to be set. Then position the minute hand by moving it gently bac-
kward until it is precisely above the correct minute stroke. This en-
sures that the minute hand begins to run immediately when you
restart the movement.
To start the counter seconds-hand, push in the crown to position 0.
When setting the time, please be aware of the date change, which
always takes place at 12 midnight. If this change has already taken
place at 12 noon, you must move the hands forwards by 12 hours.
A full 24 hour rotation of the hour hand sets the day retrograde one
weekday further. Use full 24 hour rotations to set the correct day.
TIME & WEEKDAY SETTING
If a month has fewer than 31 days, you will need to set the date
manually to the rst day of the following month. Pull the crown out
to position (1). You can now set the date by turning the crown to the
left (direct advance).
DATE SETTING

With the crown in the normal position (0), your watch is ready to be
used as a stopwatch.
THE CHRONOGRAPH FUNCTION
MEASURING A TIME-LAPSE
Tracking time-lapse starts with pressing the A-pusher. Doing so,
the center stop-second hand will start a measurement. Pressing
the A-pusher once again will stop the measurement. Pressing the
A-pusher a third time will continue the measurement from where it
was stopped.
Press the A-pusher again to stop the measurement and press the
B-pusher to reset the center stop-second hand to the zero position.
PAUSING & CONTINUING A TIME-LAPSE
In certain occasions, one wishes to pause a time-lapse, but conti-
nuing the measurement on the background. This is done the follo-
wing way:
Start the time-lapse starts by pressing the A-pusher. Doing so, the
center stop-second hand will start a measurement. Pressing the
B-pusher will pause this measurement. However, the measurement
will continue on the background.
Pressing the B-pusher once again will continue the time-lapse.
You will notice the center stop-second hand ‘jumping’ a bit, as it will
continue the measurement where it left before pausing it.

By pressing the A-pusher, you will stop the measurement. Finally,
pressing the B-pusher will reset the center stop-second hand back
to its zero position.
RESET CHRONOGRAPH HANDS TO
ZERO POSITION
Your chronograph hands may be set at a different position than
zero. Often this happens when a watch crown has been kept at po-
sition 1 or 2 while operating the A or B pushers. This can be easily
corrected.
RESET THE CENTER STOP-SECOND HAND TO
ZERO POSITION
Pull the crown out to position 2. This will deactivate your watch.
Now, press both A and B pushers simultaneously and keep them
pressed for 2 seconds. When you notice that the center stop-se-
cond hand makes a full rotation, the watch is ready for recalibration.
You can now release both pushers.
Press the A-pusher to reset the start position of the center stop-se-
cond hand. This can be done in two ways: 1) repeatedly pressing
the A-pusher will allow you to set the center stop-second hand with
exact strokes of a second, or 2) keeping the A-pusher pressed will
enable you to set the center stop-second hand to the zero position
uidly.
Once set, push the crown to its normal position 0 and test your
chronograph. The center stop-second will now start & stop from
the zero position.

RESET THE MINUTE-COUNTER
HAND TO ZERO POSITION
Pull the crown out to position 2. This will de-activate your watch.
Now, press both A and B pushers simultaneously and keep them
pressed for 2 seconds. When you notice that the center stop-se-
cond hand makes a full rotation, the watch is set for recalibration.
You can now release both pushers.
Press the B-pusher once. Now, press the A-pusher to reset the start
position of the minute-counter hand. This can be done in two ways:
1) repeatedly pressing the A-pusher will allow you to set the minu-
te counter hand with exact strokes of a minute, or 2) keeping the
A-pusher pressed will enable you to set the minute-counter hand to
the zero position uidly.
Once set, push the crown to its normal position 0. The minute-coun-
ter hand will now start & stop from the 0/30 position.

Dust and dirt tend to collect in gaps in the back of the case or strap.
We advise, therefore, to clean your watch occasionally. Use a dry
toothbrush to clean your watch-case. Avoid contact with solvents,
detergents, perfumes, cosmetic products, since they may damage
the leather strap, your watch case or the gaskets between the push-
ers or crown.
Avoid speakers or refrigerators, since these have strong magnet-
ic elds. Avoid shocks, whether thermal or other. Avoid tempera-
tures above 60˚C (140˚F), below 0˚C (32˚F) or extreme temperature
changes.
For the Chronograph: do not operate the pushers under water to
prevent water from entering the movement. Store your watch in a
dry place when not using it.
Replace an empty battery as soon as possible. Fromanteel offers
a battery replacement service on its website or in The Fromanteel
Store. Each Fromanteel Quartz watch comes with an ‘end-of-life’
battery indicator. You will notice the second-hand jumping in inter-
vals of 3 to 4 seconds. This means the battery should be changed
in the next 2-3 weeks to prevent permanent damage to the watch.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

The water-resistance of Fromanteel watches is stated in ATM (at-
mosphere) instead of in meters. 1 ATM stands for a unit of pressure
equal to the air pressure at sea level (or 14.72 pounds of weight per
square inch). Meters, which are often used elsewhere in the watch
industry to indicate water-resistance, cannot be equated with dive
depth because of the test procedures that are frequently used.
Water-resistance shown in meters provides no indication as to actu-
al use of the watch in the presence of moisture and wetness, and in
or under water. As body movement caused by swimming or strong
water current can also inuence the increase in pressure. Depth al-
one would be inaccurate to address the water-resistance of your
watch. All Fromanteel watches are made to resist 5 ATM (or more,
if differently indicated).
To ensure that your watch continues to function correctly, you
should have it checked by a Fromanteel Service Centre at least
once every two years. Your watch should also be tested after ex-
posure to unusually harsh conditions. If the tests are not carried out
as stipulated, or if the watch is opened by an unauthorized third
party, Fromanteel will accept no warranty or liability claims.
A THING OR TWO ABOUT
WATER RESISTANCE

Most of the Fromanteel straps are made of leather. Fromanteel of-
fers, however, a small selection of textile or rubber with a leather or
textile inlay. These straps are carefully made by hand and use natu-
ral materials. It is therefore essential to make sure that the high-qua-
lity strap does not come into contact with water, oily substances,
solvents, cleaning agents, or cosmetic products. This way, you can
prevent discoloration and premature aging of the material.
A NOTE: ABOUT THE STRAPS
Although the parts in this watch are all manufactured from top-qua-
lity materials, some components are subject to natural wear and
tear. It is particularly important to ensure that the points at which
wear occurs are always well lubricated and that oil contaminated
by metal abrasion is regularly removed. For this reason, we recom-
mend that you have your watch serviced approximately every 3 to
4 years.
SERVICE
YOUR WATCH