iwc MARK XVIII User manual

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PILOT’S WATCH
MARK XVIII
REFERENCE 3270
REF. 3270
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
使用说明
使用說明
取扱説明書
PETUNJUK PENGGUNAAN
ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ
КЕРІВНИЦТВО З ВИКОРИСТАННЯ

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PILOT'S WATCH MARK XVIII
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
English
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使用说明
简体中文
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使用說明
繁體中文
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取扱説明書
日本語
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PETUNJUK PENGGUNAAN
Bahasa Indonesia
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ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ
Русский
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КЕРІВНИЦТВО З ВИКОРИСТАННЯ
Українська

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PILOT'S WATCH MARK XVIII
Welcome to the small circle of individuals who, if we
are to be absolutely precise, demand slightly more of a watch
than absolute precision. Appreciation of a watch is more than
mere appreciation of the correct time. It is enthusiasm for an
ingenious idea. For the interplay between precision and imagin-
ation. Between time and timelessness. Between boundaries and
infinity. Between laws to which the entire world is subject, and
taste, which cannot be dictated to anyone. That is why, since
1868, we have been devoting rather more of our time to watches
that must not only run with absolute precision but which also, with
every passing second, exert a fascination with the great achieve-
ments of master craftsmanship: a fascination with new inventions
of a technical, material or formal nature, even if they are con-
cealed in minute details that are perhaps not even visible. You are
now the owner of a beautiful new example of this IWC tradition.
We would like to congratulate you on your choice and send you
our best wishes for the time you will spend with your watch, which
perhaps cannot be described with any greater accuracy than it is
here.
IWC MANAGEMENT

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PILOT'S WATCH MARK XVIII
THE TECHNICAL REFINEMENTS
OF THE PILOT’S WATCH MARK XVIII
Your IWC watch shows you the time in hours, minutes and
seconds together with the date. The mechanical movement with
automatic winding has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours
when fully wound. Your Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII is protected by a
sapphire glass of hardness grade 9 on Mohs’ scale. The glass is
retained securely in the case at low pressure, for example when
a drop in air pressure occurs at extreme altitudes. Your watch
is water-resistant 6 bar. The soft-iron inner case provides pro-
tection against magnetic fields. To ensure that this extraordinary
watch continues to perform faultlessly in the future, it is essential
to observe a few important operating instructions.

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PILOT'S WATCH MARK XVIII
1Hour hand
2Minute hand
3Seconds hand
Date display 4
Screw-in crown 5
3
2
4
5
1

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PILOT'S WATCH MARK XVIII
FUNCTIONS OF THE CROWN
X — Normal position (screwed in)
0 — Winding position
1 — Date setting
2 — Time setting
NORMAL POSITION
This watch has a screw-in crown. Screwing the crown in to
its normal position (X) prevents the inadvertent adjustment of
the time or date and also acts as a double seal to prevent water
from seeping into the case. To release the crown, unscrew it by
turning it to the left, where it automatically assumes position 0,
the winding position. By depressing the crown in position X and
turning it to the right at the same time, it is screwed down firmly
again and secured.
X 0 1 2

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PILOT'S WATCH MARK XVIII
WINDING POSITION
With the crown in the winding position (0), you can also wind the
automatic movement by hand. A few revolutions of the crown are
enough to start the movement. However, it is better to wind the
watch by turning the crown through approximately 20 revolutions
as this will ensure maximum accuracy.
DATE SETTING
If a month has fewer than 31 days, you will need to set the date
manually to the first day of the following month. Release the
screw-in crown and pull it out to position 1. You can now set the
date by turning the crown to the left (rapid advance). You should
not use the rapid-advance function between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m.
because the movement automatically advances the date during
this period.

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PILOT'S WATCH MARK XVIII
TIME SETTING
Pull out the crown to position 2. This will stop the movement. To
set the time accurately to the second, it is best to stop the move-
ment as the seconds hand passes 60. Now move the minute
hand a few minute strokes beyond the time to be set. Then posi-
tion the minute hand by moving it gently backwards until it is
exactly above the correct minute stroke. This ensures that the
minute hand begins to move immediately when you restart the
movement. To start the 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.
Important: Although the watch is water-resistant in positions 0,
1 and 2, the crown should always be screwed in again for normal
use (position X).

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PILOT'S WATCH MARK XVIII
READING THE TIME IN THE DARK
Both the dial and the hour and minute hands of your watch have
luminescent elements that allow you to read the time effortless-
ly, even in total darkness. The distinctive triangle at 12 o’clock
serves as a reference point.
ADJUSTING AND SETTING THE METAL BRACELET
The metal bracelet has been designed so that you can easily
adjust it to the size of your wrist. You can make this adjustment
yourself by removing or adding individual bracelet links. Further-
more, for your personal convenience, this bracelet has an inno-
vative fine adjustment system, permitting you to extend or reduce
the length of the bracelet quite simply by up to 6 millimetres,
depending on your needs. To increase the length of bracelet,
press the button with the IWC logo and pull the bracelet slightly
apart. To shorten it, push it together in the area of the clasp; here
the button does not need to be pressed.

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PILOT'S WATCH MARK XVIII
TAKING THE BRACELET APART
Open the folding clasp by pressing the button on the side. Lay
the bracelet with the outside on a firm base. To avoid scratch-
ing the bracelet and base, place a cloth underneath the brace-
let. Using the special tool provided, you can now push down the
securing pin at the desired point of separation and, at the same
time, slide the bracelet link outwards (1). Now slide the opposing
external bracelet link away from the bracelet with both the pivot
pins, without pushing down its securing pin (2). The bracelet is
now separated (3).
DETERMINING HOW MANY LINKS TO REMOVE
Place the watch with the folding clasp closed around your wrist
and use the overlap to estimate the number of surplus bracelet
links that you can now remove as described below. If you need
to shorten the bracelet by several links, we recommend removing
the same number of links from each half of the bracelet, if pos-
sible, to ensure that the clasp can be worn more or less in the
centre of the wrist.

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PILOT'S WATCH MARK XVIII
Please observe the following recommendation: Generally
the size of your wrist will increase during the course of the day,
depending on temperature and physical exertion. Before you
remove individual bracelet links, depending on the time of day
you should have the fine adjustment system on the clasp closed
(inthe morning) or open (in the evening).

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PILOT'S WATCH MARK XVIII
REMOVING INDIVIDUAL LINKS
AND ATTACHING THE BRACELET
Repeat steps 1 to 3 at the distance from the first point of separ-
ation you have just determined.
Remove the unnecessary links and reassemble the shortened
bracelet. When reassembling the central link, make sure that the
outside is still facing downwards.
Reinsert the external link with both the pivot pins, which was
removed at the beginning, back into the bracelet (4). Now you
can slide the opposing external bracelet link back into the brace-
let until it lies flush, by simultaneously pressing down its securing
pin (5).
To finish, check that the securing pins are sitting correctly (6).
These must be brought up flush with the upper edge of the
external links.
Keep the surplus links and separating tool in a safe place for use
in any adjustment at another time.

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PILOT'S WATCH MARK XVIII
INFORMATION ABOUT MAGNETIC FIELDS
As a result of the ever greater prevalence in recent years of very
strong magnets made from rare-earth alloys (for example neo-
dymium-iron-boron) – these are found in objects such as loud-
speakers, jewellery and fasteners on mobile-phone cases and
handbags – mechanical watches are increasingly likely to come
into contact with such magnets and be magnetized. This can lead
to the watch rate being permanently affected, a problem that can
only be resolved by a process of demagnetization carried out by
a specialist. We recommend that you keep your watch away from
such magnets.
Watches with a soft-iron inner case provide a higher level of pro-
tection against magnetic fields and far exceed the requirements
of DIN standard 8309. Nevertheless, it is still possible for the
watch movement to be magnetized in the close proximity of very
strong magnets. We therefore recommend that watches with a
soft-iron inner case also be kept away from direct contact with
strong magnets.
Should there be a sudden change in the precision of your time-
piece, please contact an authorized IWC Official Agent to have
your watch checked for magnetism.

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PILOT'S WATCH MARK XVIII
WATER-RESISTANCE
The water-resistance of IWC watches is stated in bar and not
in metres. Metres, 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 metres provides no indication as to
actual use of the watch in the presence of moisture and wetness,
and in or under water. Recommendations for use in connection
with the water-resistance of your watch can be found on the
Internet at www.iwc.com/water-resistance. Your authorized IWC
Official Agent will also be pleased to provide you with information.
To ensure that your watch continues to function perfectly, you
should have it checked by an IWC service centre at least once
a year. Your watch should also be tested after exposure to un-
usually harsh conditions. If the tests are not carried out as stipu-
lated, or if the watch is opened by unauthorized persons, IWC will
accept no warranty or liability claims.
Recommendation: Your authorized IWC Official Agent must carry
out a water-resistance test whenever your IWC watch is opened
and serviced.

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NOTE
If your watch has a strap made of leather, textile or rubber with
a leather or textile inlay, make sure that the high-quality strap
does not come into contact with water, oily substances, solvents,
cleaning agents or cosmetic products. This way you can prevent
discoloration and premature ageing of the material.
SERVICING YOUR PILOT’S WATCH MARK XVIII
Although the parts in this watch are all manufactured from top-
quality materials, a number of components are subject to nat-
ural 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 recommend that you have your watch serviced
approximately every five years. Please contact an authorized
IWC Official Agent or send your watch directly to the IWC
Customer Service Department in Schaffhausen.
PILOT'S WATCH MARK XVIII

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CASE MATERIALS
Effective from January 2016.
Technical specifications subject to change.
PILOT'S WATCH MARK XVIII
CASE MATERIAL SCRATCH-RESISTANCE BREAKING STRENGTH WEIGHT
STAINLESS STEEL low
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high low
● ● ● ● ●
high low
● ● ● ● ●
high
BRONZE low
● ● ● ● ●
high low
● ● ● ● ●
high low
● ● ● ● ●
high
RED GOLD/
WHITE GOLD low
● ● ● ● ●
high low
● ● ● ● ●
high low
● ● ● ● ●
high
PLATINUM low
● ● ● ● ●
high low
● ● ● ● ●
high low
● ● ● ● ●
high
TITANIUM low
● ● ● ● ●
high low
● ● ● ● ●
high low
● ● ● ● ●
high
TITANIUM ALUMINIDE low
● ● ● ● ●
high low
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high low
● ● ● ● ●
high
C E R AM I C
(ZIRCONIUM OXIDE) low
● ● ● ● ●
high low
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high low
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high
C E R AM I C
(BORON CARBIDE)
low
● ● ● ● ●
high low
● ● ● ● ●
high low
● ● ● ● ●
high
CARBON low
● ● ● ● ●
high low
● ● ● ● ●
high low
● ● ● ● ●
high
FURTHER INFORMATION AT WWW.IWC.COM/CASE-MATERIALS