KERBEDANZ Maximus Series Installation guide

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Maximus collection
CARE AND
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

The Maximus collection
Maximus, a technical feat
Using your watch
Precautions for use
Your KRB-08 hand-wound movement
Welcome to Kerbedanz
The Kerbedanz international guarantee
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Table of contents
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WELCOME TO
KERBEDANZ !
We thank you for your trust and hope you are satisfied
with your purchase!
We are happy to count you among our customers.
To ensure that your Kerbedanz watch is in perfect
working order, please carefully follow the instructions
in this manual and in the international warranty.

The Maximus wristwatch contains the world’s largest
tourbillon ever designed. This timepiece, whose name means
“the largest”, is a genuine technical feat acknowledged by two
patents as well as an aesthetic achievement: housed in a
cage measuring 27 mm in diameter, the majestic tourbillon,
the focus of everyone’s attention, presents a unique show.
This exceptionally portable model features optimal
chronometric performance that will not disappoint.
MAXIMUS
COLLECTION
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A REAL TECHNICAL
FEAT
A 54-hour power reserve
The "gauge" indicating the power reserve of more than 54
hours is also displayed on the case back rather than on the
dial - which is logical, given that the winding of the
movement by the 4 barrels is carried out from the case back
by means of a very special winder, independent of the crown
- the latter, shifted to 2 o'clock, being used only to set the
time.
An exceptional movement
The movement was designed, manufactured and decorated
by Kerbedanz. It is a hand-wound mechanical movement with
a total of 415 components. Of these components, 73 make up
the tourbillon and its cage, entirely in titanium, weighing 1.35
grams. The height of the movement itself is 8.35 mm and
13.2 mm with the tourbillon cage. The design and
manufacture of the balance wheel and balance spring also
had to be mastered.

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A unique winding system
The force required to wind the four barrels is so great that it
necessitated the design of a manual winding system from the
bottom of the case, activating the central ball-bearing gear
wheel, which itself meshes with the barrel wheels. The
winding "key" is designed like a kind of chicken or spider, not
with 8 legs but with 6 "arms" that are hooked with the fingers
to make them turn clockwise. The winding is done by a
system of pawls, which is designed with a disengagement to
avoid the breakage of a pawl or a tooth in case of error in the
direction of rotation.
A REAL TECHNICAL
FEAT

Giant central tourbillon
with a cage diameter
of 27 mm
Power reserve of
approximately
54 h
Holder of 2 patents for
its innovative systems
of 4 barrels and
raquetterie
415 components and
34 jewels
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THE MANUAL
WINDING MOVEMENT
KRB-08

Winding is only done through the case back.
Turn the winding key on the back of the watch clockwise until
the power reserve indicator is full (+ position).
Wind the watch regularly for optimal performance.
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USING YOUR WATCH
Starting up

Pull the crown out to position 2.
Turn the crown clockwise to the desired time. Finally, push
the crown back in to position 1.
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USING YOUR WATCH
Time setting

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PRECAUTIONS FOR
USE
To ensure the longevity of your timepiece, it is important to have
it serviced periodically, exclusively by an authorized service
center.
The frequency of periodic service depends on the use of the
watch and the environment in which it is worn.
We recommend that you have a water-resistance test performed
every 2 years and a full service every 5 years.
Read this manual carefully and follow the
maintenance instructions.
Make sure the bracelet is properly adjusted to
your wrist size at the time of purchase.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR
USE
The water resistance of a Kerbedanz timepiece is 3
atmospheres (30 meters). It can perfectly withstand
everyday use and normal exposure to water (rain,
splashes, humidity). However, avoid wearing your
timepiece when showering, bathing, swimming, diving,
or any activity where it is exposed directly to water. We
recommend that you have your watch tested for water
resistance every two years by an authorized
Kerbedanz service center.
Be careful not to expose your watch to strong
vibrations or impacts, as well as to extreme
temperatures or sudden temperature changes.
Exposing your watch to chemicals such as soap,
detergents, cosmetics and perfumes can damage the
case, band or seals.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR
USE
To preserve the precision of your timepiece, avoid
placing it near high magnetic fields (speakers,
televisions, refrigerators, tablets).
To ensure the longevity of your leather bracelets,
protect them from prolonged exposure to sunlight
and contact with water, cosmetics or grease.
For rubber bracelets, we recommend avoiding
exposure to corrosive environments, and we
recommend cleaning them regularly with soapy
water.

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THE KERBEDANZ
INTERNATIONAL
GUARANTEE
Your Kerbedanz timepiece is guaranteed against material and
manufacturing defects for a period of 2 years from the date of
purchase. With this warranty, we undertake to repair, free of
charge, any malfunction of the watch resulting from a material or
manufacturing defect existing at the date of purchase, in
accordance with the following terms and conditions:
Kerbedanz products must have been purchased
exclusively from an authorized Kerbedanz dealer, a
Kerbedanz Boutique or from the Kerbedanz e-commerce
site. Maintenance and repairs to your watch must be
carried out by one of our service centers. If these
conditions are not met, the manufacturer's warranty will
not apply.
The international warranty card must be completed,
dated and signed by the authorized Kerbedanz dealer or
Kerbedanz Boutique that sold you your watch.
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3Excluded from this Kerbedanz international warranty are
theft, loss, acts of God, natural disasters, defects
resulting from accidents, mishandling or improper or
abusive use (such as shocks, impact marks, crushing,
excessive temperatures, strong magnetic fields), the use
or consequence of the use of batteries not prescribed by
Kerbedanz, unauthorized modification or repair, as well
as the consequences of normal wear and tear and aging
of the watch, bracelet and glass, or the loss of water
resistance beyond two years after the date of purchase.
All Kerbedanz timepieces covered by the initial 2-year
warranty can be extended by 4 years, for a total of 6 years
of warranty. To benefit from this extension, simply
register your timepiece in the MyKerbedanz section
provided for this purpose. All the conditions and
coverages defined for the "International Warranty" remain
applicable.
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