Nubeo ALVIN User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VOL.1.18 EN/DE
NUBEOWATCHES.COM
LIMITED EDITION

Commissioned in 1964 as one of the world’s first deep-ocean submersibles, the
Human Occupied Vehicle (HOV) Alvin remains one of the most state of the art
deep sea explorers today.
It is named after Allyn Vine, a noted engineer and geophysicist who helped
pioneer deep submergence research and technology.
By 2021 Alvin will have completed another overhaul, giving it the ability to dive
to a remarkable 6,500 metres, which covers 98% of the seafloor.
Alvin can hover and maneuver through difficult topography, or even rest on the
seafloor. This gives it the unique ability to perform research surveys and
observations to develop a better insight of what lays well, well below sea level.
This unique limited edition timepiece is a tribute to the remarkable engineer-
ing, durability and technique that has gone into one of our most useful tools for
understanding the mystery and majesty of the deep oceans.

Commissioned in 1964 as one of the world’s first deep-ocean submersibles, the
Human Occupied Vehicle (HOV) Alvin remains one of the most state of the art
deep sea explorers today.
It is named after Allyn Vine, a noted engineer and geophysicist who helped
pioneer deep submergence research and technology.
By 2021 Alvin will have completed another overhaul, giving it the ability to dive
to a remarkable 6,500 metres, which covers 98% of the seafloor.
Alvin can hover and maneuver through difficult topography, or even rest on the
seafloor. This gives it the unique ability to perform research surveys and
observations to develop a better insight of what lays well, well below sea level.
This unique limited edition timepiece is a tribute to the remarkable engineer-
ing, durability and technique that has gone into one of our most useful tools for
understanding the mystery and majesty of the deep oceans.

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This timepiece is equipped with a self-winding Mechanical Automatic
movement.
It does not need a battery. It is powered by the motions of the user’s own
wrist during the wear of the watch automatically. You may also choose to
wind the watch manually.
Before wearing your watch, make sure to wind it clockwise with 10 rotations
of the crown.
For good measure gently move the watch side to side around 30 times to see
the seconds hand run at its normal speed.
Please make sure to remember that during a period when you are not
wearing the watch, the power reserve of movement will wear down and you
will have to re-wind the watch again before wearing.
AUTOMATIC WATCHES
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This watch is equipped with a screw down crown. Do not pull the crown
unless it is unscrewed rst.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE UNSCREWING THE CROWN
TO UNSCREW: Turn the crown anti-clockwise until it
turns freely without tension. Gently pull the crown out
to the other desired positions for watch setting (see
specic operating instructions on the following pages).
SCREW-DOWN CROWN
TO SCREW: Push the crown all the way in (towards the
watch) then begin to turn clockwise until it is securely
screwed down.
Note: Failure to securely screw down the crown after
setting the watch may affect its water resistance.
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AUTOMATIC 3 HANDS
As your watch has a screw down crown feature, release the watch from the
screw-down position before setting.
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2
Helium
Release
Valve
Screwed
Down Position
Second
Hand
Hour Hand MinuteHand
Crown
Positions

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1. Pull the crown out to position 2 , its maximum extension. The second
hand will stop moving.
2. Turn the crown either clockwise or anti-clockwise until the watch hands
are positioned at the desired time.
3. When the desired time is reached push the crown back to position 1 and
screw down.
TIME SETTING

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This NUBEO timepiece is equipped with a Helium Release Valve.
It provides functionality for professional divers operating at great depths
for prolonged periods of time or under saturation.
When commercial divers operate at great depths, they often spend
prolonged hours in diving bells under pressure breathing a breathing gas
that contains the gases helium or hydrogen. Since helium atoms are the
smallest natural gas particles found in nature, these gas atoms are able
to work their way inside the watch, around any o-rings or other seals the
watch may feature. This is not a problem as long as the divers stay under
pressure, but when the decompression stops during resurfacing a pressure
difference builds up between the trapped gas inside the watch case and its
environment. Depending on the construction of the watch case and crystal,
this effect can cause damage to the watch, such as the crystal popping off.
HELIUM RELEASE VALVE

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The helium release valve does not need any manual intervention or
adjustment; it automatically releases the helium or hydrogen used in the
breathing gas mix trapped inside the watch case.
Please make sure to employ the screw-down crown on your timepiece for
maximum water protection.
Side View
Helium
Release
Valve

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All Nubeo timepieces are designed with a minimum water resistance rating
of 5 ATM (50m). The water-resistance of a timepiece protects the movement
from dust, moisture, and risk of damage to the movement should it be
immersed in water.
Please see chart for guidelines for the recommended exposure of various
water ratings.
It is important not to attempt to adjust the position of the crown while the
timepiece is in contact with water. Water can enter the case causing damage
to the movement.
For timepiece with screw-down crowns, it is important to ensure the crown
is in the proper position and completely locked before contact with water.
For timepieces with chronograph functions, do not engage the chronograph
under water, as water may leak in the case and cause damage to the
movement.
WATER RESISTANT

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USE PRECAUTIONS - RESISTANCE TO WATER
All Nubeo timepiece are designed to withstand use as indicated on the following
chart. Always make sure the crown is screwed-down completely before use.

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Each Nubeo timepiece is designed and manufactured to exceed the highest
of standards. In order to ensure optimal performance and longevity from
your timepiece, please review the simple guidelines for care and precautions
of your new Nubeo timepiece.
CARE AND PRECAUTIONS
Your timepiece should be cleaned with a soft cloth and water only. Do not
submerge your timepiece. Your timepiece should be rinsed clean and dried
with a soft cloth after any saltwater use. In order to maintain the ‘new look’
of metal bracelets, we recommend periodic cleanings of the bracelet. Dip
a soft brush in warm soapy water and gently rub bracelet clean. We advise
having your timepiece serviced every 18-24 months to ensure long use and
trouble-free operation.
CARE

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When manually winding a watch always turn the crown in a clockwise
direction.
Do not force the crown when you feel the spring become tense toward the
end of the winding process.
Daily winding is recommended even if you believe that your watch has
enough power, its always a good idea to give your mechanical watch a quick
wind before wearing it for the day.
Automatic watches can also be manually wound by turning the crown
clockwise in position 1. It is recommended that if your watch has completely
run out of power you manually wind it (with about 10 turns) before wearing.
Try to avoid exposing your watch to strong magnetic sources (for example,
smartphones, loudspeakers) as these may have an adverse effect on the
movement.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR MECHANICAL AND
AUTOMATIC WATCHES

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TWO (2) YEAR INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
Your Nubeo watch is warranted for a period two (2) years from the original
date of purchase under the terms and conditions of the warranty. The Nubeo
warranty covers materials and manufacturing defects. A copy of the receipt
or dealer stamp in the warranty booklet is required for proof of purchase.
During the warranty period the watch movement, hands and dial are the
only components covered under this warranty. A covered component will be
repaired or the watch will be replaced free of repair charges, if it proves to
be defective in material or workmanship under normal use.

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NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY
- Damage to lens or strap.
- Normal wear and tear.
- Malfunction and deterioration from accident, negligence or tampering.
- Water damage resulting from improper usage.
- The content of the warranty has been altered.
- There is no presentation of the warranty.
This warranty is void if the watch has been damaged by accident, negligence
of persons other than authorized Nubeo sales or services agents, unauthorized
service, or other factors not due to defects in materials or workmanship.

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REQUESTING WARRANTY AND OTHER WATCH
REPAIR
Should you require work under warranty, please send in your watch, a copy
of your sales receipt and/or the warranty booklet with dealer stamp and a
description of the problem to the authorized international watch service
center closest to you.
For service work that is not covered under this warranty, the service center
may perform the services you request for a charge dependent on watch style
and type of work requested. These charges are subject to change.
For repairs of your Nubeo watch, we recommend that you contact an
authorized Nubeo dealer or the authorized international watch service center
closest to you.
For details, please refer to our website at:
WWW.NUBEOWATCHES.COM

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BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
(DEUTSCH)

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Dieser Zeitmesser ist mit einem mechanischen Automatikwerk mit
automatischem Aufzug ausgestattet. Er benötigt keine Batterie. Es wird
durch die Bewegungen des eigenen Handgelenks während des Tragens der
Uhr automatisch aufgezogen. Sie können sich auch dafür entscheiden, die
Uhr manuell aufzuziehen.
Bevor Sie Ihre Uhr tragen, stellen Sie sicher, dass sie mit 10 Umdrehungen
der Krone im Uhrzeigersinn aufgezogen wird.
Bewegen Sie die Uhr etwa 30 Mal vorsichtig von einer Seite zur anderen, um
die Bewegung des Sekundenzeigers mit seiner normalen Geschwindigkeit zu
beobachten.
Bitte denken Sie daran, dass während eines Zeitraums, in dem Sie die Uhr
nicht tragen, die Gangreserve der Uhr nachlässt und Sie die Uhr vor dem
Tragen erneut aufziehen müssen.
AUTOMATISCHE UHREN
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BITTE LESEN SIE DIE FOLGENDEN PUNKTE, BEVOR SIE
DIE KRONE ABSCHRAUBEN
Zum Lösen: Drehen Sie die Krone gegen den
Uhrzeigersinn, bis sie sich ohne Spannung frei
dreht. Ziehen Sie die Krone zur Einstellung der Uhr
vorsichtig in die anderen gewünschten Positionen
heraus (siehe spezielle Bedienungsanleitung auf
den folgenden Seiten).
VERSCHRAUBTE KRONE
Zum Verschrauben.: Drücken Sie die Krone ganz
hinein (in Richtung der Uhr) und drehen sie dann
im Uhrzeigersinn, bis sie fest verschraubt ist.
Hinweis: Wenn die Krone nach dem Einstellen
der Uhr nicht sicher verschraubt wird, kann die
Wasserdichtigkeit der Uhr beeinträchtigt werden.
Diese Uhr ist möglicherweise mit einer verschraubten Krone ausgestattet.
Ziehen Sie die Krone nur dann heraus, wenn sie zuvor gelöst wurde.
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AUTOMATISCHE 3 HÄNDE
Wie Ihre Uhr über eine verschraubte Krone verfügt, lösen Sie die verschraubte
Position.
10
2
Helium-
Ablassventil
Verschraubte
Krone
Sekundenzeiger
MinutenzeigerStundenzeiger
Kronen-
positionen