Rotary WM1 User manual

WATCH MANUAL
WM1

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Rotary Watches
Introduction 3
Setting the Time 4-6
Automatic/Mechanical Watches 7-8
Precious Metals and Diamonds 10
Additional Functions
Chronograph and Tachymeter 12-20
Moonphase 22-24
Multifunction 26-27
GMT 28-29
Watch Care
Bracelet/Strap 30
Quartz Watches 31
Nickel Compliancy 32
Additional Considerations 33
Rotary Watches
Introduction
Congratulations on choosing a Rotary watch.
Rotary was originally established in 1895 in Switzerland’s, La Chaux de
Fonds region; the cradle of watchmaking. It was here that Rotary would
develop the key values which have endured today.
Now based in London, meticulous design, superb build quality and
exceptional value for money are still key.
To ensure that your watch operates for as long as possible, please pay
attention to the advice provided throughout this manual.

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A
I
B
II
1. Hour Hand
2. Minute Hand
3. Seconds Hand
4. Day Window*
5. Date Window*
Rotary Watches
Setting the Time
*Dependent on Model
Screw Down Crowns
Rotary Watches
Setting the Time - Screw Down Crown
Some Rotary watches have a Screw Down Crown. Before making any
adjustments, the crown must rst be unscrewed into position‘II’.
This then allows the crown to be set into position‘A’ or ‘B’.
Please Note:
Forcefully pulling the crown in an outward direction without
unscrewing could result in serious damage to the watch.
After any operation, ensure that the crown is screwed back into
position ‘I’

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Rotary Watches
Setting the Time
Please take into account the information on ‘Page 5 ’ if your watch
has a screw down crown.
Day/ Date
In order to set the day or date of your Rotary watch, the crown must be
in position ‘A’. Rotating the crown clockwise in this position changes the
day and anti-clockwise changes the date.
Time
In order to set the time, the crown must be in position ‘B’. This will allow
you to rotate the hands until the correct time is shown.
Please note that after any operation, the crown must be securely
returned to its resting position.
Rotary Watches
Automatic Watches
Automatic Watches
Automatic Rotary watches do not require batteries. A self-winding
device keeps the watch in operation whilst it is being worn.
When o of the wrist, it will continue to function for between 24 to 48
hours. To restart the watch after this time, change the time manually
and wind the crown 20 times clockwise.
An easy way to tell if your watch is automatic
is to check whether it has a counterweight.
Highlighted in green is the counterweight
which helps to maintain the power level of the
watch, this can be most easily be seen with
models with an open caseback.

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Section
Mechanical Watches
Mechanical Rotary watches do not require batteries. In order to remain
in continuous operation, Mechanical models must be wound by hand
regularly.
To do this, rotate the crown clockwise until it feels tight. We recommend
that the watch is wound daily to maintain its power reserve.
Please Note:
Both automatic and mechanical watches can lose or gain up to 20
seconds a day and still be 99% accurate.
Please Note:
For automatic models, the movement of the wearer determines how
well the power is maintained. For example, wearing an automatic watch
whilst asleep does not guarantee sucient movement to ‘charge’the
watch eectively.
Rotary Watches
Automatic Watches
Rotary Watches
Mechanical Watches

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Rotary Watches
Precious Metals and Diamonds
Precious Metal Watches
All precious metal watches should be cared for with a polishing cloth
and stored in a presentation box when not being worn. Please note that
Rotary precious metal watches are not water resistant.
‘No Dirty Gold Campaign’
We conrm our understanding and our compliance to the‘No Dirty
Gold Campaign’
Diamonds
All diamonds used in the production of Rotary watches have been
purchased from legitimate sources and are‘conict free’.
Additional Functions
Introduction
Rotary watches can have a number of additional functions. This manual
will cover the operation of the below:
Chronograph Function
Tachymeter Function
Moonphase Function
Multifunction Readout
GMT Function

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Section Section
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Additional Functions
Chronograph
1. Tachymeter
2. Date Window
Please note that
Chronograph sub-dials
can display a number of
dierent measures.
AB
2
I
II
1Before setting the time, check that the chronograph measurement has
stopped.
Date
Pulling the crown out to position ‘A’ allows the date to be changed.
The optimum time to change the date is during the day. Altering the date
close to midnight may result in incorrect date changeover.
Time
Pulling the crown out to position ‘B’ allows for the time to be changed.
Additional Functions
Chronograph - Setting the Time and Date

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Section SectionAdditional Functions
Chronograph - Simple Timing
Chronographs allow for precise timekeeping through a stopwatch function.
Simple Timing - Allows the measurement of isolated events
Button ‘I’ begins the stopwatch. Pressing Button‘I’ again pauses the
measurement. Pressing button ‘II’ resets the stopwatch.
You can add consecutive events to the timing without pressing reset in
between. This will provide a running total timing.
Additional Functions
Chronograph - Split-Timing
Split-Time Function - Allows you to stop the hands to read an
intermediate time, without interrupting timing. When you restart, the
chronograph hands“catch up”to the ongoing elapsed time.
In order to do this, press Button‘I’to begin the operation. Pressing Button
‘II’ stops the timing. Pressing Button ‘II’ will then allow the stopwatch to
continue the operation, catching up with the total elapsed time.
Pressing Button ‘II’will then stop the operation. Pressing Button ‘II’ once
more will reset the timer to“0’00”.

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Section SectionAdditional Functions
Chronograph Type A
X
Y
Type A Chronographs either use
‘X’ or ‘Y’ as the seconds timer.
An easy way to tell is to push
Button ‘I’ (Page 12) to see which
begins to run.
Before making use of the chronograph function, the timing hands must be
reset to 0 (12 o’clock).
For ‘X’chronographs, this can be done by pulling the crown out to position
‘B’ and pressing button ‘I’ (Page 12) until the seconds timer hand returns to
12 o’clock. You must then press button ‘II’ to reset the minutes sub-dial.
For ‘Y’chronographs, this can be done by pulling the crown out to position
‘B’ and pressing either ‘I’ or ‘II’ (Page 12) until the seconds hand timer returns
to 12 o’clock. Please note that adjusting the seconds hand timer in this way
also adjusts the minute timer.
Additional Functions
Chronograph - Reset Type A

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Section SectionAdditional Functions
Chronograph Type B
Before making use of the chronograph function, the timing hands must be
reset to 0 (12 o’clock).
For ‘X’chronographs, this can be done by pulling the crown out to position
‘B’ and pressing button ‘I’ (Page 12) until the seconds timer hand returns to
12 o’clock. You must then press button ‘II’ to reset the minutes sub-dial.
For ‘Y’chronographs, this can be done by pulling the crown out to position
‘B’ and pressing either ‘I’ or ‘II’ until the seconds hand timer returns to 12
o’clock. Please note that adjusting the seconds hand timer in this way also
adjusts the minute timer.
Type B Chronographs either use
‘X’ or ‘Y’ as the seconds timer.
An easy way to tell is to push
Button ‘I’ (Page 12) to see which
begins to run.
Additional Functions
Chronograph - Reset Type B
Additional Functions
Chronograph - Reset Type A
X
Y

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Section
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Additional Functions
Chronograph - Tachymeter
Some Rotary Chronograph models feature a tachymeter function. This track
is usually located on the bezel of the watch or on the inner chapter ring on
the dial.
A tachymeter allows you to measure the average speed of an object moving
between 2 known points which can be one mile or kilometer away.
In order to do this, start the chronograph at the rst known point by
pressing Button ‘I’. When you have reached the second known point (one
mile or kilometer from the rst point), stop the chronograph by pressing
Button ‘I’ again.
The chronograph hand will now be pointing to a number on the tachymeter
scale indicating the average speed travelled between these points.

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Section Section
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1. Hour Hand
2. Minute Hand
3. Seconds Hand
4. Day Sub-dial
5. Moonphase Sub-dial
6. Month Sub-dial
7. Date Sub-dial
M. Month-Adjustment
Button*
Additional Functions
Moonphase
*Dependent on Model
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AB
M
The below details how to set the time, date, month and phase of the
moon for Moonphase models.
Moonphase watches should be set in the following order:
Day > Hour > Minute > Second
Moonphase, Date and Month
Pulling the crown out to position ‘A’ allows the phase of the moon to be
changed by rotating clockwise. The date and month can be changed by
rotating anticlockwise. Please note that some Moonphase models feature a
Button ‘M’ to allow the quick adjustment of the month.
Time and Day
Pulling the crown into position ‘B’ allows the adjustment of the time and day
with a clockwise rotation. Please note that the day will change somewhere
between 0:00am and 6:00am. Once the day has been set correctly, set the
time.
Additional Functions
Moonphase - Making an Adjustment

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Section
Setting and Reading the age of the Moon.
The Moonphase function represents the age of the moon and not the actual
shape of the moon.
First, check the age of the moon for the day. You can nd this out by
consulting a newspaper or the internet. Using the below, align the centre of
the moon disk with the correct age location.
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0
2
5
Age Locations
Moon Disk
Additional Functions
Moonphase - Age of the Moon

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Section
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1. Hour Hand
2. Minute Hand
3. Seconds Hand
4. Day Sub-dial
5. 24-Hour Sub-dial
6. Date Sub-dial
The diagram here
shows a typical sub-
dial readout although
please note that this
can dier according
to the model.
Additional Functions
Multifunction
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AB
Additional Functions
Multifunction - Setting the Time, Day and Date
The below details how to set the time and date of a Multifunction
model.
Date
In order to set the date, the crown must be in position ‘A’. Anti-
clockwise rotations will operate the date. The date cannot be adjusted
between 9pm and 0:30am.
Time and Day
In order to set the time, the crown must be pulled out to position
‘B’. When the second hand points to 0 (12 o’clock), adjust the time
accordingly.
In order to adjust the day, you must advance the hour hand by 24 hours
per day. Please note you should always rotate the hour and minute
hands in a clockwise direction to set the day.

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Section Section
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1. 24 Hour Track
2. GMT Hand
Additional Functions
GMT
1
2AB
Additional Functions
GMT - Setting the Time, Date and GMT hand
A GMT function allows a watch to display a second timezone. The
GMT hand ‘2’ covers 24 hours in one rotation. The hand points to the
corresponding point on the 24 hour track.
GMT Hand and Date
The GMT hand’s position can be adjusted by pulling out the crown to
position ‘A’ and rotating anticlockwise. Rotating the crown clockwise
allows the date to be changed.
Time
Pulling the crown out to position ‘B’ allows the time to be changed.

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Watch Care
Bracelets/Straps
The following is advice to help you care for and maintain your Rotary
watch.
Bracelet Watches
Direct contact with sprays (e.g. hairsprays, perfumes, detergents) may
cause damage to your watch.
Leather Straps
Leather straps can deteriorate at dierent rates depending on their
environment. To ensure your leather strap lasts as long as possible, take
the following precautions:
- Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight
- Avoid direct contact with solvents, detergents and perfumes
Watch Care
Quartz watches
Quartz watches are battery powered, so they do not need to be wound.
If your quartz watch stops, please have the battery checked as soon as
possible.
A ‘dead’ battery may cause serious damage to the movement if left
inside the watch for too long. Quartz watches contain both electronic
and mechanical parts which require periodic servicing.
We conrm that the batteries in our watches do not contain mercury.

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SectionWatch Care
Nickel Compliancy
All Rotary watches conrm to the EEC directive on nickel content. They
comply with the procedural tests EN1810, EN1811 and EN12472 that
form part of the directive, to ensure the release rate is no greater than
0.5ug/cm2/week on products in direct and prolonged contact with the
skin.
Magnets
Watches should be kept away from strong magnets as these can
interfere with the eectiveness of all movement types.
Extreme Operating Temperatures
Watches should be kept away from extreme temperatures, both hot
and cold. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and steam (e.g. Hot
Tub or Sauna) may have adverse eects on the watch by damaging
components.
Watch Care
Additional Considerations

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All Rotary Watches are manufactured to exacting standards and as such, come
with a 2 year guarantee. This covers all defects in components and workmanship
from the date of purchase. Please see our website www.rotarywatches.com for full
Terms and Conditions relating to the guarantee.
12 MONTHS EXTENDED GUARANTEE
When you register your watch online at www.rotarywatches.com we will extend
your 2 year guarantee by an extra 12 months, free of charge. All terms and
conditions as stated above will apply.
Please be advised that any repair claims under guarantee require proof of
purchase, in the form of a dated Rotary Guarantee card or till receipt from an
authorised Rotary stockist.
Return your watch to an appointed dealer or to our
service centre for battery removal/replacement
Watch Care
International Guarantee
Watch Care
International Guarantee
Jeweller’s Stamp
Product Number
Date of Purchase

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