TAG Heuer CALIBRE 16 User manual

tagheuer.com INSTRUCTIONS AND GUARANTEE CARD
AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH CALIBRE 16
Printed in Switzerland EI2370-4

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a TAG Heuer watch. You have made an excellent choice in selecting
the ultimate in technical innovation, precision and endurance – high-performance sports criteria that
have been hallmarks of TAG Heuer’s commitment to its craft since 1860. With its long dedication to
measuring time, this Swiss watchmaking rm has a number of technical patents to its name.
It is through this dedication that TAG Heuer has become the Ofcial Timekeeper for a number of major
sporting events and has achieved recognition as a world leader in the eld of prestige sports watches.
Each TAG Heuer timepiece is built to meet the most exacting requirements. The materials used in our
watches make them exceptionally resilient, even when used under the most rigorous conditions, and
very careful attention is paid to detail. Before a new TAG Heuer product is launched it is put through
more than 60 precision and quality tests.
With its modern, innovative design, your new TAG Heuer watch combines tradition with technical
achievement. We hope it will bring you complete satisfaction.
LIMITED INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
Your TAG Heuer has been manufactured in the authentic tradition of Swiss watchmaking and has
been individually tested to ensure that it is water-resistant and functions perfectly. Nevertheless, it
is covered by a limited international guarantee against any manufacturing defect for a period of two
years from the date of purchase, under the conditions below.
What is covered ?
Under this limited two-year guarantee, TAG Heuer undertakes to repair, free of charge, any problem
with the functions of the watch that result from defective manufacturing. This guarantee is only
honored in ofcial TAG Heuer Customer Service Centers that are present in more than 100 countries.
In addition, certain limiting conditions do apply and for this reason it is essential that you read the
following paragraphs.
What are the limiting conditions of this guarantee ?
To benet from this limited guarantee the following conditions must be met:
– the international guarantee card, located in the guarantee booklet you received with your watch,
must be enclosed with the watch when it is sent for repair and must be signed and dated at the
time of purchase by an authorized TAG Heuer dealer; TAG Heuer will not honor the guarantee for
1.
3. 4.
2.

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a TAG Heuer watch. You have made an excellent choice in selecting
the ultimate in technical innovation, precision and endurance – high-performance sports criteria that
have been hallmarks of TAG Heuer’s commitment to its craft since 1860. With its long dedication to
measuring time, this Swiss watchmaking rm has a number of technical patents to its name.
It is through this dedication that TAG Heuer has become the Ofcial Timekeeper for a number of major
sporting events and has achieved recognition as a world leader in the eld of prestige sports watches.
Each TAG Heuer timepiece is built to meet the most exacting requirements. The materials used in our
watches make them exceptionally resilient, even when used under the most rigorous conditions, and
very careful attention is paid to detail. Before a new TAG Heuer product is launched it is put through
more than 60 precision and quality tests.
With its modern, innovative design, your new TAG Heuer watch combines tradition with technical
achievement. We hope it will bring you complete satisfaction.
LIMITED INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
Your TAG Heuer has been manufactured in the authentic tradition of Swiss watchmaking and has
been individually tested to ensure that it is water-resistant and functions perfectly. Nevertheless, it
is covered by a limited international guarantee against any manufacturing defect for a period of two
years from the date of purchase, under the conditions below.
What is covered ?
Under this limited two-year guarantee, TAG Heuer undertakes to repair, free of charge, any problem
with the functions of the watch that result from defective manufacturing. This guarantee is only
honored in ofcial TAG Heuer Customer Service Centers that are present in more than 100 countries.
In addition, certain limiting conditions do apply and for this reason it is essential that you read the
following paragraphs.
What are the limiting conditions of this guarantee ?
To benet from this limited guarantee the following conditions must be met:
– the international guarantee card, located in the guarantee booklet you received with your watch,
must be enclosed with the watch when it is sent for repair and must be signed and dated at the
time of purchase by an authorized TAG Heuer dealer; TAG Heuer will not honor the guarantee for
1.
3. 4.
2.

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watches sold without a valid guarantee card properly lled out and signed by an authorized TAG
Heuer dealer or by a dedicated TAG Heuer boutique;
– the serial number engraved on the case is perfectly legible and no part of the original case back
or original serial number has been removed, modied, falsied, altered, replaced, erased, defaced
or made illegible.
Failure to abide by any of the above conditions renders all rights resulting from the TAG Heuer
international guarantee null and void.
What is not covered ?
Damage resulting from service provided anywhere other than at an ofcial TAG Heuer Customer
Service Center is not covered and shall void the guarantee. The limited guarantee also does not cover
bracelets, crystals and batteries, or any damage to the case or movement due to moisture that might
have entered the watch as a result of improper handling. More generally, it does not apply if there
has been improper or inadequate use of the watch.
General conditions and limitations:
This limited guarantee replaces any guarantees implied by some countries’ local law, including the
implied guarantee of merchantability, which are disclaimed. Some countries’ local law may not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you. This guarantee gives you specic legal rights and you may also have
other rights under local laws which vary from country to country. TAG Heuer and its ofcial Customer
Service Centers shall have sole discretion to decide to repair or replace any TAG Heuer timepiece
under this limited international guarantee.
We recommend that you send your watch by registered mail, carefully wrapped to avoid damage, to
the nearest ofcial TAG Heuer Customer Service Center, or take it to your authorized TAG Heuer dealer
or dedicated TAG Heuer boutique. TAG Heuer is not responsible for loss or damage during shipping.
The list of ofcial TAG Heuer Customer Service Centers can be found at the end of this booklet. On
request, these ofcial TAG Heuer Customer Service Centers will provide you with the details of your
nearest authorized TAG Heuer dealer or dedicated TAG Heuer boutique. This guarantee does not affect
your legal rights as a consumer. Please check that this booklet contains an international guarantee
card – otherwise you will not be covered by the limited guarantee services outlined above.
TAG Heuer will provide spare parts within a period of 10 years from the date of purchase.
In this booklet you will nd a number of recommendations for the use and maintenance of your TAG
Heuer watch. Please follow them carefully since the guarantee will become invalid in the event of

inappropriate use or handling. In particular, you should ensure that, after setting the day, date and time,
the crown is pushed into position 1*/ fully screwed into position 0* to ensure the water-resistance
of the watch.
*According to model
Recommendations and limited guarantee specic to the Australian and New Zealand
markets
TAG Heuer goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law: the customer is entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation
for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage, and the customer is also entitled to have the
goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure.
YOUR TAG HEUER
The movement
Your chronograph is equipped with a self-winding automatic movement. Each movement of your wrist
activates the rotor which winds the spring and keeps your watch functioning. Completely wound up,
your watch will continue to function for approx. 42 hours.
Technical specications
Your new TAG Heuer chronograph combines the technical features of an authentic sports watch:
– water-resistant to 100 m for the Carrera models and to a minimum of 200 m for other models
– screw-in crown, except for the Carrera models
– double security or push-button clasp on steel, two-tone or gold bracelets*
– unidirectional turning bezel*
– scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
– luminescent hands and markers*.
*According to model

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CARING FOR YOUR TAG HEUER
Your TAG Heuer requires a certain amount of care. The following guidelines will enable you to ensure
its reliability and protect its appearance over time.
Cleaning. Please regularly rinse your watch in fresh water and soap, especially whenever you have
used it in salt water. For frequent or prolonged use in water, we recommend you opt for a steel and/
or gold bracelet.
Condensation. If the temperature changes suddenly, a slight condensation may appear under the
crystal of your watch. This mist will disappear by itself and will not affect the functioning of the watch.
If the condensation persists, please see your ofcial TAG Heuer dealer.
Pressure seals. Over time, the pressure seals on your watch may deteriorate. We recommend that
you have the water-resistance of your watch checked once a year by your TAG Heuer dealer, who
will replace the seals if necessary.
Crystals. The crystal in some of our watches is coated with a single or double anti-reective treat-
ment* to improve readability. Wear and tear may cause marks to appear. These are considered
normal and are therefore not covered by the warranty. In normal conditions of use, the coating will
be completely satisfactory.
Automatic movement. When a self-winding mechanical watch has not been worn for some time, it
uses up its power reserve and stops. To start it again, either place the crown in position 1 and rewind it
manually, or activate the rotor by making movements of your wrist. The automatic movement requires
particular care. To maintain its precision,TAG Heuer Service Centers recommend a service every 4 to
6 years. This period can vary according to the conditions in which your watch is used.
Gold plating. Some of our watches have design features highlighted by a ne electro-plated gold coat.
Over time, repeated contact with hard, rough surfaces can cause this ne gold layer to deteriorate.
In normal usage conditions, the gold plating on your TAG Heuer will remain completely satisfactory.
Bracelets/Leather straps. Our straps are made of the nest leather, treated for superior resistance
to humidity. The crocodile leather comes exclusively from farmed animals, and its origin is certied
by customs documents.
This leather is a natural material. However, we recommend that you limit its use in water. To maintain
the condition of your leather strap, we recommend cleaning it with a soft, dry cotton cloth and not

using any abrasive products. It is normal for the leather to become slightly darker over time. For
your comfort, wash a rubber strap regularly with soap and water, particularly on the inner surface.
For the upkeep of your metal bracelet, we recommend cleaning it with soap and water once a month.
To avoid any accidental opening, our steel and/or gold bracelets are tted with a double security or
button clasp.
*According to model
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 1: Watch functions
1hour
2minute
3second
4date and day*
Ccrown: time, date and day* setting
Chronograph functions
5second counter (center seconds)
630-minute counter
712-hour counter
Astart/stop button
Bzero reset button
*According to model
TO SET THE TIME AND DATE
Position 0: Screw-in crown (g. 2)
If your watch has a screw-in crown, it must be correctly screwed in to guarantee the watch’s
water-resistance.
Important: Carrera models have a non-screw-in crown.
Unscrew the crown to place in position 1.
Position 1: Normal position and manual winding
This position allows you to wind your watch manually by rapidly rotating the crown. Pull the crown
out once more to position 2.
Position 2: Rapid date and day* correction
Turn the crown clockwise to correct the date. Turn the crown anti-clockwise to correct the day*. Pull
the crown out once more to position 3.

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Warning: do not change the date and day* between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Attempting to use the rapid
date correction during this period could damage the calendar mechanism.
Position 3: Time correction
Turn the crown forwards or backwards according to the desired correction.
Important: to preserve your watch’s water-resistance, always push the crown back into position 1,
and screw it back into position 0* after all the settings.
*According to model
SINGLE TIMING
Caution: Before each timing, the hands must be at zero. If necessary, press button B.
1. Start: button A (START)
2. Stop: button A (STOP)
> Time read-out
3. Reset to zero: button B
CUMULATIVE TIMING
This function measures several consecutive times, adding them to give the total measured time.
Caution: Before each timing, the hands must be at zero. If necessary, press button B.
1. Start 1st time: button A (START)
2. Stop 1st time: button A (STOP)
> Read 1st time
3. Start 2nd time: button A (START)
4. Stop 2nd time: button A (STOP)
> Read 1st and 2nd times, etc.
5. Reset to zero: button B

USING THE UNIDIRECTIONAL TURNING BEZEL*
The unidirectional turning bezel on your TAG Heuer, with its precision ratchet, is for the measurement of
dive time. The shape of the bezel is designed for easy hand rotation, even with diving gloves. For safety,
the bezel can only turn counterclockwise. If it is accidentally moved it will indicate a longer elapsed dive
time. At the start of a dive, turn the bezel so that the zero mark is in front of the minute-hand (g. 3).
The minute-hand will always show the number of minutes that have elapsed since the dive started
(g. 4: 30 minutes have elapsed since the start of the dive).
*According to model
USING THE FIXED BEZEL WITH TACHYMETER SCALE*
The tachymeter enables you to measure your average speed over a distance of 1 km or 1 mile (for
speeds in excess of 60 km/h or 60 mph).
Measure the time needed to cover 1 km or 1 mile. To start the timing, press push button A . When
you stop the timing by pressing push button A again, the seconds hand indicates a number on the
tachymeter scale. This is your average speed in km/h or mph.
*According to model

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AUTOMATIC HELIUM ESCAPEMENT VALVE*
The automatic helium escapement valve meets
the needs of hyperbaric divers who spend several
days in diving caissons and breathe a gas mixture
which is highly enriched with helium.
Helium is a very light and volatile gas, which may
inltrate the chronograph on exposure to substan-
tial pressure in the caisson. When the diver rises
to the surface, all the gases expand as the pressure falls. The helium trapped in the chronograph is
unable to escape as quickly as it entered. Overpressure builds up inside the case and the valve will
function automatically, allowing the helium to escape and preventing damage to the chronograph.
*According to model
TAG HEUER CHRONOMETER*
Only chronographs which are certied chronometers are accompanied by the certicate stating that the
movement has successfully passed all the tests of the Swiss Ofcial Chronometer Control (C.O.S.C.)
and that its precision and reliability have been veried over a period of 15 days, in 5 positions and
at 3 temperatures.
The personalized number engraved on your watch and marked on your certicate corresponds to the
chronometer’s movement number and guarantees that your chronograph is a chronometer certied
by the C.O.S.C.
*According to model