TAG Heuer CALIBRE 18 Series Product information sheet

tagheuer.com INSTRUCTIONS AND GUARANTEE CARD
AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH CALIBRE 18
Printed in Switzerland EI2354

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 firm has a number of technical patents to its name.
It is through this dedication that TAG Heuer has become the Official Timekeeper for a number of major
sporting events and has achieved recognition as a world leader in the field 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.
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
Your TAG Heuer has been made in line with authentic Swiss watchmaking traditions and has been
individually tested to check its water-resistance and to ensure that it is in perfect working order.
Nevertheless, your watch is covered by an International warranty, valid for two years from its date
of purchase, against any defect in workmanship.
An International warranty card should be located in this warranty booklet accompanying the watch,
duly completed at the time of purchase by the authorized TAG Heuer dealer, proving the date and
location of the purchase.
Issued by TAG Heuer, Branch of LVMH Swiss Manufactures SA, this warranty is accepted by all TAG
Heuer Official Service Centers in over 100 countries throughout the world, provided that:
– the International warranty card has been signed and dated at the time of purchase by an authorized
TAG Heuer dealer;
– the card is provided with the watch when it is sent for repair;
– the serial number engraved on the case is clearly legible, and no part of the underside of the
original case or the original number is missing or has been modified, falsified, altered, replaced,
erased, defaced or made illegible.

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 firm has a number of technical patents to its name.
It is through this dedication that TAG Heuer has become the Official Timekeeper for a number of major
sporting events and has achieved recognition as a world leader in the field 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.
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
Your TAG Heuer has been made in line with authentic Swiss watchmaking traditions and has been
individually tested to check its water-resistance and to ensure that it is in perfect working order.
Nevertheless, your watch is covered by an International warranty, valid for two years from its date
of purchase, against any defect in workmanship.
An International warranty card should be located in this warranty booklet accompanying the watch,
duly completed at the time of purchase by the authorized TAG Heuer dealer, proving the date and
location of the purchase.
Issued by TAG Heuer, Branch of LVMH Swiss Manufactures SA, this warranty is accepted by all TAG
Heuer Official Service Centers in over 100 countries throughout the world, provided that:
– the International warranty card has been signed and dated at the time of purchase by an authorized
TAG Heuer dealer;
– the card is provided with the watch when it is sent for repair;
– the serial number engraved on the case is clearly legible, and no part of the underside of the
original case or the original number is missing or has been modified, falsified, altered, replaced,
erased, defaced or made illegible.

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Failure to respect these conditions renders all rights resulting from the TAG Heuer, Branch of LVMH
Swiss Manufactures SA International warranty null and void.
Only TAG Heuer or its Official Service Centers will decide, at its sole discretion, to repair or take any
other appropriate measure regarding the TAG Heuer timepiece under this International warranty.
A number of recommendations are given below for the use and maintenance of your TAG Heuer
watch; please read them carefully as the warranty will become invalid in the event of incorrect use
or treatment. Be sure to always push the crown back into position 1*, and screw it back into position
0* after all the settings to ensure water-resistance. Damage resulting from service provided anywhere
other than at a TAG Heuer Official Service Center is not covered and shall void the warranty. The limited
warranty does not cover bracelets, crystals or batteries, or any damage to the case or movement
caused by moisture that might have entered the watch as a result of improper handling, nor does it
apply, on a more general basis, if there is evidence of misuse or abuse.
This warranty replaces any warranties implied by some countries’ local law, including the implied
warranty 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 warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
under local laws which vary from country to country.
Should you need to return your TAG Heuer, we recommend that you wrap it carefully so as to avoid
any damage and send it by registered mail to the nearest TAG Heuer Official Service Center, or take
it to your local authorized dealer.
You will find a list of TAG Heuer Official Service Centers at the end of this booklet. They will supply
you with the address of your nearest authorized TAG Heuer dealer upon request. This warranty does
not affect your consumer rights.
Please make sure that this booklet contains an International warranty card – otherwise you will not
be covered by the warranty services outlined above.
Exclusive mention for Australia. 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. 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.
*According to model

YOUR TAG HEUER
The movement
Your chronograph is equipped with a self-winding mechanical movement. Every motion of your wrist
drives the oscillating weight, which winds up the spring and keeps your watch running. When fully
wound, your watch’s power reserve is approximately 40 hours.
Technical characteristics
Your new TAG Heuer chronograph has the technical characteristics of an authentic sports watch:
• water-resistantto100meters*
• handsandminutetrackwithluminescentmarkers*
• steelbracelet,orrubberorleatherstrapequipped
with a folding buckle with safety push-buttons*
• screw-incrown*
• scratch-resistantsapphirecrystal
• scratch-resistantsapphirecase-back*
*According to model
CARING FOR YOUR TAG HEUER
Like any quality watch, your TAG Heuer requires close care. Here are some basic recommendations to
enable you to maintain its reliability and better safeguard it from the ravages of time:
Rinsing. 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. Remember that your watch is only water-resistant if the crown is correctly screwed
in* or pushed into the normal position.
Condensation. In case of an abrupt temperature change, some slight condensation might appear
under the crystal of your watch. This mist will disappear of its own accord, and does not impede correct
operation of the watch. If the condensation persists, please consult your TAG Heuer watchmaker.
Gaskets. With time, your watch’s gaskets can deteriorate. We recommend you have your watch’s
water resistance checked once a year by your TAG Heuer watchmaker. If necessary, they will replace
the gaskets.
Self-winding movement. If a self-winding mechanical movement is off your wrist for some time,
its power reserve will be drained, and the watch will stop. To restart it, we recommend you wind the

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movement manually by turning the crown 50 times clockwise in position 1, which will ensure that it
runs correctly, and provide a sufficient power reserve. A self-winding movement deserves particular
care: to maintain its accuracy, TAG Heuer Service Centres recommend an overhaul every 2 years.
Crystal. Your watch’s crystal has a double anti-reflective coating (inner and outer)* for optimum
readability. This thin sensitive layer can be altered by an impact or mishandling. Under normal conditions
of use, this coating will fully satisfy your requirements.
Bracelets. To care for your metal bracelet, it is recommended to clean it with fresh water and soap
once a month.
Leather straps are very delicate. Particular care must be taken to avoid any contact of the leather
with water. The crocodile leather comes exclusively from farmed animals, and its source is certified
by customs documents. To care for your leather strap, it is recommended to clean it with a soft, dry
cotton cloth, and avoid using any abrasive product. It is normal for the leather to become slightly
lighter over time.
For your own comfort, it is recommended to wash your rubber strap regularly in soap and water,
especially the inner.
To prevent any accidental opening, our bracelets come with a double safety clasp.
Gold plating. Some of our watches have components on which a thin layer of gold has been deposited
by galvanic electroplating. Sensitive to friction on hard, rough surfaces, this thin layer of gold can
wear out over time. Under normal conditions of use, the plating on your TAG Heuer watch will fully
satisfy your requirements.
Solid gold. Some of our watches are made from 18 carat solid gold.
Titanium carbide coating. Some of our watches have components on which a thin layer of titanium
carbide has been deposited by spraying. Sensitive to friction on hard, rough surfaces, this thin layer
of titanium carbide can wear out over time. The international warranty does not cover the alteration
of this thin layer by an impact or mishandling. Under normal conditions of use, the coating on your
TAG Heuer watch will fully satisfy your requirements.
*According to model

DESCRIPTION
Watch functions
1Hour hand
2Minute hand
3Permanent seconds hand
4Date
Chronograph functions
560-second counter
630-minute counter
712-hour counter*
A"Start/stop" button
B"Reset" button
*According to model
SETTING THE TIME AND DATE
Your TAG Heuer watch is equipped with a screw-in crown* with safety gaskets ensuring its water
resistance to an immersion depth of 100 meters. The crown has 3 or 4* positions.
Position 0: screw-in crown*, normal position
Important: the crown must be screwed in correctly to ensure the water resistance of the watch.
Unscrew the crown to move it to position 1.
Position 1: crown unscrewed**, manual winding position
In this position, you can wind your watch manually by turning the crown clockwise. Pull the crown
out by one notch to move it to position 2.
Position 2: rapid date correction
Turn the crown anticlockwise to the desired date. Pull the crown out by one notch to move it to
position 3.
Position 3: time-setting
Turn the crown in the desired direction to set the time.
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
**For watch models without a screw-in crown, the normal position is 1.

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USING THE CHRONOGRAPH
NB: before starting timing, always set the crown back into normal position 0* or 1*, and if necessary,
reset the counters by pressing button Bwhen the chronograph is stationary.
*According to model
SINGLE TIMING
1. Press button Ato start the chronograph.
2. Press button Aagain to stop the chronograph; the elapsed time will be indicated by the counter
hands 5, 6and 7*.
3. Press button Bto reset the counters.
*According to model
CUMULATIVE TIMING
With this function you can time several consecutive events and add their times together, to obtain
the cumulative elapsed time.
1. Press button Ato start the chronograph.
2. Press button Aagain to stop the chronograph; the first split time will be indicated by the counter
hands 5, 6and 7*.
3. Press button Ato start timing the second split time.
4. Press button Aagain to stop the chronograph and read the second split time.
5. Repeat the two preceding stages for all the following split times. At the end of the last stage, the
chronograph will indicate the total time, in other words the cumulative time of all the stages.
6. Press button Bto reset the counters.
*According to model

TIMING USING THE «FLYBACK» FUNCTION*
With the "Flyback" function you can make rapid successive time measurements with a single press
on button B, without needing to stop and reset the counters before restarting the chronograph.
Note: since this function does not stop the chronograph before restarting a new measurement, the
result can only be read on the go. So you are advised to observe the measured time properly before
pressing the flyback button B.
1. Press button Ato start the first time measurement.
2. Press button B: the chronograph will restart immediately for a second time measurement.
3. Press button Bagain for each consecutive time measurement.
4. Press button A to stop the chronograph; the elapsed time of the latest measurement will be
indicated by the counter hands 5, 6and 7*.
5. Press button Bto reset the counters.
*According to model
FIXED BEZEL WITH TACHYMETER SCALE*
You can use the tachymeter scale in combination with your chronograph to determine your average
speed over a given distance of 1 km or 1 mile, for a speed of more than 60 km/h or 60 miles/h, or for
a travel time of under 60 seconds.
To determine your average speed, start the chronograph at the start point, and stop it at the end point
of a 1 km or 1 mile trip stage. The numeral on the tachymeter scale to which the seconds counter hand
5is pointing corresponds to the average speed of travel in km/h or miles/h.
*According to model

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TAG HEUER CHRONOMETER*
Only chronometer-certified chronographs are accompanied by a certificate of proof that the movement
has passed all the tests carried out by C.O.S.C. (the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute),
and that its accuracy and reliability were tested for 15 days, in five positions and at three different
temperatures.
The personalized number figuring on your certificate corresponds to the movement number of your
chronometer. This unique number guarantees that your watch is a C.O.S.C certified chronometer.
*According to model