UNION GLASHÜTTE/SA U-2896 User manual

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Display / Functions
1 Hour hand
2 Minute hand
3 Seconds hand
4 Large date
5 3 position crown
I Rest and winding position
II Rapid date correction position
III Time setting position, with stop second and midnight
date change
Technical specifications
• Mechanical movement U 2896 with automatic winding
and big date
• Number of jewels: 22
• 28,800 vibrations/hour
• Power reserve: Approx 42 hours
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User’s manual
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CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on your choice of a watch by UNION
GLASHÜTTE/SA.® - a German brand among the most
renowned and with the richest traditions.
This exceptionally designed, undeniably attractive timepiece
also has a superior design quality. Using only the highest value
materials and components, your UNION GLASHÜTTE/SA.®
watch is protected against shocks, temperature variations,
water and dust.
Its sapphire crystal has a double sided anti-reflective coating,
and it is driven by a mechanical movement U 2896 with
automatic winding and big date.
To ensure perfect and accurate running for many years to
come, we recommend you attentively follow the advice given
in these instructions.
We hope you will be very pleased with your UNION
GLASHÜTTE/SA.® timepiece !
USE
Winding
Crown in position I, not pulled out
Manual winding is necessary if you have not worn your watch
for some considerable period of time. To restart it, you only
need to turn the crown a few times (clockwise), or to tilt
your watch from side to side a few times. To restore your
watch's 42 hour power reserve, around 65 turns of the
crown (forward) are required.
When wearing your watch, the automatic device winds it
every time you move your wrist.
Notes
The accuracy may be influenced by the wearing conditions.
There is no stop of the crown at full winding.
Setting the time
Crown in position III, pulled out
Pull the crown out to position III carefully; the seconds hand
(3) will stop. Turn the crown forwards or backwards to the
desired time, and then push it back into the rest position I.
Once the hour hand passes the 12 o'clock position, you can
see if it is indicating midnight (date will change) or midday
(date will not change).
Advice on how to synchronise your watch
To synchronise the seconds hand (3) with an official time
signal (radio/TV/Internet), pull out the crown to position III ;
the seconds hand will stop. At the signal, push the crown back
into the rest position I.
Rapid date correction
Crown in position II, intermediate
Pull the crown out to position II, turn it backwards until it
displays the desired date, and then push it back into the
rest position I. During this operation, your watch will con-
tinue running, so the time will not need to be re-set. You
will need to re-set the date manually after months with less
than 31 days.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
We would advise you to clean your watch regularly (except
for the leather strap) using a soft cloth and lukewarm soapy
water. After immersion in salt water, rinse the watch in fresh
water and leave it to dry completely.
Ensure that you do not leave it in places subject to great
temperature and humidity variations, in intense sunlight or
near strong magnetic fields.
We recommend you have your watch inspected every 3 to
4 years by your approved dealer or agent. For an irreproach-
able maintenance service and to ensure the warranty remains
valid, always approach an approved dealer or agent.
Water resistance precautions
Your watch is water resistant but, following a shock, it may
lose its water resistance without you realising. Water resist-
ance must be checked up during its scheduled inspection.
Important
In the event of failure of your watch, entrust it only to an
approved dealer or agent (see the warranty).
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